Area students will deck the halls of Washington Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports for their sixth annual tree trimming celebration. School children from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia will decorate trees with “Home for the Holidays” theme-related ornaments, which will be on display for passengers and visitors to enjoy during the month of December. Last year, more than 250 students from local schools participated in the “Celebrate the Holidays on Candy Lane” themed tree trimming at both airports.
Where: Dulles International Airport
Wednesday, December 5
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Main Terminal; Ticketing Level
Note: Trees are located at the East and West entrances of the security checkpoints.
Participating schools:
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Loudoun County, Va. |
Stone Bridge High School |
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Fairfax County, Va. |
Chantilly Interns |
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Orange County, Va. |
Reach Home School |
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Prince William County, Virginia |
Stonewall Middle School |
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District of Columbia |
Langdon Education Campus |
Where: Reagan Washington National Airport
Thursday, December 6
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Terminal B/C Baggage Claim Level
Note: Trees are located throughout the bag claim level, along the window.
Participating schools:
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District of Columbia |
Hendley Elementary School |
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Prince Georges County, Md. |
Potomac High School |
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Fairfax County, Va. |
Carl Sandburg Middle School |
This event is part of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority School Partnership Program, which participates with area schools for airport tours, reading programs, career education and performances.
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