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More MLWGS Art Scholastic Winners
Congratulations Mairead Guy, Avery Walker, and Jessica Kong. From the Silver Key Photography portfolio of Mairead Guy which also received an individual Silver Key and is a gelatin-silver print from adjacent 35mm negatives. From Avery Walker’s Gold Key Photography portfolio, a gelatin-silver print from a plastic Holga camera. It also received an individual Gold Key.…
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2016 – 2017 Scholastic Art Awards: Southeast REGION AT LARGE
We are very excited to announce that our talented students in the fine arts were recently honored by having their work selected in this year’s Scholastic Art competition. This is a highly competitive art show which was made more so by competing in the Southeast Region-at-Large. Despite this, our students had another record-setting year of recognizing…
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Call for Student Nominations for the Emancipation Proclamation Monument
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission invites students in grades K‐12 to nominate an African American Virginian for recognition on the Virginia Emancipation Proclamation and Freedom Monument. The permanent 12‐foot monument, celebrating the emancipation of slaves and freedom, will be located on Brown’s Island in Richmond, Virginia. Nominations may be submitted by an…
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Maggie Walker has two 2A East Regional Diving Champions
Congratulations to freshman Anna Jepson for winning 1st place at regionals, and junior Allie Bekenstein for winning 2nd place. Both divers advance to States. L to R: Jepson and Bekenstein – the flying dragons!
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Congratulations to the MW Academic Team – VHSL 2A East Scholastic Bowl Regional Champions
This past weekend MW’s academic team, aka BOB Squad, captured the VHSL 2A East Scholastic Bowl Regional Championship (having also won the conference championship the weekend prior). Great work BOB, we are proud of you! Team Members: Katherine Quinn, Parth Kotak, Akshata Pisharody, and Christian Moore. Sponsors: Mrs. Hana Voight and Ms. Juanita Lasswell.
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MLWGS Regional School Board Meeting and Budget Work Session, Thursday, February 16th
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Maggie Walker Governor’s School Regional Board will be held on February 16, 2017, @ 9:00 am, in Room 153, on the MW campus. A budget work session will follow the conclusion of this meeting. Persons wishing to address the Regional School Board are required to contact the Board Clerk…
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Pep rally scheduled for Friday has been postponed to March 3rd
In response to our student loss this past weekend and the great sadness we are dealing with, the decision has been made to postpone Friday’s pep rally to March 3rd.
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Winter Spirit Days 2017
The Student Council Association will host a small ‘class’ competition next week, including dress up days. Students will only be counted in this competition if they are both dressed up AND adhering to the dress code. Here are the themes: Mon, Feb 6: Greek v. Greek Day (Togas, etc. vs. frat/sorority letters) Tues, Feb 7: …
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Watch February 18th on CBS6 for MW vs Trinity
VHSL Academic Team Competition Go BOB Squad! The broadcast starts at 10:00 am. Pictured are Collin Carder, Akshata Pisharody, Anuj Kotak, and Ankith Laichetty.
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Sabrina Daglish Signs Letter of Intent with Loyola University
On Wednesday, February 1st, Walker senior Sabrina Daglish, made her intentions known and signed a Letter of Intent with Loyola University to play soccer for their program. Wednesday is the first day seniors in sports other than football can sign national letters of intent with Division I and II colleges. A ceremony was held in the…
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Gracie Young Signs Letter of Intent with Akron
On Wednesday, February 1st, Walker senior Gracie Young, made her intentions known and signed a Letter of Intent with The University of Akron to play soccer for their program. Wednesday is the first day seniors in sports other than football can sign national letters of intent with Division I and II colleges. A ceremony was held…
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Congratulations to the 2017 MW Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees
On Tuesday, January 31st, the following were inducted into the MW Athletics Hall of Fame by Athletic Director Paige Hawkins: The 1967-68 Maggie Walker Men’s Basketball State Championship Team, and James Edward Segear (Principal) – the first black principal of Richmond Public Schools at MW High School, who served from 1938-1951. Pierce Callaham, Sr. (Coach) – A…
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School Boards Speak Out For Public Schools
The month of February marks the annual observance of School Board Appreciation Month—a good time to salute the work of school board members and celebrate public education. Your locally elected board speaks out for public schools by ensuring our students have the opportunity to benefit from a high-quality education. Their decisions and actions affect the…
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On-Line AP Exam Registration Starts February 6th
From February 6 – February 24 – register for AP exams by visiting www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/471851 Each AP exam costs $93.00. A fee reduction is available for families that meet federal guidelines but must be approved in advance. Please see Ms. Deck in the School Counseling office by Friday, February 17 to inquire about a fee waiver. …
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Prospective Student Assessment for Charles City, Chesterfield, Hopewell, Petersburg, Powhatan, Prince George, New Kent & Richmond – Saturday, February 4th
Students report no later than 7:45 am. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am. Students arriving after testing begins may not participate in this assessment session. Only bring pencils for testing. Scratch paper will be provided. The use of electronic devices (calculators, cell phones, etc.) is not permitted during testing. A break is built into…
