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Dragons compete in M3C (MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge)
MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge) is a free contest for high school juniors and seniors in the U.S. and for students in England and Wales. The Challenge is entirely Internet-based with no registration or participation fees. Scholarships totaling $100,000 (>£75,000) are awarded annually. On Monday March 6, the following students will be participating…
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MW sophomore advances to state competition at the Virginia History Day
Congratulations to Ally Lichtman, ’25-Henrico, who competed at the Virginia History Day District 8 Competition on Saturday, February 28, 2023. Her research paper, “An Unlikely Exchange: Cultural Solidarity and Syncretism between Central European Jewish Refugees and the Jewish and Chinese Communities in Shanghai during World War II” advanced to the state competition to be held…
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MW students achieve success on the National German Exam
Congratulations to these students who received recognition for their performance on the National German Exam. This challenging yearly exam tests students’ ability to read and comprehend authentic print, audio, and video materials. Students in grades 9-11 who receive Gold recognition may go on to compete for a three-week summer study trip to Germany. Students in…
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MW students audition for All-Virginia Band
Pictured L-R: Taylor, Wang On Saturday, February 25th, Trip Taylor (’25-Chesterfield) and Peize Wang (’25-Henrico) successfully auditioned for All-Virginia Band at James Madison University. Students are only eligible to audition for All-Virginia by placing in the top positions of District Band. Trip and Peize will perform under the batons of Dr. Rodney Dorsey (University of…
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Walker students take 1st and 2nd at the VHSL Super Regional Forensics Tournament
Congratulations to Hasika Aaravabhoomi (’25-Henrico) for placing 1st and Ritvika Palani (’25-Henrico) for placing 2nd in Prose Interpretation at the VHSL Super Regional Forensics Tournament on Saturday. Both Hasika and Ritvika will advance to compete at the State Forensic Tournament on March 25th. Students are pictured with their faculty sponsor, Ms. Celie Boswell. Go Dragons!…
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MW Quiz Bowl team wins the VHSL Class 3 State Championship
On Saturday, February 25, the Maggie Walker Quiz Bowl team consisting of Timothy Porter, Yash Saxena, Risshi Naavaal, and team captain Sam McNamee competed in the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship. After beating Fort Defiance and York high schools, they faced their toughest competition against Cave Spring High School in their final…
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Walker Girls Swim takes 1st Place at State Championship, Boys team takes 2nd Place
Amazing job at States this weekend! The girls team were victorious AGAIN and boys team were the runners up with only SEVEN swimmers! There were some fantastic swims and dives this year. Our divers started us off strong on Thursday placing 3rd, 4th, and 7th and we couldn’t have won without them! Make sure to…
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Youth Art and Music Celebration March 2 @ 6:00 pm
March is when we take time to highlight the talented young artists and musicians at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. This year to help celebrate Youth Art and Music Month, our wonderful student music groups will be performing throughout the evening along with a huge exhibition of student artwork and photography. All students in…
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FY24 Director’s Proposed Budget with Public Hearing on March 16
The proposed FY24 operating budget I’m presenting to the Regional School Board totals $10,590,000.00. Maggie Walker remains a choice school largely because of our outstanding students, staff, and participating division support, and we must provide the needed resources to make sure this continues. Our student population will grow to 783 students next year with additional…
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Discussion of prevalent themes in Black History Month on February 22nd
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Mark your calendar: Thursday, February 23rd is course registration day for returning students
Course Registration takes place on Thursday, February 23rd during 2nd period. During February, students met with their counselor to discuss the course selection for next year and received copies of the Course Registration Form as well as VCU forms if they plan to take Dual Enrollment courses next year. Teacher signatures are required for plus, Dual…
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Experience the movie Drumline on February 17th after school in the black box
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Dragon Basketball at the VHSL 3B Regionals February 17
Good luck to our teams and their coaches!
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History and culture of HBCU’s, February 16 in the library
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GSMUN XXV Conference, March 17-18, 2023
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School to host the 25th annual Governor’s School Model UN Conference (GSMUN) on March 17 and 18, 2023. “Each year, GSMUN hosts over 500 delegates from around the nation, providing students with an unparalleled opportunity to debate and learn about the world’s opportunities and challenges, both past and present. This year,…
