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.
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
Merrill Class of 2020, You did it! We are so proud of how far you have come in the past 3 years. We know that you will accomplish great things in your future. You will be missed! Have a wonderful, safe,…Continue Reading
Merrill’s final FUN-raiser of the year is THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, and you and your Jaguar won’t want to miss it! Trivia Night — Join the Fun this Friday at 6! This just in: at least one Merrill staff member will be joining…Continue Reading
