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• MS Dawg Talks: Oct. 23
• Fall Sports Senior Night: Oct. 23
• Jr. Bulldog/Band Night: Oct. 23
• Trunk or Treat: Oct. 23
• One Act Play: Oct. 30 & 31 (see below)
• Halloween Parties: Oct. 30
• US Dawg Talks: Oct. 30
• Junior Family College Night: Nov. 3
• Professional Dress Day (MS/US): Nov. 11
• Veterans Day: Nov. 11
• Winter Sports Photos: Nov. 12
• Admissions Open House: Nov. 15
• Bulldogs Over Broadway Thanksgiving Parade: Nov. 19
• Early Dismissal: Nov. 20
• Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 23-27

CLICK HERE for 26-27 Important Dates

Ms. Suzy’s AP Computer Science Principles students are taking their first steps into the world of programming through hands-on activities that emphasize clear communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail. To explore how computers follow instructions, students created unique LEGO designs and wrote detailed, step-by-step directions for classmates to recreate them without seeing the original. The challenge highlighted the importance of precise instructions and how even small details can make a difference in achieving the desired result.

Students are also meeting their newest coding companions: rubber ducks! Through a technique known as Rubber Duck Debugging, students practice explaining their code and thought processes out loud to their ducks. By working through problems one step at a time, they can identify errors, recognize patterns, and discover solutions independently.

Together, these activities introduce foundational programming concepts while encouraging students to think critically, communicate precisely, and develop the problem-solving skills they’ll use throughout their computer science journey.

Senior students in Mrs. Harrison's Plant Science class are putting their knowledge of greenhouse structures into action! After learning about the different types of greenhouse styles and how they operate, students are taking on a culminating hands-on project to design and build their own greenhouse structures with a partner. This project challenges students to apply what they have learned about greenhouse design, materials, and growing environments while developing their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Fourth-grade students explored the sizes of the planets through a hands-on math and science project. Using a scale of 1 Cheerio = 3,032 miles, students calculated how many Cheerios would represent the diameter of each planet in our solar system. This engaging activity helped students practice division, apply measurement and scale concepts, and develop a better understanding of the enormous differences in planetary sizes. Learning about space has never been so fun!

All are invited to join us on November 11 for our annual Veterans Day program. We look forward to honoring the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation. Veterans are welcome to arrive early for coffee and donuts in the Nicholson Center concession area. Doors open at 8 a.m.

We are excited to invite all upper school parents to our upcoming Upper School Dawg Talks! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our administration team, ask questions, share your thoughts, and provide valuable feedback.

Event: US Dawg Talks

Date: Friday, Oct. 30

Time: 8 - 8:45 a.m.

Location: The Learning Center

Please use the form linked below to RSVP and submit any questions you would like us to address during our time together.

DAWG TALKS RSVP

Please note - we will have a Dawg Talks session for all divisions:

Lower School Dawg Talks: Friday, Nov. 6, 8-8:45 a.m. in The Learning Center.

We look forward to connecting with you and hearing your input!

Help us spread the word about George Walton Academy! Our Open House is coming up on November 15 from 2-4 p.m., and we’d love to welcome families who are searching for the right school for their children. If you have friends, neighbors, or coworkers who may be looking for a school that offers strong academics and a close-knit community, please share our Open House information with them. With 2027–2028 applications now open, it’s a great time for prospective families to discover what makes GWA More Than a School!

Jr. Bulldog band students will get to play alongside the GWA Marching Bulldog Band in the stands tomorrow night for an amazing night of music!

The GWA Marching Bulldogs are gearing up for their first competition of the season this Saturday, Oct. 24, at South Forsyth High School! The band will perform this year's show titled - “Those About To Rock…We Salute You!" They will compete against 14 other bands, with their preliminary performance scheduled for 12:30 p.m. The time for their second performance will be announced after preliminaries are complete.

The Bulldogs will wrap up their competition season on Nov. 7 at West Forsyth High School. Their final performance time is still to be determined, but they’ll take the field in the evening as part of the final group of the day in the Open Class division. Good luck to our Marching Bulldogs!

The GWA Theatre Company proudly presents their One Act production of Charlotte's Web on Oct. 30 and 31 at 5 p.m. Admission is free - but you must reserve your seat. CLICK HERE to reserve.

Healthy choices took center stage at this week’s Huddle! Continuing our work on decision-making skills, LeadWell teams battled it out in the Smart Healthy Dawg Trivia Challenge. Students put their health awareness to the test, learning how vaping, nicotine, energy drinks, and alcohol impact developing bodies. This energetic competition empowered students with essential facts to make smart, healthy choices.

Shoutout to our winning teams, who scored a Chick-fil-A breakfast at their next LeadWell meeting!

Are you looking to give back to the community and help mentor the next generation of leaders? George Walton Academy is seeking local businesses and professional mentors for our Dawg Days Winter Term Internship Program! Our dedicated high school students are eager to gain hands-on experience, explore career paths, and contribute to local organizations.

Program Dates: Jan. 5 – Jan. 15, 2027

Time Commitment: Minimum of 40 hours over 2 weeks

Host Role: Provide meaningful real-world learning, supervise daily tasks, and inspire future professionals.

Help us empower our students to learn beyond the classroom! Interested in hosting an intern or learning more? Fill out this form or contact Erin Springstead at espringstead@gwa.com.

Best of luck to all of our state-qualified varsity runners as they compete on Saturday! Go Bulldogs!

Congratulations to Khyler and Maddie on an outstanding season!