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Website: www.gwa.com
Phone: (678) 635-3800

GWA Summer Camps: sign up today at gwa.com

GWA Campus Closed: June 29 - July 3

Fall Sports Photo Day (MS/US): July 30

New Student Orientation (7th-12th): Aug. 7

6th Grade Orientation: Aug. 9

Open House: Aug. 11

First Day of School: Aug. 13

Fall Sports Photo Day (LS); Aug. 17

Senior Retreat: Aug. 18 - 20

Freshman Retreat: Aug. 20 - 21

Ice Cream Social: Aug. 27

CLICK HERE for 26-27 Important Dates

On Saturday, May 16, we celebrated 73 incredible graduates and all the moments that brought them here. From classrooms and campus to competitions, performances, friendships, and traditions, the GWA Class of 2026 has left a lasting mark on our school community. Congratulations to valedictorian and Hearn Medallion recipient Madeline Jackson, salutatorian Anthony Pham, and all of our outstanding graduates!

The annual senior banquet brought together the class of 2026, their families, faculty members and local community partners to reflect on the students' years of dedication across academics, fine arts, athletics and civic involvement. The evening served as a celebration of the hard work and leadership that define this year's graduates as they prepared for commencement and their future endeavors.

A comprehensive summary of individual award recipients, club distinctions and community-sponsored scholarships is available HERE.

What does it take to build a fully autonomous robot? Students in Mr. Gasaway's Robotics 401 class recently found out during a rigorous, two-phase engineering project.

• Phase One: Teaching a Robot to See Students programmed their robots to use a VEX Vision Sensor to identify blocks by color and size, automatically sorting them into designated quadrants. This step required precise sensor calibration and patient troubleshooting.

• Phase Two: The Delivery Run Next, students wrote a new program directing their robots to grab a sorted block, maneuver across the room, avoid obstacles, and drop it off at a target site. To succeed, each robot had to complete the entire run three consecutive times.

Through this hands-on challenge, students learned that true engineering isn't just about getting a robot to work once - it's about designing a reliable, repeatable system ready for the real world.

Mrs. Griggs’ fourth-grade class wrapped up the school year with an exciting, hands-on construction project that brought their measurement and geometry lessons to life. Students sketched plans, measured carefully, cut and sanded wood, used power tools (with volunteer assistance!) and applied stain to complete their projects. This year’s impressive builds included custom benches, step stools, and hanging basket stands. This project is a highly anticipated tradition every year, perfectly demonstrating to students just how practical -and rewarding - math can be outside the classroom. Great job, fourth grade!

Please note: Each of the links above may also be found on the division level page at gwa.com (under Academics). K4 is included in the Lower School summer work/supplies.

Corporate Partnership opportunities are still available, but our premium add-ons are filling up fast for 2026-2027! The deadline to receive full benefits from our program is June 12. To learn more about our corporate partnership levels and to sign up, CLICK HERE.

Get ready for a summer full of fun at GWA! Our June and July camps for ages 5–12 offer something for everyone — from Basketball, Soccer, Football, and Tennis to creative favorites like Camp Chaos, LEGO Camp, Cardboard Creations, Cooking Camp, Silly Science, Disney Camp, Barbie Camp, Minecraft Camp, and more.

Whether your child loves to stay active, get creative, or try something new, GWA Summer Camps are the perfect way to make summer unforgettable.

CLICK HERE to secure your spot! Our summer camps are open to all - campers do not need to be enrolled at GWA! Happy camping!

GWA is thrilled to announce the return of Food Service Director Will Angel! Chef Will successfully ran our campus dining services prior to the pandemic and is returning to lead our Campus Food Service Operations.

What’s Cooking?

Chef Will and his talented team are dedicated to elevating the daily dining experience for our students and staff with a focus on:

• Fresh, House-Made items Daily: A renewed emphasis on nutritious options and a significant reduction in pre-packaged items.
• More Variety: A wider selection of daily meals alongside beloved, classic favorites.
• Community Catering: Expanded, independent catering capabilities for all types of on and off campus events.
• Concessions Oversight: Streamlined management of school concessions (please note: parent volunteers will still be vital for sporting events!).

Get in Touch

Whether you have questions, feedback, or would like to request catering for an upcoming school event, you can reach out directly to Chef Will at wangel@gwa.com.

Thank you to videographers Jon and Jamie Swarner with South River Sound & Stage for capturing the moments of each major GWA event throughout the school year! To purchase a video DVD or a one-time digital download of these events ($5 each) - please CLICK HERE.

Ava McLendon (GWA ’26) is taking her talents to the next level and has committed to cheer at Georgia Southern University! She celebrated the big moment today with a surprise signing event surrounded by family, friends, and classmates. Ava will be an incredible asset to the program, and we can’t wait to see her on the sidelines!

Congratulations to our State Champion lacrosse Bulldogs and the following All-State players!

All-State:

Marcus Porter - Player of the Year

Tiedrell Ansley

David Boozer

William Ferguson

Sam Elvington

Jet Hammond

Harrison McCarthy

Honorable Mention:

Caleb Chasse

Emmett Kirkpatrick

Tyler Mendenhall

Congratulations to all of our GWA 2026 All-Region baseball players! Way to go, Bulldogs!

First Team All-Region

Brayden Padgett
Grant Spires
Brock Lowe
Will Parham

Second Team All-Region

Baylor Lowe
Hank Snell
RJ Hall

Congratulations to our GWA All-Region soccer players! Well done, Bulldogs!

Bella Weimer

Autumn Koman

Taylor Kelly

Syndie Dimmlich

Annalise Digby

Eli Rainford

Cohen Powers

Trace Dye

Support GWA athletics and enjoy exclusive benefits with your Champions Club annual membership. Choose the level that’s right for you:

Young Alumni (under age 24) & Grandparents – $100

-Admission for two to all regular season home athletic events

-Champions Club car decals (2)

Bulldog Level – $300

-Admission for immediate family (parents and children) to all regular season home athletic events

Golden Bulldog – $1,000

-Admission for immediate family (parents and children) to all regular season home athletic events

-Exclusive Golden Bulldog stadium seats

-Reserved parking at Don Williams Stadium (football only)

Be a champion for our student-athletes!

For membership details and sign up - https://gofan.co/event/6497286?schoolId=GA5020

To Learn more about The Champions Club - https://www.gwa.com/athletics/the-champions-club

Join us for The Champions Club’s First Annual Sporting Clays Tournament on June 14 at Burnt Pine in Newborn, GA! Enjoy a great day of competition, fellowship, and fun while supporting GWA student-athletes, the GWA Clay Target Team, and The Champions Club.

Where: Burnt Pine – Newborn, GA
When: June 14 | 12 p.m. start
Who: 4-person teams
Cost: $250 Individual | $1,000 Team
Registration includes lunch + hat

CLICK HERE to Register Now

Fill out your 2026 alumni survey and share your professional and life updates.

CLICK HERE for the survey.

Congratulations to our proud GWA Class of 2026 alumni parents!

Pictured (left to right):

Adam Sherling '99 (Jack), Christoper McLendon '04 (Ava), Steven Powell '95 (Audrey), Tom Garrett '96 (Maddie), Holly Moore Atkinson and Chris Atkinson '95 (Kirby Lynn), Damien Mercer '97 (Denver), Lindsey Meadows Dye '02 (Trace), and Grant Maughon '96 (Mac).

Artists in fourth grade were able to be part of a special project to help brighten up our campus! These students took their talents outside to add some beauty to a few spots around the second- and third-grade hallways. Building on their previous unit of stained-glass artist Louis Comfort Tiffany, these paintings are made to resemble stained glass windows. What started out as plain plywood boards quickly turned into floral masterpieces! These students worked hard to fill their spaces with color and bring some life to these spaces. They did an amazing job, and it's just a small example of how the arts can positively impact our everyday life!

A big Bulldog congratulations to our SRO, Officer Charlie Mehalick, on earning a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Liberty University! He traveled to Lynchburg, Virginia, to celebrate the achievement and receive his diploma in person.