At Merrill Middle school, we always put students first by cultivating a safe and inclusive environment, by challenging students academically and supporting them holistically, and by promoting equity to ensure all students are prepared for success and joy in their futures.
At Merrill Middle School, Black students will be empowered to show their successes in a way that is authentic to their learning style. Black students will have access to grade-level academics. Black students and families at Merrill Middle School will feel accepted to voice and advocate their needs and wants. Black families at Merrill are included in the decision-making process of the school. Black families and students are represented in the physical space and curriculum at Merrill Middle School.
Black students have an affinity space (Black Student Alliance) and multiple empowering experiences and conference opportunities throughout the school year.
By focusing on Culturally Responsive Strategies and Adult Development, Positive Behavior Incentives, Attendance Celebrations, and focused student work analysis in data teams, Merrill’s Black students will increase academic achievement.
Hello Merrill Community, I wanted to update everyone on the Merrill Principal Selection Process. Patrice Underwood has created a video of her candidacy and vision for Merrill Middle School. The video can be found here- https://bit.ly/MerrillPrincipal2021. We hope that you take…Continue Reading
Welcome back Merrill! Many of you have been busy over break … in just over a week, this community generously gave approximately $30,000 toward Merrill’s Capital Giving Campaign. That is incredible!!! https://fundrazr.com/givetomerrillmiddle At just over $36k, we are over half-way…Continue Reading
Basketball season has arrived!!!!!! Tryouts will be as follows: Girls’ tryouts will be on Monday December 6th and Wednesday December 8th from 4-5:30pm. Coach Anna Wilkin anna_wilkin@dpsk12.org Boys’ tryouts will be Tuesday December 7th and Thursday December 9th from 4-5:30pm…Continue Reading
