Washington, D.C. - Flying in to Washington, D.C. today, from throughout the DFW area, 51 elementary school students and their parents will be part of Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne’s first Elementary School Fly-In designed to provide a personalized and up close experience in Congress, the White House, and around our nation’s capital city.

Group activities include guided and curated tours of the Capitol building, White House, Library of Congress, National Archives, National Museum of American History, and the Smithsonian Zoo. Additional activities include a media training session with a leading Washington, D.C. reporter, Capitol Police K9 and Tactical Vehicle Demonstration, individualized embassy tours arranged through the Department of State, and options to visit the Washington Monument, National Air and Space Museum, Kennedy Center, and Washington National Cathedral.

“We are thrilled to have so many students and parents joining us for this unique, first-hand experience here in Washington, D.C. and hope it is an inspirational visit as they learn more about the rich history and governance of our wonderful nation,” said Congresswoman Van Duyne. “From our Youth Advisory Council, Congressional Art Competition, and Congressional App Challenge to our new Elementary Fly-In, we are constantly looking for ways to engage and be involved with students throughout North Texas as part of my service to the people of the 24th District. We look forward to an incredible time for the students and their families as they explore and learn more about our nation’s capital.”

Students from the following elementary schools are participating in the Elementary Fly In: Bradfield Elementary, Bransford Elementary, Carroll Elementary, Colleyville Montessori, Cora Spencer Elementary School, Dover Elementary, Forest Ridge Elementary School, Glenhope Elementary, Heritage Elementary, Independence Elementary School, Johnson Elementary, Lone Star Elementary, O.C. Taylor Elementary, Stult Road Elementary, The Saint Timothy School, Texas Virtual Academy Hallsville, W.A. Martin Elementary, Wallace Elementary, Walnut Grove Elementary, White Rock Elementary, and Yale Elementary.

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