• Our Close Up Washington D.C. trip

    is open to all 8th grade ACPMS students!

    Close Up’s once-in-a-lifetime program opportunities are designed to inspire and empower students to become active participants in our democracy. With the help of Close Up's program instructors, students experience history and government, consider a variety of viewpoints on important current issues, and build the skills of engaged citizenship. 

    More information about the June 2025 Close Up trip will be given out in October through the 8th grade social studies classes. Stay tuned!

    Close Up Group at Mount Vernon

    Ms. Parzych and Ms. Mitchell are our sponsors for the Close Up D.C. Club.