A 2025 Grant for WCPS Elementary Gifted and Talented Enrichment

The goal of this project is to provide an immersive, school-day field experience for gifted and high-achieving fourth grade students. The spring 2026 activity will serve as the culminating experience for the students’ year-long study of Front Royal’s historic buildings and local heritage. Through hands-on activities with partners such as the Warren Heritage Society, an inquiry-based scavenger hunt, and STEM challenges, the project will transform downtown into a living classroom, fostering critical thinking, community pride, and providing an authentic, place-based connection to the students’ curriculum.