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5301 Grand Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone: 515-242-8448 | Fax: 515-323-8656
Merrill Virtual Counseling Center Merrill Virtual Counseling Center
Free School Meals for All DMPS Students this Fall Free School Meals for All DMPS Students this Fall
Learn About the New Middle School Skills Academy Learn About the New Middle School Skills Academy
Return to Learn: A Virtual Start to the 2020-21 School Year Return to Learn: A Virtual Start to the 2020-21 School Year

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To contact Merrill during the COVID-19 school closure, please email:

Principal Kathryn (Kate) Panek at: kathryn.panek@dmschools.org

Office Manager, Jane Schumann at: jane.schumann@dmschools.org

Main Office Hours – 7:30 – 3:30 | P – 515-242-8448 | F – 515-323-8656 | E – merrill@dmschools.org

The Merrill Minute    (09/18/20)

Merrill Virtual Schedule — Middle School Virtual Supplies List — 2020-21 District Calendar for Parents/Students (Revised 08.17.20)

Schedule an appointment with Nurse Deb!

Student Technology Help Videos

Student Technology and/or Login Issues? Email: bts.merrill@dmschools.org

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  • School Board Meeting

  • Elementary Hybrid First Day

  • School Board Meeting

  • Middle School Hybrid First Day

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