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Thank You MLWGS community for a great Fall Festival on Friday the 5th
A big THANK YOU to all our volunteers who helped make this year’s Fall Festival another great success! We had over 100 parents volunteer their time, labor and supplies and couldn’t have done it without your help. Thank you for making Maggie Walker a wonderful community. Over $17,000 was raised for the MLWGS clubs to…
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Call for Student Artwork in WWI/II Commission’s Armistice Art Contest
The Virginia World War I and World War II Commemoration Commission, the Virginia War Memorial, and the Virginia Department of Veterans Service invite Virginia students to participate in an art contest commemorating the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. The theme is a reflection on World War I, the Armistice, and the influence of the war…
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2019 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Writing Contest
The Library of Virginia, in collaboration with Dominion Energy, presents the 2019 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History program. This program honors African-American leaders and their achievements. High school students in Virginia are invited to participate in the annual essay contest. Four winning essays will be chosen, one from each of the four regions…
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Good luck MW Golf at the State Championship
The team leaves today to Big Stone Gap, VA for their first ever State championship and we wish them a great tournament! Team members: Lisa Qin, Avery Bowers, Casey Pridgen, Cameron Paoloni, Eric Hamilton, Virginia Adams, and Lucia Eovino and coached by Mike Brown.
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Tufts University Admission Representatives at MLWGS, October 15th, Open to the Public
The MLWGS Counseling Department is excited to host a regional program presented by Tufts University in Boston on what selective colleges are looking for in potential candidates. Their “Who Gets in and Why” presentation will take students and parents behind the scenes, looking at sample applications, answering questions, and more. While offerings at Tufts will…
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Homecoming Kick-Off is Monday, October 8
Come out and support our teams! Games are scheduled as follows: JV Field Hockey @ 5:30 pm, JV Boys Volleyball @ 5:30 pm, V Field Hockey @ 6:45 pm and V Boys Volleyball @ 7:00 pm. Food trucks will be on site for refreshments. Use the links provided to view their menus. RVA New York Style and…
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Congratulations MW Golf…you made it to State!
At the conclusion of last Monday’s 2A Region Golf Championship, MW began its route to the VHSL State championship. With only 2 team spots and 3 individual scores advancing from the Regional, a lot was on the line Monday 9/24 at Kinderton Country Club in Clarksville, VA. Poquoson takes the Region Championship and first to…
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PSAT Day – Wednesday, October 10th
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 distributed PSAT Student Guides to all 10th and 11th graders…
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UVA Admission Representatives at MLWGS, October 11th, Open to the Public
MLWGS has been selected to host a regional information session on the University of Virginia on Thursday, October 11 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the MLWGS Auditorium. UVA admissions representative Meagan Donohoe will present on the programs offered at the university as well as admissions requirements and processes. While students/parents of all grade levels may attend, the presentation will be…
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Fall Festival Student Talent/Entertainment Sign-up Deadline is this Friday
Interested in Performing at Fall Festival? Curricular Groups (Jazz Band, Orchestra, Chorus, etc.) will have designated slots. Limited time is available for other student groups. Go to the Fall Festival Facebook page or click on this link! Submit ONE FORM per group. DEADLINE for signing up is Friday, September 21st. Questions? Please contact: Ingrid…
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Parent Volunteers are still needed for Fall Festival
The Maggie L Walker Governor’s School annual Fall Festival is a fantastic event for the whole school and the surrounding community. This year’s festival is Friday, October 5th. All proceeds raised benefit the participating student groups and help fund their activities for the year. It takes scores of parent volunteers to work before, during, and…
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Fall Festival Sponsorships are available
A Great Opportunity to Support MLWGS Students The 22nd annual MLWGS Fall Festival is scheduled for October 5, 2018. Each year, the PTSA puts on this exciting event which brings together MLWGS student clubs for an array of food, entertainment, and fun. In addition parents and members of the community can support our student organizations by…
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Pre-Purchase Tickets for Fall Festival
Last year lines to buy tickets were long, but picking up pre-ordered tickets was fast and easy! The Fall Festival Committee strongly encourages everyone to pre-order tickets using the form below! Although we recommend 15-20 tickets per student, just 10 tickets will buy a good meal and pay for a one or two of activities…
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The 22nd Annual Fall Festival: A Global Celebration, October 5th
The Maggie L Walker Governor’s School annual Fall Festival 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. Make plans to attend this fun festival on Friday, October…
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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.…
