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XC State Championship Results
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…
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MLWGS drama presents The Crucible by Arthur Miller
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…
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Math Modeling Dragons take on the COMAP HiMCM contest
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…
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The Thank a Teacher Art Contest is back
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…
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Meet our department of multilingual and multitalented teachers!
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:…
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MLWGS teams running at the VHSL XC State Championship, Nov 15-16
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…
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Congratulations to the Maggie Walker Governor’s School 2024 Community Foundation/R.E.B. Winner – NaKita Lee
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…
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Honoring those who serve our nation on Veterans Day, November 11
Poster by US Department of Veterans Affairs “About 18 million Veterans are living among us, in every state and territory, and from every walk of life. Many of the students in your class may be the son, daughter, cousin, or other relative of a Veteran or current Servicemember. By discussing these crucial members of our society,…
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MLWGS Executive School Board Meeting on Thursday, November 14 @ 9:00 am
The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School EXECUTIVE School Board meeting will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 9:00 am. Location: MLWGS, Room 153. The Executive School Board is comprised of the board members from Petersburg, Goochland, Hanover, King and Queen, and Dinwiddie. The agenda for this meeting includes the board review of current…
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Good luck Dragons at the start of winter 2024 Athletics
Wishing all of our players good luck at the start of their winter season of athletics! Special thanks to VCU Health Sports Medicine, official medical sponsor of Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School athletics. @VCUHealth
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Great job and congratulations to our Dragon athletes
Somewhere behind the athlete you’ve become, the hours of practice, and the coaches who pushed you, is the person who fell in love with the game. We hope you made memories this fall that will last forever and recognize the effort from all of our athletes who represented Maggie Walker Governor’s School this season…
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MLWGS Scholar-Athlete of the Week, October 28, 2024 (wk #6), Anthony Bastardi – XC
@patientfirst Anthony Bastardi (’26-Richmond) is a junior on the Boys Cross Country Team. He has been the top finisher for the defending 3A State Champion cross country team in every race this season posting top 2 finishes in 3 of 5 races. He recently ran a personal best of 15:39.8 for 5k at the VA…
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Celebrating Diwali at MLWGS
The MLWGS Diwali Celebration is back! We’re excited to bring this event and holiday back to the Maggie Walker community. During lunch on Wednesday, October 30th, South Asian food will be served in the Sophomore-Junior Commons for the students and faculty who signed up to eat, thanks to partnerships with the PTSA, local businesses, and…
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Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming
Just a reminder that parent-teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 4th using the Zoom platform. Conferences will take place during two sessions: one from noon to 3:00 p.m. and the second from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A link to sign-up will be sent out separately in late October by Dr. Lowerre.
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MLWGS Blood Drive is October 25
Sponsored by the MLWGS Red Cross Club and Don Blanton.
