Barbara Marshall

“The MLWGS Mech Tech Dragons team 422 did very well this weekend,” said sponsor Mark Sailer. Our robotics team performed exceptionally well, placing first during the qualification rounds and serving as the first alliance team captain. They went on to win the event! Additionally, the team earned the District Championship Impact Award, and Sophia Santos…

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the MLWGS Debate Team participated in the Super-Regionals. Together with their coach, Celie Boswell, they proudly represented Maggie Walker. At least three team members will compete in the State Tournament on April 26th. Speech team results at the State Tournament on March 29 were reported here. Debate Super-Regionals Final Rankings: …

The We the People: The Citizen and Constitution Competition, sponsored by the Center for Civic Education, is a national academic competition that allows students to display the civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to effectively participate in our constitutional democratic republic through simulated congressional hearings. Students testify as constitutional experts before panels of judges acting…

@patientfirst Martina Ribera (’25-Chesterfield) has been a starter for the Maggie Walker girls’ tennis team for four years. She has helped the team win a state championship in each of her first three years, and last year, she won the doubles title with her partner, Ella Wiatt. Additionally, Martina has served as a team captain…

One of the many highlights of Senior Recognition Night (Monday, May 19) and Graduation (Tuesday, May 27) is showcasing the Senior Class’s musical talents. We need vocalists to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and additional performers or performance groups—instrumental and/or vocal—to set the celebratory tone for both events.  Auditions will take place on Monday, April 14th…

200 fifth graders from all 14 partnering divisions are invited to Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School on Saturday, April 19th  to attend 6 exciting workshops on coding, math, languages, art, drama, creative writing, and more! Note: Gifted coordinators from our partnering divisions agreed to a specific number of invitations based on their current number of…

MLWGS students and families will be hosting 20 German exchange students and two teachers from Munich. The visit is part of a two-week German-American Partnership Program (GAPP) exchange April 7-17. Join us for an unforgettable journey filled with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow! In addition to visiting Maggie Walker, the German students will participate…

On Wednesday we learned that several of our MLWGS students received awards in the national Scholastic Art Awards and that one of our photography students, Peize Wang; ’25-Henrico, received the highest honor, a National Gold Medal Portfolio. To our knowledge, this is the first time a MLWGS student has received this honor.   Peize was…

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Vrinda Shah, Henry Erda, Lolu Nzombola, and their coach, Erin MacPherson, represented Maggie Walker at the VHSL Speech State Tournament at Lafayette HS. Our Final Rankings: We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to our school and our Speech & Debate Team!

The campus will be closed for students during Spring Break from March 31st through April 4th. While some activities may be held on campus, the offices will only be open for urgent business Monday to Thursday.   Enjoy your break. We will see our Dragon students on Monday, April 7th. 

The National Baseball Hall of Fame is a nonprofit committed to preserving the history of America’s pastime and celebrating the legendary players, managers, umpires, and executives who have made the game a fan favorite for more than a century. The MLWGS Baseball Seminar is traveling with teacher Mr. Dickson Benesh to Cooperstown, NY to do…

  Traveling over spring break are students from the following classes; 1) Robinette Cross is taking students to Morocco. The “Gender and Culture in the Middle East and North Africa” (MENA) Senior Seminar explores the elements and evolution of cultures in the  MENA region in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Morocco provides an excellent cultural…

Dear MLWGS Parents/Legal Guardians, As Chair of the Regional School Board for MLWGS, I write to you with a heavy heart to reflect on the profound impact of our beloved former director, Dr. Lowerre. While we know we are all mourning his loss, the board is committed to continuing his work and ensuring the school’s…

The robotics team will be competing at FIRST Chesapeake this weekend March 21-23, at Blacksburg High School. To follow their performances live, links are provided below. Event Info – https://www.firstchesapeake.org/event/frc/2025/vabla  The Blue Alliance – Match Schedules, live feed and Results –  https://www.thebluealliance.com/event/2025vabla Event Live Feed – https://www.youtube.com/c/FIRSTChesapeake

Congratulations to GSMUN XXVII for raising over $8,000+ for The Blue Sky Fund! This past Friday and Saturday, March 14–15, the Maggie Walker Model United Nations club hosted over 300 visiting students from more than 25 partner schools for our 27th annual conference, GSMUN XXVII. School delegations traveled from as far away as Charlottesville, Arlington,…