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2018 Wilder Symposium, October 3rd @ 6:00 pm
Come to hear a robust discussion of the current challenges and opportunities for urban communities with speakers including: • L. Douglas Wilder, 66th Governor of Virginia • Susan Gooden, Ph.D., interim dean of the Wilder School • U.S. Rep. Robert “Bobby” Scott of Virginia’s 3rd District • Melody Barnes, chair, Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions…
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College Visits at Maggie Walker
Over 100 colleges and universities are scheduled to visit students at MLWGS over the course of the fall. Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to attend these visit sessions for colleges that interest them and learn more about other schools of which they are not familiar. During these visits, admissions representatives will review the programs offered…
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MLWGS Blood Drive, Friday, September 28th
BLOOD DRIVE Friday, September 28th, 2018 9:00am to 2:00pm Rooms 104 & 105 Please sign-up for an appointment time to donate with Mr. Blanton in the commons or click on Sign up Link All 16 and 17-year-old students must have a signed parental consent form/permission slip to donate. Please fill out completely in ink. (Nothing…
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C-SPAN’s annual national video documentary competition for students
StudentCam is C-SPAN’s annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. This year students in grades 6-12 are asked to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the new 2019 competition theme, “What does it mean to be American? Choose…
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Volunteers Needed for Fall Festival 2018
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. It takes scores…
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MLWGS Free Chess Clinic Information
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Richmond and Chesterfield Buses on Hold
Parents of Chesterfield and Richmond Students: Both divisions have grounded their bus service with Maggie Walker Governor’s School on Monday, September 17th until 4:15 pm due to a tornado warning in this area. Affected students are sheltering in the building until 4:15 pm. Should a parent arrive on campus to pick up their child, the…
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Back to School Night Student Schedule
The attached form (also listed within this message), Back to School Student Schedule, will be distributed to students today before dismissal. Students are asked to fill out their schedule on this paper and bring it home to give to parents. Back to School Night Student Schedule Form Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Back to School…
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Interested in Performing at Fall Festival?
MLWGS FALL FESTIVAL 2018 ENTERTAINMENT 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. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqP5IwDYiH5qJee2unHXiJnnE7QGxa48j-hOjBVEIShaKkzw/viewform?usp=sf_link DEADLINE for signing up is Friday, September 21st. Questions? Please contact: Ingrid Hale…
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MLWGS Executive School Board Meeting September 20, 2018
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Maggie Walker Governor’s School Executive Board will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2018, @ 9:00 am, in Room 153 on the MW campus. Persons wishing to address the Executive School Board are required to contact the Board Clerk for placement on the agenda. In order to address the Executive…
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MLWGS Closed Friday, September 14th
The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will be closed on Friday September 14th in anticipation of the potential flooding of area roads due to Hurricane Florence. All games and competitions for Thursday and through the weekend will be rescheduled. For further updates please check on the school website and through local media. If additional instructional…
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Hurricane Preparedness at MLWGS
Maggie Walker Families, The Governor’s School is closely watching the path of Hurricane Florence and the predictions for its impacts on the RVA area. The administrative team met with department heads this afternoon in order to take precautions: Securing loose equipment and items Reviewing our plan for communication on school closures Preparing sensitive areas and…
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Nominate a Veteran to be featured in the RTD special report on Veteran’s Day
Military service is among the most meaningful duties. Generations of men and women form a core part of this nation’s identity: personal sacrifice to uphold the freedom of others. We want to honor veterans by asking them to share their stories. We will publish the names, branch of service and years of service in…
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION-REQUIRED FORMS
With summer coming to an end, there are a couple of things you can do ahead of time to get the school year off to a smooth start. *MLWGS utilizes an online system for completing the school forms. You can find the online forms via the parent and student PowerSchool portals. After logging in, you…
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School Policies and Regulations
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School policies and regulations can be viewed on its website at mlwgs.com. Printed copies of school policies and regulations can be made available to citizens who do not have online access upon request.
