McKinley Third Graders Take a Ride Back in Time

McKinley Elementary's third grade students recently experienced a piece of local history with a special field trip to the Yakima Valley Trolley Museum and trolley barn.
 

On November 12, students boarded a historic trolley for a short but eventful ride to the museum. The journey itself was part of the adventure, giving students a taste of how people traveled in years past. At the trolley barn, students got an up-close look at how the trolley operates. The trolley operator walked them through the vehicle's parts and shared about its history, and the young learners were thrilled to see it in action. Their excitement was clear as they explored this unique piece of transportation history.

After their visit, students rode the trolley back and returned to McKinley just in time for lunch, carrying with them new knowledge about local history and memories of a truly special field trip.

This story aligns with Goal 2 of our Strategic Plan: all students will develop habits and behaviors that elevate student voice, resilience, and personal ownership in a safe, caring, and supportive environment. To learn more about our strategic plan, visit ysd7.org/strategicplan.