Hands-On Learning at McGinnis Woods Recently the kindergartners had a fantastic time at Sea Quest. They were introduced to many unique animals, learned about their habitats and even got to touch the animals!
Our Name is Changing! Welcome to McGinnis Woods School
Dear McGinnis Woods Community, We are excited to share some news with you! Since our school opened in 1999, we have always embraced a culture of continuous improvement and growth. We are constantly pursuing opportunities to enhance our program and our school. With the 25th anniversary of McGinnis Woods less than a year away, we …
Fernbank Field Trips for Kindergarten & 4th Grade
February 2023 Kindergarten Field Trip to Fernbank The kindergartners enjoyed seeing cool exhibits and learning all about color at Fernbank. January 7th Field Trip to Fernbank Museum The 4th grade visit to Fernbank Science Center was excellent. The students viewed a movie about astronauts, learned about weather, and enjoyed the many exhibits around the museum.
Certified Nature Explore Classroom in Georgia
Did you know that McGinnis Woods is one of only six Certified Nature Explore Classrooms in Georgia? Our students and teachers enjoy spending time in our Outdoor Classroom and learn something new with each visit. Third Grade Rocks & Soil Unit The third graders are finishing up their unit on Rocks and Soil, so they …
Preschool First Day of Fall Celebration & Painting the Trike Parking Lot
First Day of Fall Preschool Fun Fun things are always happening in the Preschool! The preschoolers enjoyed their annual first day of Fall picnic outside. Middle School Art Students Paint the Trike Parking Lot The middle school art elective students wrapped up their trike parking lot and trike path art.
Hands-On STEM Projects: Architecture & Bouncy Balls!
STEM Project: Making Bouncy Balls There is always exciting learning happening in STEM class. For this project, the students learned all about polymers and made bouncy balls. The fourth graders loved creating these. Roman Dome Prototype STEM Project Our 6th graders have been learning about the early history of Western Europe, including Rome. Students worked …
Book Buddies & Art Barn Field Trip
Book Buddies are back! PreK4A and the 4th graders spent time reading together. It was a magical time for all! Art Barn Field Trip A day combining science and art at The Art Barn is a day well spent! The kindergartners loved interacting with the animals, going on a hayride, and painting!
Field Trips to Oakland Cemetery in Grant Park & Elachee Nature Center
At McGinnis Woods School, we value hands-on learning, which means we love to provide our students with enriching field trip experiences to learn about science, nature, and history. Check out photos from 2 exciting field trips in recent weeks. Middle School Field Trip to Grant Park The middle school students toured Atlanta’s oldest public park. …
A Great Week for Wildcat Sports
Great week for our Wildcat athletic teams! They won their first competitions of the season.
Field Trips to Fernbank and Chattahoochee Nature Center
Fernbank Museum Field Trip Fernbank Museum of Natural History never fails to impress. The second graders learned so much from their visit last week! Chattahoochee Nature Center Field Trip The 4th graders learned so much about the night skies during the Star Lab program at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. They also enjoyed a picnic lunch …
First Day of School! 2022-2023
The first day of the 2022-2023 school year was filled with lots of smiles and great activities. It’s going to be a fantastic year! Go Wildcats! Middle Schoolers Sorted into Houses for 2022-23 Middle schoolers had fun finding out which house they will be in this year. Here are the results….let the annual Wildcat Cup …
Summer Camp 2022 Fun
We are having a blast at Summer Camp 2022! Each summer McGinnis Woods Country Day School offers an exciting Alpharetta summer camp program in the Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Cumming, GA area available to both McGinnis Woods students and others.