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Dragons play for the Governor at the Capitol Square Holiday Reception, December 7th
A select number of Maggie Walker Orchestra students under the direction of their teacher, Ms. Allison Barnes, performed for the Capitol Square Holiday Reception yesterday, December 7th hosted by Governor Glenn Youngkin and the First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin. The students performed in one of the ballrooms of the Governor’s Mansion while the public…
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The Nominee to Ambassadorship of Cyprus will address Maggie Walker Governor’s School students during Friday assembly
Maggie Walker Governor’s School will have a unique opportunity to host The Honorable Julie D. Fisher, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary, and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Cyprus, in a visit to speak to our students this Friday. As her knowledge and experience clearly aligns with the mission of our school, we are altering Friday’s schedule…
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A Man of Mathematical Excellence
We are pleased to announce that one of our veteran math teachers, Mr. John Walter, has received the Edyth May Sliffe Award for Distinguished Teaching! The Edyth May Sliffe Awards for Distinguished Mathematics Teaching in Middle School and High School are given annually to middle and high school mathematics teachers who have done outstanding work…
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FY24 VIRTUAL Budget Town Hall for Public Input, December 14 @ 6 pm
Last month, the school solicited community input regarding its budget priorities for the 2023-2024 academic year (FY24) at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School and requested suggestions be submitted on a digital survey. On Wednesday, December 14 at 6 pm Director, Dr. Bob Lowerre, will host a VIRTUAL FY24 Budget Development Town Hall (<link embedded here)…
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MLWGS Winter Dance and freshman lock-in, December 9th
Friday, December 15th is the freshman class sponsored Winter Dance and Freshman Lock-in. Freshmen that plan to stay for the lock-in must complete and return the permission form that will be passed out in their English classes on Friday 12/1 (a digital copy is available in the Class of 2027 Schoology folder) before they are…
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MLWGS Winter Dance and freshman lock-in, December 9th
The Winter Dance and freshman lock-in will be held on Friday, December 9th, from 8:00 pm–10:30 pm (dance) and 10:30 pm-6:00 am (lock-in). All classes and guests are welcome to attend the dance, but the lock-in is for Maggie Walker freshmen only. Tickets are $5 for the dance or the lock-in and $10 for both.…
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MLWGS senior named VHSL Volleyball All-State Player of the Year
Congratulations to Christian Walsh (’23-Chesterfield) who was recognized as a member of the VHSL Volleyball First-Team All-State and its Player of the Year. The MLWGS team played for the State title last week but finished 2nd to Patrick Henry HS in a close battle of skills. Wood Johnson (’23-Richmond) joins Christian as a member of…
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Holiday wishes to the MLWGS community
We send you our best wishes for a joyful and restful Thanksgiving holiday break. It’s important to pause in our busy and full lives to be thankful for those we love and our closest friends. School is closed from Wednesday, November 23rd through Friday, November 25th. Classes resume on Monday, November 28th. “Be thankful…
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Seeking your input on 2023-2024 budget development
As we develop the MLWGS operating budget for the 2023-2024 academic year, we need you to tell us your ideas on what should be included in next year’s budget. Please tell us what initiatives you would like to continue or stop next year or what we can do differently. Are there ways we could be…
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Art Walk November 2022!
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”24″ display=”basic_slideshow”]Coach Hall has shared with us a few scenes from the November Art Walk that dcapture how much fun this group had. Art Walk is a favorite tradition at Maggie Walker.
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Congratulations to the MLWGS First Team-All Region Boys Volleyball Members and their Coach of the Year
Congratulations to the following senior Dragons that were selected by a committee of the VHSL for First Team All-Region Volleyball: Christian Walsh (Chesterfield) Wood Johnson (Richmond) Jack Sisk (Richmond) Bruce Yanovitch (Richmond) selected as the Defensive Specialist for the First Team. Christian Walsh was also recognized as Player of the Year. MLWGS is thrilled with…
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Senior Art 5 Solo Exhibition on Thursday, November 17th
Cameron Golden will be having a reception for their show, Thursday, November 17th during lunch in our first floor exhibition space. Cameron will be giving a short artist talk about their work and answering questions. Students and staff are invited to come and help support this wonderful young artist. As with all our shows…
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MW Cross-Country excellence continues at the State Championship
Saturday, Nov. 11th, for the 20th consecutive year, the Lady Green Dragons of Maggie Walker had a team on the starting line of a VHSL State Championship Race. Over those 20 years, the classifications have changed, the athletes grow and move on as new generations rise to take their place and carry the legacy forward.…
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This is what 250 coats look like!
This is what 250 coats look like! The National Honor Society of MLWGS thanks all of you who contributed to our Coats for Kids drive! Keep an eye out for a CBS 6 news story. The NHS is sponsored by Dr. Rachel Loving.
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Honoring our Veterans on November 11th
On Veterans Day, the nation pauses to honor Americans across the generations who’ve served in our military. This day originated as Armistice Day, marking the signing of the armistice between the Allied nations and Germany which went into effect at 11 am on Nov. 11, 1918. It is a national holiday in France, England, and…
