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Senior Group Photo: Tuesday, April 25th, at lunch
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…
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Maggie Walker’s 2017-2018 Calendar Proposal Now Open for Public Comment
Use the following link to view Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School proposed operating calendar for 2017-2018. The community is encouraged to view this proposal and offer feedback to the Regional School Board by May 15th which is prior to calendar adoption. Calendar Proposal Comment here (closed).
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Mech Tech Dragons Robotics Competition Live Feed Friday, April 7th
https://www.thebluealliance.com/event/2017chcmp Team #422 – Mech Tech Dragons Good luck Dragons!
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MLWGS Regional School Board Meeting April 20, 2017
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Maggie Walker Governor’s School Regional Board will be held on April 20, 2017, @ 9:00 am, in Room 153 on the MW campus. Persons wishing to address the Regional School Board are required to contact the Board Clerk for placement on the agenda. In order to address the Regional…
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Watch April 15th on CBS6 for MLWGS BoB Squad vs Riverbend
BOB Squad competitors for this broadcast are Ankith Laichetty, Christian Moore, Parth Kotak and Collin Carder. The broadcast starts at 10:00 am.
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“Bubblefest” schedule for underclassmen – April 18 & 19
Students: Do not forget to attend Bubblefest after spring break! Freshmen join Seniors on Tuesday, April 18th at 11:30 in Auditorium Juniors and Sophomores – Wednesday, April 19th at 11:30 in the Auditorium It is mandatory to attend a Bubblefest session if you plan to take AP’s in May. If you cannot attend your assigned…
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Caps, Gowns, & Announcements: Thursday & Friday, April 20th & 21st, at lunch
Caps, gowns, announcements, and other items ordered from Herff-Jones will be distributed on April 20th and 21st in the downstairs student commons during lunch. If your student does not pick up his/her order at that time, he/she should contact Ms. Sheppard (class sponsor/graduation coordinator) in Room 330. If you have questions about or problems with…
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AP Exam “Bubblefest” – Tuesday, April 18th, 11:40 a.m., Auditorium
Any senior who has registered to take an AP exam in May is required to attend Bubblefest hosted by the school counselors during lunch on April 18th. If for any reason you need to be absent on Tuesday, you may attend the underclassmen session on Wednesday, April 19th.
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MLWGS Mech Tech Dragons Robotics Competition Live Feed Today
https://www.thebluealliance.com/event/2017chcmp Team #422 – Mech Tech Dragons have qualifying matches this afternoon starting at approximately 3:03 pm Red Alliance 422 at 3:03 and 5:09 pm Blue Alliance 422 at 3:38 pm
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1:1 Laptop Pilot Program for 45 Incoming Freshmen
In the Fall of the 2017-18 school year, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will begin a small one-to-one laptop pilot with a percentage of incoming freshmen. The goal of the pilot is to explore the impact that having ubiquitous technology resources and Internet access would have on the instruction and learning of our gifted students.…
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April 2017 – the ‘Month of the Military Child’
A message from the First Lady of Virginia: “Purple Up! For Military Kids” Day Across the State, Friday, April 21, 2017, will be the day to “Purple Up! For Military Kids.” The entire school community is encouraged – teachers, principals, students, parents, bus drivers, and staff to wear purple on April 21 to show support…
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Director’s March Update
Greetings, Maggie Walker Community! I hope this update finds you well and enjoying the warmer, longer days. Spring break is right around the corner, so I hope you and your family enjoy a restful break from school beginning Monday, April 10. As always there is a lot going on at Maggie Walker. I am tempted…
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Secretary of Education Dr. Dietra Trent will visit MLWGS Robotics on April 3rd
Dr. Dietra Trent was appointed Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia by Governor Terry McAuliffe. Previously, she served as Deputy Secretary of Education. She joined the Administration of Governor Terry McAuliffe in January 2014.
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Parent Information Meeting for all Grade Levels on “SpeakUp to Slow the Spinning”
Please plan to attend a parent information session hosted by our very own Dr. Lee Ridens, the school Psychologist, on April 5th in the Auditorium at MLWGS from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm. All parents are encouraged to attend. See below for more details! Title: SpeakUp to Slow the Spinning Description: A Discussion Cultivating a Balanced Culture…
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Golden Apple Teacher of Year Award Nominations Due 4-6-2017
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Iota Sigma Chapter is seeking nominations for the Golden Apple Awards Teacher of Year. Nominations are sought to honor exemplary teachers in the Richmond Metropolitan area. Four recipients will be recognized at the Golden Apple Awards Luncheon in May. Prizes include a plaque/trophy and a gift package. All nominations…

