At Merrill Middle School, we put individuals first by cultivating a safe and inclusive environment by intentionally supporting the whole person through equity, social-emotional learning, academics, and joy to achieve success now and in the future.
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, We are excited to announce Patrice Underwood as the Principal of Merrill Middle school. Please read the full letter announcing Patrice as the new Principal for Merrill Middle School- Here. Thank you for the voice and time that…Continue Reading
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
