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Baccalaureate Service for Seniors: Thursday, May 25th (Optional)

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Baccalaureate Service: Thursday, May 25th, 6:00 – 7:00pm., Reveille United Methodist Church 4200 Cary Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23221 Sponsored by the MLWGS PTSA, this inter-faith service will last one hour.  Students are not required to attend, but this traditional and memorable event celebrates finishing one chapter in their lives and beginning the next.  Information […]


Adopt an Island at MLWGS

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The MLWGS PTSA needs your help to beautify our parking lot. We have ten parking lot islands available for adoption. We invite our MLWGS families, clubs, teams, and peer groups to choose an island and make it your own this school year. Islands need to be kept clean by weeding and clearing trash and debris. […]


Senior Recognition Night: Monday, May 22nd, 7 pm, Auditorium

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As our students prepare to leave MLWGS, we will honor their accomplishments and reflect on their experiences during their time here. Families and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. Every year, the Senior Slide Show remains the highlight of the evening for our students, providing a great opportunity to reminisce about their time spent […]


Senior Picnic: Thursday, May 25th, 12:00-2:00 pm, Carillon Shelter at Byrd Park

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Sponsored by the Governor’s School Foundation and Alumni Office, the Senior Picnic marks the first official alumni event for the Class of 2023!  The event will take place at the Carillon Shelter at Byrd Park, and students are asked to sign-up to bring desserts, drinks, paper goods, and chips.  The Foundation will assist in providing […]


MLWGS Latin students win the Gamma Division of the 93rd Annual Latin Tournament

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Veni, vidi, vici! Please join us in congratulating Latin teacher Steve Ross and his students for a triumphant performance in the Classical Association of Virginia’s 93rd annual Latin Tournament. In Beginning Latin, Sriram Panchagnula (’26-Henrico) won first place, and Everett McCoy (’26-Henrico) took third, with Nathaniel Stubblefield (’26-Richmond) and Deepanshi Kumar (’26-Henrico) winning Honorable Mention […]


Introducing Rickey Barefoot, Boys Varsity Basketball Coach 2023-24

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Please welcome to Maggie Walker Governor’s School’s our new varsity boys head coach, Mr. Rickey Barefoot.  Coach Barefoot attended East Carolina University and completed his degree at Virginia State University. Coach has been married for 35 years to his wife, Dana. and has two daughters and three grandchildren. Coach has 30 years of basketball experience […]


A Night Under the Stars, Prom 2023

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Thank you to the MLWGS administrators and faculty who helped to ensure a memorable evening for our students. And great job Ms. Amy Maxey!  Prom doesn’t happen without your work.  Enjoy the photography of Peize Wang and Audrey Tang. 


Senior Showcase: Wednesday, May 24th

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Senior Showcase is the highlight of the seniors’ mentorship or seminar experiences.  The students have worked diligently over several months, and this is an opportunity for the entire school community to enjoy the creativity and energy of their efforts.   Senior Parents:  the Senior Showcase schedule was released earlier this month, and all seniors and their […]


Senior “Check Out” forms & Senior Financial Obligations: Due on or before Wednesday, May 24th

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The “check out” form will be available to students after APs are over.  Each student is responsible for collecting the required signatures and returning the form to the School Counseling Office by Wednesday, May 24th.  Ms. Charity will be available each day to sign forms until 3:00 pm (provided all signatures are obtained) and will […]


2023 Japan Bowl Report

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On April 13 and 14, 2023, five students from the Japanese classes participated in the 31st National Japan Bowl, a Quiz Bowl on Japanese language and culture held at the University of Maryland, College Park, where they competed with 18 high schools across the country. Winston Crane, Imran Aly Rassiwalla, and Brenden Stremler competed in […]