In May, students at Holmes celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with the help of Maercker PTA Volunteers! Students recognized and celebrated the achievements and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to American society, culture, and history. #d60learns
A huge thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped make Splash Day at Holmes such a success! Your time, energy, and enthusiasm brought so much joy to our students, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
Keep the learning going this summer with the IPPL Summer Reading Program which begins today!
https://ippl.info/summer-reading-2025
The Maercker PTA is celebrating volunteers with a fun event at Chula’s in Downers Grove on Sunday, June 8 from 5-8 p.m. RSVP by June 6 to enjoy great food, good company, and a relaxing evening. Thank you for supporting our schools!
https://www.maerckerpta.org/event-details/volunteer-appreciation-at-chulas
We are so proud of all of the 8th grade Wildcats and wish them well on their journeys! Before the school year wrapped up, we held the annual 8th grade awards assembly and celebrated our students who really stood out and achieved great things this year. Check out our award winners and full photos at the link:
https://www.maercker.org/article/1619604
Wishing our Maercker Wildcats a wonderful summer! Thank you for a great school year! #MaerckerPride
We were honored to welcome Congressman Sean Casten to Maercker School for the second year in a row!
Thanks to the advocacy and leadership of Elizabeth Ojeda-Jiménez, MEA Co-President and Director for the National Education Association, Maercker School District 60 has had the privilege of connecting with Congressman Casten. Through her work representing the Illinois Education Association in Washington D.C. and building strong relationships with legislators, this meaningful visit was made possible.
During his visit, Congressman Casten engaged with our 5th grade students, answering thoughtful questions about the U.S. Constitution, his background as a scientist, and his responsibilities as a United States legislator.
Our students demonstrated curiosity, confidence, and insight. We’re incredibly proud of them and grateful to the entire 5th grade team for their dedication in preparing our future leaders.
We deeply value the relationship we’ve built with Congressman Casten and look forward to continuing this inspiring partnership in the years ahead.
Thank you for empowering our young learners!
Today is the last day of school! Westview Hills will dismiss at 11 a.m., Holmes will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. and Maercker will dismiss at 12 p.m.
Save the date for a Back to School Fair hosted by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet on Wednesday, July 30 at DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton which will provide free school supplies and backpacks for students from low-income households. Visit the website to learn more and register. https://catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/dupage/
Keep the learning going this summer with the IPPL Summer Reading Program which begins on June 5!
https://ippl.info/summer-reading-2025
Westview Hills 7th graders had a walking field trip to Hinsbrook Park in Darien! It was a fun-filled day with outside games and picnic lunches. Everyone had an absolutely perfect day outside together celebrating their last few days as a 7th grader... 8th grade, here they come!
Earlier this week, Westview Hills celebrated the Class of 2025 at their annual dinner dance! Thanks to the PTA for organizing the event. Next up for our graduating eighth graders, high school!
It’s almost the last day of school! Friday, May 30 will be a half day. Westview Hills will dismiss at 11 a.m., Holmes will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. and Maercker will dismiss at 12 p.m.
Our middle school Math 8 students showed off their skills at calculating volume by creating a castle! They were asked to design a castle using cones, cylinders, and spheres. They used cardboard or household items to create and decorate a castle of their choice and calculated the total volume. #d60learns
It’s the end of the 2024-25 school year, but it’s never too early to start thinking about school supplies for next year. The Maercker PTA makes it easy to order School Supply Kits!
https://www.maerckerpta.org/school-supply-kits
Chromebook Device collection continues this week! An important reminder for families! Students will keep their cases in a safe place at home over the summer. Chromebook collection will take place at Holmes May 27, at Maercker May 28, and at Westview May 27 & 28.
There is officially one week until the last day of the 2024-25 school year! Friday, May 30 will be a half day. Westview Hills will dismiss at 11 a.m., Holmes will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. and Maercker will dismiss at 12 p.m.
Don’t forget, Monday May 26 is a non-attendance day. Enjoy the long weekend before the final days of the 2024-25 school year!
Maercker D60 is celebrating four amazing members of our team who will be retiring this year. Between the four of them, they have 82 years of service to the students of our district! Be sure to thank and congratulate:
-Karen Martin – Psychologist - 30 years
-Sue Schirle – Homes Special Education Teacher - 14 years
-Trudy Vacek – Maercker Instructional Assistant - 21 years
-Joanne Van Hoegarden - Maercker Administrative Assistant - 17 years
Yesterday, Mrs. LaPointe's WIN class partnered with the Village of Westmont to plant two drought-resistant native trees on the Westview campus. This initiative helps increase the tree canopy cover in our area and contributes to reducing the urban heat island effect. The project not only supports environmental sustainability but also provided students with a meaningful, hands-on learning experience in local ecological stewardship. Great job!
