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Walker sophomore wins USATF Junior Olympic National Cross Country Championship
Congratulations to Maggie Walker sophomore Mary Caroline Heinen (Richmond) who won the 15-18 Girls’ USATF Junior Olympic National Cross Country Championship in Tallahassee, Florida this past Saturday to lead her Richmond Track And Field Club team to a 2nd place finish. Additional congratulations to Maggie Walker seniors Megan Lee (Chesterfield) and Frances Heller (Richmond) for…
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Weather Closing for All After School Activities Friday and Saturday
Due to inclement weather in the area, all after-school activities, which include athletics, for MLWGS on Friday and Saturday are canceled or postponed. This notice does not impact academics today. Unless otherwise notified by your home division, dismissal will occur at the normal time.
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Knitting Club Community Service Opportunity on December 14th
Want to learn how to make red knitted caps for babies in the NICU while also earning community service hours?? Grab your size 8 or 9 knitting needles and join Knitting Club on Thursday, December 14 in room 120 at 11:30 when Maggie Walker parent Winnie Brown will be on hand to teach anyone interested! …
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Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators
The Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators recognizes outstanding kindergarten through grade 12 teachers who employ innovative approaches to environmental education and use the environment as a context for learning for their students. Up to two teachers from each of EPA’s 10 regions, from different states, will be selected to receive this award. The White…
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Winter Concerts at MLWGS for Jazz, Orchestra and Chorus
Student instrumentalists and vocalists from Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will show their musical skills and give our community some holiday spirit next week. The school’s annual winter concert will feature performances by our bands, orchestra, and chorus. Come support music at MLWGS! WINTER JAZZ CONCERT – Monday, Dec. 4th, 7:00 pm WINTER CHORUS/ORCHESTRA CONCERT – Thursday, Dec. 7th, 7:00…
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Almost here…MENA Winter Holiday Bazaar on Friday, 8 December from 5 pm to 8 pm. Please join us!
You are invited to join the Middle East & North Africa Senior Seminar at MLWGS next Friday for our first Winter Holiday Bazaar. There will be vendors, food, prizes, and games. Proceeds go to support the students’ trip to Morocco in the spring.
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Reminder: FY19 Budget Town Hall Meeting for Public Input, December 5 @ 6:00 pm, MLWGS Forum. Digital Input Option Also Available
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will host a budget town hall on December 5th to solicit community input prior to the release of its proposed fiscal-year 2018-19 budget in February/March. A short presentation will be followed by opportunities to comment and ask questions. MLWGS values your input and has provided another option for those unable to attend the…
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Christmas Tree Fundraiser for MLWGS – each class can raise $$
You can help Maggie Walker Governor’s School this holiday season with Tree Elves! Tree Elves is a Christmas tree delivery service where you can order premium Fraser firs online and schedule a day and time for delivery by Santa’s elves! Pick-up is included with delivery so no need to leave your tree in your backyard…
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Doodle 4 Google Scholarship Award Contest Deadline December 2, 2017
APPLICATION DEADLINE December 02, 2017 SATURDAY Awarded By: Google Inc. Award Amount: $30,000 annually, non-renewable for the national winner. The winning applicant’s school will also receive a $50,000 technology grant. National finalists will receive $5,000 for educational expenses. Students in grades K-12 are invited to take part in the Doodle 4 Google contest, and create…
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Congratulations MW Boys & Girls Cross Country Teams winning the 2017 State Championship
2017 Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams are the VHSL State Champions for the fifth consecutive year – outstanding!
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2018 National Youth Science Camp
The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is a broad science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experience that incorporates creative and performing arts as well as outdoor experience in an intense month-long camp for young scientists. In a rustic setting in West Virginia, students from around the country are challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on…
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FY19 Budget Town Hall Meeting for Public Input, December 5 @ 6:00 pm, MLWGS Forum. Digital Input Option Also Available
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will host a budget town hall on December 5th to solicit community input prior to the release of its proposed fiscal year 2018-19 budget in February/March. A short presentation will be followed by opportunities to comment and ask questions. MLWGS values your input and has provided another option for those unable…
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Community Service Fair at MLWGS, November 17th
Maggie Walker requires 140 hours of community service by the 3rd quarter of every student’s senior year. Each year the school holds a community service fair to help bring organizations and students together. This year the date of the fair was changed from Freshman Orientation in August to November so that all students would have…
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Canned Food Drive at MW through November 13th
Tri-M Honor Society will be hosting a Richmond Symphony canned food drive to benefit Feedmore from now until November 13th! Specifically, canned soup, hot cereal, and oatmeal will be collected in room 124 (the orchestra/band room). Please contribute to making this a warmer winter for our community.
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Information Sessions about Maggie Walker Governor’s School Admissions, November 13, 14 & 15, 6:30 pm
If your child is an academically oriented current 8th-grade student, then you should consider Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. Located in the heart of Richmond, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School provides unparalleled educational opportunities and personalized learning. In 2013 a Richmond Times-Dispatch editorial said that “Maggie Walker is the finest comprehensive high school — public…
