Congratulations, Valedictorian & Salutatorian!
Congratulations to the Dunwoody High School Class of 2019 Valedictorian Madeline Tapp, and Salutatorian Caroline Shewmaker!
Schools/Education
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AHA! School Information Reference
- Brandon Hall School Summer Programs
- Calendar: Atlanta Public Schools 2019-2020
- Calendar: Key dates for private school applicants
- Calendar: Cobb County Schools 2018-2019
- Calendar: Cobb County Schools 2019-2020
- Calendar: DeKalb County Schools 2018-2019
- Calendar: DeKalb County Schools 2019-2020
- Calendar: Fulton County Schools 2018-2019
- Calendar: Gwinnett County Schools 2018-2019
- Calendar: Gwinnett County Schools 2019-2020
- Directory: AAAIS (Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools)
- Directory: Private Schools with Open Houses and Campus Tours
- Directory: Public Schools (Dunwoody, Chamblee, & Sandy Springs)
- Directory: Home School Options
- Testing: SSAT for Private School Applications
Pop Tab Collection – Recycle for Good
We are collecting Pop Tabs from soda cans for the Ronald McDonald House at Peachtree Charter Middle School. The Ronald McDonald House is a home for families to stay when they have a sick child that is getting medical attention in the Atlanta area. There is a 2 ft. Coca-Cola container in the front lobby. These pop tabs individually are not worth much, but together they raise $1,000s.… Read More »
Contact:
Adrienne Bashuk
bashukfamily@gmail.com
Winters Chapel UMC Preschool Fall 2019 Openings
Winters Chapel UMC Preschool has a few openings for one through 3 year olds. We have a short waiting list for our excellent Pre-K program. We do keep our class sizes small so don’t delay in contacting us if you’d like to see if we are a good fit for your child. Pass the word – we are a School of Excellence and have been caring for preschoolers for over 40 years, In addition to our age-appropriate curriculum, we offer enrichment in art, science and math, music and yoga.… Read More »
Contact:
Mary Trompeter
(770) 393-3478
maryt@winterschapel.org
Fall 2019 and Alefbet Preschool!
Now that you have finished planning your summer, what are you and your little one(s) doing for the Fall? Come check out Alefbet Preschool! We’re a warm, small community environment that fosters cognitive, social-emotional and physical growth and we’re in Dunwoody too!
Ages Infants – 3 years old, flexible hours and days.
Contact:
Risa Walter
(770) 399-7622
Risa@bshalom.net
Wesleyan Senior Jennifer Nolan Named Scripts President’s Scholar at Georgia Tech
Wesleyan Senior Receives Georgia Institute of Technology’s Highest Scholarship Honor
Wesleyan School is pleased to announce that Wesleyan senior and Peachtree Corners resident Jennifer Nolan has 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 »
Contact:
Jennifer Copeland
(770) 445-7640
communications@wesleyanschool.org
Austin Honors Principal with Austin “War” Eagles Spirit Day
Austin Elementary principal, Dr. Ann Culbreath, has been chosen as Auburn University’s 2019 Outstanding Educator. The school community celebrated by declaring April 10, 2019, as Austin “War” Eagles Day. Students, parents, and teachers wore orange and blue and presented Dr. Culbreath with a Proclamation and letters of congratulations. This award adds to a long list of accolades for Austin, including the school’s recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2018 and Platinum Award Winner for four years in a row from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement.… Read More »
Update on the Dunwoody High Construction Project
Submitted to The Aha! Connection from the Dunwoody High School Construction Advisory Commitee
As our community is aware, Dunwoody High School (DHS) is scheduled for a renovation and expansion funded by eSPLOST V. DHS was built for a capacity of 1,505 students. DHS currently has about 600 students over that capacity and, according to DeKalb County School District (DCSD) projections dated November 29, 2018, we are projected to be about 840 (i.e., 243 additional students) students over our current capacity in the 2021-2022 school year.… Read More »
Math Tutor
I am a freshman at Wesleyan school in Honors Algebra 2. If your looking for a math tutor between the grades kindergarten – 6th grade I am avalable after 3:30 on weekdays. I am also available on the weekends. Call or email me if your interested. Thank you!
Contact:
Summer
(770) 545-3558
summergracecowart@wesleyanschool.org
Summer Tutoring!
I am a local, private tutor and former elementary school teacher with almost a decade of experience. I tutor children from Pre-k through 5th grade in all subject areas. I’d love to work with your child this summer to help prepare them for the next grade level! Excellent references available upon request.
Contact:
Brooke Hatfield
(678) 575-5717
bhatfield517@gmail.com
Vegetable Gardening Class at Brook Run
Learn about site and plant selection, soil preparation, cultivating and harvesting of veggies in our climate from Master Gardener Tielke Baker. Sat., April 13, 11a-12p at the Dunwoody Community Garden & Orchard greenhouse complex “barn” at Brook Run, opposite the skate park. FREE! Refreshments served. www.dcgo.org.
Dunwoody Speech and Debate Need
The Dunwoody High School Speech and Debate Team has had phenomenal success this season and are going to 2 National Tournaments! The team will be sending 9 kids to Omaha, Nebraska in May for the National Individual Event Tournament of Champions, and 6 of those kids will also be going to Dallas, Texas for the National Championship!… Read More »
Contact:
Mary Cash
(770) 363-6685
dunwoodywildcattheatre@gmail.com
Edison Prep Giveaway: Get Prepared For The AP History Exam In May!
Edison Prep is giving away one free admission to its 8th annual AP History 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 the weekend of April 27-28, 2019 and prepares students for the AP History exam in May, as well as the SAT Subject Tests that some students take.… Read More »
Dunwoody Christian School – Open House on Saturday, April 13!
Wesleyan Jr Wolf Players Present Honk! The Musical Tale of the Ugly Duckling
Wesleyan Jr. Wolf Players to Present Honk! The Musical Tale of the Ugly Duckling May 1-4
Wesleyan School invites the community to the Wesleyan Jr. Wolf Players production of Honk! The Musical Tale of the Ugly Ducking. The show runs May 1-4 and is open to the public.
“This is a sweet show with wonderful character lessons for theatergoers of all ages,” said Stephanie Simmons, Wesleyan’s middle school theater director.… Read More »
Contact:
Whitney Panetta
(770) 448-7640
wpanetta@wesleyanschool.org
Brandon Hall School Summer Programs
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