Barbara Marshall

A brief summary of the weekend competition from sponsor Mark Sailer. Friday was a better day for Team 422 as they finished 3-3 with a couple of matches that were close.   They finished the qualification matches with a record of 4-6.   Their final ranking for the division was 33 out of 68 teams.   …

Morning AP exams convene at 8:30 a.m. and afternoon AP exams begin at 12:00 or 12:30 (depending on the length of the morning exam on those days when there are two AP exams administered in the same location).  A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast is the best strategy during these weeks; students have…

Some of the Chesapeake district teams at Nationals yesterday.  Bottom-Sparky 384 from Tucker HS.  Middle-Mech Tech Dragons.  Top-Chantilly robotics team 612.

Here we come!  

The annual group photograph will be taken of all seniors in their caps and gowns on the front steps of Maggie Walker.  This panorama style photograph measures around 10”x30”, and the cost is $15.00.   Approximately a week before the photograph is taken, order forms will be placed in the senior commons for any student interested…

Parents…if your child would like to visit with the therapy dogs on May 4th, please complete and return the permission slip below to Counseling by May 3rd. Therapy Dog Permission Slip

Completion of 140 community service hours is a requirement for graduation (see the MLWGS student handbook). Students who fail to meet this requirement will not receive an MLWGS diploma.  Please confirm community service hours in PowerSchool; see Ms. Valenta Williams in room 100 if there are any discrepancies. All seniors must turn in any remaining…

The photo is of the team setting up for round 1 today. The team went 1-3 on Thursday.  The first two matches were within reach for the alliance, but not all the robots were at peak performance.  The third match was a dominating performance and resulted in the win.  The final match of the day…

  Our team has arrived and are unpacking the robot and setting up their pit area.  Bring your A-Game Dragons!

Governor Ralph Northam today announced the winners of the 2018 Governor’s Challenge in Economics and Personal Finance. More than 2,300 high school students from across the Commonwealth took part in this challenge. From the online competition, 150 students were invited to participate in the day-long championship on April 20th at Capital One in Richmond. “I would…

We are pleased to announce that the following students have earned National Medals in the 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers; Kristin Hines (’18-Richmond) and Maggie McKenna (’20-Henrico). Their work was selected by creative professionals as the most accomplished in the nation. This year, nearly 350,000 works of…

Do you have any gently used cotillion or prom dresses?  Any outgrown blue blazers, suits or ties? The Junior Class is sponsoring a community service project in conjunction with Prom.  Charterhouse School is a year-round school affiliated with the foster care program at UMFS.  The kids at Charterhouse are residents of the Child and Family…

Do you know a Virginia public school teacher at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School who deserves a “thank you” for all they do? Here’s a way to send them one. Help our PTSA celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-11, 2018) by sending a thank-you note to an inspiring teacher. We joined the Virginia Lottery’s “Thank a Teacher”…

#1#2 Student leaders make significant contributions to the climate and culture of their schools and communities, and it’s important to celebrate that! National Student Leadership Week (NSLW) is an annual theme-based week dedicated to recognizing and supporting the vital role of student leaders. Since 1972, the national office of National Honor Society, National Junior Honor…

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