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Japanese Program Students Participate in Richmond’s Cherry Blossom Festival
During spring break, students from the Japanese Program at Maggie Walker Governor’s School collaborated with the Richmond Public Library for the Cherry Blossom Festival held on April 2. They taught participants how to write their names in Japanese and shared information about our school’s Japanese Program. This event provided a wonderful opportunity for students to…
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MLWGS Snapshot #32: Setting the tone
We began the week together with our multicultural assembly, and it set the tone for everything that followed. Our students and staff put in an incredible amount of time and effort, both during the school day and in preparation for the evening program. It was more than a performance. It was a reflection of our…
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The Executive Director’s Message for Spring Break
Spring Break will take place Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3. Students will not be on campus during this time. While some activities may still occur, school offices will be open Monday through Thursday for urgent matters only. I hope this break provides everyone in our MLWGS community with an opportunity to rest, recharge,…
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MLWGS Sophomore is a national winner of a summer trip to Germany
Skanda Azhagappan (’28-Chesterfield) has been awarded an all‐expense‐paid summer study trip to Germany. He was selected as a national winner after scoring in the 90th percentile on the 2026 National German Exam for High School Students. After qualifying with a high score on the National German Exam, Skanda responded to several short essay questions in…
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The Mech Tech Dragons earn impressive achievements at FRC event
Congratulations to the Mech Tech Dragons! This past weekend, the team earned an incredible achievement by winning the prestigious Impact Award and Event champions—marking another Double Blue Banner weekend! We also celebrate individual honors: The team will compete again this weekend in Blacksburg and has officially qualified for the FIRST Chesapeake District Championship in April.…
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The Class of 2030 Student Registration on April 8
Dear Class of 2030 Families, If your child has received an acceptance message from their home county to attend Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, please review the information below regarding freshman course registration. Freshmen Registration Night is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8th, and will be held in person at 6 pm in the auditorium. During Future Dragon…
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The MLWGS Foundation’s 2026 Legislators Forum on Education and Civic Engagement on April 10 @ 7 pm
Dear Governor’s School Family! On the evening of Friday, April 10, the Governor’s School community is invited to come together to show our support for public education, civic engagement, and our beloved school. We hope you will join us for the Shamin Hotels Speaker Series, Legislators at MLWGS Forum on Education and Civic Participation, hosted…
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Safe travels to our students and faculty participating in international travel over spring break
Traveling over spring break are students from the following classes; 1) Robinette Cross is taking students to Morocco. The “Gender and Culture in the Middle East and North Africa” (MENA) Senior Seminar explores the elements and evolution of cultures in the MENA region in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Morocco provides an excellent cultural pivot…
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The MLWGS Baseball Seminar class is traveling to Cooperstown, NY
The National Baseball Hall of Fame is a nonprofit committed to preserving the history of America’s pastime and celebrating the legendary players, managers, umpires, and executives who have made the game a fan favorite for more than a century. The MLWGS Baseball Seminar is traveling with teacher Mr. Dickson Benesh to Cooperstown, NY, for exploration…
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Public Notice: Social Studies Textbook Adoption for 2026-27
The Social Studies Department has selected textbooks available for public viewing, review, and comment in our school’s library from Monday, April 6th, through Thursday, April 16th. Evaluation forms and a labeled envelope for completed forms are located next to the books for all interested constituents to review. If you have any questions, please feel free…
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Therapy Dogs visiting on March 26! (Parent Permission Slip attached)
Therapy dogs from Caring Canines have been visiting our school since the spring of 2018. The Counseling Department coordinates these visits, and they are very popular with our students. The dogs and their handlers will be visiting our school on March 26th. Students must have a parent permission form to present to staff before entering…
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Class of 2026 Auditions for Musical Performances at Graduation and Senior Night
April 9th & 10th after school in the Auditorium One of the many highlights of Senior Recognition Night (Wednesday, April 29) and Graduation (Tuesday, May 27) is showcasing the Senior Class’s musical talents. We need vocalists to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and additional performers or performance groups—instrumental and/or vocal—to set the celebratory tone for both…
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MLWGS Multicultural Assembly and Show on March 24
The MLWGS Multicultural Parent Show and Assembly is almost here. Celebrating the various cultures and backgrounds of our diverse student body, this year’s assembly will be one you don’t want to miss! In-school and evening performances will be held on March 24th. Parents can enjoy the show by attending the free performance at 6:30 PM…
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MLWGS Snapshot #31: Safety first!
This week was another one for the record books. School divisions across the state erred on the side of caution as the Doppler radar painted Virginia in shades of purple and red. Weather like that always takes me back to a moment years ago when I was trying to get home from work and watched…
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Mech-Tech Dragons driving their robot at FIRST FCH Competition in Chesapeake, March 20-22
Maggie Walker Team 422 is going to the FIRST FCH Event this weekend, to be held at Hickory High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. This event is a part of the FIRST Chesapeake District. Teams competing at this event receive District Ranking Points based on their performance and any awards they receive. Information on this competition can…
