Max Smith

Dragons, It has been a short week, but a very busy one as we navigated snow days, a two hour delay, and a flip and flopped schedule. These adjustments ensured that we were able to touch base with all classes on Wednesday, followed by even blocks on Thursday and odd blocks on Friday. Students and…

Happy December MLWGS families. I hope you all enjoyed a restful and joyful Thanksgiving break. As we move into December, I want to share a few important updates and celebrations from across our school community. Honor Council Family MeetingOur recent Honor Council meeting was a tremendous success. Families and students engaged deeply in conversation about…

Our community has much to celebrate and be grateful for this season. Michael White and the Yearbook staff (The Vault) earned superior ratings from the VHSL for their 2025 book, “It’s So Worth It.” Our Model United Nations team traveled to UVA this past weekend for the VAMUN Conference, where NINE Maggie Walker students—Priya Kumar,…

Hello families, When I walked into the building this morning, the cold air followed me all the way down the second-floor hallway. Students rushed past in heavy sweaters and coats, carrying that unmistakable November briskness with them. It struck me how quickly the season shifted. One day we are enjoying mild fall mornings, and the…

It’s been a vibrant week at Maggie Walker! Our Diwali Food Celebration filled the halls with color, culture, and community. A heartfelt thank-you to the vendors, parents, and students who provided the wonderful food and nourishment that made the event so special. We also enjoyed some Wednesday fun and camaraderie with a donut truck visit,…

Dear Maggie Walker Families, As we close the first nine weeks and prepare for the start of November, the rhythm of fall is in full swing at Maggie Walker. This week brings Red Ribbon Week activities, the Diwali Luncheon, our Multicultural Assembly, and Halloween on Friday. It is a busy and exciting time as we…

Dear Green Dragons,This will be my final edition of the Sunday Night Update. Serving as Acting Director of our school over the past six months has been both an honor and a joy.  A new director will be appointed in July. Together, we have celebrated incredible achievements. Our robotics team had its best year ever.…

A message for MW Students: Dear Green Dragons,As we head into Final Exams and SOL testing, I want to take a moment to speak from the heart. These tests are just one chapter in your journey—not the whole story. They are opportunities to show what you’ve learned, but they do not define your worth, your…

A message for MW Students: Dear Green Dragons,In an important month of AP and SOL testing, I want to take a moment to speak from the heart. These tests are just one chapter in your journey—not the whole story. They are opportunities to show what you’ve learned, but they do not define your worth, your…

A message for MW Students: Dear Green Dragons,As we enter this important month of AP and SOL testing, I want to take a moment to speak from the heart. These tests are just one chapter in your journey—not the whole story. They are opportunities to show what you’ve learned, but they do not define your…

Good evening, Dragon Nation.Our first week of working toward compliance with the General Assembly’s ‘bell to bell no cell’ law has gone smoothly.  No cell phones were turned in at the security office for later pick-up.  We had to issue warnings to approximately 3% of the students.  Please continue to remind students that their phones…

Good evening, Dragon Nation.The General Assembly’s ‘bell to bell no cell’ bill will come into effect on July 1.  In compliance with this, we are sharing a timetable.  Starting this week, we plan to enforce what is already in our Code of Conduct (p.14) for the remainder of the year.  Students will still be able…

Good evening, Dragon Nation.The General Assembly’s ‘bell to bell no cell’ bill will come into effect on July 1.  In compliance with this, we are sharing a timetable.  Starting this week, we plan to enforce what is already in our Code of Conduct (p.14) for the remainder of the year.  Students will still be able…