Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School (MLWGS)
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies, known as MLWGS, is a public regional magnet high school in Richmond, Virginia. The school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to advance gifted students’ understanding. It also prides itself on fostering a diverse and supportive community that cultivates student character and their ability to contribute, collaborate, and lead.
Latest News
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2026 Retirees of MLWGS; These goodbyes are hard
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Walker Speech & Debate teams are off to NCFL Nationals, May 23-24, 2026
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Dragon Quiz Bowl team to compete at HSNCT National Championship over Memorial weekend
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MLWGS Scholar-Athlete of the Week, May 18, 2026-Quinn Redwine, Richmond
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David Lins is the 2026 Drew Austen Memorial Student Leader Award Recipient
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MLWGS Executive School Board Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 9:00 am
Academics
With courses spanning all disciplines, our comprehensive program offers a flexible approach for students to understand the growing inter-connectedness of the international community.
Co-Curricular Activities
From athletics and special-interest clubs to competitive academic teams, are an integral part of the Maggie Walker Governor’s School experience. These activities allow students to pursue interests outside the classroom that enhance and expand learning, including offering leadership and team-building experiences.
Get Involved
Parental involvement and volunteerism in Maggie Walker are some of our longest-standing traditions. Parent volunteers are in the halls, the school offices, the classrooms, and at every major school event.