Spring chicks bring lots of smiles!

Rockwood High School offers distinctive opportunities for its students through its integrated animal science classes. Recently, Mrs. Wiemer’s first-period animal science class experienced the hatching of their spring chicks, an event that garnered significant interest from the student body. The newly hatched chicks were introduced to first-grade students, who responded with utter joy.

Each year, Mrs. Wiemer’s class hatches approximately 100 chicks throughout the year. The process begins with receiving fertilized eggs, which the class then incubates. Students are responsible for nurturing and caring for the chicks until they are ready to be rehomed, frequently with the students or community members interested in adoption.

Mrs. Wiemer highlights her students as her favorite aspect of teaching at Rockwood. She also leads the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization, noting the students’ strong leadership qualities and active participation as valuable assets to the program.