Barbara Marshall

Senior Showcase is the highlight of the seniors’ mentorship or seminar experiences.  The students have worked diligently over several months, and this is an opportunity for the entire school community to enjoy the creativity and energy of their efforts.  Please mark the date on your calendars now so you don’t miss out on this special…

From USA Today: Congratulations, your school has made it to the final round of the “America’s Best Athletic Program Contest”.  This is the last round of voting for a chance to win $2,500 for your athletic department. The Final Round begins Wednesday, May 25 at Noon ET.  We encourage everyone to show support and vote!…

Of the 30 exceptional scholar-athletes assembled from around the region at the Lexus Leadership Awards banquet last evening, the Dragons accounted for 5.  Lexus recognizes students in the region based on rigorous examination of the students’ achievements in classrooms, communities, and playing fields.  Michael Benos, Shanthi Hiremath, Katie Pokorny, Emma Call, and Jack Miller are…

Today is the last push for Round 2.  We are currently down by approximately 150 votes to Old Rochester in MA. While we should advance to Round 3, we’ve worked too hard casting our votes to lose Round 2 outright. 5 hours to vote!! http://contest.usatodayhss.com/vote/2015-16-americas-best-athletic-program-group-round/round-2/group-1/17939?votedfor=54&success=1  

It appears we will win Round 2 as current results have MW at 30,447 votes to the winner of Group 2 at 28,845.  However, the most dynamic voting starts on Wednesday. Thank you to all of our voting contributors, you’ve made us #1 in Virginia and appears we will be #1 in Round 2. Stay diligent…

Please permit me to begin this update by acknowledging the support our community has shown to the Buscaglia family and to Mr. Roland (Facilities Manager) during very difficult periods.  We are indeed fortunate to be part of such a close, caring, and supportive community. The month of May has brought flowers, showers, and a flurry…

The senior class college t-shirt pic will be taken TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 24, on the front steps of the school at 10:50 AM. No announcement will be made. Please report promptly to the front steps at 10:50. The forecast is for a nice day, so we should be fine. In the event of bad weather,…

Maggie Walker is currently out of first place by about 1,800 votes. While it appears the school is in first place, it’s only in our ‘group.’ 4 days left to vote! http://contest.usatodayhss.com/vote/2015-16-americas-best-athletic-program-group-round/round-2/group-1/17939 Below are standings for Groups 1 and 2.

While Walker is ahead in Group 1, another school in Group 2 tops us by approximately 3,000 votes.  Please add  your votes to keep us competitive. North Carolina continues their steady pattern of voting.  http://contest.usatodayhss.com/vote/2015-16-americas-best-athletic-program-group-round/round-2/group-2 

The May Regional School Board meeting is tomorrow, May 19th @ 9:00am, Room 153. For board packet information visit  https://sites.google.com/a/gsgis.k12.va.us/mlwgs-regional-board-agendas/

Congratulations to Maggie Walker’s Camille Yoke (’16), for her recent participation at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona; earned with her winning project from the  Metro Richmond STEM Fair and the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair, ‘Constructive Interference of Seismic Surface Waves Antipodal to Crater Impact Sites on Terrestrial…

The Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, May 21, from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. at the Bolling Haxall House, located at 211 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219.  Seniors are not charged admission, but each senior must pick up his/her complimentary ticket during ticket sales.  Junior and guest tickets are priced at $30.00.  If…

Contact Ms. Jenn Todd if you have questions.

We are reaching out to let you know we made it to the Group Round of the “America’s Best Athletic Program Contest” by finishing first in the State Round of voting.  There are  two rounds of voting remaining for a chance to win $2,500 for our athletic department. The Group Round begins today, Monday, May…

Showcasing MLWGS Senior musical talent is an important tradition at Senior Recognition Night and graduation.  For example, vocalists are needed to sing The Star Spangled Banner.  Additional performers or performance groups (instrumental or vocal) are sought for both events.  Final decisions on selected talent will be made by a committee of faculty members and the…