April is Arab American Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the cultures and contributions of Arab Americans in the United States.

On spring break, we painted the Mean Girls set pink! 🩷 Shoutout to the Westview Drama Club for taking the time during the break to prep the set for the show that opens on May 1!

Maercker District 60 Presents: District-Wide Cultural Festival & Variety Show!

Join us on Wednesday, April 22 and Saturday, May 9 to meet other families in the district and learn about their unique backgrounds and cultures. We’ll have a Museum Walk with artifacts and activities that celebrate our Maercker community! https://www.maerckerpta.org/copy-of-cultural-festival-2025

This week is National Assistant Principals Week! Thank you to our assistant principals for all that you do to show up for our staff and our students. Show some extra appreciation for these educators this week! #d60learns

Let spring break begin! There will be no school next week, March 30 - April 3. Have a great break, everyone!

A highlight of today's celebration at Westview Hills was the unveiling of a brand new banner in recognition of the 2026 State Champion Chess Team. Congratulations to the Chess Team on a remarkable season of hard work and dedication that has led to success and a triumph that will be remembered for years to come!

Today, Westview Hills recognized the amazing accomplishments of our Wildcats during our Trimester 2 assembly! In addition to fun activities, students also cheered each other on and celebrated accomplishments of the Jazz band, Video Game Club, Guitar Club, Wrestling team, Reflections artists, and more!

There are so many great upcoming spring opportunities at the Indian Prairie Public Library! With crafting, cooking, creating, and learning, there are exciting activities for all ages. Learn more on their website: https://ippl.info/

In case you missed it, former Westview Hills Middle School Principal Gregory Ostrowki shared an awesome editorial reflecting on 50 years of Westview! He was a D60 Mathematics teacher in 1968 before Westview was built and became Principal of Westview from 1986 until his retirement in 2002. Check it out: https://www.maercker.org/article/2751319

Mean Girls Jr. rehearsals are in full swing at Westview Hills!  The show opens on May 1 and it will be so fetch. On Wednesdays we wear pink! #d60learns

Band-O-Rama is coming up quickly! This fundraiser for our Westview Hills bands on Friday, April 10 will feature a night of exciting music, raffles, a bake sale, and more. We hope to see you there! #d60learns

The Board took time last week to celebrate the staff members who were recently recognized as the Gold Standard Bearers last month. Two staff members at each school were highlighted out of the 120 staff members who have received 227 Gold Standard recognitions so far this year. Recognize a D60 staff member for the Gold Standard today: https://www.maercker.org/article/1723786

🌟 Gold Standard Spotlight: Cammie Zamin 🌟
Cammie sets high expectations, builds student leadership, and approaches every challenge with professionalism and care. Her student-centered mindset makes a lasting impact at Maercker. Thank you for being The Gold Standard! 💛👏

Get ready to leap into kindergarten! Register for our Kindergarten Leap Summer Program to get your child connected and comfortable before the fall. In this free program from July 27-Aug. 7, students will build relationships, learn school routines through play, and receive free transportation within district boundaries. Learn more and watch for more information!

The Board of Education took some time at the beginning of their meeting to recognize and celebrate with the state champion Westview Hills Chess Team! Don't miss the latest story on the district website that features a closer look at this historic season and even shares some advice from 8th grade players for future chess players. #d60learns #d60wins https://www.maercker.org/article/2761612

Eid Mubarak to all of our families and staff that celebrate!

Reminder: There is no school tomorrow, March 20.

Maercker band flutes were treated to a clinic last week by Carolyn Donnelly, a local flute expert. Our students worked extra hard on efficient breathing and articulation! #d60learns

🌟 Gold Standard Spotlight: Stephanie Walker 🌟
Stephanie’s creativity, collaboration, and passion for literacy bring learning to life at Maercker. Thank you for inspiring a love of reading in our students! 💛👏

This April, students in grades 3-5 will have the opportunity to participate in Draw and Paint for Life at Maercker, where they will explore art through mathematical reasoning to understand geometric shapes! 🎨🖌️ This is not a D60 sponsored club. Class starts on April 6! Learn more and register: https://www.hisawyer.com/maureen-claffy-art/schedules/activity-set/1794046