D.C. Trip

Senior Field Trip

Washington, D.C. 

Friday, May 29, 2026

Cost: $80

Our field trip date has been set for May 29, 2026. We will be leaving the Cox High School parking lot at 6:30 am. You should be in the front parking lot no later than 6:15 a.m. so that you can be checked in and board your bus. We should arrive in Washington no later than 10:00 and begin our day at the Jefferson Memorial. We will take a group picture on the steps of Jefferson before continuing our walking tour to the FDR, MLK, Korean War, Lincoln, Vietnam, and WWII Memorials. From there, we will make our way over to the Smithsonian Museum. (Either the National Museum of African American or the Museum of American History). Lunch will be on your own at the museum cafe. The bus will pick us up near the museum at 4:30 for the trip home.  We will make a dinner stop in Fredericksburg.  We should arrive back at Cox High around 9:30 pm. Note that the itinerary may change due to weather, traffic, etc.

The cost for each student is $80.00. Students may pay using School Cash online (it is linked to their account), by check to Cox HS, or with cash.  Students also need to bring money for food and spending money, plus an extra dollar for bus driver gratuity (not included in the $80). Payment AND permission slips must be turned in BEFORE you are considered to be enrolled on the trip.  This is a “first-come, first-go” deal, so do not wait to get your payment and permission slips turned in. No refunds will be given after the deadline of April 29th.

Students are reminded that this is a school function and that their behavior and dress should remain appropriate.  

A student’s eligibility to participate will depend on the following:

• If a student has had ISS during this school year, is failing or in danger of failing, or has excessive absences, participation will be at the Government teacher's discretion.

• If a student has had OSS during this school year, they are not eligible to participate in this field trip.

Senior Support Fund:

If your family is in need of financial help with this trip, please let your Government teacher know as soon as possible.

We have seniors whose families are in financial hardship and cannot afford this trip. A fund has been established to allow as many of these students as possible to participate in the trip. If you would like to donate to this fund, please do so by using the QR code provided.  

If you are already signed up for the D.C. Trip to Washington, D.C., please fill out the Group Sign-up Form that is linked below.  

If you have not signed up yet, get your permission form turned in ASAP to your Government Teacher, as there are very few spots left! Enjoy the day with your friends seeing iconic sites in DC as well as visiting the African American History Museum!  You don't want to miss out on this annual Cox Senior tradition!

Here is the link and QR code for Group Sign-ups (coming soon)

Here is the link and QR code to submit payment on SchoolCash Online

Link to Permission Form (coming soon on the site--see your government teacher)