Outraged

Have you ever been a part of something that changed your life? Something that you did that would stick with you forever? Well that's how middle school was for me. It forever shaped who I am and helped me to find out what I'm good at. Sure, a lot of it had to do with the teachers. Actually, all of it had to do with the teachers. My middle school was my safe haven, the place where I could go when I felt like the world hated me. Maybe I'm exxagerating, but a lot of other middle schoolers would tell you the same thing. In fact, I had a red face from crying in all the pictures from my eighth grade graduation that I was in. Why? Because it had so many ups and downs, so many moments, so many memories for me, that are a part of my past. I had a few teachers who deeply touched my life. The school impacted me in an emotional way I simply can't put into words.
But sometimes things change. The school announces that it's $30 million in debt, it fires teachers, lets go of award-winning programs, slowly falling apart. That's what's happened to my middle school. The school I once cherished and will love forever. I don't even think highschool has touched me in a way even the slightest bit close to that. I've seen my favorite teachers be let go. I've seen the faces of so many disappointed children. I've seen the fights and fueds it's caused between parents, families, and teachers. And I want it all to stop. I love the school. And going back to visit it. I went to do that today and was kicked out because "I didn't have an appointment with a teacher". What, like I'm going to sell the kids drugs or something? So I called a few teachers to "set up an appointment", and was rejected by every one of them for their fear of getting in trouble. So I turned around and went back to my car. The second I hit the seat, I cried. I couldn't stop crying, as teachers walked by, students walked by. I refused to stop. This school needs new leadership. And help. Fast. I feel terrible for the students there. What happened to looking forward to school? What happened to being able to be in a fun club? What happened to ACTUALLY LIKING SCHOOL?

Don't you think it's about time to stop screwing kids over? I think so.