Barbara Marshall

@patientfirst Donavan Johnson – ’25, King and Queen “Team Captain Donavan Johnson is batting over .300 for the fourth year in a row and has not given up an earned run as a pitcher. His performance has helped lead the team to a 4-2 start to the season,” said baseball coach Dan Brown. Congratulations, Donavan!

Scholarship recipients and other award winners will be recognized at the Senior Awards Assembly during the school day on Thursday, May 8th. Seniors who have reported awards by Friday, May 2nd will be acknowledged through the Senior Awards Bulletin (program), and some may be recognized on stage if the awarding organization or school department has…

The FIRST Championship is a culminating, international event for our youth robotics competition season and an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for our community as we prepare young people for the future. Qualification and advancement to participate in FIRST Championship varies by program.  Maggie Walker’s Mech Tech Dragons, team 422, had their best performances…

On the afternoon of Friday, April 25th the Governor’s School Foundation will sponsor Maggie Walker’s annual Grandparents’ and Special Adults Day. Grandparents or other special adults of all current Dragons are invited to come to campus, hear a bit about our wonderful programs, and take a tour with their grandchild(ren) at the end of the…

Lifetouch is coming to photograph the senior class in their caps and gowns on the front steps of Maggie Walker. Line-up will take place in the 2nd floor hall by the auditorium at 11:40 AM. The cost is expected to be $15 for a copy of the photo. More information about purchasing this photo will…

Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will host its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, April 24th at 5:30 pm in the ‘Commons’, celebrating the efforts of our volunteers this past year at countless events and activities benefiting the students and school. The selfless efforts of our volunteers breathe life into many of the programs offered…

@patientfirst David Roberts – ’26, Chesterfield “David’s outstanding ability and understanding of the game of soccer are well matched by his academic achievement off the field and commitment to growing the sport of soccer,” said Coach Garrett Braun. In addition to being an important player on the boys’ varsity soccer team and succeeding academically, David…

Congratulations to Howard Luo -’28-Henrico and his short story “Sandy, Wardoh, and James,” a National Gold Key winner. Fantastic writing achievement in year one at MLWGS, Howard!

Completion of 140 community service hours by May 1st is a requirement for graduation (see the MLWGS student handbook). Students who fail to meet this requirement will not receive an MLWGS diploma. Students should confirm community service hours in PowerSchool and x2vol. If you have any questions or concerns, or feel that you need more…

Circa August 2024 Bottom-Top, L-R: Dr. Tim Donahue, Hillary Gawne, Adam Rotche, and Brandon Gooss David Smail, Heather Kemmerly, William Ryba, and Drew Austen David Barnes, William Cottrell, Jennifer Todd, and Mark Sailer The Science Department enthusiastically welcomed three new colleagues this year:  Will Cottrell, William Ryba, and Dave Smail.  Will Cottrell teaches both Molecular…

The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Executive Board meeting will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 9:00 am.  Location: MLWGS, Room 153. The executive board consists of representatives from Powhatan, New Kent, Petersburg, Goochland, and Richmond. At this meeting, the board will recognize national medal winners in the Scholastic Art Awards., including Peize Wang; ’25-Henrico,…

At Senior Recognition Night your senior will walk across the stage while a nice comment written by a fellow senior is read out loud about them. While they do this, a slideshow displaying their names and baby pictures will be projected onto the auditorium’s screen. Please submit 1-3 photos through this form by May 1st.…

Allison teaches AP Macro, AP Micro, and Honors US Government at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School in Richmond, Virginia. Our team was incredibly impressed with Allison’s commitment to professional development, implementation of innovative teaching strategies, and extracurricular support for students interested in economics through her Economics and Investment Club. Are you or a colleague empowering the next…

Thank you to everyone who participated in the MLWGS survey regarding the profile of the ideal Executive Director candidate. The attached report, prepared by Plan Forward, summarizes the survey results. A special thank you to Anne Spear and her team for their quick synthesis of the data. With this feedback available, we will create and…