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Wesleyan School is pleased to announce that Wesleyan seniors Lindsey Mains and Andy Yang have been awarded the prestigious Stamps President’s Scholarship at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Not only does the top-level scholarship cover the full cost of attendance, including tuition, housing, books, and supplies, but it carries additional benefits including priority housing, a stipend toward international academic experiences, and unique mentoring opportunities.… Read More »
Wesleyan School is pleased to announce that senior Andy Yang has been chosen as a Jefferson Scholarship recipient at the University of Virginia. The program covers the full cost of attendance for four years of undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia, including a stipend for housing, books, and supplies, as well as unique enrichment program, including foreign travel, networking, and mentoring programs, to support his experience.… Read More »
Wesleyan School is pleased to announce that sophomore Kayla Kim and senior Anna Turner have been awarded National Medals in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Kayla was awarded two medals, a Gold Medal for her drawing entitled “Imprisoned Truth” and a Silver Medal for her painting entitled “Worthless Lives.” Anna won a Silver Medal for her photograph entitled “Hidden Figure.”… Read More »
Is your sophomore or junior interested in taking a free mock SAT and/or mock ACT test to see where he/she stands as your family thinks through potential SAT/ACT testing schedules this coming year? We have moved our usual in-office Sunday mock tests online for the next few weeks.
Registration links for each individual mock (and the full list of available mocks) are always up-to-date at this link!… Read More »
Edison Prep is giving away one free admission to its 9th annual AP History Virtual Bootcamp. They are offering two options this year: AP US History and AP World History. The winner can choose from either option. The bootcamp is taking place virtually the weekend of April 18-19, 2020 and prepares students for the AP History exam in May, as well as the SAT Subject Tests that some students take.… Read More »
To obtain the STAR nomination, high school students must have the highest score on any single test date of the SAT taken through the November test date of their senior year and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average. STAR Students are asked to name their STAR Teachers, who continue with their STAR Students at every level of the program.… Read More »
We invite you to come to the Donaldson-Bannister Farm (also a City of Dunwoody Park) and enjoy the fresh air. Take either a Self-Guided Tour or have the kids go on a Lemon Scavenger Hunt in honor of Dunwoody Preservation Trust’s Lemonade Days. Paper copies of each can be found in our Kiosk located between the main house and barn.… Read More »
Come play with us after school in a fun, safe, and meaningful program for children in Pre-K to 5th grade in the MJCCA’s Club J After-School Experience! At Club J, your child will make friends while enjoying a snack, homework time, and exciting counselor-led activities including swimming, sports, arts & crafts, cooking, science, ropes course, rock wall, archery, yoga, community service projects, Shabbat and Israel programs, and more.… Read More »
If you are a family with students in the Dunwoody High School (DHS) Cluster and you are in need, the Dunwoody community and other organizations have come together to help make sure that none of our children go hungry while school is closed. Please see the information below on when and where you can find lunch and food items for your family during this time.… Read More »
2300 students in the DHS cluster rely on Free & Reduced breakfast and lunch. No school means no food and kids go hungry. Let’s partner with Malachi’s Storehouse at St. Patrick’s Church on N. Peachtree Road and help close the hunger gap.
Many community members have reached out wanting to help. We are working with Malachi’s Storehouse to provide non-perishable lunch items.… Read More »
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Teachers will provide students with a virtual learning assignment that is content-specific and relevant beginning March 16, 2020 until further notice. Each assignment will be aligned to the standards and what the students are currently learning. Assignments may involve reading, writing, conducting research, performing mini labs, completing practice problems, taking notes, and/or answering questions.… Read More »
The Varsity Lady Bears won the GHSA State Basketball Championship for the second year in a row! Final score: HIES 66, Saint Francis (ranked #1) 53. … Read More »
Take advantage of all this rain and learn to make your very own rain barrel, Sat., March 28, 11am at the Dunwoody Community Garden & Orchard greenhouse complex at Brook Run. Tuition fee of $25 covers all materials for your take-home rain barrel. Sign up by calling 404-298-4080. 4700 N. Peachtree Rd. Dunwoody. www.dcgo.org.… Read More »
Join Master Gardener David Alspaugh on Sat., March 14, 2020 for a presentation on “Lawns and Turf,” 11a-12p at the Dunwoody Community Garden & Orchard greenhouse complex in Brook Run, opposite the skate park. Learn about the different types of turf available for home landscaping, the pros and cons of each type, and tips for installation and maintenance of turf grasses.… Read More »
