Spring Field Trips
The Redeemer’s School students kicked April off with a bang! Our second annual middle school overnight field trip was to Memphis, TN April 4th and 5th. Students and chaperones alike had an excellent time exploring the sights and sounds of our neighbors to the North.
After arriving on Thursday, and enjoying a delicious meal at Central BBQ, TRS students headed to the Orpheum Theatre to see the Broadway smash hit Wicked. The night ended at Dave & Busters for games and food. "It was a lot of stuff but my favorite part was Dave and Busters. I didn't get as many tickets as I wanted but I still had fun," eighth grader, Quddus Abdul-Haqq said.
Friday morning, the first stop was the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. This nationally recognized premier heritage and cultural museum, ‘is steadfast in its mission to share the culture and lessons from the American Civil Rights Movement and explore how this significant era continues to shape equality and freedom globally.’ Our students were able to spend time learning about the Civil Rights Movement as well as the life, work, and horrific assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. Sixth grader Brooklyn Logan said, "My favorite part of the trip was that I got a chance to see where Dr. Martin Luther King "spent time" and where he was shot."
After leaving the National Civil Rights Museum, the group headed to the Memphis Zoo and spent time with the animals and educational exhibits. Following the Zoo, students were able to visit the Memphis Museum of Science and History (also known as The Pink Palace Museum).
Our Lions wrapped up their Memphis excursion at the FedExForum Arena where they saw the Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons 108 to 90. "I really liked how we were "seated" up high and that it was my first time going to an NBA game. I also liked getting something to eat at the game," seventh grader Mykell Reed said.
We are so fortunate to be able to take our students on field trips such as this! We understand the importance of exposing our students to new information, new experiences, and new places.
Before the end of the 2023-2024 school year, our students will also be visiting the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion, as well as Hinds Community College where they will learn about the Aviation Program.
