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Sophomores and Juniors – it’s PSAT time
PSAT Day will take place on Wednesday, October 11th starting at 8:40. The PSATs will be digital this year to prepare students for digital SATs in Spring 2024. It is important for families to review the MLWGS Digital PSAT Information to prepare for test day. You are allowed to use your personal device for testing. Personal devices can…
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Fall Festival is Friday, October 20. Tickets are on sale NOW!
Mark your calendars: our beloved MLWGS Fall Festival is coming up on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.! The PTSA sponsors this event to celebrate our school’s international focus, offering clubs and classes a lively and enjoyable venue for community building and fundraising. Our students and clubs are excitedly preparing to…
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MLWGS Homecoming Dance is October 14th
The Homecoming Dance is scheduled for Saturday, October 14th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. The theme for the event is “Light up the Night.” Each year, the Junior class hosts the MLWGS Homecoming Dance. The dance is open to all MLWGS students and their dates if they choose to bring one. To purchase tickets, visit the school’s webpage and click…
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MLWGS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony Tuesday, October 3, 2023
MLWGS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony is Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 6:30 pm, in the auditorium. The National Honor Society (NHS) is a national organization for high school students that seeks to honor students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. This year, 160 Maggie Walker juniors and seniors will…
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MLWGS Orchestra and Chorus Fall Concert, Friday, October 6
The MLWGS Orchestra and Chorus will be performing their first concert of the year on Friday, October 6 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Transcribe-a-thon kickoff on Wednesday, September 27
Need Community Service Hours? Come to the Library on 9/27 to Participate in the Kickoff Transcribe-a-thon for 2023-2024 On Wednesday, Sep. 27th from 3:30 to 5 p.m., the MW Library will host its first Transcribe-a-thon for this school year, an opportunity to decode historic documents into searchable digital versions for the benefit of historians, scholars, genealogists, and other…
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College Admissions Regional Information Session with representatives from UGA and GT, open to the public
MLWGS has been selected to host a regional information session on college admissions with representatives from the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech on Thursday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the MLWGS Auditorium. While students/parents of all grade levels may attend, the presentation will be geared toward juniors and seniors. Because this is a…
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Congratulations to the (30) MLWGS Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation from the Class of 2024
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2024 competition by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). “Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for…
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September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States!
September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States! I’m here to share some happenings, info, and ideas surrounding this occasion. Celebrations at MLWGS: Thanks to Amanda Lemco, we will gather as a community on September 29 for a special musical performance Thanks to Wendy DeGroat, we will have a…
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MLWGS Executive School Board Meeting on Thursday, September 21 @ 9:00 am
The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Executive Board meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 9:00 am. Location: MLWGS, Room 153. The Executive Board is comprised of the board members from Petersburg, Goochland, Henrico, King and Queen, and New Kent. During this meeting, the board will recognize members of the spring boy’s…
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MLWGS Visual Arts Chair has work accepted to 2023 Virginia Artist Juried Exhibition
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On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution is signed
CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY, SEPTEMBER 17 The Constitution of the United States of America is signed by 38 of 41 delegates present at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Supporters of the document waged a hard-won battle to win ratification by the necessary nine out of 13 U.S. states. The Articles of Confederation, ratified several…
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Congratulations to the (20) National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists from the MLWGS Class of 2024
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced on September 13, the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next…
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MLWGS Bhangra Club wins 1st Place at the Festival of India
The MLWGS Bhangra Club competed this past Sunday at the Festival of India and danced their way to first place in their age category. Congratulations to Captains Sania Jain, Bharathi Kancharla, and Nithya Ravula; Vice Captains Hasika Aaravabhoomi and Tanvi Palavalas; and team members Aditya Badhrayan, Sadie Hall, Ira Prakash, Rachael Sharon-Gupta, and Sowmya Narra. …
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Back to School Night, Thursday, September 7th
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Back to School Night Thursday, September 7th 6:30 – 9:00 pm Important Notes: Students are asked to fill out their schedule and give it to their parents. Back to School Night is for parents and guardians. Students are NOT encouraged to attend. Plan to arrive by 6:15 PM. because school…
