Barbara Marshall

@patientfirst Chanan Wijesooriya (’25-Richmond) “Chanan, the captain of the varsity Soccer team, embodies the passion of the game at every moment,” said his coach Laurent Beausergent. “His unparalleled talent on the field is the result of unwavering discipline and dedication to his team. Respected by all for his natural leadership, Chanan inspires his teammates to…

The Spring Band and Orchestra Concert will take place on Friday, May 3rd 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 “BLUE RIBBON” year of music at MLWGS!

        @BillStanley   @DelBetsyCarr The Mech Tech Dragon Legislative Action Plan, developed over the past year, strategically exposed the impact of FIRST to Virginia Legislators. By conducting Legislative Open Houses and meeting with members of the General Assembly, we forged connections and promoted the impact of FIRST. This led to Virginia Senator Bill Stanley…

Experience the magic: “Exploring Art, Culture, and Service in Peru” – June, 2-13, 2025 with EF!  Visit Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Lima, and the Sacred Valley where you will work side-by-side on local projects with community members experiencing first-hand understanding of local culture and needs, all while practicing language skills and earning 5 community service…

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…

Themes this week: Monday: Surfers vs. Bikers (Show off your best beach-themed attire or your leather jacket and bandana!)  Tuesday: Neon Day (Strut your best neon-colored clothing and accessories!) Wednesday: Jersey Day (Display your favorite team!) Thursday: Pajama Day (Highly requested!) Friday: Class Merch – Wear your class shirts or class colors! (PEP RALLY Day!) (Freshmen…

  Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will host its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, April 25th 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…

200 fifth graders from all 14 partnering divisions are invited to Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School on Saturday, April 27th  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…

@patientfirst Emily Rucker (’24 Chesterfield) and Zara Lenkowicz (’24 Chesterfield) “Emily and Zara are both Senior jumpers in the Lady Green Dragons Track & Field Program, in their 2nd and 4th years respectively. We have chosen to highlight these two outstanding young women this week, not only for their current leadership and athletic excellence during the…

All times shown are CST. https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/422/2024  Go Dragons!    

One of the many highlights of Senior Recognition Night (Wednesday, May 22) and Graduation (Wednesday, May 29) 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 tone for both events. Auditions will take place Monday, April 29th and…

On Thursday, April 25, the Department of International Languages will hold its annual induction ceremony for all ten international-language honor societies. This is a special opportunity to commend our highest-achieving students and to congratulate them for their excellence in the target languages and cultures, in keeping with a core element of Maggie Walker’s mission. The…

Completion of 140 community service hours by May l” is a requirement for graduation (see the MLWGS student handbook). Students who fail to meet this requirement will not receive a 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…

Photos of the visit by delegates from the Embassy of Japan to MLWGS February 2024 The nation’s premier high school Japanese language competition returns for the 32nd National Japan Bowl, April 18-19, 2024, at the University of Maryland. Each spring the Japan-America Society of Washington DC welcomes 200 of the country’s top high school Japanese…