Wednesday, April 11

Brennan, Hunter & Sam found a big bison to pose in front of at The American History Museum.
I am so happy that I am able to be here with my mom. I absolutely loved the Holocaust Museum and the story of Daniel.

From Kelsey W.

I love sitting by Max on the bus! Dad, be ready! I took a picture of Swift Eisenhower's golf clubs for you!

From Jackson L.

The Holocaust Museum was my favorite exhibit today!

From Zach S.

I had an awesome day with my fifth grade buds! I am so honored to have represented Highland at the wreath laying ceremony.
From Emma Y.
I had an amazing day!!
From Max M.
I am having a blast in DC! I miss you mom!! From Caroline B.

Debriefing after making a FANTASTIC first day!!!!

"The Capitols" are having a good time on the subway at The National Museum of American History.

Mrs. McCormick and Brock enjoying each others company!

Checking the "Children's Wall" at the Holocaust Museum. What a day of real life learning!

Walking through Daniels Story. Everyone is listening so intently. Love this place!!

The Capitol's riding the bus!!

Tristen and Sydney enjoying the American History Museum!

Taylor's Tater Tots!!

Everyone is silent as our students lay the wreath.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers 

Our HES wreath laying honorees! Congratulations.. You represent THE school!
Yea, we get to lay our wreath even though we were an hour late. Interstate 64 closed due to wildfires.

Changing of the guards.

Changing of the guards.

Changing of the Guard. You can hear a pin drop. The kids are so engaged.

Changing of guard.

Watching the changing of the guards. How amazing!!

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

We have survived motion sickness, detoured around 64 due to forest fire (hour and half delay) but we are all in smiles after being fed! Good morning! Arlington Cemetery here we come.

The mighty "orange" wave is headed into town!