WMS goes to Washington D.C.

Whitesboro Middle School students had an exciting opportunity this summer to visit Washington, D.C. through an Educational First (EF) Educational Tours field trip. From May 31 to June 3, a group of roughly 20 students and parents joined tour guide Timothy Burns for a sightseeing-filled experience in the nation’s capital.

Throughout the trip, students visited many of the city’s most iconic landmarks and memorials, including the Pentagon Memorial and the World War II Memorial. 
They also toured the United States Capitol, explored several exhibits at the Smithsonian museums and visited Arlington National Cemetery, where they observed the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and paid respects at the Kennedy gravesites.

Evening activities added another memorable dimension to the experience, including a guided night tour of the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with colonial walking tours in nearby Alexandria, Virginia.

Mostly made up of 7th and 8th graders, the group captured plenty of photos, deepened their understanding of American history and created lasting memories along the way.

EF Educational Tours provides a structured educational tour that allows students to experience the nation’s capital through guided learning rather than traditional sightseeing. EF Educational Tours focuses on “learning through experience,” designing trips so students connect classroom lessons with real-world historical and civic sites while participating in structured educational activities and discussions.

To learn more about educational travel opportunities through EF Educational Tours, visit www.eftours.com