Barbara Marshall

The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Executive Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 9:00 am.  Location: Room 153 (Adjunct Classroom).  The Executive Board comprises members from Petersburg, Goochland, Powhatan, New Kent, and Richmond, plus Dr. Brian Nichols representing the Superintendent’s Steering Committee. In May, the executive board will be presented…

Seniors are expected to attend all classes and complete all coursework, including any Dual Enrollment exams or required end-of-course exams, no later than Friday, May 22nd.  

The VHSL Foundation awards nineteen $2,000 scholarships annually to one male scholar-athlete, one female scholar-athlete, and one academic activities participant in each VHSL classification, plus one student from any classification who has overcome significant odds. This year’s recipients will be honored at a luncheon at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, at the Omni Hotel…

Maggie Walker will recognize all Class of 2026 students participating in varsity athletics at their selected colleges on Wednesday, May 20th, at 3:45 pm in the Forum. Students who have committed to play on a college team (whether Division I, II, or III) should contact Paige Hawkins ([email protected]) no later than Thursday, May 14th, to…

The National Spanish Exam (NSE) is an online, motivational competition that recognizes, stimulates, and promotes students’ linguistic competence and proficiency in Spanish. In addition to the contest, the NSE is a standardized online assessment for grades 6-12, that measures both content standards (vocabulary and grammar) and performance standards (reading and listening comprehension). This tool provides…

Senior Showcase is the highlight of the seniors’ mentorship or seminar experiences. The students have worked diligently over several months, and this is an opportunity for the entire school community to enjoy the creativity and energy of their efforts. Don’t miss out on this special day for Maggie Walker seniors!

Senior “Check Out” Forms & Senior Financial Obligations:  Due on or before Friday, May 22nd  The “check out” form will be available to students after APs are over. Each student is responsible for collecting all required signatures and returning the form to the School Counseling Office by Friday, May 22nd.  All teachers’ signatures must be…

Check with your student about which exams they will be required to take. All seniors must have earned a B for the second semester, a B cumulative average, and have met all attendance requirements detailed in the Student Handbook (page 11) to be eligible for exemption. No Dual-Enrollment or Intensive courses are eligible for exam…

@patientfirst Tennis – William Chen, ’27-Henrico As a team captain, William Chen has consistently set the standard for what it means to lead with integrity, dedication, and heart. His willingness to go the extra mile—whether by coordinating closely with his coach, supporting his teammates, or keeping parents informed—positively impacts everyone. William leads not just with…

We’re inviting all seniors to participate in College Decision Day by wearing a T-shirt (or sweatshirt) representing the college, university, community college, or military branch they plan to attend this fall.   Mr. White will be taking the picture on the Lombardy Street steps at 1:15 pm before the start of the Senior Awards Assembly. This…

Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School is proud to announce 2 students have been recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the eighth Annual Community Service Impact Awards. The Kroger Co. is presenting the seventh annual Zero Hero Awards to students for taking action to help create communities free of…

The ALL Stars Award show is on Monday, May 11th, from 5:30-8:30 pm at the Hippodrome Theater. Since 1992, Sports Backers and the Richmond Times-Dispatch have partnered to recognize the accomplishments of the region’s best and brightest student-athletes. Over the last 34 years, we have awarded over $1,400,000 to over 600 outstanding student-athletes from the…

Scholarship recipients and other award winners will be recognized at the Senior Awards Assembly during the school day on Monday, May 11th. Seniors who have reported awards by Friday, May 1st will be acknowledged through the Senior Awards Bulletin (program), and some may be recognized on stage if the awarding organization or school department has…