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Orientation and welcome for new MLWGS regional school board members, January 15

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We are pleased to welcome Ms. Debbie Bailey, representing Chesterfield County Public Schools and Ms. Jill Andrews, representing Prince George County Public Schools to the Regional School Board of Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School.  Today, both board members had an orientation with school director, Dr. Bob Lowerre, and enjoyed a luncheon with students of their […]


MLWGS Regional Board Meeting January 16, 2020

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A meeting of the Maggie Walker Governor’s School Regional Board will be held on January 16, 2020, at 9:00 am, in Room 153 on the MW campus.  Persons wishing to address the Regional School Board are required to contact the Board Clerk for placement on the agenda. To address the Regional School Board, the speaker must provide […]


Nominate an outstanding teacher for the R.E.B. awards

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Nominations are open for the 2020 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence, The Community Foundation’s yearly awards that identify, recognize and support outstanding teachers in the Richmond area. Through a nomination process, approximately 15 outstanding teachers are selected each year to receive professional development grants of $4,000 to $12,000.  Award recipients have earned graduate degrees, climbed […]


Dragons awarded positions with the Greater Richmond HS Jazz Band sponsored by VCU

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Varun Mandgi (’21-Richmond) and Nived Sanjay (’23-Chesterfield) were awarded positions with the Greater Richmond High School Jazz Band, a VCU-sponsored auditioned ensemble. The band is comprised of the best high school jazz students from Richmond and surrounding counties. They will be featured in performances throughout the spring, including Saturday, May 2nd, at the Singleton Center. […]


World Cube Association Gaming Event at MW, Saturday, January 18

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Maggie Walker Governor’s School will host its second Cubing gaming event on Saturday, January 18th in the gymnasium.   The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as ‘twisty puzzles’. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik’s Cube, invented by professor Rubik from […]


Dr. Rachel Loving recognized by the College Board Counselor Recognition Program

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Congratulations! Dr. Rachel Loving, MLWGS Counselor, has been nominated for the 2019-20 College Board Counselor Recognition Program for her hard work and dedication to student success.  As a sign of appreciation, the College Board will acknowledge all recognized counselors during National School Counseling Week February 3-7, 2020, by featuring her profile on their website. They […]


A Holiday Spectacular at MLWGS takes us into Winter Break

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Today the students and faculty of the MLWGS Music Department provided us with festive music in a celebration of their musical accomplishments throughout this semester. Congratulations on a specular show under the direction of Mrs. Christina Sienkiewicz-Orchestra, Mrs. Michelle Graham-Chorus, and Mr. Nicholas Merillat-Jazz Band. We wish all of the MLWGS community a relaxing winter […]


Debate finished strong at 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in Fluvanna HS tournament last weekend

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Congratulations to the MLWGS Debate Team which took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in both Lincoln Douglas and Public Forum, among other honors, at Fluvanna High School last weekend. The team is off to a strong start this season.  Pictured: Nived Sanjay and Bruce Yanovitch, Class of 2023.  MLWGS Debate is sponsored by Mr. Dan […]


Caroling in German

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Also caroling for our listening pleasure were the students of Mr. Kirchner’s Pre-AP German class.   Thank you for sharing O Tannenbaum with us.


Spontaneous caroling at MLWGS with Pre-AP French Students

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Spreading good cheer and caroling songs in their language of study,  Ms. Terrana’s Pre-AP French students entertained Dr. Lowerre and his staff today. Thank you…your voices were festive and delightful!