My Middle School Years Are Coming to an End
Wow, can you believe it? I'm about to graduate from middle school! It feels like just yesterday I was a fresh-faced little kid stepping through those big doors for the first time. Now here I am, almost all grown up (or at least that's what I tell myself) and getting ready to take on high school. These past three years have been a bit of a rollercoaster ride, but I've learned so much and had more fun than I could have imagined.
Looking back, I remember being pretty nervous on my first day of 6th grade. I had left behind all my friends from elementary school and didn't know anybody at my new school. What if I didn't make any friends? What if I got bullied? What if I failed all my classes? My mind raced with \"what ifs.\" But once I got to my first class and met my funny home room teacher Mr. Jacobs, a lot of those worries melted away. He cracked jokes while going over the rules and made us all feel welcome. I met Carlos and Emma that day, two kids who are still my best buds today.
Middle school was full of so many \"firsts.\" It was the first time I had to move classrooms every period instead of staying in one room all day. That was pretty confusing at first and I got lost
more times than I can count! But I learned to be responsible and have my schedule memorized in no time. Changing classes let me take cool electives like art, music, computers, and shop class that we never got to do in elementary school. I discovered I'm actually a pretty good artist and love drawing comics. Who knew?
Then there were the thrills and awesomeness of middle school activities I never got to do before - things like dances, field trips, joining clubs and sports teams, and going to
basketball games and rallies. I'll never forget the adrenaline rush of scoring my first basket in a basketball game against our rival school. Or how cool I felt at my first middle school dance, dancing with Jennifer Oakley who I had a huge crush on at the time. Even though we went as friends, I'll always remember that night!
Of course, it wasn't all good times. There were plenty of growing pains too. Bigger workloads and harder classes than elementary school. Meaner teachers who weren't as nurturing. Dealing with cliques, bullies, and social drama for the first time. I'll never forget the time Billy Jenkins pantsed me in the hallway as a prank and I was mortified. Or when I bombed my first big math test because I didn't study enough. Moments like those
made me tougher though. I learned to thicken my skin, brush things off, and be resilient.
Above all, I feel like middle school is where I really started to figure out who I am. The classes, teachers, friends, interests, and obstacles I experienced have all shaped me. I'm no longer the shy little kid I was back in 6th grade. Now I'm more confident, capable, independent, and ready to take on new challenges. Don't get me wrong - I really am going to miss a lot about my middle school days. The friendships, the routines, the familiarity. Saying goodbye to Teachers like Mr. Brooks and Ms. Jacobs who helped me grow so much. Leaving behind an environment I've known for three years.
But I'm also excited for what's next. High school will be a whole new adventure. I'll meet new people, take new classes, and join new clubs. While it will be hard, I feel prepared and ready to leave the Middle school bubble. So many possibilities lie ahead in these next four years and beyond! I'm going to embrace the change and make the most of it.
As I look back one last time at the middle school hallways I roamed and the classrooms where I had so many memorable moments, I'm filled with nostalgia but also pride. These years helped transform me from an elementary kid to a high schooler
ready to take on the world. While I'll miss middle school, I'm eternally grateful for the lessons, friends, growth, and prep for the future it gave me. It's been one heck of a ride, but what an amazing journey it was!
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