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.
In an effort to support Colorado’s families during the COVID-19 epidemic, the Colorado Department of Human Services and Department of Education have teamed up to secure USDA approval to issue Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) benefits to school-age children who would have received…Continue Reading
Greetings, Jaguar Families – We are very excited to welcome all new and returning students to Merrill for the 20-21 school year. This year’s in person registration has been canceled due to COVID-19, and all families will have to complete…Continue Reading
Hope you are well and enjoying your summer break. Superintendent Susana Cordova recently released a letter about what next school year will look like. If you haven’t seen the letter you can read it here. As stated in the letter, all…Continue Reading
