Barbara Marshall

Aug. 13 – 17, 2018 9 am – 3 pm Registration information available at teachmechess.com  

Driver’s Ed Students/Parents: if your child has taken driver’s education this year (in class or online), please remind them to pick up their required DEC-1 driver’s ed card for behind the wheel from their teacher by the end of the school year on or before June 14, 2018.  Teachers leave for the summer on June 18th. …

Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will host its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday, May 23rd at 5:00 pm in the ‘Commons’ to celebrate the efforts of our volunteers this past year at countless events and activities benefiting the students and school. The selfless efforts of our volunteers breathe life into many of the programs…

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, members of the National Honor Society honored teachers and staff last week with personal Thank You Notes that shared their gratitude to the teachers that hold a special place in their life.  Thank you, Dr. Rachel Loving, for your guidance of the MW NHS and their thoughtful response to Teacher Appreciation Week.

A big thank you to all who participated in the Charterhouse School Prom-wear drive!  The Maggie Walker community school donated 20 jackets, 10 suits, 10 dress shirts, 6 formal pants, 1 tuxedo, multiple ties, purses and shoes… and 103 dresses!  Not only were the donations used for Prom but also for the middle school dance! …

Attention Seniors: If you are interested in performing at graduation and/or Senior Night, add your name to the sign-up sheet outside of the Forum by Friday, May 18th.  Auditions will be held on Monday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 23rd in the auditorium from 3:30-4:30.   See Ms. Sheppard or Mrs. Boswell if you have questions. …

A meeting of the Maggie Walker Governor’s School Executive Board of the Regional School Board will be held on May 17, 2018, @ 9:00 am, in Room 153 on the MW campus.  Persons wishing to address the Executive Board are required to contact the Board Clerk for placement on the agenda. In order to address the Executive Board, the speaker…

Athletic physicals will be offered June 14th here at MW in the clinic @ 3:30-5:00 pm.  Cost: $25.00. VHSL Physical Examination Form

MLWGS Freshman Field Trip Announcement

The Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, May 19th, from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. at the Redskins Training Center, located at 2401 W Leigh St. Richmond, VA 23220.  Seniors are not charged admission, but each senior must pick up his/her complimentary ticket during ticket sales.  Tickets will be collected at the door the night of prom.  Junior…

Since 1984, the National PTA has designated one week in May as a special time to honor the men and women who lend their passion and skills to educating our children. Teachers change the lives of millions of children every day, and their work and impact extends far beyond the boundaries of the classroom. Join…

Photo courtesy of Gopal Bhagavatula  Ten members of the MLWGS Dragon Chess Club participated in the 50th US National High School (K12) Chess Championship in Columbus, OH. Over 800 students from all around the US participated in the tournament held at the Columbus Convention Center on April 27 – 29. The five MLWGS students who played…

After three riveting days of simulated congressional hearings on the history, present, and future of U.S. Constitutional system,  Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies from Virginia placed fifth in the nation. This year Maggie Walker attended its 20th national hearings on April 28–April 30, 2018, at the National Conference Center in…