We are excited to share a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to hands-on, experiential learning at McGinnis Woods School, a private school located in Alpharetta, Georgia! Recently, our greenhouse and raised garden beds were relocated to new spots on our campus closer to our Outdoor Classroom. This project was a labor of love, involving …
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year
Kicking Off the 2024-2025 School Year with Exciting Adventures The first week of the 2024-2025 school year is in the books at McGinnis Woods School, and what a fantastic week it was! As a private, non-parochial school located in Alpharetta, Georgia, we take pride in creating memorable experiences that enrich our students’ lives both inside …
Track & Field at McGinnis Woods School 2024
Great job, Wildcats! What an incredible Track and Field season it has been! We couldn’t be prouder of the dedication, hard work, and sheer determination you’ve all demonstrated on the field. Each stride, each jump, and each throw showcased your unwavering commitment to excellence. Your performances have not only impressed us but have also inspired …
March Field Trips: Outdoor Learning & Puppetry Fun!
Field Trip to Warbington Farms The kindergartners and first graders enjoyed a beautiful day at Warbington Farms for their field trip. They learned about plants, picked strawberries from the fields and had fun together. Jr. Beta Club Field Trip Our Jr. Beta Club had a fantastic visit at The Place of Forsyth County. They learned …
Reading in The Spotlight at McGinnis Woods Spring 2024
Read Across America Day at McGinnis Woods School Read Across America Week was so much fun! We celebrated Wildcat Book Day, Flashlight Buddy Reading Day, Rainbow Fish Day, Cuddle Up With a Good Book Pajama Day, and Book Picnic Day. We also announced our AR Reader Awards! Books really take you places! Thank you to …
February Fun at McGinnis Woods! – 2024
Pre-School Fun – Learning About Community Jobs The Preschool children have been learning about the important jobs of community helpers. On Friday they dressed as their favorite community helpers and ended the day with an outdoor parade! Dental Health Month Our PreK-2nd graders from the elementary school had an informative visit with Ms. Lyla from …
Pow Wow at Stone Mountain Park & Project Showcase Fall 2023
The Pow Wow at Stone Mountain park is an amazing display of pageantry and tradition. The 1st graders loved learning inside a teepee and exploring! Project Showcase Fall 2023 These amazing students taught their classmates about a topic of their choosing this week during Project Showcase. The 1st-4th graders created and presented their informative trifold …
6th Annual Wildcat Fund
We are passionate about our mission to support McGinnis Woods and have created the annual Wildcat Fund to make a real difference in the lives of our students. – The Parent Association 2023-2024 Wildcat Fund Our goal is simple, choose high impact goals that can be implemented quickly so that all students realize an immediate …
Outdoor Field Trips – Lake Lanier, Consolidated Gold Mines & TreeTop Quest
Lake Lanier Field Trip Our trip to Lake Lanier was amazing! The students enjoyed exploring on the boat and doing experiments about water, too! Consolidated Gold Mine Field Trip The 3rd graders loved their time at the Consolidated Gold Mines in Dahlonega. They traveled into the mine shaft and had a lot of fun panning …
Outdoor Learning Takes Many Forms – Field Trips & Outdoor Classroom
Field Trip to the Art Barn One of our favorite field trip destinations is to the Art Barn to visit Farmer Sue and her team! Students of all ages love petting the animals, taking a ride around the farm, and creating art! Outdoor Classroom WorkDay The Outdoor Classroom Workday was a HUGE success thanks to …
Girls Volleyball Wildcats Win Division Championship!
Congratulations to our Wildcats Girls Volleyball Team Congratulations to our Girls Volleyball team and their coaches, Ms. Carolyn and Ms. Lisa, for winning their division championship! They were determined to win and their hard work and perseverance brought home the trophy! Great job Wildcats!🏆🏐🐾🏆🏐🐾🏆🏐🐾🏆🏐🐾 Learn more about athletics and sports programs available at McGinnis Woods …
Fall Festival Fun! Fall Festival & Parents Night Out
Fall Festival 2023 Fall Festival was a wonderful time for all! The haunted house, spooky lab, arts and crafts, musical performances, cupcake walk, spider jump, meltdown, costume contest, ponies, cotton candy, bouncy houses, games, and great food had a little something for everyone! Parents Night Out Halloween Edition Parents Night Out Halloween edition was extra …