One of the most meaningful traditions at McGinnis Woods School is our annual Wildcat Walk. Each May, we invite our graduating high school seniors who once attended McGinnis Woods to return to campus for a special celebration with our students and staff. A School Community That Extends Beyond 8th Grade For families considering a PK–8 …
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Preparing Our 8th Graders for High School and Beyond
At McGinnis Woods School, preparing 8th graders for high school means we are committed to helping students grow academically, socially, emotionally, and as leaders. This is especially important during the middle school years, as students begin preparing for the increased independence, responsibility, and expectations of high school. For our 8th graders, this preparation is intentional …
The Buzz: September–October 2025 at McGinnis Woods
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 …
Greenhouse and Garden Beds Find a Fresh Home on Campus
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
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 …
First Day of School! 2022-2023
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 …
What’s Happening at McGinnis Woods This Week!
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!
Wildbots Robotics Team Did Well at Inspire FLL Competition
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 …
Spelling Bee 2021 at McGinnis Woods
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. ????
Technology Fair – Fall 2020
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.
Hands-on Learning at its Best in Class and Through ClassFusion
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 …
Art Class with Ms. Tanya
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.
