📅 Trip Dates: May 19 – May 21, 2027


Parents were invited to join a virtual meeting hosted by Principal Guarino on September 22 to learn more about the 8th Grade trip to Washington, D.C. including preliminary trip logistics, pricing, and registration information through Educational Travel Adventures (ETA).

Watch the recording
View the slide presentation


Registration Info: 

Trip cost = $1,125 (excluding insurance)

Register your child by Tuesday, October 6 to receive a $50 early sign-up discount.

Registering multiple children? You can receive a $25 sibling discount.

 

Need financial assistance? Contact Principal Guarino ASAP.

Registration is open through Friday, October 30.

Click the "Customer Login" button at the top right corner (trip code = easterndc27).
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due when registering.

Trip cancellation insurance is optional and costs an additional $160.
Read more from Educational Travel Adventures about insurance. 

 

Visit ETA's dedicated page for more information about the EMS DC Trip.

 

 

Sign Up to Help with the Election Day

Bake Sale Fundraiser (November 3)

 

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 Students will sell baked goods to raise money for the trip, and we'd love your help. We're looking for homemade or store-bought treats, snacks, and bottled water.

Donate Baked Goods

Volunteer to Help Sell Baked Goods 

  

  

🎁 Get Ready for the Holidays & Give Back 🎁
to the
 8th Grade DC Trip Scholarship Fund 🌟
 
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🎄 We're kicking off a bit early this year! 🎄

 

Plan ahead and get ready for the holidays and shop our Charleston Wrap Store for festive holiday and birthday gift wrap and personalized gifts that bring joy—all shipped directly to your home.

Every purchase helps fund the GPS 8th Grade D.C. Trip Scholarship Fund, giving all GPS students the chance to experience this unforgettable trip. A meaningful portion of each order goes straight to the cause, so spread the word and share the link with family, friends, and neighbors!  

Anyone with the link can shop and support the Scholarship Fund.

 

And It's not just holiday wrap--browse the site for birthday wrapping paper, home decor, and much more!


ORDER EARLY for the best selection.

 

Thanks for your support! 

 

If prompted, use code 30963 for the 8th Grade DC Scholarship Fund.

 

✨ Making the Trip Possible for Every Student

At Greenwich Public Schools, we believe every 8th grader should have the chance to experience this unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C. The three middle schools are teaming up to raise scholarship funds so every student can go!

  

❤️ How You Can Get Involved

🟢 Make a Donation
💳 Contribute to the 8th Grade DC Scholarship Fund through the Greenwich Alliance for Education
👉 To Donate Click Here: 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For questions, please reach out to Michelle O'Donnell or Mary Ann Ranalli.

 

 

 

“Together, we can make sure every student has the chance to go on this amazing trip.
Thank you for your support!”