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Quiz Bowl tournament results for MLWGS
We are pleased to report that the regional tournament held last Wednesday evening at Maggie Walker was a great success! We worked through an 8-team round-robin tournament in about five […]
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Student Travel Scholarship Recipients from MLWGS
Please join me in congratulating Jesus Gonzalez-Esclalera (’26-Goochland) and Amy Sun (’27-Henrico) on the impressive honor of being selected as Travel Scholarship recipients! This is a national competition through the American Association of Teachers […]
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MLWGS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Friday, February 13, 2026
Date and Time: Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5:30 pm on the school campus. Maggie Walker’s Activity Director, Paige Hawkins, recently completed the selection process for upcoming additions to the […]
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Maggie L. Walker PTSA Advocacy Day 2026, January 23rd
On January 23rd, 2026, MLWGS had, by far, the largest group of advocates attend the annual PTA Capitol Day at the General Assembly, compared to any other school or school […]
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MLWGS Speech Takes 1st Place at Regionals
“After a hectic few weeks of school closures & virtual school due to snow and ice, I am so proud to report that the Maggie Walker Speech Team had great […]
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MLWGS Scholar-Athlete of the Week, February 9, 2026-Caroline Walton, Henrico
@patientfirst Swimming – Caroline Walton, ’26 Henrico Senior/Captain ‘Caroline is a standout leader in and out of the pool as a captain,” said coach Deanna Gulick. “She models modesty, kindness, […]
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MLWGS Snapshot #25: Kindness Week
It was a shortened week, but an important one. After weather disruptions, we were thankful to welcome all of our students and staff back into the building together. There is […]
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‘We the People’ State championship competition on Saturday, February 7
Wishing Mr. Sam Ulmschneider and the students of ‘We the People’ success at their Virginia State Championship competition on February 7th. This year, due to the persistent snow and ice […]
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Join us as we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month in February
February is the month when we observe School Board Appreciation Month, an excellent opportunity to recognize the work of school board members and celebrate public education. The board at Maggie […]
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GSMUN XXVIII is February 20-21, 2026
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will host the 28th annual Governor’s School Model UN Conference (GSMUN) on February 20 and 21, 2026. For nearly three decades, GSMUN has provided an unparalleled […]
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MLWGS Scholar-Athlete of the Week, February 2, 2026-Ashton Kochel, Richmond
@patientfirst Boys Indoor Track & Field- Ashton Kochel, ’27 Richmond Ashton Kochel (‘27 Richmond) has been making impacts on the Cross Country and Track & Field teams since he first […]
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Black History Month Celebrations at MLWGS
This February marks 100 years of celebrating Black History in America! Black History Month originated in 1926 as “Negro History Week,” and was the brainchild of historian Carter G. Woodson […]
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VIRTUAL Instruction on Monday & Tuesday, Feb 2-3
Dear Students and Families, When weather conditions require a school closure, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will shift to a virtual learning day. We want to be clear about what […]
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MLWGS Snapshot #24: Returning to Campus and the Month Ahead
If someone had told me we would be out of school for an entire week, I would not have believed them. I have lived in the Richmond area my entire […]
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MLWGS welcomes Amb. Pamela Bridgewater on Feb 6
Maggie Walker Governor’s School is hosting Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater on February 6 for an engaging day with our students, culminating in a school-wide assembly in the afternoon. Amb. Bridgewater’s appearance […]
