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 …
Elementary School
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 …
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 …
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 …
Columbus Day 2023 Open Hours Update
Only the preschool and after school programs at McGinnis Woods School are open on Columbus Day, Mon, Oct 9, 2023. The elementary school and middle grades school are not open on Columbus Day, Mon, Oct 9, 2023.
Creativity is the Word of the Month & More Field Trip Fun
The fun continued this month at McGinnis Woods School. Check out what else we’ve been up to at McGinnis Woods Private School! Creativity is the Word of the Month Creativity is the Word of the Month and it has been exhibited in many ways this month….from guest speakers, to art classes, and even STEM activities! …
The 2023-2024 School Year is Off to a Great Start!
Hooray for a new school year! The 2023-2024 School Year is off to a great start. Our first day of the 2023-2024 school year was filled with smiles, games, new friends, and middle schoolers joining Wildcat Cup houses! Check out what else we’ve been up to at McGinnis Woods Private School! Hands-On Learning in the …
Sea Quest Life Science Field Trip
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!
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!