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Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12, 2023

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Teacher Appreciation Week is from May 8 through May 12, 2023, and is when teachers get the extra credit they deserve. Teaching is known to be a time-consuming and challenging profession, so this week is our chance to say thank you to those that play or have played such a huge role in our lives. […]


MLWGS transcribe team advisors featured in the Library of Virginia blog

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I’m thrilled to share a feature article published today on the Library of Virginia’s blog about our MLWGS Transcribe Team Advisors (a new opportunity on the MLWGS Transcribe Team this year): Keira Kim (Class of 2024, Hanover), Lucille Holmstrom (Class of 2024, Chesterfield), and Ally Lichtman (Class of 2025, Henrico). The article includes segments written […]


MLWGS Prom is Saturday, May 13th

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The Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, May 13, from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. at the Museum of History and Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond VA 23220. Seniors are not charged admission, but each senior must pick up his/her complimentary ticket during ticket sales.  Junior and guest tickets are priced at $25.00.  If […]


Athletic Signing Day: Friday, May 5th at 3:30 pm, Forum

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Maggie Walker will recognize students that participated in varsity athletics and have committed to play on a college team (whether Division I, II, or III) in a Signing Ceremony on Friday, May 5 at 3:30 pm in the forum . Student athletes may invite family, friends and coaches (including outside coaches). Congratulations to the students […]


Students enjoy special visitors today at MLWGS

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  Thank you Honor Council of MLWGS for arranging today’s visit. Looks like our students really enjoyed the cuddles and scratches. 


Free access to recording of recent mindfulness webinar by Ms. Wendy DeGroat

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Among the many hats our librarian Ms. Wendy DeGroat wears at MLWGS is that of mindfulness teacher. Recently she had a chance to share some of the insights she’s learned over the years in a webinar for publisher ABC-CLIO entitled Mindfulness in the School Library. If you’re curious about how MLWGS integrates mindfulness into various […]


Sam Ulmschneider shares his insights on the 2023 We the People Championship Team

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Now that a few days have passed, Mr. Sam Ulmschneider, instructor and mentor, has a few insights to share with you about his 2023 ‘We the People’ team and their accomplishment of winning the school’s 5th national title in this competition. “Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School For Government and International Studies represented Virginia at this […]


National School Principals’ Day is May 1

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School Principals’ Day is celebrated on May 1 annually to recognize the importance of principals, from elementary to high school, and all the work they do for the betterment of the school. Let’s show our appreciation to Dr. Robert Lowerre, Dr. Lisa Williams, and Dr. Max Smith for their leadership at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s […]


How to get your 2023 MLWGS yearbook

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AP Exams: May 1st through May 12th

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AP Exams will be given in person this year via paper and pencil. See the AP Testing Schoology Group for additional details about what to bring and not bring to your exams and exact room locations once they are determined.