Today is a big day for a few important things related to the new school year!
Student schedules and bussing information is now available for families to view in Skyward Family Access.
If you need to request any type of change in transportation including bus stop locations, times, or other needs, you must communicate through the Transportation Change Request Form.
The first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 21 with a regular school day for all schools.
Our transportation partner, First Student, is relaunching FirstView®, a real-time GPS vehicle tracking and student transportation monitoring platform.
With FirstView, parents and caregivers can download the secure, easy-to-use vehicle tracking mobile app that will allow you to stay easily connected with your student(s) daily trips.
See the real-time vehicle location via GPS and track its progress.
Easy access to vehicle details as well as updates regarding any changes.
Receive multiple distanced-based ETA notifications when the vehicle is getting close.
Set-up family members and caregivers to receive trip email alerts.
Dedicated customer support team for all app-related questions.
Let’s get you started with FirstView! Get the Registration Guide in English or Spanish
Step 1: Download* the free, easy-to-use mobile app, which is available on both iOS and Android devices. Search for app name: FirstView 1.0 and register for a new account.
*Not all devices are compatible and must meet the minimum operating system requirements. Users from previous versions of FirstView will not migrate over and all users must create a new account.
Step 2: Set up your FirstView 1.0 mobile app profile. You’ll be asked to provide:
The 5-character District Code: N4X7W
Your student’s first and last name
Your student’s school of attendance
Your student’s assigned trips
Step 3: Add distance notifications to be alerted in the app or via push notification when the vehicle is close to your student’s stop location. To set this up in the app, click on Set Distance Notifications. You can edit or add additional distance notifications by clicking on the notification bell and selecting Notifications Settings.
Optional: Add yourself and/or other family members and caregivers as a notification recipient to receive email alerts. To set this up in the app, click on the notification bell and select Manage Recipients.
Step 4: Once you have added your student(s), set-up distance notifications, and signed up for email alerts, begin tracking your student’s daily trips on the map!
Contact Support for assistance with app-related questions or concerns:
Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST
In App: Click Contact Support
Email: support@myfirstview.com
Phone: (888) 889-8920 Toll Free / (513) 419-2921 Local
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
Check out the flyers from each school below for more information.
Holmes families are asked to attend different sessions depending on last name.
A-M should attend session 1 at 5 p.m. and N-Z should attend Session 2 at 6 p.m.
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.
Westview Hills families, be sure to bring your student’s schedule and locker code to the event so you can practice opening your locker and walk your schedule.
Is your Wildcat starting at a new school this year? Be sure to show them this great advice from students last year who wrapped up their time in transition grades to get the inside scoop on starting life at a new school in Maercker D60. Thanks again to all of our experts from last year who helped!
Don’t miss PTA Day tomorrow (Thursday, Aug.14) from 4-7 p.m. at Holmes School!
Families will be able to pick up supplies, shop for spirit wear, renew their PTA membership, and check out lots of different clubs and activities.
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!
Join SEEDS (Supporting Early Education in DuPage South) on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 6-7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public LIbrary for an event focused on early learning literacy.
There will be a short presentation, interactive fun activities for children, and free food! The event is free and open to all families and is a great way to keep the energy going about literacy and reading.
SEEDS is a community-centered collaborative within the Bright and Early DuPage Foundation whose mission is to support families with young children by offering valuable resources, fostering connections, and hosting engaging events. Through monthly parent engagement sessions and developmental screenings, SEEDS equips parents and caregivers with tools to nurture healthy child development, strengthen family bonds, and build a brighter future for our youngest learners.
Maercker D60 isn't just a great place for students to begin their educational journey, it's also a great place to work!
We are always looking for substitute teachers, instructional assistants and recess supervisors to join our team for 2025-26.
Our mission is to foster a safe, inclusive community that empowers and inspires life-long curiosity for learning.environment. This can be seen throughout our schools as our talented staff go above and beyond on a daily basis.
Visit the Employment Page to learn more.
Don't forget to download the mobile app for Maercker D60!
With the app, you can access documents, events, news updates, and even emergency notifications.
