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Senior Reminder: Herff Jones at MLWGS November 6 & 7 for graduation announcement orders
Herff Jones returns to MLWGS on November 6 and 7 (during lunch in the downstairs commons area) to accept orders and payment for graduation announcements/other graduation paraphernalia. These two dates will be the only time their representative is in the building. If you forget or wish to order online, visit: www.herffjones.com). Please remember to place…
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SCRIP order date is November 8. Support your PTSA!
This is the ‘NO EXTRA COST TO YOU’ fundraiser from the MLWGS PTSA. Buy gift cards for stores you already shop and a percentage will go directly to the MLWGS PTSA. Go to www.shopwithscrip.com to enroll, for more information, and for a full list of over 750 participating retailers. Our next order date is Friday, November 8 by…
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MLWGS students are invited to lunch with their home division superintendent and school board member – Sign up today!
Your school division superintendent and school board member would like to hear your thoughts about the MLWGS experience at a luncheon hosted at the school. Review the available slots for students by division and click on the button to sign up and attend. Only select a slot for your home division. A boxed lunch will be provided by MLWGS. Seniors…
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Seeking Nominations for the 2020 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards
The Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards recognize the significant contributions of Virginia citizens to the life and welfare of the Commonwealth and its people. One award is presented in each of 10 categories. These outstanding award winners represent the millions of generous Virginians who offer their time and talents to others each year. Winners of…
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MLWGS Drama presents Almost Maine, November 7-9, 2019
Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky…
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Maggie Walker’s Jennifer Todd has been selected as the 2018-19 Boys Tennis Coach of the Year!
Jennifer Todd is shown second to the left with the 2018-19 Championship Team Jennifer Todd, Science Department Faculty, has been selected by the Virginia High School League as the 2018-19 Boys Tennis Coach of the Year! The selection to receive this prestigious honor is based upon Jenn’s positive work with the athletes in our…
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Information Sessions on Maggie Walker Governor’s School Student Admissions, November 11, 12 & 13, 6:30 pm
If your child is an academically oriented current 8th-grade student, then you should consider Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School as their next step. Located in the heart of Richmond, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School provides unparalleled educational opportunities and personalized learning. In 2013 a Richmond Times-Dispatch editorial said that “Maggie Walker is the finest comprehensive…
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MW Golfer advances to the State VHSL Tournament
Mary Kathryn Topping and Coach Mike Brown Freshman Mary Kathryn Topping (Chesterfield) competed in the Girls State Open Qualifier Tournament on Thursday, October 24th. She finished in 1st place in a field of 23 and qualified for the VHSL Girls State Tournament. The State tournament will be held on Monday, October 28th at Heritage Oaks…
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MLWGS Junior wins VA Delegate Position at the Global Youth Institute of World Food
Perisa receiving certificate from 2016 World Food Prize Laureate, Dr. Howarth Bouis Congratulations to Walker’s Perisa Ashar (’21-Henrico), who won the Virginia delegate position to represent Vour State at the Global Youth Institute of World Food Prize in Des Moines, Iowa earlier this month. She presented her research on “South Sudan Food Insecurity: Problems and…
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Fall Art Walk – Friday, November 1st
On November 1st, the Fine Arts Dept. and Visual Arts Boosters are hosting our annual Fall Art Walk event, in conjunction with Richmond’s First Fridays. First Friday is the night when art galleries on Broad and Main all open for the evening so there will be much artwork to enjoy! To begin the evening, our wonderful Visual Arts…
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Student Writing Contest: Strong Men & Women in Virginia History
High school students in Virginia are invited to honor outstanding African Americans by participating in Dominion Energy & the Library of Virginia’s Strong Men & Women in Virginia History 2020 student writing contest! Students should submit essays online at https://tinyurl.com/smw2020 by Friday, November 22, for a chance to win an Apple MacBook Air & $1000.00 for the…
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Homecoming 2019 was a huge success
Thank you to, Ms. Amy Maxey, junior class sponsor, and Mrs. Jennifer McCluskey, parent volunteer coordinator, who both did a great job coordinating the homecoming dance last Saturday evening and oversaw an outstanding event for all who attended! Each of our staff and parent volunteers made sure 582 students enjoyed a night to remember and…
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Peru 2020 interest meeting, Wednesday, October 30 @ 6:00 pm, in the Forum
Learn from the experts at EF Tours and Ms. Amanda Lemco about the MLWGS Peru 2020 trip.
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Parent/Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, November 5th & Thursday, November 7th-Sign-ups Coming Soon
Mark your calendar: Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th from 9:00 am-12:00 noon and Thursday, November 7th from 4 -7 p.m. Conference sign-ups will go live beginning on Thursday, October 24th at noon. Dr. Lowerre will be sending our families an email with links to Signup Genius for conference registration and links and access codes…
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Senior Seminar/Mentorship Information Forums for Juniors and Parents October 29 and November 4
Les Cook, the Senior Seminar/Mentorship Coordinator, will be holding sessions at three different times to provide information to junior parents regarding registration for Senior Seminar/Mentorship. Parents are invited to attend on Tuesday, October 29 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the forum, Monday, November 4th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Auditorium, or Monday, November 4th from 6:00…
