As most of the MHS student body knows, Ms. Wiebe, the beloved middle school ag teacher, has officially made the switch to the high school. After many years at the middle school, Ms. Wiebe was asked to move to MHS.
“So far, there are many things that I like a lot more about the high school. There are a lot more opportunities ag-wise. It’s a lot easier to be an ag teacher here at the high school. I’m closer to everything, which makes it much easier to function,” Wiebe stated.
Though the high school is more functional for ag teachers, there are some downsides.
Wiebe shared, “High schoolers have a lot more freedom than middle schoolers. That’s not always a bad thing, but it can complicate things sometimes. There’s a lot less structure in the way the school works compared to the middle school.”
The high school and middle school have both similarities and differences. Ms. Wiebe, of course, does still miss the middle school, as it was where she taught for many years. Looking past that, she is excited for the opportunities and possibilities for this year at MHS.
“I’ve been loving how close I can be with the ag kids, so much closer than at the middle school. I plan to stay as long as I’m needed. If the middle school needs me more eventually, I might go back, but for now, the high school is right where I need to be,” Wiebe said.
Students can agree, Ms. Wiebe is an amazing teacher. She’s made an impact on so many students over the years and will now continue to do so at the high school instead.
“I was never interested in ag before middle school. I randomly got put into Ms. Wiebe’s ag class in eighth, and it’s still my favorite class I’ve ever been in. I’m not involved in anything relating to ag anymore, but I will never forget my eighth-grade ag class. She brought so many people together. She made everything so joyful, and we all genuinely loved being in her class every day,” MHS sophomore Eva Zumwalt stated.
Ms. Wiebe’s memories from the middle school will never be forgotten; of course, they will be made stronger as she continues her journey as an ag teacher, even if it’s now at the high school.
Ms. Wiebe shared, “I just want the ag department to grow as a whole. I want to do my job as a teacher and help every student be the best version of themself.”