Annual 8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C. - May 14-16, 2025
The mission of the DC Trip Fundraising Committee is to ensure that all 8th graders can go on the trip regardless of financial need and that students at every middle school have the same experience. The 8th Grade DC Trip Committee is now part of the Greenwich Alliance for Education and actively raises funds throughout the year.
Thank you for your generosity during the Election Day Bake Sale!
We held three bake sales on November 5: Riverside Elementary, Old Greenwich Elementary, and North Mianus Elementary, from 7 am-5 pm.
To Support -
- Donate by check or online.
- Attend the Dancing for D.C. parent event on January 24, 2025, at Old Greenwich Social Club! (ticket sales to come)
How Can You Help?
You can SPONSOR a student for the total cost of the trip, $896
Or
You can DONATE any amount towards the fundraising account.
To donate - Please mention 8th Grade Trip - EMS in the memo line
- By check
Payee Name: Greenwich Alliance for Education
Address: Greenwich Alliance for Education
48 Maple Avenue, Suite 302
Greenwich, CT 06830
Contact Gia Burton or Monica Huang, with fundraising ideas and/or if you are interested in helping out.
The trip coordinators really need to give headcounts to WorldStrides ASAP. Remember: if you are on the fence about the trip, you can always purchase trip cancellation insurance for $149 so if something comes up, you can be refunded 100% the cost of the trip! Don’t delay and register TODAY.
IMPORTANT: If you think you might need financial aid, please reach out to Principal Guarino ASAP. ALL financial aid requests are due by October 31 and are strictly confidential. Financial aid may not be guaranteed after October 31!
Sample Highlights of the Trip
The Eastern Middle School trip is scheduled for May 14-16, 2025. During their 2 nights & 3 days in D.C., our 8th graders will hit the ground running. They will explore the Nation's capital and the surrounding area, where they will experience firsthand what they have been studying throughout elementary and middle school. Here are some highlights of the trip:
Street map of central Washington D.C. showing parklands and all government buildings
Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, December 17
- Friday, March 21
- Tuesday, May 13
- Wednesday, May 14
- Tuesday, May 20