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MLWGS senior wins National Gold Medal & American Visions Award in Scholastic Art & Writing

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Congratulations to Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Senior, Kori Benjamin (Chesterfield), for receiving a Gold Medal in the NATIONAL Scholastic Arts Awards. Additionally, her work was also chosen as an American Visions Medal award winner (the equivalent to “best in show”) for her drawing, “Girls with Guns.”  Kori is the third Maggie L. Walker Governor’s […]


Safe travels to our students and faculty participating in international trips over spring break

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London 2022 Traveling over spring break are students from the following classes; 1) The Evolution of London Senior Seminar is going to England.  Led by Kerry Sheppard who teaches ‘The Evolution of London,’ and accompanied by Celie Boswell of the English Department, they will examine the historical and contemporary manifestations of London’s culture— political, religious, […]


Class of 2027 New Student Registration April 12

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Dear Newest Maggie Walker Families, Congratulations on your admission to the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School! We are excited about your opportunity to learn and grow with us during the next four years. The New Student Registration Evening is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12th and will be held in person at 6 pm in the […]


Battle of the Brains Post Season All-Star!

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Junior Timothy Porter (Henrico) has been selected by Battle of the Brains to compete in the post season all-star match based on his impressive performance during the regular season.  You can catch matches on Saturdays at 10am on CBS6.  Tune in on May 13th to see Maggie Walker face Kecoughtan in round 3 of the tournament! […]


GS Foundation paver campaign to celebrate your graduate

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Student Community Service Announcement

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  Report cards are coming out this week.  Now is a great time to check up on your student to make sure that they are making adequate progress on their community service goals (trying to reach 140 hours by graduation).  By the end of the summer, Freshmen should have 35 hours, Sophomores should have 70 […]


MLWGS Debate wins 1st Place at Regional Debate Tournament

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The MLWGS debate team won 1st place overall in the VHSL Regional Debate Tournament. The following individuals finished in the following order: 1st place Alice Bowman (’24-Chesterfield. Not pictured), 2nd Place Ally Lichtmann (’25-Henrico. Back row, third on the right), and 3rd Place Parth Tornekar (’24-Henrico. Seated first row, fourth from the left). These three team […]


Governor’s Schools Research Survey conducted by VDOE

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The VDOE is conducting a study of Virginia’s Academic Year Governor’s Schools. Your perspective is needed! Please take about 20 minutes to share your thoughts via an anonymous online survey: https://bit.ly/AYGOVSCH The survey will only be open for a limited time, so be sure your voice is heard by responding soon. If you have any questions, […]


Seniors: cap and gown delivery on April 12th

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ATTENTION SENIORS – Caps, gowns, and other graduation-related paraphernalia will be distributed by Herff Jones in the first-floor commons area during lunch on Wednesday, April 12.   Please plan to stop by as this is their only day in the building.  If you have any questions, please email Ms. Sheppard – [email protected].  


An MLWGS tradition…the International Assembly, March 30 for parents and March 31 for students

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Next Friday, March 31, Maggie Walker students will enjoy an exciting variety of multicultural performances during this year’s International Assembly! Parents can also enjoy this special tradition by attending an evening performance in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 30!  “As the culmination of months of planning and rehearsal, this event represents a […]