Students at Holmes met their PBIS goal and earned a Minute to Win It celebration.

The Aloha Dance Party at Maercker was a huge success!

The Westview Hills Drama Club is getting ready for Mean Girls Jr.

Returning Student Registration for the 2026-27 school year is open now through April 30.

Maercker School District 60 is now offering online registration for ALL students. 

Families can save $25 by registering and paying fees before April 30. 

Make sure you complete the process and ensure your child is set up for next year! 

The Maercker PTA is making a few changes to the annual Cultural Festival! In an effort to provide a more inclusive and enjoyable experience for our community, the event will be split into two separate occasions.

This way, everyone can have the opportunity to enjoy the cultural performances as well as the cultural festival activities and food. We encourage you to attend both events and show your support for our talented performers, while also learning about the rich diversity of our district!

First up is the Cultural Festival 2026 which will take place on Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Westview Hills Middle School. 

Everyone is invited to join us for a FREE night of food, fun, and learning about the many cultures that make up our community. 

There will be a tasting room and museum walk as well as a variety of activities for all ages including crafts. 

Volunteers Needed!

We rely heavily on our amazing volunteers to ensure these events are safe, successful, and fun for everyone! There are a variety of ways that you can contribute to these events with just a little bit of your time. 

Click the button below to check out all the ways you can volunteer to share your culture, support the event, or lend a hand in this community-driven celebration!

There is also another Cultural event coming up on Saturday, May 9, the 2026 Variety Show!

The event takes place at Westview Hills Middle School from 2-4 p.m.

Tickets are just $2 per person and can be purchased online or at the door. 

This event is all about showcasing our district's rich diversity through dance, song, and fashion.

Come watch our performers and cheer them on! 

Volunteers and performers as also needed for this event, so click the button below to help with this amazing day of performances, international fashion, and connection!

The end of the school year is a busy time! Check out what's coming up:

On Wednesdays we wear pink, and during the first weekend in May, we go see a play!

Don't miss the upcoming performances of Mean Girls Jr. put on by the amazing Westview Hills Middle School Drama Club. 

There are three shows:

- Friday, May 1 at 7 p.m.

- Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m.

- Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per student and are available at the door only. 

Cash, check, credit/debit will be accepted. 

It is going to be so fetch!

Tell us what you think of our school nutrition program!

It is the goal of our Foodservice Management Company, Whitsons Culinary Group, to Enhance Life One Meal At A Time,™ and they value your opinion and strive to make continuous improvements to better serve the school community.

The survey is open now and will close on Friday, April 24. 

Your participation helps us improve our dining services and your feedback is greatly appreciated!

Please join us on Tuesday, April 28 at 7pm for a Community Speaker Series in-person event at the Hinsdale Central High School auditorium. 

In his latest book, Dream School, New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo helps families reimagine the college search process. Drawing on extensive research and insights from thousands of parents, he encourages students and families to broaden their view of what makes a school truly great—emphasizing career readiness, hands-on learning, and a strong sense of community. Jeffrey Selingo is the author of three other books, including Who Gets In and Why and There Is Life After College. He is a regular contributor to The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, and co-hosts the popular higher education podcast, Future U. 

Jeffrey Selingo
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
7-8:30 p.m.
In-person at Hinsdale Central Auditorium
This program is for students and parents

Register here


The Community Speaker Series is committed to fostering a sense of community through hosting in-person and virtual events that inform and inspire. CSS is funded jointly by District 86 and District 181 and is supported by the D181 Foundation. Our events are free and open to the public. We encourage everyone to join our events, connect and learn together. 

This is not a Maercker School District 60 sponsored activity.

Northern Illinois University is hosting a variety of STEAM Camps for students of all ages this summer. 

Day Camp and Residential Camp options are available for elementary, middle, and high school students. 

Day Camps take place June 22-July 10, 2026

Topics include

Learn more and register at Northern Illinois University

Has a member of the D60 team done something amazing? Tell us about it!

We make it easy for members of our community to recognize and celebrate the incredible teachers and support staff that make Maercker D60 a safe, inclusive community that empowers and inspires life-long curiosity for learning.

The Gold Standard is a way to show your appreciation and pride in members of our staff. Anyone in our community can submit a recognition for staff members which sends an instant message of appreciation to the staff member.

Maercker District 60 is beginning to plan ahead for the 2026-27 school year with positions available to join our team at the elementary and middle school level!

If you or someone you know is looking for a great place to start a career as an educator, look no further! We’re hiring Spanish dual language teachers, K-8 special education teachers and K-5 general education teachers, Elementary Science/STEM teachers, as well as school and district level Student Services administrators.

When you teach at D60 you’ll join a community that champions diversity, continuous improvement, and high expectations with a strong mentorship program in a supportive community.