Barbara Marshall

If your home school district is closed tomorrow and you do not have transportation, then your absence will be marked as school excused.

Thursday, January 28th is ‘back to school’ for all dragons after the great snow break of 2016.  Students have a 2-hour delay. For those whose district is not experiencing a delay and arrive on campus at the regular time, they will be greeted by staff. 11 and 12-month employees arrive on time. Remember to check…

Thank you Richmond (and nature) for lot clean-up!  Reminder: exams rescheduled for next week.

This post acknowledges the thoughtful and well-constructed arguments that so many of you have made regarding exams.  There are indeed several persuasive points of view on the issue (which of course has more than two sides) that have been supported with logic and even analytics.  In the end, the role of educational leaders is to…

We will be out again Wednesday, January 27.  Typically, we follow the lead of our largest partnering districts (i.e., Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover) because when they close the majority of our students do not have transportation.  Additionally, we are engaging with Richmond to have our lots plowed. Based on the amount of time students have…

The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Regional Board elected John F. Axselle III, representing Hanover County School Board, as chairman during its January 21 meeting. Axselle has served the RSB since August 2004, including prior terms as chairman in 2006 and 2007. Sarah Barber, representing New Kent School Board, was elected vice-chair. “It is a…

Secondary road conditions and the current condition of our campus parking lots/bus loop make it necessary for school to be closed on Tuesday, January 26.  We remain hopeful that our lots will be plowed on Tuesday and that conditions will permit a return to school on Wednesday.  In the event that we are able to…

Photo courtesy of the RTD The extent of snowmageddon 2016 has made it necessary for MLWGS to close on Monday, January 25, 2016.  Please remain engaged with your exam preparations by checking ItsLearning for study updates. Tuesday will be an Even day and Wednesday will be an Odd day…exams begin on Thursday. If we are…

As a part of Richmond’s noble initiative to recognize notable student athletes who attended its schools, Maggie Walker is proud to recognize its first class of Hall of Fame inductees at a ceremony on January 15, 2016 which was sponsored by our athletic boosters (Rich Schweiker) and athletic department (Paige Hawkins). WALTER CARTER Walter Carter…

Admissions testing scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2016 has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 6, 2016.

Given the governor’s call for a “State of Emergency” and state police urging citizens to stay off streets and highways, we will be closed on Friday, January 22, 2016.  Additionally, all activities, sports events, etc. are cancelled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Students should remain engaged with exam preparations by checking itsLearning for study updates.…

Each year, the Sophomore Class hosts the MLWGS Valentine’s Dance. The dance will be held at the school on Friday, February 5th from 7:30-10:30 pm. The dance is open to all MLWGS students and their dates if they choose to bring one. Tickets for the dance will be sold during school next week. Tickets must be…

Please report no later than 7:45am. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00am. 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. There will be a break for which…

The Dragons have enjoyed 10 awesome school days since our return from the winter break.  Today we celebrated winter sports teams in advance of exam season which officially opens on January 28.  Ms. Todd and the senior class leaders orchestrated a spirited pep rally featuring a wrestling demonstration, game of knock out, dance performances, and…