Dear Merrill Families, What an exciting first week of quarter 4 we have had! Our 8th grade students got to celebrate quarter 3 with a trip to the movies. 6th and 7th grade are celebrating next week: 6th Grade: Movie in the auditorium on Wednesday, March 25th
7th Grade: Movie in the auditorium on Thursday, March 26th
As we move toward the end of the school year, we want to help you plan ahead. Please mark these important dates on your calendar and refer to the Merrill 26-27 Calendar for additional information.
Spring Student-Led Conferences are coming up! We'd love to have you join us for an evening where students share their learning progress and classroom experiences. In-person conferences will be held on Wednesday, March 25th from 4:30–8:00 PM. This is an Open House style, student led event. Come by anytime that works for you to see teachers, classrooms and purchase Merrill Merch!
If that doesn't work for your family, virtual time slots are available on Thursday, March 26th from 4:00–8:00 PM. To sign up for virtual conferences, please click here. 6thGradeSpringVirtualConferences
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ElectivesandSSPsSpringVirtualConferences Ms. Andre (6th Grade) will do her Virtual Conferences on Tuesday, March 24th.
AndreSpringConferences Spring sports registration closes on March 20th, so if your student is interested in participating, make sure to complete registration before that deadline. so if your student is interested in participating, please make sure to complete registration before that date.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! Sincerely, Merrill Leadership |
3/25/26- Spring In Person Conferences 4:30-8pm 3/26/26- Spring Virtual Conferences 4-8pm SPRING BREAK! 3/27-4/5/26. Students back 4/6/26. 4/7-4/24- CMAS Testing 5/8/26- Merrill Auction! Match Point and Mulligans Gala 5/27/26- 8th Grade Continuation @ South 5-7pm |
Merrill Families Important: 2026 CMAS Testing Schedule & Information
The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) are end-of-year tests that help students and parents understand if students are on track to meet the expectations of college and careers. Score reports show how students are doing compared to the school, district and state. The testing window is April 6-24, opening the day our students return from Spring Break.
Testing Schedule and Expectations
Review the CMAS Schedule below to see when your child will be testing. Makeup testing and missed instruction can be avoided by ensuring that your student arrives at school on-time. Below are the dates for this year’s CMAS. 8th Grade CMAS Science - 4/7-4/9 6th, 7th, 8th Grade CMAS English Language Arts (ELA) - 4/13-4/15 6th, 7th, 8th Grade CMAS Math - 4/20-4/22
The Role of State Assessments
Results help schools know how to improve learning and the community can see how well schools are serving students. For more details on why these assessments matter, visit the DPS CMAS Website.
Student Preparation and Family Resources
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) offers the following resources to help students and families prepare: CMAS Student Practice Resources
CDE Parent Resources Thank you for your continued support of our students’ academic growth. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Patrice Underwood
Principal Merrill Middle School, Denver Public Schools |
Final Call for Early-Bird Savings!
Don’t miss your chance to save on tickets for the Merrill Match Point & Mulligans Gala. Your ticket includes all-access to the silent auction and the "19th Hole"! Buy your tix now at https://bolder.bid/merrill26/tix |
Merrill Store- New Amazon Wish List! |
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PTSA is looking for volunteers to sell Merrill Merch at a few upcoming events! Please check out the SUG and come spend some time selling our new Merrill Merch! Thanks in advance!
Sign Up HERE |
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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Cool Classroom~Ms. Harris and Ms. Smith’s 7th ELA |
Students in 7th grade language arts had the privilege of having two incredible guest speakers come in to speak about ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) to help them with their PBL unit! |
Cool Classroom~ 8th grade Science with Ms. Langdok |
Cool Experience~Exciting Flamenco Education at Merrill |
Flamenco Denver had a wonderful time presenting and performing at Merrill on Thursday for our World Affairs and 7th/8th grade Dance and Drama electives. They showcased the vibrant art of flamenco through dance, singing, and guitar—the three major elements of this captivating art form. It was an engaging and interactive experience for everyone involved.
If you or your student are interested in exploring flamenco further, feel free to reach out to the Flamenco Denver studio located at 1934 South Broadway in Denver. You can contact Maria Vazquez at flamencodenver@gmail.com or call 303.968.5586. The first class is free! For more information, visit www.flamencodenver.org.
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March is Women’s History Month.Women's History Month is about lifting up the women whose courage, creativity, and leadership transformed communities and opened doors. It repairs the record, celebrates everyday heroes, and sparks the next generation to dream bigger. Here are some Women’s History 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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