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Food Service Survey for MLWGS
The MLWGS Wellness Committee is seeking student, parent, and staff input on the food service program at the school. Your responses by October 8, 2019, 12:00 pm will help to guide our future service and planning. Use this link to complete a brief survey.
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Holiday Cards for United States Military Service Members
Each year thousands of United States Military personnel deploy to foreign soils, remote sites, on board ships, and to submarines all over the world. The holiday season is a perfect time for us to show these brave men and women how much we appreciate their service and how we are thinking of them while they are away protecting…
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Come one!! Come all!! to the MLWGS Fall Festival
Parent volunteers are still welcome. Please sign up using the link below: : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444AAAE2DA5F58-2019 Ticket preorders will be at the will-call booth behind the stage and will also be sold on-site in Tickets Booths (cash only if possible please). Parking is a challenge given the city geography our school is in. Please consult the diagram below…
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First SCRIP order date is October 4. 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. The MLWGS enrollment code is C43669E564L28. Our first order…
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Congratulations Dragons! VTCA Recap: M.W. Stuns The Field, Maggie Walker’s MC Heinen sets meet record (XCountry)
Written by Nolan Jez of MileStat Sep 30, 2019 After just three years the annual VTCA XC Invitational has become a staple in the Richmond area and one of the few invitationals on Pocahontas’ quick course. With great course conditions and strong competition this past Saturday, the times were fast and the races were good. …
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October Is VSBA Bullying Prevention Month
School board members, superintendents, teachers, and parents can play a critical role in creating a climate where bullying is not tolerated. It has been proven when adults and children stand together, bullying ends. This is why the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) has declared October to be VSBA Bullying Prevention Month. Childhood bullying is a significant problem nationwide.…
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PSAT Day – Wednesday, October 16th
All 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT in the morning after checking in with 1st-period classes for attendance purposes. The PSAT is a great practice opportunity for the SAT. For 11th graders, the PSAT results are used for qualification purposes for National Merit Scholarship Programs. The counseling department will distribute PSAT Student Guides to all 10th graders…
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Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School 2019 SAT Achievement vs Virginia and National Public School Mean Scores
Graduates of Virginia public high schools outperformed their nationwide peers on the SAT in 2019, according to data released today by the College Board, the non-profit organization that administers the college admissions test. Virginia public school seniors achieved an average combined score of 1113, which represented a three-point improvement over the performance of 2018 graduates,…
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Fall Festival Performer Registration Deadline is Today
Fall Festival is still looking for student performers! The Entertainment Program is a key part of our school’s much anticipated annual event. Sign up and show us your talent! DEADLINE is TODAY Please submit ONE FORM per performer, or per group.
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MLWGS Blood Drive, Friday, October 4th
BLOOD DRIVE Friday, October 4th 9:00am to 2:00pm Rooms 104 & 105 Please sign-up for an appointment time to donate with Mr. Blanton in office 145 or click on this Sign up Link All 16 and 17-year-old students must have a signed parental consent form/permission form printed on both sides of the same sheet to donate. …
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Seeking Fall Festival Parent Volunteers
The festival needs parents to volunteer to make it a success for the students and the clubs that enrich their MLWGS experience. Please sign up here. Tickets can be pre-ordered using the form below. The form can be filled out and placed along with a check for the amount in green pre-order drop box in…
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AP Exam Registration (New Deadline and Process for 2019-2020)
Over the past weeks, students who are enrolled in an Advanced Placement course were given a handout outlining the registration process for AP Exams, which will be administered May 4-15, 2020. College Board has instituted new practices this year which include student access to online resources and a fall registration deadline, which will move our…
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The 23rd Annual Fall Festival: A Global Celebration, October 4th
Dunk a Teacher is fun The Maggie L Walker Governor’s School annual Fall Festival sponsored by the PTSA is a fantastic event for the whole school and the surrounding community. The festival is a great event with delicious food and live student performances. All proceeds raised benefit the participating student groups and help fund their activities for the year. …
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Show Us Your Talent at MLWGS 2019 Fall Festival! (Deadline for entry is September 25th)
We are looking for musicians, singers, improv artists, and dancers to perform at this year’s festival and fundraiser for your clubs and activities! Please submit ONE FORM per performer or group. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb2j2x_DjyKihWctiTEnov99bEkiIiBAEIkuryK_dUPTyKsw/viewform?usp=sf_link DEADLINE is Wednesday, September 25th, 2019
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Seeking Family and Business Sponsors for Fall Festival 2019
Fall Festival is almost here!! The PTSA is seeking Dragon community families and businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities for this wonderful event that showcases the MLWGS many student organizations. The PTSA has two ways you can provide support: Dragon Community Sponsorship – current MLWGS families, alumni, grandparents, friends ($50 recommended sponsorship) Corporate Sponsorship – $250…
