Bullis Blog | Global Studies Trips

Dear Bullis Families and Community, Our final full day in the Outer Banks felt like the closing chapter of a truly special journey—one filled with exploration and collaboration that our students will carry with them long after they return home. Students began their morning at Jennette’s Pier, where they participated in a series of STEM experiences that built meaningful curricular connections to what they have been studying in the classroom. Each workshop invited students to think deeply, ask questions, and apply their learning to the real-world coastal environment around them. The day continued at the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station, where students explored the powerful legacy of courage and service along North Carolina’s coast. Later, time spent on the beach offered a chance to simply be together. Standing with the wind at their faces and the ocean behind them, it was also a perfect moment to reflect on all that has been experienced and shared this week. Tonight, we gathered for ...

  Dear Bullis Families and Community, We’ve safely arrived in the beautiful Outer Banks, and the excitement on the students’ faces made every mile worth it! Our first stop was Jockey’s Ridge State Park, where students eagerly explored the tallest living sand dunes on the Atlantic Coast. They soaked up the sun, climbed the rolling dunes, and delighted in the stunning views around them! We wrapped up the day with a closing circle to gather and reflect on the day, followed by a few quiet moments of writing in their OBX journals back in their rooms. We are so proud of how our students fully embraced their first-day adventures! Please enjoy a glimpse of our day through these photos, along with the voices of our thoughtful 6th-grade bloggers. We can’t wait to share more in the days ahead! Jackson L. '32 reflects: As soon as the 8th graders left for Costa Rica, you could feel the excitement building. Then, when the 7th graders left for the Keys yesterday, the excitement was jus...