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!
The Maercker PTA is looking for volunteers for the Westview Hills 8th Grade Dinner Dance! Sign up to help out at the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA9A82DA1F58-56890617-westview?fbclid=IwY2xjawKTL4VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1UHNhRU1JUktRZWVFYmo1AR6za82wD8EG1I2eAEr5DRe8sIk0jqOJraU32IvHTQ8Pegu8Oer67XUvh8G5Cg_aem_6qEC1yXZ43rqz_zaX1Hqbg#/
An important reminder for families! All student devices, chargers/cords, and styluses will be collected beginning on Wednesday, May 21. Students will keep their cases in a safe place at home over the summer. Chromebook collection will take place at Holmes May 23 & 27, at Maercker May 23 & 28, and at Westview May 27 & 28. Devices for 8th graders will be collected on May 21.
The boys volleyball team defeated Herrick yesterday to become the 2025 SDEAA Boys Volleyball Champions!
The team was firing on all cylinders, connecting on strong attacks, making outstanding defensive plays, and displaying great communication to help lead them to victory. Imran and Niko played super tough at the net, Shashank and Vinnie played strong defense in the back row, Sri, Braden, and Rituraj connected on several attacks, and Sorbilig's serves were on fire. Coach Hosman is proud of the entire team for their dedication this season and for coming together to achieve season goal!
Our Maercker School Art, Books, and Beyond is happening on Thursday, May 15, from 5:00-6:30 PM. So much talent and so much fun! #maerckerpride
At their May meeting, the D60 Board of Education approved the hiring of the next leader of Holmes Primary School, Elisa Maldonado!
“I have heard so many great things about Holmes,” said Maldonado. “One thing that stood out is how engaged the community is. It is clear that the families are committed to the school so I want to continue that relationship and cultivate a school that represents the community that we serve!”
Read the full story for more
https://www.maercker.org/article/2211875
Science Fair for 7th and 8th graders can progress to the Regional and State levels. This year, six students from Westview planned and carried out their own experiments, writing a detailed lab report, and made it to the State Exposition in Urbana Champaign, where they competed for $60,000 of prizes and scholarships. It was a grueling ordeal with over nine hours of judging, but our students did an amazing job. Aayush, Bhaumik and Rituraj, and Sreyashi and Madhurya all placed in the gold category for their projects, with Bhaumik and Rituraj receiving the Thermo Fisher Prize for being in the top 10% of all projects. Angel received a special cash prize for Outstanding Use of the Metric System. Way to go, Wildcats!
