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Dragon Chess Camp, August 12-16, 2019

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A greater-Richmond chess camp designed specifically for rising third- through ninth-grade students. Learn what every beginning and intermediate chess player needs to know to play better chess in a fun and nurturing setting! For more information and to register for this camp, visit here. 


Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at MLWGS, May 22nd

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Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will host its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday, May 22nd at 5:00 pm in the ‘Commons’ to celebrate the efforts of our volunteers this past year at countless events and activities benefiting the students and school. The selfless efforts of our volunteers breathe life into many of the programs […]


MLWGS Executive Board Meeting on May 16, 2019 @ 9:00 am

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A meeting of the Executive Board of the Maggie Walker Governor’s School Regional School Board will be held on May 16, 2019, @ 9:00 am, in Room 153 on the MW campus.  Persons wishing to address the Executive Board are required to contact the Board Clerk for placement on the agenda. In order to address the Executive Board, the […]


Senior Exams: The Weeks of May 20 and May 27

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Check with your student about which exams he or she will be required to take. All seniors must have earned a B for the second semester, a B cumulative average, and have met all attendance requirements detailed in the Student Handbook to be eligible for exemption.  No Dual-Enrollment students may exempt from their exam.  All […]


MW NHS honors teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week

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In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, members of the MW National Honor Society honored teachers and staff this week with personal Thank You notes expressing their gratitude to some of the people that impact their life. A teacher spends an inordinate amount of time with their class and has a profound influence on them, not only imparting […]


Glowing reviews are in for Twin Cities, a One Act play at MW, May 2-3

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  Congratulations to the cast & crew of the amazing One Act play, “Twin Cities,” based on the classic film “Fargo,” written and directed by senior Madoc Kimball (Henrico). Gratitude to the Drama and One Act program sponsors Ms. Devon Mattys and Mr. John Piersol for their expertise and commitment to this student-driven performance.  Emerging […]


MW freshman wins ‘state championship of ‘The Optimist Oratorical Contest’

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The Optimist Oratorical Contest gives youngsters the chance to speak to the world. More than $150,000 in college scholarships funded by the Optimist International Foundations is awarded annually from this program. First conducted in 1928, this is the second most popular Optimist International Program. Nearly 2,000 clubs participate in this program each year. The winners […]


Driver’s Ed Students – ALERT! (Summer 2019)

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Driver’s Ed Students:  Parents, if your child has taken driver’s education this year (in class or online), please remind them to pick up their required DEC-1 driver’s ed card required for behind the wheel from their teacher by the end of the school year on or before June 13, 2019.  Teachers leave for the summer […]


3 Dragon golfers among six area honorees at VSGA Day

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Six Richmond-area high school golfers were among 31 students honored during the 2019 edition of VSGA Day on Monday morning. The Virginia State Golf Association annually hands out scholarship awards to a select group of student-athletes. Criteria include having an interest in golf, high academic achievement, good character, extensive community involvement, and completing an essay […]


MW TSA Club with strong showing at Technosphere, May 3-5

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After spending this year working together as a team, the MW Technology Student Association Club (TSA) finished with outstanding results at Technosphere in Hampton, Virginia last weekend: Senthil Meyyappan (’21-Henrico) 1st place:  Future Technology Teacher 2nd place: Extemporaneous Presentation Individual Award:  William T. Reed Most Competitive Technosphere Participant Jaeson Martin (’21-Henrico), Kapil Iyer (’21-Henrico), Jacob Lee […]