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Student councils get board approval for Philadelphia field trip planned for late April
Summary
Middle and high school student council representatives presented a planned April 30–May 30 Philadelphia educational trip (zoo, Independence Hall, Eastern State Penitentiary) and the board moved to approve the request; students described fundraising plans and participation numbers.
Student council members described a planned educational field trip to Philadelphia scheduled for April 30–May 30 and the board moved to approve the request.
Middle and high school student presenters said the itinerary includes a 4.5-hour bus ride, a visit to the Philadelphia Zoo at about 10 a.m., lunch at the zoo, followed by trips to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and other historic sites; they also mentioned a ghost tour in the evening and an Eastern State Penitentiary tour. One student introduced herself: “My name is Saint Anne Murray in middle school,” and others identified fundraisers and logistics.
Students reported participation numbers — 29 middle school students and 15 high school students — and outlined fundraisers they plan to run, including pizza kit sales, flower bulbs, and sales of Berlin T-shirts and sweatshirts. Presenters said zoo admission and a boxed lunch would be included for students; students would be responsible for two dinners and one lunch during the trip.
A motion to approve the trip was made by Frank and seconded by Derek; the motion was incorporated into the consent/approval flow and advanced by the board during the meeting.
Next steps: the district will finalize trip approvals and logistics, confirm fundraising progress and communicate details to participating families and staff.
