Barbara Marshall

          On the heels of AP testing, this week saw the Dragons complete SOL testing and but for a handful of SOL make-ups next week, the standardized testing season is in our wake.  Planning to join our Girls and Boys Tennis teams and our Girls and Boys Outdoor Track* teams, tonight,…

The National Academic Quizbowl Tournament Championship is this weekend in Chicago.  One of our teams is ranked 2nd out of 251 teams and our second team is ranked 217.  The second place rank is the highest in our history.  Please send your good vibes toward our teams and our sponsors (Ms. H. Reed and Ms.…

A proposed student fee schedule for 2015-2016 was presented May 21st to the Regional School Board (RSB) and has been updated from 2014-2015 with current projected costs for all subject areas.  Approval for this schedule will be requested of the RSB June 18, 2015. Costs have fluctuated for optional workbooks.  The proposed dual enrollment fee is to offset…

The attached Senior Showcase schedule is provided for our community. Maggie Walker Governor’s School is very proud of the Class of 2015 and their many amazing achievements as demonstrated in this schedule. Senior parents need not contact Ms. Parker or the school to attend, space is reserved in your honor. Parking for senior parents will be…

On Jeopardy awhile back, the final question was “How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknowns?” All three contestants missed it!  Here is a bit of information about the Tomb of the Unknowns. 1. How many steps does the guard take during the walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why? …

On Thursday, May 28, 2015, 5:30pm, there will be an Incoming Freshman Parent Orientation session in the auditorium hosted by the MLWGS PTSA and Governor’s School Foundation. At this event you will learn about the Maggie Walker community that you and your student will be a part of for the next four years. We hope…

Today our GSMA Club was presented ROSMY’s Catalyst Award.  ROSMY (Richmond Organization for Sexual Minority Youth) recognized our students, staff, and school for successfully creating a safe and supportive school culture for students dating from 2001.  MLWGS is the first and only school to receive this prestigious award. Our school’s pioneering spirit in the early…

  This past Saturday night (16th), students enjoyed an Empire State of Mind evening atop the James Center at the soon to be no more Bull & Bear Club.  Many thanks to Ms. Todd (Junior Class Sponsor), all of the juniors who helped to set up and to check coats/shoes, to our wonderful parent volunteers,…

In partnership with our PTSA and Governor’s School Foundation, Maggie Walker Governor’s School will have our “Incoming Freshman Parent Orientation” on Thursday, May 28, beginning at 5:30pm in the school auditorium to acquaint you with ways in which parents can become involved.  This one hour program will be followed by a punch-and-cookies reception with current parents in…

Please be reminded that SOL tests begin on Monday.  Check the calendar for our modified class schedule at:  https://mlwgs.com/calendar/ For example, from the calendar, when you double click on you will see the full schedule which on Monday looks like Best wishes for a great weekend!

The Moody’s Mega Math Challenge team is on WCVE’s ‘Virginia Currents’ on Saturday (16th) @5:30 PM (Ch.23) and then a replay on Sunday (17th) @1 PM (Ch. 57)….and then online afterwards. The video of their presentation in NYC at Moody’s on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdpKnBeHIsQ&index=2&list=PL0C3D55F2E8B6A33B

We have a handful of students who have not met the benchmark number of annual hours of community service.  Perhaps these hours have been completed but the required documentation not submitted??  Please see Ms. Williams in reception (office 100) if you are not sure if this shoe fits you!  A friendly reminder of a not…

To all MLWGS Sophomores and Juniors and their Parents: As you may know, Maggie Walker joined the Council of International Schools a couple of years ago.  One of the benefits of our membership is to invite students to participate in the CIS International Student Registry.  Students in rising grades 11 and 12 who are interested…

The attached calendar proposal with slight changes from an earlier version, will be presented for approval to the Regional School Board May 21st. If you would like to provide feedback on the calendar proposal, please contact the Regional School Board Clerk, Barbara Marshall. Proposed 2015-2016 Calendar    

Meeting date and time: Thursday, May 21st @ 9:00am, Room 153 (Adjunct Classroom), at MLWGS.