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Middle Grades

Celebrating Ms. Pam: 21 Years of Inspiring Students

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Celebrating 21 Years of Excellence After 21 remarkable years of teaching, mentoring, encouraging, and inspiring, McGinnis Woods School proudly dedicated the 2025-2026 yearbook to our beloved middle school math teacher, Ms. Pam. Building Confidence Through Mathematics For over two decades, Ms. Pam has done far more than teach math. She has built confidence where there …

The Buzz: September–October 2025 at McGinnis Woods

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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 …

McGinnis Woods August 2025 Highlights: Learning, Adventure & Celebrations

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August has been a busy and exciting month at McGinnis Woods! From field trips and special guests to honoring our Citizens and Teacher of the Month, our students have been busy learning, exploring, and growing both inside and outside of the classroom. Celebrating Citizens & Teacher of the Month We were proud to recognize our …

Greenhouse and Garden Beds Find a Fresh Home on Campus

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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 …

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year

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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 …

Outdoor Field Trips – Lake Lanier, Consolidated Gold Mines & TreeTop Quest

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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 …

Girls Volleyball Wildcats Win Division Championship!

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Congratulations to our Wildcats Girls Volleyball Team Congratulations to our Girls Volleyball team and their coaches, Ms. Carolyn and Ms. Lisa, for winning their division championship! They were determined to win and their hard work and perseverance brought home the trophy! Great job Wildcats!🏆🏐🐾🏆🏐🐾🏆🏐🐾🏆🏐🐾 Learn more about athletics and sports programs available at McGinnis Woods …

Hands-On STEM Projects: Architecture & Bouncy Balls!

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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

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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

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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. …