February was filled with memorable experiences across McGinnis Woods Country Day School. From exciting field trips and hands-on science demonstrations to family events, preschool celebrations, and thoughtful moments of appreciation, our students and school community enjoyed a month full of learning, creativity, and connection. Third Grade Explores the Tellus Museum Our third graders enjoyed an …
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December at McGinnis Woods: Innovation, Kindness, & Holiday Cheer
December was a joyful and action-packed month at McGinnis Woods Country Day School, filled with academic achievement, meaningful service, creative exploration, and festive celebrations as our community wrapped up the year together. Robotics Success and STEM Learning We kicked off the month by celebrating STEM and our robotics teams and Ms. Wendy for a fantastic …
November at McGinnis Woods: Learning, Leadership, & Community in Action
November was a busy and inspiring month at McGinnis Woods Country Day School, filled with student creativity, athletic milestones, service projects, and meaningful celebrations. From classroom showcases to community outreach, our Wildcats continued to learn, lead, and support one another in powerful ways. Project Showcase Week: Students Teaching Students We kicked off the month with …
October 2025 at McGinnis Woods: Community, Leadership, and Wildcat Pride
October was a full and meaningful month at McGinnis Woods Country Day School, filled with hands-on learning, student leadership, community support, and plenty of Wildcat spirit. From campus projects to athletic achievements, our students and families came together in ways that truly reflect what makes McGinnis Woods special. Building Community Through Service We kicked off …
8th Annual Wildcat Fund
We are passionate about our mission to support McGinnis Woods and have created the annual Wildcat Fund to make a real difference in the lives of our students. – The Parent Association 2025-2026 Wildcat Fund Our goal is simple, choose high impact goals that can be implemented quickly so that all students realize an immediate …
From Science Labs to International Day – September 2025 Highlights
September has been a busy and joy-filled month at McGinnis Woods! Our students have explored science and nature, celebrated special events, and shown their school spirit through hands-on learning and community fun. Here’s a look back at some of our favorite moments. Hands-On Learning Across the Grades Our classrooms have been full of discovery! 4th …
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 …
7th Annual Wildcat Fund
We are passionate about our mission to support McGinnis Woods and have created the annual Wildcat Fund to make a real difference in the lives of our students. – The Parent Association 2024-2025 Wildcat Fund Our goal is simple, choose high impact goals that can be implemented quickly so that all students realize an immediate …
6th Annual Wildcat Fund
We are passionate about our mission to support McGinnis Woods and have created the annual Wildcat Fund to make a real difference in the lives of our students. – The Parent Association 2023-2024 Wildcat Fund Our goal is simple, choose high impact goals that can be implemented quickly so that all students realize an immediate …
Fall Festival Fun! Fall Festival & Parents Night Out
Fall Festival 2023 Fall Festival was a wonderful time for all! The haunted house, spooky lab, arts and crafts, musical performances, cupcake walk, spider jump, meltdown, costume contest, ponies, cotton candy, bouncy houses, games, and great food had a little something for everyone! Parents Night Out Halloween Edition Parents Night Out Halloween edition was extra …
Spooky Science, Water Cycle & Teacher Appreciation
Spooky Science What could be better than making slime, inflating spooky balloons by chemical reaction, magically moving items with magnets, and watching things “fly” on a zipline? Hooray for Spooky Science! Learning About the Water Cycle The 4th graders created colorful models of the water cycle. They made landmasses with lakes and a small ocean …
Middle School Goes High-tech
Exciting things are happening in the middle school with the arrival of our new iPads and the use of Office 365. Our 5th and 7th grade students were the pilot iPad classrooms for the middle school. This means a light and portable piece of technology that holds a multitude of possibilities and apps has been …