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Congratulations to our winter-season Dragon athletes
Somewhere behind the athlete you’ve become, the hours of practice, and the coaches who pushed you, is the person who fell in love with the game. We hope you made memories this fall that will last forever and recognize the effort from all of our athletes who represented Maggie Walker Governor’s School this season…
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Public Hearing for the 2026-2031 MLWGS Strategic Plan Proposal
The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Regional Board meeting on February 19, 2026, will include a public hearing for the 2036-2031 Strategic Plan proposal. The executive director will present her proposal for the 2026-2031 strategic plan. The public will have opportunities to comment before the board finalizes or changes the proposal in March. Comments regarding…
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Public Hearing for the 2026-2027 MLWGS School Operating Budget Proposal
The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Regional Board meeting on February 19, 2026, will include a public hearing for the AY2027 proposed operating budget. The executive director will present her proposal for the AY27 operating budget to the board and the public. Mrs. Janssen will be asking for an additional $697,284 in spending to cover…
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School Board Clerks Appreciation Week, Feb 16-20, 2026
School board clerks are the steady hands and calm voices who keep our boards functioning smoothly. They manage complex schedules, maintain critical records, prepare and organize meetings, support board members, and serve as a connection point for staff, families, and the community. Their work requires exceptional professionalism, discretion, and unwavering attention to detail. While much…
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MLWGS Regional School Board meeting that includes the Budget and Strategic Plan Public Hearings, on Thursday, February 19, 2026 @ 9:00 am
The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Regional Board meeting will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 9:00 am. Location: Room 153 (Adjunct Classroom). This meeting will include public hearings for the AY2027 proposed operating budget and the 2026-2031 proposed strategic plan. The February meeting packet can be viewed here. In February, the board…
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MLWGS Snapshot #26: Hall of Fame Induction
It has been incredibly reassuring to return to a full week in the building without the threat of inclement weather disrupting our schedules and plans. While our virtual days provided important touch points for students and staff, there is simply no substitute for being together in our shared space. The energy this week reminded us…
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MLWGS Junior Wins 2026 Strong Men & Women in VA History Student Contest
High school students in Virginia were invited last fall to honor outstanding African Americans by participating in Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia’s Strong Men & Women in Virginia History student contest. This year’s contest is built around the inquiry process of project-based learning and is designed to hit grade-specific standards through a multidisciplinary…
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Quiz Bowl tournament results for MLWGS
We are pleased to report that the regional tournament held last Wednesday evening at Maggie Walker was a great success! We worked through an 8-team round-robin tournament in about five hours. Our students, joined by a few VCU folks, volunteered to staff the tournament and did an excellent job. Visiting schools were complimentary and impressed!…
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Student Travel Scholarship Recipients from MLWGS
Please join me in congratulating Jesus Gonzalez-Esclalera (’26-Goochland) and Amy Sun (’27-Henrico) on the impressive honor of being selected as Travel Scholarship recipients! This is a national competition through the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), and these two students have been awarded a summer trip to Salamanca. The trip will include 20 hours of classes at the Universidad…
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MLWGS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Friday, February 13, 2026
Date and Time: Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5:30 pm on the school campus. Maggie Walker’s Activity Director, Paige Hawkins, recently completed the selection process for upcoming additions to the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Since it began, the MW Hall of Fame has highlighted alumni who have significantly contributed to athletics within the community…
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Maggie L. Walker PTSA Advocacy Day 2026, January 23rd
On January 23rd, 2026, MLWGS had, by far, the largest group of advocates attend the annual PTA Capitol Day at the General Assembly, compared to any other school or school district. The composition of our advocacy group included: 56 students 8 parents 1 Staff/faculty Member MLWGS had four teams of advocates consisting of only MLWGS…
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MLWGS Speech Takes 1st Place at Regionals
“After a hectic few weeks of school closures & virtual school due to snow and ice, I am so proud to report that the Maggie Walker Speech Team had great success this weekend at Regionals, said sponsor Erin MacPherson.” (Stay tuned for the results from NSDA Virginia Qualifiers!) Speech Regionals Results: 1st Place in the Region! …
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MLWGS Scholar-Athlete of the Week, February 9, 2026-Caroline Walton, Henrico
@patientfirst Swimming – Caroline Walton, ’26 Henrico Senior/Captain ‘Caroline is a standout leader in and out of the pool as a captain,” said coach Deanna Gulick. “She models modesty, kindness, and camaraderie for her teammates. At practice, she goes above and beyond by helping facilitate practices and encouraging her team. While being a high scorer on our…
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MLWGS Snapshot #25: Kindness Week
It was a shortened week, but an important one. After weather disruptions, we were thankful to welcome all of our students and staff back into the building together. There is something grounding about the energy of a full school. The familiar routines, the conversations in the hallways, and the comfort of being back together reminded…
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‘We the People’ State championship competition on Saturday, February 7
Wishing Mr. Sam Ulmschneider and the students of ‘We the People’ success at their Virginia State Championship competition on February 7th. This year, due to the persistent snow and ice conditions in our area, the competition will be held virtually. We know you are ready! We the People competitions in Virginia are for middle and…
