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Track and Field Team at McGinnis Woods

Track & Field at McGinnis Woods School 2024

April 10, 2024 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Great job, Wildcats! What an incredible Track and Field season it has been! We couldn’t be prouder of the dedication, hard work, and sheer determination you’ve all demonstrated on the field. Each stride, each jump, and each throw showcased your unwavering commitment to excellence. Your performances have not only impressed us but have also inspired …

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Girls Wildcat Volleyball Team Competing

Girls Volleyball Wildcats Win Division Championship!

October 25, 2023 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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 …

Category: Athletics, Middle Grades, Special Programs, Sports

art class with the elementary students

Creativity is the Word of the Month & More Field Trip Fun

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

The fun continued this month at McGinnis Woods School. Check out what else we’ve been up to at McGinnis Woods Private School! Creativity is the Word of the Month Creativity is the Word of the Month and it has been exhibited in many ways this month….from guest speakers, to art classes, and even STEM activities! …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Elementary School, Environmental Programs, Field Trips, Good Citizenship, Hands On Learning, Science & Technology, Special Programs, STEM

Certified Nature Explore Classroom in Georgia

October 6, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Did you know that McGinnis Woods is one of only six Certified Nature Explore Classrooms in Georgia? Our students and teachers enjoy spending time in our Outdoor Classroom and learn something new with each visit. Third Grade Rocks & Soil Unit The third graders are finishing up their unit on Rocks and Soil, so they …

Category: Academics, Accreditations, Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Environmental Programs, Forsyth County Private School, Hands On Learning, Outdoor Learning, Special Programs

Painting the Trike Parking Lot

Preschool First Day of Fall Celebration & Painting the Trike Parking Lot

October 6, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

First Day of Fall Preschool Fun Fun things are always happening in the Preschool! The preschoolers enjoyed their annual first day of Fall picnic outside. Middle School Art Students Paint the Trike Parking Lot The middle school art elective students wrapped up their trike parking lot and trike path art.

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Art, Forsyth County Private School, Hands On Learning, Holiday Celebrations, Preschool, Special Programs

Lady Wildcat Volleyball Team

A Great Week for Wildcat Sports

September 2, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Great week for our Wildcat athletic teams! They won their first competitions of the season.

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Athletics, Special Programs, Sports

Working on the production

Aladdin Jr. Musical Spring 2022

April 30, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

And that’s a wrap….. Congratulations to the cast and crew of Aladdin, Jr. The musical theater show from our performing arts program was magical!

Category: Performing Arts, Special Programs, Theater

Dr Seuss Thing 1 2 3 characters

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!

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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. ????

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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

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