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PC to D.C. Trip Update

By Garber, Andrew on December 06, 2019

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Last year I had the great pleasure to travel to Washington, D.C.  for seven days with a group of twelve 8th graders and two other sponsors. This was the second time I have had the chance to make this fantastic trip. Putnam County Middle School has been sponsoring this trip for over a decade now. It is historic, fun and extremely educational. A unique opportunity for kids to finish their time in middle school by going on the trip of a lifetime with a group of classmates. 

Some of the sights we experienced included:

• Arlington Cemetery Tour

• Monuments Tour

• White House Tour

• Capital Tour

• Library of Congress Tour

• Supreme Court Tour

• Twilight Tattoo (History of the Military-  Live Entertainment)

• Smithsonian Air & Space Museum

• Bureau of Engraving & Printing

• Hop & Stop Bus Tour

• Ford’s Theatre

• National Archives & other Smithsonian Museums

• Haunted Graveyard Tour

• National Zoo

• Mount Vernon Tour

• The Capital Wheel (Ferris Wheel on the Potomac River)

• Pentagon Tour

One of the best parts from a student’s perspective was the wonderful time hanging out with classmates while experiencing new adventures, something that they will never forget.

I am saddened by the fact that we, unfortunately, did not have enough students this year who filled out applications to make the trip a reality. 

I truly hope that next year’s 8th-grade students will take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. Parents, if you think this would be a good life experience to celebrate your child’s move from Middle School to High School, please encourage them to apply next year. 

Sincerely,

Andrew Garber

Middle School Principal