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

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Events & Announcements

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The Buzz: September–October 2025 at McGinnis Woods

September 24, 2025 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

The 2025–2026 school year is off to a fantastic start at McGinnis Woods! From classroom projects and athletic wins to upcoming performances and family events, our students and teachers are diving into the year with energy and enthusiasm. Here are some of the highlights from the past few weeks. You can view the full September/October …

Category: Academics, Elementary School, Events & Announcements, Middle Grades, Our Students, Parents Association, Preschool, School Community, Sports, Wildcat Fund

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Columbus Day 2023 Open Hours Update

September 28, 2023 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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.

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Childcare, Daycare, Elementary School, Events & Announcements, Middle Grades, Preschool

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Our Name is Changing! Welcome to McGinnis Woods School

March 6, 2023 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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 …

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STEM / Science Fairs & Book Day were a big success!

March 19, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Science Fair Projects are on display this week. We have some amazing budding scientists! Congratulations to our Science Fair and STEM Challenge winners! Wildcat Book Day 2022 Wildcat Book Day was packed with great reading and characters galore! We love books!

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Events & Announcements, Hands On Learning, Middle Grades, Science & Technology, Special Programs, STEM

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Safety Protocols, Diligence, and Partnership with our Families are Working

September 17, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Congratulations… Today marks the one-month anniversary of being back at school and we are so pleased that our safety protocols, diligence, and partnership with our families are working! Our students are healthy and thriving and we are thankful. We have had zero cases of the novel coronavirus! We realize that everything has not been perfect, …

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8th Grade Alpharetta Private School Graduates

Congratulations to our 8th grade graduates for the 2019-2020 school year

May 27, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

We are so proud of our 8th graders. They are a strong, resilient group of enthusiastic learners. They are also a great group of leaders who have contributed to our school in so many ways including Student Council, Beta Club and Athletics! We are proud of each of them and they will be missed! Their …

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McGinnis Woods Country Day School Earns Continuing SACS CASI Accreditation

August 9, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Alpharetta, Georgia, August 8, 2019 – Principal Mary Johnson announced today that McGinnis Woods Country Day School earned continuing accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED. This action was taken at the AdvancED Accreditation Commission meeting held in Alpharetta, Georgia …

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Science Olympiad Team Success!

May 15, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Congratulations to the McGinnis Woods Wildcat Science Olympiad Team who wrapped up the year by competing at the tournament held on Saturday, March 30th. We brought home the 2nd place trophy and many blue and red ribbons! Of the 21 members, 19 were able to make it to the competition this year – even though …

Category: Events & Announcements, Our Students, Our Teachers, Science & Technology, Special Programs, STEM

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Students Compete in the Georgia State Technology Competition

March 9, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

A huge shout out to our three amazing students and Mr. Alex who traveled to Macon to compete in the Georgia State Technology Competition. Their projects were presented so well and all received excellent feedback. Congratulations to Lola for receiving a 1st place in her category!

Category: Events & Announcements, Our Students, Science & Technology, STEM

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School Spelling Bee winners competed in the GISA Middle School Spelling Bee

February 7, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

On February 7th, 2019 our school Spelling Bee winners competed in the GISA Middle School Spelling Bee at our very own school. This was the second year McGinnis Woods hosted Round 1 of the GISA Spelling Bee. Our school champion, Julie Kershaw and runner-up, Marian Freeman competed against students from over 15 other private schools. …

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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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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 »

Category: Childcare, Daycare, Events & Announcements, Preschool

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Johns Creek / Duluth Best Private School 2025

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National School Choice Week Allstar 2024

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My Alpharetta Readers Choice Awards - Best Child Care 2025

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Alpharetta Home & Family Neighborhood REcommended 2024

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Best Self 2024 Best Child Care

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