STEM Family Fun Night was great! The activities were interesting and the Breakout Room was challenging! Congratulations to the rocket Challenge and Science Fair winners. McGinnis Woods is dedicated to our STEM / STEAM programs bringing learning to life. We integrate science, technology, engineering, and math to offer a hands-on foundation for critical minds. Creating with gears, making straw …
Special Programs
School Spelling Bee winners competed in the GISA Middle School Spelling Bee
On February 7th, 2019 our school Spelling Bee winners competed in the GISA Middle School Spelling Bee at our very own school. This was the second year McGinnis Woods hosted Round 1 of the GISA Spelling Bee. Our school champion, Julie Kershaw and runner-up, Marian Freeman competed against students from over 15 other private schools. …
1st Graders Visit Build-a-Bear and Children’s Wish Foundation
For well over a decade, the first grade classes at McGinnis Woods Country Day School have been taking an unusual field trip every December. Most of our field trips complement, and bring to life, our Science and Social Studies curriculum. But not this one. Every December, our school’s first grade classes have been going to …
5th Grader Benny Hamann in “Christmas Dreams” at the Beau Rivage
McGinnis Woods is extremely excited for Benny Hamann, a fifth grader at the school, who is experiencing a dream of a lifetime. Ben loves drama and has been performing in the drama program at McGinnis Woods for many years. He has been involved in many of the school’s productions throughout the years, including Peter Pan …
Our Chorus Shines at Alpharetta’s Light the NightTree Lighting
The 4th – 8th grade Chorus participated in the Light the Night community event for the City of Alpharetta at their annual tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 1. The cold and rain did not keep our wonderful students and their director, Brittany Lu, from performing a lovely rendition of “It’s Beginning to Look a …
2nd Annual Middle School Tech Fair
November 5 was the 2nd Annual Middle School Tech Fair at McGinnis Woods. All of the students in 5th -8th grade participated in this amazing event. Students showcased skills in creating aps, building 3D Models, Graphic Design, and many other categories. Each of the students presented their project to a team of judges. They also …
K-9 Kids! Motivational Reading Program
Did You Know? One of the proud traditions we have at McGinnis Woods is that of our 2nd graders partnering with Canine Assistants as they train their dogs to help those in need of a therapy dog. This is the 7th year that we have worked with the K-9 Kids! Program. The K-9 Kids! Program …