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MLWGS Scholar-Athlete of the Week February 12, 2024 (wk #6) – Girls Swim Elizabeth O’Shea

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@patientfirst Elizabeth O’Shea (’25 – Chesterfield) Elizabeth O’Shea is a Junior captain on the Maggie Walker Girls swim team.  “Since Elizabeth was a freshman, she has consistently been a top competitor in the 200 Free and 500 Free at the State level, and helped the team become State champions in 2022 and 2023,” said swim […]


Honor Assembly at MLWGS on Friday, February 9th

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Today, the members of the MLWGS Honor Council presented their program to the student body in afternoon assemblies. Each assembly included guest speaker, Jack Miller (Class of 2016), who spoke about the ethics and implications of Artificial Intelligence.  The Honor Council and Ms. Connie Hill (back row-left) are pictured together with Jack Miller (back row-center) […]


MLWGS Regional School Board Meeting, including the AY25 Budget Public Hearing, on Thursday, February 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am

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The public hearing for the AY25 proposed operating budget will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 9:00 am in Room 153 (Adjunct Classroom) during the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Regional Board meeting. In February, we are excited to welcome new members Ms. Marchelle Hampton from Charles City Public Schools, and Dr. James […]


Watch MLWGS v Menchville on Battle of the Brains, CBS 6, Saturday, February 10 @ 10 am

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“Battle of the Brains,” Central Virginia’s long-running high school quiz show, is underway on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on CBS 6! The show also airs Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the CBS 6 Streaming App. Find us on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Android TV. Just search “CBS […]


Standing O for Ms. Kelly Ndayizigiye, MLWGS freshman counselor, during National School Counselors Week + Mr. V

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On the last day of National School Counselors Week, we recognize Ms. Kelly Ndayizigiye, freshman counselor. “At one time we were called guidance counselors, but not anymore,” said Ms. Ndayizigiye. “That’s because a school counselor does so much more. My job is to help you develop the skills to be successful at Maggie Walker and […]


MLWGS welcomes visiting students from Shimane University in Japan on Friday

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On Friday, February 9th, eight students from Shimane University, Japan, will be visiting to observe Ms. Yoko Eshita’s Japanese classes at Maggie Walker Governor’s School. These university students are in Richmond as part of an exchange program through VCU. “Many students are majoring in Education and are pursuing becoming teachers in Japan,” said Ms. Eshita. […]


The legendary Tuvan throat-singing ensemble Alash is visiting Maggie Walker on Monday, February 12th

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“By a stroke of great fortune, the legendary Tuvan throat-singing ensemble Alash will be visiting Maggie Walker on Monday, February 12,” said Michael White, teacher and department chair of the International Languages Department. The group will perform for his Slavic Folklore senior seminar students.  ALASH ensemble is a trio of master throat singers (xöömeizhi) from Tuva, a […]


A round of applause for Ms. Erin Ortiz, MLWGS social worker, during National School Counselors Week

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Today during National School Counselors Week, we recognize Ms. Erin Ortiz, our school social worker. “I want to talk to you about how I stay focused on each of you,” said Ms. Ortiz. “Do you know why I try to greet you by name each day? I want to get a sense of how you’re […]


Guest Speaker at MLWGS on STEM or Languages, Dr. Katherine Tossas, February 12th

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We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Katherine Tossas will be joining us as a guest speaker next Monday, February 12th! “Dr. Tossas is a personable, inspirational professional, and also happens to be a parent of a current MLWGS freshman,” said Amanda Lemco. All Walker students are welcome to attend and engage with any questions […]


Shout of approval for Ms. Kimberly Forquer, MLWGS senior counselor, during National School Counselors Week

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Today during National School Counselors Week, we recognize Ms. Kimberly Forquer, senior counselor. “A standard that is particularly important to me is to collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and other school staff to help you be successful,” said Ms. Forquer. “I know you have many influences in your life and we all want to work […]