Merrill Middle School is committed to empowering Black students and families through authentic academic access, inclusive representation, active advocacy, culturally responsive strategies, and supportive community spaces to foster their success and achievement.

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. 

• 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.