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We are a week away from the next Wildcat Splash coming up on Friday, July 18. The June event sold out so don’t wait! Learn more and get your tickets:
https://www.maerckerpta.org/wildcat-splash

You still have some summer left, but it’s never a bad time to download the school year calendar to plan your year. Lots of learning is just around the corner! #d60learns https://www.maercker.org/documents/calendars/593277

Before the school year ended, fourth graders at Maercker hosted a special guest! Ms. Rania Talhami visited each class to teach about her experience as a person who experienced becoming blind. She talked about her challenges from being sighted for 45 years to not being able to see instantly, and her commitment to study and become a certified massage therapist after her disability. She shared how technology and apps help her navigate her world, how she learned braille, and spoke about perseverance through hardship. Students were able to see the tools and braille books with their own hands. So cool! #d60learns

Do you want to join with other passionate D60 parents to support our schools? Find a way to join or support the Maercker PTA with lots of ways to get involved! https://www.maerckerpta.org/volunteer

A huge shout out to the Maercker Summer Band students who absolutely rocked the National Anthem at the Kane County Cougars game a few weeks ago! #d60learns #d60rocks

Happy Independence Day from Maercker D60!

The next Wildcat Splash is coming up on Friday, July 18. Learn more and get your tickets: https://www.maerckerpta.org/wildcat-splash

Today (Tuesday, July 1) is the last day to order school supplies through the Maercker PTA and 1st Day School Supplies sale to have supplies ready to go on the first day. Check out the details at the link: https://www.1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/32620

Don’t forget that Maercker D60 offices remain closed through Friday, July 4. We will return to the office for summer hours on Monday, July 7. Enjoy your summer break!

The next Wildcat Splash is coming up on Friday, July 18. Learn more and get your tickets: https://www.maerckerpta.org/wildcat-splash

Don’t forget, Maercker D60 is once again observing a summer break from Monday, June 23 through Friday, July 4. We will return to the office for summer hours on Monday, July 7. Enjoy your summer break!

Happy Juneteenth! This day commemorates when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned about their emancipation. Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021.

All Maercker D60 offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19.

Don’t miss the chance to splash with your fellow Wildcats this weekend! The first Wildcat Splash is Saturday, June 21. Learn more and get your tickets: https://www.maerckerpta.org/wildcat-splash

Holmes families, save the date for Summer Storytime on the Lawn happening on Wednesday, July 16! Come relax on the lawn at Holmes Primary School and meet new Holmes Principal Mrs. Maldonado and enjoy a picnic lunch while she and Assistant Principal Hansen read some of their favorite books. #d60learns

Westview Hills Middle Schools is looking for a Girls’ Assistant Softball Coach Get the details below and reach out to Karen Constantine for more information! Start Date: August 4, 2025 End Date: September 26, 2025 Timeframe: Practices will be held from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at Westview Hills. Games will be held throughout the season typically starting at 4:15 p.m.

Westview Hills Summer Band 2025 starts next week! Is your student signed up and ready for some fun? The band will be playing the National Anthem at the Kane County Cougars game on June 19. Sign up today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK1vgaHG_3Gn1nn04Xo5pBiPEgf_hB8CAhSf3e3aDeR_VscQ/viewform

The Maercker PTA is once again hosting Wildcat Splash Parties this summer! There will be two events this year and the first is coming up on Saturday, June 21. Learn more and get your tickets: https://www.maerckerpta.org/wildcat-splash

We are so grateful to the incredible interim co-principals who took the lead at Maercker School this year. As the school year wrapped up Mr. Pagel and Mrs. Gilmartin shared some reflections. Take it away folks! “Our Wildcat Year”--From Mr. Pagel and Mrs. Gilmartin Ten months ago we walked through the door, Not knowing what the year ahead might hold in store. An interim role, a temporary place Any worries melted away with your welcoming embrace. Soon our halls were all buzzing with hearts shining bright, And with each morning smile, we knew it would all be alright. We laughed at jokes in lunchroom lines, We hung out at recess and shared some high-fives. We read, we wrote, we solved, and we grew— And with every adventure, we were right there with you. Watching you excel in your classrooms each day, Questioning and wondering… making your way You followed our school-wide expectations with pride Responsible, safe, and kind always serving as a guide. We weathered tough days, overcame challenges too By sticking together, we knew we’d pull through. You always did your best, kept raising the bar Thank you to each of you for all that you are. From supply drop off hellos to a goodbye that’s so near, We made so many favorite memories here. And though our time was short, Maercker love runs deep, Know the memories that we made are ones that we’ll keep. Our principal hearts will remember each day And all the joy we both felt living the Wildcat Way!

The Maercker PTA is once again hosting Wildcat Splash Parties this summer! There will be two events this year and the first is coming up on Saturday, June 21. Learn more and get your tickets: https://www.maerckerpta.org/wildcat-splash