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Adopt an Island at MLWGS
The MLWGS PTSA needs your help to beautify our parking lot. We have ten parking lot islands available for adoption. We invite our MLWGS families, clubs, teams, and peer groups to choose an island and make it your own this school year. Islands need to be kept clean by weeding and clearing trash and debris.…
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Senior Recognition Night: Monday, May 22nd, 7 pm, Auditorium
As our students prepare to leave MLWGS, we will honor their accomplishments and reflect on their experiences during their time here. Families and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. Every year, the Senior Slide Show remains the highlight of the evening for our students, providing a great opportunity to reminisce about their time spent…
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Senior Picnic: Thursday, May 25th, 12:00-2:00 pm, Carillon Shelter at Byrd Park
Sponsored by the Governor’s School Foundation and Alumni Office, the Senior Picnic marks the first official alumni event for the Class of 2023! The event will take place at the Carillon Shelter at Byrd Park, and students are asked to sign-up to bring desserts, drinks, paper goods, and chips. The Foundation will assist in providing…
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MLWGS Latin students win the Gamma Division of the 93rd Annual Latin Tournament
Veni, vidi, vici! Please join us in congratulating Latin teacher Steve Ross and his students for a triumphant performance in the Classical Association of Virginia’s 93rd annual Latin Tournament. In Beginning Latin, Sriram Panchagnula (’26-Henrico) won first place, and Everett McCoy (’26-Henrico) took third, with Nathaniel Stubblefield (’26-Richmond) and Deepanshi Kumar (’26-Henrico) winning Honorable Mention…
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Introducing Rickey Barefoot, Boys Varsity Basketball Coach 2023-24
Please welcome to Maggie Walker Governor’s School’s our new varsity boys head coach, Mr. Rickey Barefoot. Coach Barefoot attended East Carolina University and completed his degree at Virginia State University. Coach has been married for 35 years to his wife, Dana. and has two daughters and three grandchildren. Coach has 30 years of basketball experience…
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A Night Under the Stars, Prom 2023
Thank you to the MLWGS administrators and faculty who helped to ensure a memorable evening for our students. And great job Ms. Amy Maxey! Prom doesn’t happen without your work. Enjoy the photography of Peize Wang and Audrey Tang.
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Senior Showcase: Wednesday, May 24th
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. Senior Parents: the Senior Showcase schedule was released earlier this month, and all seniors and their…
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Senior “Check Out” forms & Senior Financial Obligations: Due on or before Wednesday, May 24th
The “check out” form will be available to students after APs are over. Each student is responsible for collecting the required signatures and returning the form to the School Counseling Office by Wednesday, May 24th. Ms. Charity will be available each day to sign forms until 3:00 pm (provided all signatures are obtained) and will…
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2023 Japan Bowl Report
On April 13 and 14, 2023, five students from the Japanese classes participated in the 31st National Japan Bowl, a Quiz Bowl on Japanese language and culture held at the University of Maryland, College Park, where they competed with 18 high schools across the country. Winston Crane, Imran Aly Rassiwalla, and Brenden Stremler competed in…
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Wishing our Dragons a memorable Night Under the Stars on Saturday
We hope you have a ball at prom!
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Spring Music Concert on Friday, May 19 @ 7 pm
The Spring Music Concert will take place on Friday, May 19th at 7 pm in the auditorium. The concert will feature the Percussion Ensemble and Orchestras in the first half. After a brief intermission, we will close out the year with the Chorus and Bands. Please join the music department as we celebrate a successful…
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MLWGS Executive School Board Meeting on Thursday, May 18 @ 9:00 am
The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Executive Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 9:00 am. Location: Room 153 (Adjunct Classroom). The Executive Board is comprised of the board members from Petersburg, Goochland, Henrico, King and Queen, and New Kent. In May the executive board will recognize the Maggie L. Walker…
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Spirit Week at MLWGS, May 8-12, Friday’s game
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Five MLWGS Seniors Awarded National Merit Scholarships in 2023
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced this year’s National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination…
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Senior Graduation Ticket Distribution: Week of May 15th, at lunch
Anyone planning to come watch graduates receive their diplomas must have a ticket to gain entrance to Altria Theater (These are tickets for admission to the graduation exercises and are not the announcements students may have ordered from Herff Jones). We are planning to give each graduate 15 tickets for the ceremony (the graduate does…
