Field trips are frequently built into studies for children in our schools. Teachers at various grade levels plan these experiential learning opportunities to enhance student engagement, gain life experiences, and to extend learning into the community. These trips range from local (e.g., farms, town offices, historical markers) to wide-ranging (e.g., Burlington, Seacoast of NH, Sturbridge Village). 

We ask parents to sign a blanket field trip approval for local trips that are within WNESU. (A form is sent home at the beginning of the year.) We then notify parents in advance of a local trip.  For longer-ranging trips, we ask parent permission.  Frequently students can be supported/supervised by just school staff on trips.  However, there are times when we need a greater adult-to-student ratio and ask for parent volunteers to chaperone. Siblings cannot attend field trips.

• Field trip transportation is provided by the school.  All students participating in the field trip will use the provided transportation. All field trips shall be taken by school bus unless special arrangements are made in advance.
• A signed release form from a parent or guardian will be required of all students before the student will be allowed on the field trip.
• Siblings are not permitted to attend field trips as trips are connected to the curriculum and classroom learning. We also feel chaperons need to have undivided attention in order to ensure the safety of all our children.
• Home-schooled children are welcome to attend field trips as part of their study plan.