❗ Make sure your child’s transportation is secured for the 2026-27 school year! Anyone needing transportation provided will need to pay the transportation fees by Friday, Aug. 7 in Skyward to guarantee their spot. Routes will be shared in Skyward on Monday, Aug. 10.

Our students are doing exciting things this summer. Two Westview Hills students won the 11u Illinois Little League Softball State Championship last week! Cameron W. and Maddie T. crushed it on the Clarendon Hills Little League 11u All-star team. How are you spending the end of summer? #d60wins

The class of 2001 held their 25th class reunion with a walkthrough at Westview Hills! The attendees reminisced with their yearbook photos, met with former and current teachers, and enjoyed a dinner together. The group plans to meet again in 2031 for their 30th reunion. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat! #d60reunion

The 2026-27 school year is coming up quickly! Make sure you have all the supplies your child needs by taking a look at our supply lists: https://www.maercker.org/documents/parent-resources/supply-lists/2026-27-supply-lists/25447851

Today is the day! Join us at Westview Hills Middle School for the D60 Job Fair to apply and interview for support positions including Instructional Assistant, Lunch and Recess Supervisor, and more. The fair takes place from 3-6 p.m. and we hope to see you there!

When the 2026-27 school year kicks off, students, staff, and families at Holmes Primary School will notice a couple of new faces in the front office.

We are fortunate to have two incredible retired educators stepping into roles as co-interim assistant principals at Holmes this year! Cathy Slee and Teresa Martin are career educators who both admit that their retirement journey reminded them how much they loved being around students and staff and supporting the process of teaching and learning. These two educators will be working closely as they split their time at Holmes to support the day-to-day life at school. Learn more about them: https://www.maercker.org/article/3040253

Maercker D60 is looking for a school nurse and a school psychologist! Join our incredible team and discover why D60 is the Gold Standard: https://www.maercker.org/o/msd/page/employment

Mark your calendars for meet the teacher nights coming up in a few weeks! This is a great chance to get inside the school, meet teachers, walk through your student's schedule, drop off supplies and get ready for the year ahead.

Each event will be open house style so join us when you can between 5-7 p.m.

-Monday, Aug. 17 - Westview Hills Middle School
-Tuesday, Aug. 18 - Maercker Intermediate School
-Wednesday, Aug. 19 - Holmes Primary School

We are one week away from the Maercker D60 Support Staff Job Fair on Wednesday, July 29 from 3-6 p.m. at Westview Middle School! Come apply and interview for a variety of support staff positions!

As we look ahead to the 2026-27 school year, consider how you could support and be part of the incredible work of the Maercker PTA! Check out their website for more information. https://www.maerckerpta.org/join

Join us this Friday, July 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. for the Wildcat Splash Party! The Maercker PTA has rented out Cypress Cove for a fun-filled private Wildcat event. This is NOT a drop-off event and parents must attend with their students. RSVP:
https://www.maerckerpta.org/event-details/wildcat-splash-party-2-2026

Join us at the in-person job fair taking place on Wednesday, July 29 from 3-6 p.m. at Westview Hills Middle School! We will be hiring Instructional Assistants, Lunch and Recess Supervisors, and more!

The 2026-27 Blue and Gold Day Calendar has been posted to the district website for your school year planning purposes!
https://aptg.co/Hpz2mf

The first day of kindergarten is full of emotions for both students and their families. To help prepare your kindergartener for the fall, join our Leap Into Kindergarten program! This is a 10-day summer program from July 27 - Aug. 7 from follows a schedule built for young learners, introducing incoming kindergarteners to Holmes Primary School and school routines through play and relationship-building. Families can also receive free transportation for this program. Contact Sarah Erwin to learn more!

Join the Maercker PTA for a private Wildcat-only event this summer! The PTA has rented out Cypress Cove for the night and would love to connect with friends at the next Wildcast Splash Party on Friday, July 17. This is NOT a drop-off event and parents must attend with their students.
https://www.maerckerpta.org/event-details/wildcat-splash-party-2-2026

Maercker D60 is hiring for a variety of support staff positions! If you are looking for a great job with benefits including working school hours, join us at our Support Staff Job Fair on Wednesday, July 29 at Westview Hills Middle School from 3-6 p.m. to learn more, apply, and potentially be hired on the spot!

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

The Westview Hills Summer Band students will now be performing indoors today at Westview! Students will report at 3:30 p.m. and the performance will take place in the Cafetorium at 4 p.m.

Happy Independence Day!

Maercker D60 is looking for a school nurse! Come thrive in a student-centered district where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Learn more and apply today: https://www.maercker.org/o/msd/page/employment

Reminder: Maercker D60 offices are closed through Friday, July 3. We will return to the office for summer hours on Monday, July 6. Enjoy your summer break!