Maercker Intermediate is excited to welcome Mia Salerno as a fourth grade teacher!
She shared that the values and goals of Maercker D60 align with her own. It has a great community and is very welcoming. She has found that being an educator is fulfilling, especially watching when students have their lightbulb moment when they understand something.
Mia plans to empower and inspire lifelong curiosity for learning in her students by guiding them to use critical thinking skills. They will explore and discover together while using a growth mindset.
7 months ago, D60 Communications
We love seeing everyone excited to kick of the 2025-26 school year! #d60learns
7 months ago, D60 Communications
Our Wildcats are having a great first day! Thank you for sending all of these awesome photos! #d60learns
7 months ago, D60 Communications
We are loving the energy and excitement of the first day of the 2025-26 school year! Keep those pictures coming to d60communications@maercker.org
7 months ago, D60 Communications
It's the first day of school in Maercker D60 and we love seeing your first day of school photos! Want to see your photos featured? Send them over to d60communications@maercker.org and have a fantastic first day!
7 months ago, D60 Communications
The staff at Maercker Intermediate School is ready for the first day of school! #D60learns
7 months ago, D60 Communications
Alright Wildcats, it’s almost time to kick off the 2025-26 school year! The first day of school is tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 21) with a regular school day for all schools. We want to see your first day of school photos so send them to d60communications@maercker.org and you might be featured on our social media channels!
7 months ago, D60 Communications
We’re proud to welcome Cesar Juarez as a new social worker to support our students at Westview Hills!
Cesar shared that he appreciates how supportive the District 60 staff is and how diverse the community is. He also shared that the District’s mission statement aligns with the goals he has for the school year ahead.
When asked what attracted him to the field of education, he shared that he has always had a passion for empowering individuals and offering a safe space to allow students to be themselves and encourages them to be self advocates. After completing three years of internships, he knew that he wanted to work in a middle school setting.
7 months ago, D60 Communications
Tonight (Wednesday, Aug. 20) is the Westview Hills back to school event and Meet & Greet! Be sure to bring your student’s schedule and locker code to the event so you can walk your schedule and practice opening your locker! #d60learns
7 months ago, D60 Communications
Please give a warm welcome to ELL teacher Julie Johnson - she will be joining the team at Holmes Primary School!
She chose to work within District 60 because she knew that Maercker has a reputation for being dedicated to creating students who are lifelong learners.
Julie shared that she was attracted to the field of education because teaching means making a difference in children's lives as they are our future.
She plans to empower and inspire lifelong curiosity for learning by allowing students to be part of their education and have choices in the classroom.
7 months ago, D60 Communications
Back to School Family Night at Holmes Primary School is tonight (Tuesday, Aug. 19) so don’t miss it!
Students with last names A-M should attend session 1 at 5 p.m. and last names N-Z should come at 6 p.m. There will be lots of fun including an exotic animal show and more! #d60learns
7 months ago, D60 Communications
The team at Holmes Primary School is kicking the year off with a fun theme all around Destination: Roarville . The goal is to get everyone on the bus and moving in the same direction towards our destination. staff will be reading the book, "Energy Bus" and will make four stops along the way that are focused on goals and discuss roadblocks that may come up. #d60learns
7 months ago, D60 Communications
We’re proud to welcome many new staff members beginning this school year! We’ll be featuring our new staff members over the next couple of weeks.
Maercker is excited to share that Karina Cordova will be joining the team as a new social worker! Here are a few of Karina’s responses to get to know her and her goals for this school year.
“I chose to work at Maercker D60 because of the diversity and the commitment to cultural awareness and acceptance. D60 has created daily opportunities for students to learn from different experiences, traditions, and perspectives.”
“I was attracted to the field of education due to the opportunity to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. I'm proud to support students to build the skills needed inside and outside the classroom.”
“I will empower and inspire lifelong curiosity for learning in our students by creating a supportive environment where students feel seen, heard, and valued.”
7 months ago, D60 Communications
Tonight (Monday, Aug. 18) is Back to School night at Maercker Intermediate School! Maercker families will be able to drop off supplies and attend a presentation about the curriculum with two session options at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. respectively. See you there! #d60learns
7 months ago, D60 Communications
Westview Hills is hosting their back to school event and Meet & Greet on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Be sure to bring your student’s schedule and locker code to the event so you can walk your schedule and practice opening your locker!
7 months ago, D60 Communications
We are one week away from the first day of school! Don’t miss school supply drop-off and meet the teacher events next week at each school from 5-7 p.m. on the following days: Maercker - Monday, Aug. 18 Holmes - Tuesday, Aug. 19 Westview Hills - Wednesday, Aug. 20
7 months ago, D60 Communications
Check out this event taking place at the Downers Grove Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 6-7 p.m. focused on early literacy! SEEDS (Supporting Early Education in DuPage South) is hosting the event which includes a short presentation, fun activities for students, and free food!
7 months ago, D60 Communications
Holmes families, here is some more information about next week’s back to school event! Students with last names A-M should attend session 1 at 5 p.m. with last names N-Z should come at 6 p.m. There will be lots of fun including an exotic animal show and more!
7 months ago, D60 Communications
The Maercker PTA Board has some new faces this year! We are grateful for the support of the PTA and their dedication to our staff and students. Want to be a part of this group? They are looking for a VP of Fundraising and Sponsorship!
7 months ago, D60 Communications
Back to School night at Maercker Intermediate School is Monday, Aug. 18! Maercker families will be able to drop off supplies and attend a presentation about the curriculum with two session options at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. respectively. See you there!
