Barbara Marshall

Tune into CBS 6 tomorrow to see the Maggie Walker Drumline perform live in the Dominion Energy Christmas Parade! We are 4th in the lineup, right after the Dominion bucket truck. The drumline will also appear in the promotional commercial that airs directly before the parade starts, which was shot by CBS in November. If…

The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Music Program will present its winter concert at Highland Springs High School on Friday, December 13, at 7:00 PM. Musicians and singers from the chorus, band, and orchestra will collaborate to perform a variety of pieces, including music by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, a student-arranged movie soundtrack, George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody…

Today, students in the Spanish Conversation and Culture class of Sra. Bradner prepared dishes using traditional ingredients commonly found in Hispanic cuisine. Throughout the class, they communicated exclusively in Spanish. In addition, they gave presentations explaining the preparation process, highlighting key ingredients, and sharing the history behind some of the dishes. Thank you Sra. Bradner…

Please join us in congratulating Steve Ross and his Latin students for their outstanding performance at the Latin Convention last week. Arnav Kadambi (’25-Henrico) and Michael Klausner (’25-Chesterfield) took first prize in Latin Grammar– a titanic accomplishment. Michael also took first in Advanced Derivatives. Additional first-place winners were Samantha Schappert (’12-Chesterfield) for Reading Composition/Advanced Poetry,…

As we start preparing the operating budget for the next academic year, 2025-2026, we would like to gather your priorities for this budget. Your feedback is essential in helping us determine which initiatives we should continue, discontinue, or modify for the next academic year. We also welcome any suggestions on how we can improve our…

On December 13th, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, FIRST Robotics Team 422: The Mech Tech Dragons, from Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will be hosting an event for the public and educational officials to visit our campus, interact with our team, tour our technical room, and learn about our initiatives for the upcoming year. Through the Legislative Open…

The Freshman Dance and Lock-in tickets are now on sale in OSP. The dance is for freshmen and their invited guests only; if students wish to bring a guest from another school, a guest permission form is available in Schoology, or Ms. Williams’ office, or sent out as an attachment from the PTSA. The Lock-in…

  We wish the MLWGS community a joyful and restful Thanksgiving break. It’s important to pause to be grateful for loved ones and friends. The school will be closed Wednesday, November 27th  through Friday, November 29th. Classes resume on Monday, December 2nd.

This past weekend, Maggie Walker cross-country athletes competed at the VHSL State Championship in Blacksburg. The boys’ team finished in 2nd place, securing their second consecutive podium performance and their third in the past four years. They were led by Senior Colston Wisotzki from Richmond, who achieved an All-State finish, coming in 6th place with…

In a distant time of distrust and disarray, the people of Salem, Massachusetts took out their frustrations and fears by accusing their friends, neighbors, and family of witchcraft. Follow the accused and the accusers through the Salem Witch Trials on November 21-23, as MLWGS Drama presents The Crucible by Arthur Miller, directed by Chewie Lo Moore…

On Monday, November 18th, Maggie Walker GS Math Modeling teams of students are competing in the High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM).  The HiMCM offers students the opportunity to compete in a team setting using mathematics to present solutions to real-world modeling problems. The HiMCM is designed to provide an activity that also improves mathematical problem-solving proficiency…

The Thank a Teacher Art Contest is back, and the entry period is now open! The Virginia Lottery is now accepting art submissions from K-12 public school students. In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, the Virginia Lottery generated a record-smashing $934 million in profit for K-12 public education. To remind Virginians of its…

Pictured front to back, left-right: Susan Hefty, Kristen Macklin, Yoko Eshita, and Carlisa Gunter. Middle: Steve Ross, Amanda Lemco, Alison Manning, and Sharon Meng. Back: Madaline Paturel, Alecia Nichols, Rana Khashroom, and Michael White. Not pictured: Anna Gao and Ruth Bradner. During November we recognize the accomplishments and work of the MLWGS Language Department. Spanish:…

Last Wednesday the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams both advanced to the Class 3 XC State Championship meet this Friday/Saturday on the Campus of Virginia Tech. The following students are in the running: Anthony Bastardi Leo Chenoweth Liam Johnston Will Knutson Ashton Kochel Jacob Quintero Kavi Rajappa Jack Salley J.T. Trevey Joe Van Drew…

Established in 1988, the R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence recognizes public school teachers who distinguish themselves by their inspiring classroom performance. The program is based on the belief that a positive educational experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels helps children form positive life-long habits toward learning and discipline. “As an educator, I…