Our middle schoolers are heading to Chicago for an unforgettable experience — and we need your help to get them there!
The Middle School Field Trip & Special Events Fund helps ensure that every ACPA 7th and 8th grader has access to meaningful, real-world learning experiences beyond the classroom walls.
Through this fund, students can visit museums, attend live performances, explore college campuses, engage with local artists and professionals, and participate in special academic and arts-based events that deepen their understanding of what they’re learning in class. These experiences make lessons tangible—transforming history into lived stories, science into hands-on discovery, and the arts into immersive inspiration.
Field trips and special events also foster independence, curiosity, and community. Students build confidence as they navigate new environments, collaborate with peers, and connect classroom concepts to future careers and creative pathways.
Most importantly, this fund helps remove financial barriers so that every student—regardless of circumstance—can fully participate. By supporting the Middle School Field Trip & Special Events Fund, you are investing in experiences that broaden horizons, spark passions, and help our students see what’s possible beyond ACPA’s doors.