Congratulations to the McGinnis Woods Girls Volleyball Team for winning the MAAC League Division 3 Championship for 2018-19. The middle school team and their coaches had an exemplary season with an 8-1 regular season and Playoff wins against Howard of 28-26 and 25-18. The competition was fierce yet the girls persevered and showed great resilience …
K-9 Kids! Motivational Reading Program
Did You Know? One of the proud traditions we have at McGinnis Woods is that of our 2nd graders partnering with Canine Assistants as they train their dogs to help those in need of a therapy dog. This is the 7th year that we have worked with the K-9 Kids! Program. The K-9 Kids! Program …
Our Outdoor Classroom is now a Nature Explore Certified Classroom
Our Outdoor Classroom is now a Nature Explore Certified Classroom! We’re proud to announce the certification of our Outdoor Classroom, which is the culmination of a multi-year project. Many years ago, our staff participated in a professional development training about the importance of connecting students with nature and the world. The training led us to …
Preschool Corner – Fall 2018
September has been an exciting month in the preschool! With themes like “Woodland Animals”, “Fall is in the Air” and “Johnny Appleseed” the preschool really has been getting into the Fall season. The children especially loved making homemade apple playdough, apple tasting and finger painting with applesauce. We also enjoyed our visit from the Children’s …
Life Cycle of Animals – STEM Unit at McGinnis Woods
The Third Grade classrooms at McGinnis Woods are learning about the life cycles of animals. McGinnis Woods is located in Forsyth County and teaches infants through 8th grade. The school emphasizes STEM activities and this is their living STEM unit. The classes incubated several fertilized chicken eggs resulting in the successful hatching of two adorable …
International Night is September 25 from 6:00-7:30
International Night is scheduled for Tuesday, September 25 Join us from 6:00-7:30 for music, food, artifacts and fun!
Lady Wildcats Volleyball Matches
Our Lady Wildcats volleyball team had some great matches yesterday! What a great group of students, fabulous coaches and fun season.
Spotlight on Staff: Ms. Nicole Seltzer
The 2017-18 Teacher of the Year from the Elementary and Middle School was Ms. Nicole Seltzer. Ms. Nicole joined the McGinnis Woods staff in August of 2000. During her 18 years of teaching at McGinnis Woods, she has taught a variety of grade levels, with middle school Social Studies being her favorite. Nicole’s passion for …
New Job Opportunities at McGinnis Woods
Join the team at McGinnis Woods! We are always looking for fantastic, dedicated, teachers who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about their content area and desire to work in a professional learning environment. We are currently looking to fill the following position: Substitue Teachers McGinnis Woods seeks Substitute Teachers to work with children ages four through …
Register for 2018 Summer Camp!
Each summer McGinnis Woods Country Day School offers an exciting Alpharetta summer camp program in the Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Cumming area. The camp is available to both McGinnis Woods and outside students. The curriculum for each summer is planned by a committee of teachers from our school to ensure that the program is fun, …
Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser – March 30th, 2018
We will be raising money to help fund a practice field and additional playground equipement for our students. This school improvement allows us to stay competitive in the private school market, as well as allows all students access to the most up to date outdoor spaces. This year, your Parent Association will be hosting a …
Avery Anderson Places 3rd in the 2018 4th grade Duke Tip Writing Contest
Congratulations to Avery for placing 3rd place in the 2018 4th grade Duke Tip Writing Contest. More than 1000 students participated, so this is a great accomplishment for this aspiring writer! About Avery Avery Anderson is a spirited nine-year-old from Alpharetta, Georgia. She enjoys creative writing and particularly loves writing from the perspective of animals. …