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MW juniors earns first violin section for All Virginia Orchestra
Congratulations to Joshua Yoo (’22-Chesterfield) for earning a seat in the first violin section of the All Virginia Orchestra last week. He will participate in a virtual ensemble at the end of April.
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MW advances to the State contest for Virtual Virginia History Day
Congratulations to Maggie Walker students, Nikki Kumar (’22-Henrico), Jordyn Krajewski (‘23-Chesterfield), Joanne Lin (’23-Chesterfield), Riishi Naavaal (’24-Henrico), and Aashka Shah (’24-Henrico) who competed in the District 8 Virtual Competition of Virginia History Day! Sponsored by Global Studies teacher, Dr. Christine A. Anderson, all participants explored topics within this year’s theme of “Communication in History: The…
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AP Testing Information
Students registered to take one or more AP exams this spring should carefully read the following documents to learn about the testing options for 2021: AP Exam Schedule AP Testing Information for MLWGS Students will have the opportunity to take all exams in a paper-and-pencil, in-person format. Students interested in requesting a digital, at-home exam…
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Optional PSAT Testing for Sophomores
The PSAT 10 for sophomores will take place on Friday, April 16th from 9:00 am- 1:15 pm. Families will be responsible for transportation. Please go to the counseling department link for schedules, links to test information, and test day reminders. This is an optional activity based on family comfort levels with students entering the school building under current Covid-19…
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The Dragon’s Academic Quiz Bowl team wins the 2021 Virtual VHSL 3A State Championship
Congratulations to the MLWGS Academic Quiz Bowl Team for winning the 2021 Virtual VHSL 3A State Championship this past weekend. The team advances next to the PACE National Championship tournament in early June, which is also in a virtual format. Bonus…this team also competes in the CBS6 ‘BoB Squad,’ competitions which are still broadcasting on…
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Two MLWGS juniors win scholarships to a 4-week immersion Spanish Program
It is a pleasure to share with you the outstanding achievements of Pooja Muthuraj (’22-Henrico) and Matthew Klausner (’22-Chesterfield). Both have been awarded scholarships to a 4-week immersion Spanish program at Concordia Language Villages in Minnesota. Pooja is the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (National Spanish Honor Society) Bertie Green Travel award winner (usually an international trip). …
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Maggie Walker junior receives Gold Medal and American Visions Medal at National Scholastic Arts Awards
Congratulations to Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Junior, Devyn Powers (Goochland), for receiving a Gold Medal in the NATIONAL Scholastic Arts Awards. Additionally, her work was also chosen as an American Visions Medal award winner (the equivalent to “best in show”). Devyn is the second Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School student to receive this…
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Virtual GSMUN XXIII Conference, March 26-27
To all sponsors, delegates, and guests of GSMUN, On behalf of the Model UN leadership and staff at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, it is my pleasure to invite you to the 23rd iteration of Governor School Model United Nations, more fondly known as GSMUN, which will take place from March 26 to March 27,…
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MW Debate team wins 2021 State Championship
Congratulations to the Maggie L. Walker Debate and Forensics teams for their performance last weekend at the Virginia Catholic Forensic League State Championship. The debate team won the state championship with the following individuals placing in the tournament. In Public Forum Debate: 1st Place: Ethan Ringer and John Staley, 3rd Place: Vena Flournoy and Jamilah…
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All-Virtual MLWGS Regional School Board Meeting and FY22 Budget Public Hearing on March 18, 2021
L-R Top Row: Ogburn, Lowerre, and Pritchett L-R Middle Row: Wright, Barber, and Hall L-R Bottom Row: Ayers, Hyslop, and Bailey An All-VIRTUAL meeting of the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Regional Board will be held on March 18, 2021, at 9:00 am. We are utilizing the Zoom platform for this live meeting but will…
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The MLWGS PTSA is looking for program coordinator volunteers next fall
The MLWGS PTSA is looking for one or two volunteers to work with the Scrip Promotions Coordinator beginning next fall. Duties would include a monthly collection of checks and depositing money prior to the order date, sorting the gift cards by family once they arrive, and distributing the cards to students once a month. Please…
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Next Scrip Shopping Order Date is March 21
The next Scrip order due date is Sunday, March 21st. For every $50 you spend before March 19th, you will earn a chance to win $50 in Scrip Cards and a $25 Panera Gift Card. We are less than $100 away from our $1500 Goal! Go to shopwithscrip.com for more information or to place a…
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FY22 Budget Public Hearing on March 18, 2021 with a comment option for your input
A meeting of the Maggie Walker Governor’s School Regional Board and Budget Public Hearing will be held on March 18, 2021, @ 9:00 am, in a Virtual format via the Zoom platform. Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Administration, in conjunction with the Superintendent’s Steering Committee and the Finance Steering Committee (comprised of the Chief Financial…
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Meet the newest MLWGS team member – Alisa Shapiro, School Nurse
On March 8th Ms. Alisa Shapiro joins the Maggie Walker Governor’s School staff as School Nurse. She will provide direct nursing services to the students and staff in the school clinic located near the bluestone lobby entrance. “We are very excited to announce that we have brought Ms. Alisa Shapiro, Nurse Practitioner, to our MLWGS…
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MW senior wins State title in 55m Hurdles at the Indoor Track Championship
Congratulations to senior Ghamani Hogue from Hopewell, the 2021 Virginia Indoor 55m Hurdles Champion, Division 3A. The Dragon girls and boys teams competed this week in Lynchburg at the VHSL State Indoor Track Championship. The girls’ team medaled with a 3rd place finish, while the boys’ team finished a very respectable 5th place. Well done, Dragons!…
