Max Smith

Good evening, Dragon Nation.Governor Youngkin plans to sign the ‘bell to bell no cell’ bill into law in April.  In compliance with this, we are previewing a draft timetable.  After Spring Break, we plan to enforce what is already in our Code of Conduct (p.14) for the remainder of the year.  Students will still be…

Good evening, Dragon Nation.At the Regional School Board Meeting on March 20th, several significant items were approved.  The FY26 School Budget was approved.  This prioritizes attracting and retaining a top notch regional faculty, the one-to-one laptop initiative for all incoming freshman students, and HVAC improvements.  Next year’s academic calendar has been approved and is posted…

Good evening, Dragon Nation. At the MLWGS Regional School Board meeting on February 27th, the board voted to extend the current leadership structure for the remainder of the year.  I will continue as Acting Director with Dr. Williams as Director’s Designee through June 30.  A search for a Director will begin in March with a…

Good evening, Dragon Nation. At the MLWGS Regional School Board meeting on February 27th, the board voted to extend the current leadership structure for the remainder of the year.  I will continue as Acting Director with Dr. Williams as Director’s Designee through June 30.  A search for a Director will begin in March with a…

Good evening, Dragon Nation. At the MLWGS Regional School Board meeting on February 27th, the board voted to extend the current leadership structure for the remainder of the year.  I will continue as Acting Director with Dr. Williams as Director’s Designee through June 30.  A search for a Director will begin in March with a…

Good evening, Dragon Nation. With the community reeling from the heartbreaking loss of Dr. Lowerre, I delayed the Sunday Night Update until tonight, which includes important information, such as scheduling and upcoming events. To support out students, faculty, and staff during this devastating loss, today we had additional counselors on campus. We plan to have…

Good evening, Dragon Nation.While Dr. Lowerre is on medical leave, I will serve as Acting Director, with Dr. Williams as the Director’s Designee. We have temporarily divided all administrative duties. Over the next month, please contact me or Dr. Williams if you need to speak with an administrator. Please join me in wishing Dr. Lowerre…

Good evening, Dragon Nation.While Dr. Lowerre is on medical leave, I will serve as Acting Director, with Dr. Williams as the Director’s Designee. We have temporarily divided all administrative duties. Over the next month, please contact me or Dr. Williams if you need to speak with an administrator. Please join me in wishing Dr. Lowerre…

Good evening, Dragon Nation.While Dr. Lowerre is on medical leave (12/12/24-2/16/25), I will serve as Acting Director, with Dr. Williams as the Director’s Designee. We have temporarily divided all administrative duties. Over the next month, please contact me or Dr. Williams if you need to speak with an administrator. Please join me in wishing Dr.…

Taken on 1/25/24 when all our teams were still in the playoffs and we were all still friends…

1/19/25 Good evening, Dragon Nation.While Dr. Lowerre is on medical leave (12/12/24-1/26/25), I will serve as Acting Director, with Dr. Williams as the Director’s Designee. We have temporarily divided all administrative duties. Over the next month, please contact me or Dr. Williams if you need to speak with an administrator. Please join me in wishing…

1/12/25 Good evening, Dragon Nation.While Dr. Lowerre is on medical leave (12/12/24-1/19/25), I will serve as Acting Director, with Dr. Williams as the Director’s Designee. We have temporarily divided all administrative duties. Over the next month, please contact me or Dr. Williams if you need to speak with an administrator. Please join me in wishing…

12/22/24 Good evening, Dragon Nation.While Dr. Lowerre is on medical leave (12/12/24-1/12/25), I will serve as Acting Director, with Dr. Williams as the Director’s Designee. We have temporarily divided all administrative duties. Over the next month, please contact me or Dr. Williams if you need to speak with an administrator. Please join me in wishing…

12/15/24 Good evening, Dragon Nation.While Dr. Lowerre is on medical leave (12/12/24-1/12/25), I will serve as Acting Director, with Dr. Williams as the Director’s Designee. We have temporarily divided all administrative duties. Over the next month, please contact me or Dr. Williams if you need to speak with an administrator. Please join me in wishing…

12/8/24 Good evening, Dragon Nation.After many delays and false starts, Dr. Lowerre will be starting his treatments this week.  Wednesday (12/11) will be his last day on campus.  If all goes well, he plans to telework from January 13 until Spring Break.  During his medical leave (12/12/24-1/12/25), I will serve as Acting Director with Dr.…