Barbara Marshall

The Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 7:00- 10:00 p.m. at the Hippodrome Theater, located at 528 N 2nd St., Richmond, VA 23219. Seniors are not charged admission, but each senior must pick up their complimentary ticket during ticket sales. If juniors or seniors plan on bringing a guest from outside…

Teacher Appreciation Week is from May 5th through May 9th, 2025, when teachers get the extra credit they deserve. Teaching is known to be a time-consuming and challenging profession, so this week is our chance to say thank you to those that play or have played such a huge role in our lives. Who doesn’t…

For months, and in some cases, over a year, the seniors at Maggie Walker Governor’s School have been preparing for their final art presentation: the Maggie Walker Senior Art Exhibition. In the Maggie Walker art program, Art 4 & 5 students focus on building a body of work through the development of a personal theme.…

National School Principals’ Day is celebrated annually on May 1st in the United States. It’s a day dedicated to recognizing the hard work, dedication, and leadership of school principals who play a vital role in shaping the educational environment for students, teachers, and communities. Principals manage everything from supporting teachers and engaging with students to…

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Maggie L. Walker was declared the VHSL State Debate Runner Up School!  Our final standings were: Kyra (Theo) Chukin, ’28-Chesterfield – 1st Place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate Cathleen Liu, ’28-Henrico, and Zoe Fang, ’28-Chesterfield – 1st Place in Public Forum Debate Annie Katherine Robin Santhosh, ’28-Henrico, and Simone Shende, ’28-Chesterfield – 6th Place in…

Maggie Walker’s Emma Taylor, ’26-Chesterfield, was selected as a finalist in the 2025 High School Essay Contest for Japanese learners, organized by the Kobe College Cooperation Japan Education Exchange. Emma will travel to Kyoto, Japan, for four weeks this summer to participate in a homestay program and attend their language school. To read her winning…

@patientfirst Davis Voelzke – ’25, Henrico “Davis has been an integral member of the Walker Boys Tennis program for the past three years,” said coach David Caravati. “He was a member of the state championship team as a Sophomore and, through his hard work, has risen to the #2 singles spot as a senior. He…

AP Exams will be mostly digital or hybrid this year. Exams with listening portions will use the same format as previous years. Students should check their MyAP accounts to ensure all planned exams appear in their accounts. Students may cancel an exam for a $59 refund until April 15th using the AP Exam Cancellation Form…

Attention, freshmen! Are you interested in planning and leading the MLWGS International Language Fair, which exposes middle school students across Central Virginia to world cultures? If so, we invite you to apply to join the ILF’s Planning Committee. If selected, you will receive community service hours for your time. All interested freshmen can apply to join the committee via the application form linked below. Applicants must ask their language teacher to complete…

The Spring Band and Orchestra Concert will take place on Friday, May 2nd at 7 pm in the auditorium. The concert will feature the Percussion Ensemble, Orchestras, and Bands. Please join the music department as we celebrate a year of music at MLWGS!

The Spring Choral Concert will take place on Wednesday, April 30 at 7 pm in the auditorium. Please join the music department as we celebrate a year of music at MLWGS!

For details and information, use this link. Timeline: On-site, scheduled viewing of proposed area: May 5-19, 2025 (Contact Mr. Jordan @ [email protected] to arrange a visit time) • Proposal Submission Deadline: June 10, 2025 • Contractor Selection: June 18, 2025 • Project Commencement: July 7, 2025 • Milestone Meeting (If necessary): July 30, 2025 • Project Completion…

The MLWGS Transcribe Team Advisors – Ally Lichtman (’25-Henrico), David Lins (’26-Chesterfield), and Maverick Busher (’26-Goochland) – are featured in a post on the Library of Virginia’s blog The UncommonWealth. Link

Congratulations to the following three students who were selected for the All-Virginia Band: And there is more! Congratulations, too for the following two students selected for the All-Virginia Orchestra: These ensembles are the most prestigious student ensembles in Virginia. Being accepted into them is a significant achievement for students. The concert is open to the public…