VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The entire student body of Washington elementary walked to see the movie “Wonder” that centers on the true life story of a boy with a facial deformity.

Principal Chad Lueck said the movie sends a powerful message about the effects bullying. He said these students are in the perfect age group to see this movie.

Lueck said more than 200 students, the entire student body attended the movie on Friday, January 19th in Valley City.

The following description of the movie is courtesy of Lionsgate: Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to discover their compassion and acceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out. Written by Lionsgate

Photos submitted to NewsDakota.com courtesy of Washington Elementary School in Valley City.