Hugo Owens Middle -

Hugo Owens is sponsoring a field trip to Washington D.C. for all 8th grade students on Friday, March 27th, 2026. This field trip will

reinforce the following instructional objectives taught in History: USII.7b The student will apply social science skills to understand the major causes and effects of American involvement in World War II locating and describing the major events and turning points of the war in Europe and the Pacific. Students will be allowed to visit at least two Smithsonian museums in Washington D.C.

The permission slip and all monies are due no later than Friday, February 27th. We cannot accept any money or permission slips after this date.

Field Trip Information:

Location: Washington D.C., National Museums & Landmarks

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026

Departure: 6:00 AM - Students must have a ride to school and arrive by

6:00 AM.

Return: 8:30 PM - Students will need to be picked up promptly and will be advised to communicate with parents after we cross through

the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel.

Cost: $100 per person - Cash or check payable to HOMS (please include student’s name in memo line and be sure the check

has the correct address). Includes commemorative t-shirt which must be worn on the day of the trip, meal voucher for dinner,

and transportation.

Split payments can only be made via Online School Payments

(OSP). If you choose to make split payments, the first payment

is due by January 30th. The second payment is due by February

20th.

Online School Payments (transaction fees apply) are accepted:

➢ www.cpschools.com/homs

➢ Online School Payments (link in top menu under

parents)

➢ Hugo Owens Middle (under “Middle” at the top)

➢ Field Trips (on the right side)

➢ Under DC Field Trip STUDENT select 1st payment,

2nd payment, or full payment

REMEMBER TO SEND IN PERMISSION SLIP AFTER ONLINE

PAYMENT IS MADE. *Families in need of a fee reduction for

students attending this field trip may contact Dr. Joppy,

Principal, at derrell.joppy@cpschools.com or 757-558-5382

Before February 27th, 2026.

Lunch: Students may opt to bring a bagged lunch with a drink in a

disposable, non-breakable container (no glass please) or have

a lunch ordered from the school cafeteria. See the “Meal Plan”

portion of the permission slip to communicate the student’s

lunch plan. Students may also opt to bring spending money for

food and/or souvenirs.

Transportation: Charter Buses will be contracted for this field trip.

Dress Code: Outdoor, weather-appropriate attire (bring layers), comfortable

Clothing, and shoes for walking. Students must wear the school

sponsored t-shirt. School dress code expectations apply!

Behavior: Please see the behavior contract on the attached permission slip.

Students are expected to show exemplary behavior during this

field trip. All school board policies and rules apply. Students

who receive more than two days of ISS or OSS between

Monday, January 12th, 2026, and March 27, 2026, will not

be allowed to participate in this field trip and are not

eligible for a refund without principal approval.

Chaperones: There are 90 chaperone spaces available to supervise a group of

4-6 students. Parents and legal guardians are only eligible

to chaperone for this trip (no siblings or other relatives).

Chaperones are required to attend a mandatory meeting on

Monday, March 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The cost per

chaperone is $100. Please return the attached chaperone form

with your payment. Once all 90 slots have been filled, parents

will be notified via email that a chaperone waiting list has been

created for this field trip.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding this field trip, please

contact:

mary.crockett@cpschools.com

erin.stevens@cpschools.com

tamara.springthorpe@cpschools.com