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Join us as we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month in February
February is the month when we observe School Board Appreciation Month, an excellent opportunity to recognize the work of school board members and celebrate public education. The board at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School advocates for public schools by ensuring our students have access to a high-quality education. Their decisions and actions significantly impact the…
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GSMUN XXVIII is February 20-21, 2026
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will host the 28th annual Governor’s School Model UN Conference (GSMUN) on February 20 and 21, 2026. For nearly three decades, GSMUN has provided an unparalleled experience of diplomacy and debate, inspiring students from across the region to serve as global leaders. Each year, we open our doors to 500 diverse…
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MLWGS Scholar-Athlete of the Week, February 2, 2026-Ashton Kochel, Richmond
@patientfirst Boys Indoor Track & Field- Ashton Kochel, ’27 Richmond Ashton Kochel (‘27 Richmond) has been making impacts on the Cross Country and Track & Field teams since he first joined during his freshman year. He was a member of the boys Group 3 State Championship team in that first year, and in his sophomore…
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Black History Month Celebrations at MLWGS
This February marks 100 years of celebrating Black History in America! Black History Month originated in 1926 as “Negro History Week,” and was the brainchild of historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History to promote Black History in schools. Woodson, a Harvard-trained historian, chose February to…
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VIRTUAL Instruction on Monday & Tuesday, Feb 2-3
Dear Students and Families, When weather conditions require a school closure, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will shift to a virtual learning day. We want to be clear about what students and families should expect so the day is structured, manageable, and supportive. A virtual snow day is not a full in-person school day moved…
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MLWGS Snapshot #24: Returning to Campus and the Month Ahead
If someone had told me we would be out of school for an entire week, I would not have believed them. I have lived in the Richmond area my entire life, and I cannot recall a time when neighborhood roads were so deeply embedded with ice. I am incredibly grateful for the resilience of our…
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MLWGS welcomes Amb. Pamela Bridgewater on Feb 6
Maggie Walker Governor’s School is hosting Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater on February 6 for an engaging day with our students, culminating in a school-wide assembly in the afternoon. Amb. Bridgewater’s appearance is brought by the MW Foundation’s Shamin Hotels Speaker Series.
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VIRTUAL Instruction on Thursday and Friday, January 29 and 30
Dear Students and Families, When weather conditions require a school closure, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will shift to a virtual learning day. We want to be clear about what students and families should expect so the day is structured, manageable, and supportive. A virtual snow day is not a full in-person school day moved…
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MLWGS Scholar-Athlete of the Week, January 26, 2026-Ivey Shields, Richmond
@patientfirst Girls Indoor Track & Field- Ivey Shields “Coming off of the best Cross Country season of her career, senior Ivey Shields (‘26 Richmond) had very high goals for her final Indoor Track season as a dragon, but with a month to go until the Group 3 State meet, Ivey has already far surpassed all…
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Day #1 of College Kick-Off will be Virtual
Day #1 of College Kick-Off (for students only) will be facilitated via Zoom on Wednesday, January 28th. Links have been posted to the “College Information for the Class of 2028” and “College Information for the Class of 2027” Schoology groups. Students and teachers will be informed as we learn more about the logistics of Day…
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VIRTUAL Instruction on Wednesday, January 28
Dear Students and Families, When weather conditions require a school closure, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will shift to a virtual learning day. We want to be clear about what students and families should expect so the day is structured, manageable, and supportive. A virtual snow day is not a full in-person school day moved…
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VIRTUAL Instruction on Tuesday, January 27
Dear Students and Families, When weather conditions require a school closure, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will shift to a virtual learning day. We want to be clear about what students and families should expect so the day is structured, manageable, and supportive. A virtual snow day is not a full in-person school day moved…
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VIRTUAL Instruction on Monday, January 26
Dear Students and Families, When weather conditions require a school closure, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will shift to a virtual learning day. We want to be clear about what students and families should expect so the day is structured, manageable, and supportive. A virtual snow day is not a full in-person school day moved…
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MLWGS Snapshot #23: Slowing Down
Snowing Slowing Down This week at MLWGS has been full in the very best way. I recently bought a “magic” ring that offers small insights throughout the day, including a gentle reminder of when it might be time to slow down. My wellness tool has been buzzing steadily all week, which feels fitting given the…
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Thanking our MLWGS school counselors during National School Counselors Week, Feb 2-6
National School Counselors Week 2026, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will take place from February 2nd to February 6th. The theme is: School Counselors Amplify Student Success. National School Counselors Week aims to draw public attention to the unique role of school counselors in the US education system and to showcase how students…
