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.
Great news Jaguars! Both Volleyball and Flag Football were approved by DPS. The season dates are March 4th -April 9th. There will be ONE team for each sport, but all grades can try out! Tryouts for both sports will be held…Continue Reading
2/19/2021 Dear Merrill families: We will begin the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assessments on 3/22/2021 These Assessments are aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards, which are statewide expectations of what students should know and be able to do…Continue Reading
