-
Senior Recognition Night: Wednesday, April 29th
As our students prepare to leave MLWGS, we look forward to celebrating their accomplishments and reflecting on their four years of growth, friendship, and achievement. Senior Recognition Night is a meaningful evening for students and families alike, and we warmly welcome family members to join us for this special occasion. Please note that seating in…
-
MLWGS Snapshot #35: Civic engagement
It was another busy and meaningful week at MLWGS. Our campus served as a polling site for the state-wide election, and it was good to see a steady turnout throughout the day. As a government and international studies school, there is something especially fitting about civic engagement taking place right here on our grounds. We…
-
Senior Group Photo: Monday, April 27th, during lunch
Lifetouch is coming to photograph the senior class in their caps and gowns on the front steps of Maggie Walker. Line-up will take place in the 2nd-floor hall by the auditorium at 11:40 AM. The cost is expected to be $18 for a copy of the photo. More information about purchasing this photo will be…
-
Mech Tech Dragons are going to the FIRST Championship in Houston
The Mech Tech Dragons are one of 20 Chesapeake district teams traveling to Houston, Texas, for the April 29-May 2, 2026, FIRST Championship – the world’s largest K-12 robotics event. FIRST Chesapeake District includes teams from Virginia, DC, and Maryland. FIRST Championship will provide the opportunity to meet, talk, work with, as well as compete with and…
-
Celebrate National Library Week, April 19-25
National Library Week is a time to celebrate the heart of learning in every school. This year’s theme, Find Your Joy, reminds us that libraries open doors to discovery, imagination, and growth. At Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, we are grateful for Mrs. Wendy DeGroat and the care she brings to our library each day. She…
-
Celebrating Administrative Professionals at MLWGS
Administrative Professionals Day is a good reminder that schools do not run on good intentions alone. They run because talented people show up each day, keep things organized, solve problems before most of us even know they exist, and do it all with grace. At Maggie Walker, we are deeply grateful for the steady hands,…
-
Bet on Jazz hosted at MLWGS, April 25th
The Bet on Jazz event we are hosting will benefit the Moore Street Foundation. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, 25 April. The morning sessions will be Jazz clinics led by the Quentin Walston Trio from Maryland. Middle school jazz bands and our jazz ensembles will benefit from lessons and feedback. Big shout-out to Nick…
-
Walker Debate wins 2026 VHSL Champsionship
Congratulations to the MLWGS Debate team, who won the 2026 VHSL Championship on Saturday at Randolph Macon College. Theo Chukin, ’28-Chesterfield, placed first in Lincoln Douglas; Jackie Liang, ’28-Henrico, and Kritika Goel, ’28-Chesterfield, placed first in Policy; and Kritika won first in Speaker points in Policy! Navya Agarwal, ’27-Henrico, contributed in Student Congress! “So proud of…
-
Congratulations to the MLWGS Dragons for finishing #2 at ‘We the People’ Nationals 2026
Well done! We hope it was a fantastic experience for all, and one to be remembered. Team Sponsor and Teacher: Mr. Sam Ulmschneider 2026 Team Members: Isabella Arcaro-Colonial Heights Alena Atkinson-Hanover Diego Burgos-Feliciano-Chesterfield Vera Chunnanond-Hanover Helena Damer-Richmond Lillian Davies – Richmond Henry Erda-Charles City Addyson Hoover-Hanover Margaret Josefiak-Henrico Josephine Kronenberg-Hanover Deepanshi Kumar-Henrico Emma Lindsey-Goochland Hadley…
-
MLWGS Scholar-Athlete of the Week, April 20, 2026-David Roberts, Chesterfield
@patientfirst Soccer – David Roberts, ’26 Chesterfield “David Roberts is a senior who boasts an incredible 4.40 GPA and is planning to be a Pre-Med major,” said coach Lucas Veale. “He is a consummate leader and teammate on the pitch, playing in a central attacking midfield role.” David has scored 3 goals and dished out 3 assists.…
-
Mu Alpha Theta guest speaker: Dr. Finale Doshi-Velez on April 24th
Mu Alpha Theta is sponsoring an after-school presentation by MLWGS alumna Dr. Finale Doshi-Velez on Friday, April 24, from 3:30-4:45 pm in the Forum. Here is the tentative title and description: Foundations of Reinforcement Learning in Forty Minutes: There will be symbols and equations, and hopefully students will come away with “I’ve seen many of…
-
Officer Banjo visits MLWGS on Earth Day
For students or staff to visit with Banjo, use this link. NO FOOD for Banjo, though.
-
Spring Band Concert on Monday, April 27 @ 7 pm
The spring band concert will take place on Monday, April 27, at 7 pm in the auditorium. The program includes the percussion ensemble, two jazz ensembles, a concerto for clarinet, several student compositions, and more! Please join the music department as we celebrate a year of music at MLWGS! MLWGS bands are under the direction…
-
Combined induction ceremony for all MLWGS International Language Honor Societies, Thursday, April 23
On Thursday, April 23, the Department of International Languages will host its annual combined National Honor Society inductions, with ceremonies representing all ten of our languages. Families are cordially invited to celebrate the inductees. The ceremony will take place during lunch, starting promptly at 11:40 AM, in the Auditorium.
-
Grandparents and Special Adults Day on May 1
On the afternoon of Friday, May 1st, the Governor’s School Foundation will sponsor Maggie Walker’s annual Grandparents’ and Special Adults Day. Grandparents or other special adults of all current Dragons are invited to come to campus, hear a bit about our wonderful programs, and take a tour with their grandchild(ren) at the end of the…
