We are coming up quickly on the 2025-26 school year!
The first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 21 with a regular school day for all schools.
Feel like you are missing something for the new school year? Get some resources and reminders below:
Ready for the Year? Download the printable school year calendar and the Blue and Gold Day calendar
Still need supplies? Get the 2025-26 supply lists
Wondering about meals? Visit the MealPlanner website for menus and more coming soon
D60 Community,
As you soak up the last weeks of summer vacation, I hope that you are feeling refreshed and ready for the year ahead. The district leadership team is working hard to prepare for the beginning of the 2025-26 school year and to welcome back our incredible teachers and staff in the coming weeks. Even after all these years working in schools, there is always anticipation and excitement in preparing for the first day when all of our Wildcats are back together and ready to learn.
There are some exciting things in our schools this year! We have officially welcomed new principals at Holmes and Maercker in Ms. Maldonado and Dr. Corona, who are passionate educators that will bring their talents to our schools. We also welcomed building-specific Student Services Coordinators for each school who will be focused on supporting students and serving as resources for our families.
We will continue to be guided by our strategic plan, which serves as the Blueprint to our work and how we encourage, support, and educate every Wildcat every day. We saw some wonderful achievements during the last school year and we aim to build on that momentum together and bring all of our students to their highest potential.
Attendance will continue to be a focus this year, as we will be expanding the personalized check-ins that were introduced after great feedback from families. The Maercker D60 team is here to be partners in your child's education and we will continue to work together to support their needs and yours.
We are so excited to start the year and connect with you at upcoming supply drop-off events as we prepare for the first day of school. As always, I am here to connect with you and collaborate in the service of our Wildcats as we continue in our mission of fostering a safe, inclusive community that empowers and inspires life-long curiosity for learning.
Let's kick this year off!
Regards,
Dr. Nugent
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 looking for special education teachers, a school psychologist and a part time social worker 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.
