Dear Merrill Families,
We had a great short week with your students — thank you for your continued support. A few important reminders as we head into the final weeks of Quarter 3: we have only three weeks left, and all Q3 assignments are due on March 11. Please check Schoology with your student and confirm any missing assignments that still need to be submitted. Encourage your child to review their gradebook and set aside time to complete any outstanding work; teachers will be scheduling brief check‑ins and may offer class time or progress conferences for students who need extra support.
Our Quarter 3 celebration schedule is as follows: ~6th grade will watch a movie in the auditorium on Monday, March 25 ~7th grade will watch a movie in the auditorium on Tuesday, March 26 ~8th grade will attend a movie at the theater on Friday, March 20.
Please note that next week is another short week, there is no school on Friday, February 27. Thank you for the continued support. Have a wonderful weekend, Merrill Leadership |
2/27/26- No School District Professional Development Day 3/3/26- Merrill Dine Out @ La Fogada
3/11/26- Merrill PTSA Meeting 6:30pm @ Campus Lounge 5/8/26- Merrill Auction! Match Point and Mulligans Gala 5/27/26- 8th Grade Continuation @ South 5-7pm |
Merrill Match Point and Mulligans Gala—Lock in early-bird rates starting at just $65! Your ticket includes all-access to the silent auction and the "19th Hole" featuring an open bar and amazing food. Don’t wait—prices go up soon! >> BUY TIX https://bolder.bid/merrill26/tix |
Merrill Store- New Amazon Wish List! |
Boys Basketball Boys basketball practice will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:15pm Refunds for those students who did not make the final rosters for basketball will be submitted next week. Girls Basketball
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Join Merrill’s Unified Polar Plunge Team — March 1, 2026 | Washington Park, Denver!
Get ready to make a splash for an amazing cause! On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Special Olympics is hosting the 2026 Polar Plunge & 5K, a fun and impactful fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Colorado at Wash Park.
By joining Merrill’s Unified Polar Plunge team, you’ll be part of a community of supporters stepping out of their comfort zone to make a real difference. Whether you plunge into the cold water, run the 5K, or cheer on your teammates, your involvement helps create inclusive opportunities and meaningful experiences for Special Olympics athletes.
If you are unable to participate in person but would like to donate to the cause please use the QR code on the following flyer, Be sure to donate on the Merrill link as 50% of the proceeds will come back to Merrill to support the Adapted PE program with new equipment, Thank you for your support! Ms. Wendy and Merrill’s Unified Program |
The Merrill Store is designed to promote positive behavior and encourages students to make good choices. They earn Merrill Money throughout their time at school and use it to "purchase" items at the store during their recess. Items include snacks, chips, candy, sports equipment, Merrill gear, fidgets, toys, stickers and most importantly- gift cards! It's so fun seeing your student during the school day! We will have the store open 2 Fridays a month and hope to see you there! SignUpGeniusHere
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The Merrill Store is designed to promote positive behavior and encourages students to make good choices. They earn Merrill Money throughout their time at school and use it to "purchase" items at the store during their recess. Items include snacks, chips, candy, sports equipment, Merrill gear, fidgets, toys, stickers and most importantly- gift cards! It's so fun seeing your student during the school day! We will have the store open 2 Fridays a month and hope to see you there! SignUpGeniusHere
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Merrill Families Helping Families |
Greetings #FAMILY! Merrill Meals pantry provides free groceries once a month to families in the Merrill community that would like to receive extra food. We understand that everyone could use some support from time to time, and we are here to help.
If you would like to receive extra groceries one-time per month, please complete this private and anonymous survey, so we can provide the food items that your family likes to eat and match your preferences. Please mark the items that you would like to have potentially included in your pre-packed backpack.
MerrillMealsForm Families Helping Families & the Merrill Meals Pantry are looking for volunteers! Volunteers are needed to: Pick up food donations
Stock pantry shelves
Help pack backpacks with food for families in the Merrill community
Our Spring volunteer signup is now OPEN, and we’d love to have you join us for one of our upcoming monthly backpack distributions. Whether you can help once or on a regular basis, your time and energy make a difference.
Don’t see a time that fits your schedule, but still want to help? Email sgrisinger77@gmail.com to join our volunteer list and get updates on future opportunities. |
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Donate Your Longmont Dairy Caps in the Merrill Office Longmont Dairy supports Merrill by giving 5¢ back for every milk cap! So, it's time to drop off all of those extra Longmont Dairy milk caps that you have been saving all summer! Stop on by the main office and help us fill up our collection bin to start our year off strong. Don't have any to turn in quite yet? We will continue to collect milk caps throughout the school year. Encourage your friends and neighbors to help us collect as well to help raise money that goes to support our students and staff.
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February is Black History Month. It is an important time to honor and celebrate the contributions and resilience of Black individuals throughout history. Here are some book recommendations that can be found on SORA. |
Energy Assistance for Families |
As the colder months approach, we want to ensure that there are no families in our Denver Public Schools (DPS) community facing utility disconnections or struggle to keep their homes warm.
The Southeast Community Hub is an officially approved partner of Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC). This partnership allows us to provide direct energy bill assistance and resources to income-qualified DPS families.
You can learn more about the programs and resources available through EOC here: https://www.energyoutreach.org Through this partnership, the Hub can assist families with:
Bill Payment Assistance: Emergency help with past-due energy bills to prevent shut-offs. Heating System Repair: Access to the Crisis Intervention Program for emergency furnace repairs. Weatherization: Helping families reduce long-term energy costs through home efficiency. |
DPS Support Opportunities! And MySpark!
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Youth On Record Programs!
FREE program offerings for young musicians, and we’d love for you to share this opportunity with any students who might be interested.
Creative Enrichment Classes for middle and high school students. Classes next session include Beatmaking, Songwriting, and Piano Lab.
Studio Bookings young musicians can book out space in our Youth Media Studio for recording, mixing, band rehearsals, songwriting sessions, and jam sessions
Drop-in Fridays - Youth and Families are welcome to drop in on Fridays for tours, studio access, and a regular schedule of events and activations including First Friday Open Mic!
Here is our registration link. |
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