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Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cumming GA Private School, Preschool & Daycare

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20th anniversary celebration

20th Year Celebration

January 28, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

What a wonderful time we had celebrating our school’s 20th year! Thank you to the many families both old and new who came out to celebrate with us. Specials thanks to Seven Sister Scones for the fabulous dessert bar. ———– Please join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of McGinnis Woods School! McGinnis Woods …

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Moving Up Day 2019

January 23, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Today was “Moving Up Day” at McGinnis Woods Country Day School Today, all the students, including students from the preschool, elementary school and middle grades, spent an hour in next years’ grade level just to check out what their futures hold. They had a great time!

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Childcare, Daycare, Elementary School, Our Students, Preschool

4th grade field trip to the freedom center

4th Grade Field Trip to the Freedom Center

January 18, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

The 4th grade classes participated in a Q and A time in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr at the Freedom Center today. They learned so much from the participants and are hoping to be on 11 Alive’s special coverage, so tune in.

Category: Elementary School, Field Trips

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1st Graders Visit Build-a-Bear and Children’s Wish Foundation

December 18, 2018 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

For well over a decade, the first grade classes at McGinnis Woods Country Day School have been taking an unusual field trip every December. Most of our field trips complement, and bring to life, our Science and Social Studies curriculum. But not this one. Every December, our school’s first grade classes have been going to …

Category: Field Trips, Special Programs

Parents Association Amazon Echo Dot gifts

Thank you to our Parent’s Association!

December 13, 2018 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Alexa, say, “We love our McGinnis Woods teachers!” This morning our PA surprised every single teacher and staff member in our preschool, elementary and middle schools with a Random Act of Appreciation: Amazon Echo Dots for everyone!!

Category: Our Teachers, PA Events, Parents Association, Teacher Appreciation

Drama Program at MCGW - Benny's Dressing Room

5th Grader Benny Hamann in “Christmas Dreams” at the Beau Rivage

December 10, 2018 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

McGinnis Woods is extremely excited for Benny Hamann, a fifth grader at the school, who is experiencing a dream of a lifetime. Ben loves drama and has been performing in the drama program at McGinnis Woods for many years. He has been involved in many of the school’s productions throughout the years, including Peter Pan …

Category: Our Teachers, Special ProgramsTag: Drama Program

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Preschool Thanksgiving Celebration!

November 19, 2018 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

We enjoyed celebrating Thanksgiving with these great preschool students and their families! We love our wonderful school community! Want to Know More about Our Preschool? Our preschool offers the best in daycare and childcare starting as young as 6 weeks. We’d love to talk to you!  Preschool & Daycare » Request a Tour »

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Kristen and Sydney Johns Creek Private School Tech Fair (1)

2nd Annual Middle School Tech Fair

November 9, 2018 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

November 5 was the 2nd Annual Middle School Tech Fair at McGinnis Woods. All of the students in 5th -8th grade participated in this amazing event. Students showcased skills in creating aps, building 3D Models, Graphic Design, and many other categories. Each of the students presented their project to a team of judges. They also …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Forsyth County Private School, Our Students, Science & Technology, Special Programs, STEM

Wildcat Soccer Team - Division Champs

Soccer Division Champions

October 12, 2018 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Congratulations to the Wildcat Soccer Team on their undefeated season! They are Champions of the MAAC Division 3 Soccer League for 2018! Great job Wildcats!

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Lady Wildcats Volleyball Champs

Volleyball Champs!

October 11, 2018 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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 …

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Preschool Corner – Fall 2018

September 30, 2018 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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 …

Category: Childcare, Daycare, Giving Back, Preschool

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New Job Opportunities at McGinnis Woods

August 6, 2018 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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 …

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