• Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content

Before Header

  • Parent Login
  • Pay Tuition
  • (770) 664-7764

McGinnis Woods Country Day School

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

  • About
    • Blog
    • Spotlight on Staff
    • Mission Statement
    • Administration
    • Current Faculty and Staff | 2022-2023
    • Awards and Recognitions
    • Classroom Teachers and Assistants
    • Counseling Services
    • Job Opportunities
    • Newsletter Archive
  • Admissions
    • Discover McGinnis Woods
    • Application Process
    • Open Houses
    • Visit McGinnis Woods
    • Tuition
  • Academics
    • STEM Programs & Innovation Lab
    • Technology
    • Outdoor Classroom and Gardens
    • Field Trips and Overnight Excursions
    • Special Programs
      • Accelerated Reader Program
      • Special Annual Projects and Programs
      • Specials Teachers
  • Teams & Clubs
    • Athletics
    • Discovery Clubs
    • Enrichment Programs
  • School Life
    • Community Service
    • Environmental Program
    • PA – Parent Association
    • Parents Night Out
    • School Safety
    • School Partners
  • Contact/Visit
    • Contact
    • Open Houses
    • Request a Tour
  • Search
  • About
    • Blog
    • Spotlight on Staff
    • Mission Statement
    • Administration
    • Current Faculty and Staff | 2022-2023
    • Awards and Recognitions
    • Classroom Teachers and Assistants
    • Counseling Services
    • Job Opportunities
    • Newsletter Archive
  • Admissions
    • Discover McGinnis Woods
    • Application Process
    • Open Houses
    • Visit McGinnis Woods
    • Tuition
  • Academics
    • STEM Programs & Innovation Lab
    • Technology
    • Outdoor Classroom and Gardens
    • Field Trips and Overnight Excursions
    • Special Programs
      • Accelerated Reader Program
      • Special Annual Projects and Programs
      • Specials Teachers
  • Teams & Clubs
    • Athletics
    • Discovery Clubs
    • Enrichment Programs
  • School Life
    • Community Service
    • Environmental Program
    • PA – Parent Association
    • Parents Night Out
    • School Safety
    • School Partners
  • Contact/Visit
    • Contact
    • Open Houses
    • Request a Tour
  • Search
  • Preschool
    • Grow With McGinnis Woods
    • Infant Daycare & Childcare
    • Toddler Daycare & Childcare
    • Private Pre-K 3T, 3, 3/4
    • Preschool, Daycare & Childcare Admissions
  • Private Pre-K
    • Pre-K4
    • Pre-K5
  • Elementary School
    • Kindergarten
    • First Grade
    • Second Grade
    • Third Grade
    • Fourth Grade
  • Middle School
    • Fifth Grade
    • Sixth Grade
    • Seventh Grade
    • Eighth Grade
  • After School
  • Summer Camp
  • Preschool
    • Grow With McGinnis Woods
    • Infant Daycare & Childcare
    • Toddler Daycare & Childcare
    • Private Pre-K 3T, 3, 3/4
    • Preschool, Daycare & Childcare Admissions
  • Private Pre-K
    • Pre-K4
    • Pre-K5
  • Elementary School
    • Kindergarten
    • First Grade
    • Second Grade
    • Third Grade
    • Fourth Grade
  • Middle School
    • Fifth Grade
    • Sixth Grade
    • Seventh Grade
    • Eighth Grade
  • After School
  • Summer Camp

Our Students

Teacher and students on the first day of school

First Day of School! 2022-2023

August 9, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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 …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Elementary School, Forsyth County Private School, Our Students

What’s Happening at McGinnis Woods This Week!

January 27, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Have you ever wondered what goes on during the school week? Well, we’ve captured a few photos to show just a glimpse of what has happened this week…PreK Letter People, Day 100 and 101 activities, phases of the moon, an in-house field trip, and a Citizen of the Month celebration!

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Art, Good Citizenship, Hands On Learning, Our Students, Pre-K, Preschool, Remote Learning

Robotics Team at the FLL Competition

Wildbots Robotics Team Did Well at Inspire FLL Competition

January 12, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Congratulations, Wildbots! Our robotics team did well at the Inspire FLL competition at Dunwoody High School on Saturday. Their robots finished 6th from a field of 23 teams. We are so proud of these smart problem solvers and their coaches! We are so proud of these kiddos! A lot of hard work went into making …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Hands On Learning, Our Students, Science & Technology, Special Programs, STEM

Spelling Bee Participants

Spelling Bee 2021 at McGinnis Woods

December 6, 2021 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

It’s Spelling Bee season! Congratulations to Benny for winning this year’s competition. He and Elsa, our runner up, will represent MW at the GISA Bee in 2022. 🐝

Category: Academics, Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Our Students, Special Programs

Technology Fair Winners Fall 2020

Technology Fair – Fall 2020

November 10, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

This week, we held our middle school Technology Fair. Our students created amazing projects which displayed great creativity and hard work. We are proud of these Wildcats! Congratulations to our Technology Fair winners! We are so impressed with your excellent work and impressive projects.

Category: Middle Grades, Our Students, Remote Learning, Science & Technology, Special Programs, STEM

ClassFusion Virtual and In Person Student in Science Lab

Hands-on Learning at its Best in Class and Through ClassFusion

October 22, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

All McGinnis Woods students participate in hands-on learning whether physically in the classroom or at home virtually through ClassFusion. Check out what our middle grades have been up to in the science and STEM lab! 6th graders grew crystals and then observed their structures 7th graders observed and recorded cell and tissue samples using microscopes …

Category: Forsyth County Private School, Middle Grades, Our Students, Remote Learning, Science & Technology, Special Programs, STEM

Art with Ms. Tanya is always an adventure! Students have been learning about Abstract Art and artists like Kandinsky and Pollock. They have also started working with clay, paint, and pastels.

Art Class with Ms. Tanya

September 22, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Art with Ms. Tanya is always an adventure! Students have been learning about Abstract Art and artists like Kandinsky and Pollock. They have also started working with clay, paint, and pastels. Our ClassFusion virtual students participated in art class from home.

Category: Art, Our Students, Our Teachers, Remote Learning, Special Programs

Back to School Social Distancing at McGinnis Woods Private School

Back to School Fall 2020 is Going Great!

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

Back to School for Fall 2020 is going well and according to our comprehensive reopening plan. Everyone has adjusted well to our new safety protocols, and the ClassFusion virtual/online options has been working great. It’s exciting to have everyone learning together whether in-person or via the ClassFusion option. First Day of School Our first day …

Category: Elementary School, Forsyth County Private School, Middle Grades, Our Students, Our Teachers, Pre-K, Remote Learning, School Community, Science & Technology, STEM

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 …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Events & Announcements, Forsyth County Private School, Middle Grades, Our Students

McGinnis Woods Teacher and Graduate 2020

Celebrating the End of Year with Lawn Signs

May 21, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Signs, signs and more signs… we love our teachers, graduates and students! Our school community is the best!❤️

Category: Our Students, Our Teachers, Remote Learning, School Community

Playing Guitar in the Virtual Talent Show

Virtual Talent Show!

May 20, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

The Virtual Talent Show was so much fun! We had over 100 people attend and showcased some fantastic talent including music and performing arts, martial arts, and many creative performances! The photos are not the best and a few of our participants’ screen photos were too poor to post. 😢Thank you to each of our …

Category: Music, Our Students, Performing Arts, Remote Learning, Special Programs, Theater

Virtual Bedtime Stories

What makes our school extra special….our community!

May 8, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Our community is finding creative ways to stay connected during physical distancing. Celebrating Graduating Students Yesterday many McGinnis Woods families and friends showed up to make Julie’s 14th quarantined birthday one to remember! Julie is our Student Council president and graduates this year. She has been at McGinnis Woods since she was an infant and …

Category: Our Students, Our Teachers, Remote Learning

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to Next Page »

Superior Academics Through Hands-On Approaches

My Alpharetta Readers Choice Awards - Best School 2020

About Us

McGinnis Woods is an Alpharetta private school, preschool & daycare committed to providing a superior academic education while building confidence and self-esteem. Convenient to Johns Creek and Cumming, GA. Learn more »

naeyc Accredited Private School

naeyc Accredited Private School

Georgia Accrediting Commission Accredited

Georgia Accrediting Commission Accredited

SACS CASI Accredited School

SACS CASI Accredited School

Bright from the Start Accredited Preschool Childcare

Bright from the Start Accredited Preschool Childcare

Niche Best School 2023

Niche Best School 2023

Quick Links

  • Apply for 2023-2024 Admission
  • Apply for Preschool
  • 2023 Fact Sheet
  • 2023-2024 Re-Enrollment Form (For Current Students)
  • Pay Tuition Online

Find Us

McGinnis Woods School
Phone: (770) 664-7764
Fax: (770) 664-6672
5380 Faircroft Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005
elementaryschool@mcginniswoods.org

School Hours

Preschool, Daycare & Childcare
Available from
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Parents are encouraged to keep their child’s day to 8 hours or less.

Pre-K4 – Pre-K5
8:30 AM – 1:30PM
Before and afterschool programs available.

Kindergarten – 4th Grade
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Before and afterschool programs available.

5th – 8th
8:30 AM – 3:30PM
Before and afterschool programs available.

For Existing Students

  • RenWeb Login (Current Students)
  • Download Our School App
  • The Latest McGinnis Woods Buzz Newsletter
  • Donate Now
  • 2023-2024 Re-Enrollment Form (For Current Students)
  • Pay Tuition Online

School Health & Safety

  • School Health & Safety »

Download Our App

Download the McGinnis Woods School App for iOS
Download McGinnis Woods School App for Android

© 2021 McGinnis Woods Country Day School. All Rights Reserved. | Site Map