D60 Community, 

With spring break right around the corner, I want to take a moment to thank our families for all you do for our Wildcats. The support, encouragement, and partnership you provide make a real difference for our students, and I am grateful for the important role you play in the life of our schools.

This school year has given us opportunities to reflect on how far we have come while also continuing to respond to the needs of our students and community. Like any school year, it has brought both celebrations and challenges, but through it all, our focus has remained the same: doing what is best for our Wildcats.

As you will see in the important dates listed below, the end of the school year is approaching quickly. There is still a lot to look forward to in the weeks ahead — opportunities to gather, celebrate, encourage, and support our students as they finish the year strong. I also hope spring break gives your family a chance to slow down a bit, enjoy time together, and talk with your child about their school year. What are they proud of? What have they enjoyed most? What are they excited about as we head into the final stretch?

Our staff remains committed to making school a place where students feel known, supported, and encouraged. In the weeks ahead, we look forward to celebrating our eighth grade students as they prepare for high school and to recognizing the many ways our students shine through their learning, artwork, performances, and daily growth.

In D60, our mission is to foster a safe, inclusive community that empowers and inspires lifelong curiosity for learning. That mission matters deeply to us. We want our schools to be places where students feel they belong, where curiosity is encouraged, where mistakes are part of learning, and where community is valued.

When we return from break, we will carry that focus with us into the final weeks of the 2025–26 school year. I am looking forward to seeing our Wildcats back on Monday, April 6, rested, recharged, and ready to finish the year strong!

Warm regards,

Dr. Sean Nugent

As we continue to celebrate 50 years of Westview Hills Middle School, we are once again throwing things back, but this time we won't go too far back. Check out the newspaper highlight from 2019 highlighting the ribbon cutting to reveal the renovated schools. 

"District voters approved a $28 million referendum in March 2018, which was devoted to a number of projects at Westview Hills and Holmes, including classroom enclosure, the installation of new flooring and lighting and the addition of new wings," said the article. 

There are some familiar faces and names in the article, showing the long-term dedication to Maercker D60 for so many members of the community and educators. 

"As a member of the board of education, I am in awe of the dedication of our district administrators, building principals and staff members working alongside many of the hardworking architects and technicians to see these projects through to fruition," said former board member Mary Satchwell at the time. 

Check out the clipping for more!

Don't forget that Friday is a non-attendance day for students as we hold a staff institute day. Get other updates below:

Get ready to show your school pride! The spirit wear store is officially open and stocked with amazing items to help you represent.

Whether you're a student, parent, alumni, or just a fan, we've got something for everyone.

The store closes on Thursday, March 26!

🌺The Maercker Intermediate School Aloha Dance Party is Thursday, April 9!

Students in grades 3-5 grab your favorite grown up and wear your brightest colors to a night of music, dancing, games and fun!

The event takes place in the Maercker Gymnasium with snacks and crafts happening in the multi-purpose room. 

*This is NOT a drop off event*

This program offered by National PTA encourages our students to explore and express themselves through the arts. Our wildcats have the opportunity to create original works to show us their artistic ability and creativity in expressing a common theme.

The theme chosen for the 2025-26 school year was "I Belong!"

Congratulations to three D60 students who earned a state honorable mention

Jiya Jagdale - Photography: I Belong to Nature's Wonder Where Every Sunset Feels Like.A New Surprise

Giean Sawant - Photography: Upside Down

Adishna Parthipan - Visual Arts: The Waterfall Flowing As A River

And a huge congratulations to national qualifier Sreyashi Nanda for the submission in Literature: The Last Chair.

Save the date for Band-O-Rama!

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!

You are invited to the last BPAC meeting of the 2025-26 school year coming up on Tuesday, April 14. We will talk about grants, planning for next year, and creating strong connections between families!

Event: BPAC Grant Information Session
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Purpose: Grant Information Session and planning for the 2026–2027 school year
Location: Holmes School
Time: 6-7 p.m.

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.

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.