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Green Dragon Award Recipient #1 – Devansh Kumar
Congratulations to Devansh Kumar, Class of 2028 – Henrico, as the first recipient of the Green Dragon Award. Devansh, accompanied by his parents, was recognized by the Regional School Board on Thursday, September 17, 2026, for his service to the school and its community. During the recognition, he received the first school board achievement of…
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AY27 Snapshot #7: Helping hands and smiles
It was a week full of meetings and a lot to think about and do. I guess that makes sense because we are already nearing the midpoint of the first nine weeks, with interims going out this Friday-9/18. Somehow, we are there already. Class meetings are underway, and the Fall Festival, athletics, pep rally, PSAT,…
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MLWGS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The MLWGS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony is on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 6:30 pm, in the auditorium, hosted by Dr. Rachel Loving and Ms. Camille Tucker, co-sponsors. The National Honor Society (NHS) is a national organization for high school students that seeks to honor students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship,…
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On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution is signed
CONSTITUTION & CITIZENSHIP DAY, SEPTEMBER 17 The Constitution of the United States of America was signed by 38 of 41 delegates present at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Supporters of the document waged a hard-won battle to win ratification by the necessary nine out of 13 U.S. states. The Articles of Confederation, ratified several…
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MLWGS GREEN DRAGON AWARD
New for the 2026-2027 academic year. Purpose of the Award The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Green Dragon Award recognizes a student who exemplifies the spirit and legacy of Maggie Lena Walker and the pillars of the Walker Way through a sustained commitment to service, honor, integrity, and character. The recipient is a student who makes a meaningful…
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AY27 Snapshot #6: ‘Back to School’ success in a short week
Only at Maggie Walker could a four-day week have this much going on. Back to School Night is always one of my favorite events because it gives our teachers and families a chance to put names to faces. It was not that long ago that I was an MLWGS parent walking those same hallways, trying…
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MLWGS Regional School Board Meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 9 am
The next meeting of the Regional School Board of Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 9:00 am. The meeting will be held on the MLWGS campus in Room 153. During the meeting, the board will be introduced to Mr. John Griffin III, the newly appointed representative of…
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MLWGS Bhangra performs at the Festival of India, Saturday, September 12
This photo is from an earlier performance in 2026.
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Congratulations to the (18) National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists from the MLWGS Class of 2027
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced on September 9th the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP). These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for about 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $24 million that will be…
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AY27 Snapshot #5: A productive week
It was a productive second week at MLWGS. Students and staff are getting into the flow of school again. We administered some of our first assessments and utilized the Universal Learning Lab. This supervised space allows students who may need to make-up assignments a quiet, designated area to do so. So far, the feedback has…
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Maggie Walker scores its highest percentage yet of 3s or higher on AP Exams in 2026
Congratulations to our students and teachers for achieving over 99% of test-takers who scored 3 or higher on their AP exams last May. This represents a record for MLWGS and is potentially equivalent to 4,749 college credit hours! This year, we achieved an impressive increase from our consistent 96-97% in previous years. Additionally, we administered…
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Fall Festival is coming soon!
Save the date for the MLWGS Annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students and faculty advisors should watch for booth and entertainment sign-ups next week. Parents and guardians will have plenty of volunteer opportunities as well…since it takes a village. Fall Festival is a PTSA sponsored…
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Back to School Night, Wednesday, September 9th
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Important Notes: Students are asked to fill out their schedule and give it to their parents. Back to School Night is for parents and guardians. Students are NOT encouraged to attend. Plan to arrive by 5:45 pm., because school parking lots fill up quickly. Leave additional time for parking. Overflow…
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SAC is Back! update
UPDATE; Thank you to our community members who volunteered their expertise and service on SAC this year. However, we still need two more parents and one more staff member to complete the committee roster. Most meetings will be scheduled for 8 am if you are available – please complete the application form below. The School…
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AY 27 Snapshot #4: Dragons are back in action
The first week of school is such a joy. We spend so much time getting ready, and then suddenly everyone is here. Lunch lines, buses, drills, hallway flow- all of it is starting to settle. Thank you for your patience. I loved peeking into classrooms and seeing the first week rolling. Teachers and students were…
