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Graduation and Senior Night Music Performance Auditions: April 24th & 25th, after school, in the Auditorium

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An important tradition for Senior Recognition Night and Graduation is the showcasing of MLWGS Senior musical talent.  For example, vocalists are needed to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”  Additional performers or performance groups (instrumental or vocal) are sought for both events.  Students should begin preparing if they would like to audition.  Any MLWGS senior or group of seniors […]


Senior Art Exhibition at Artworks Gallery, Friday, April 14

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Dear MLWGS Visual Art Community, I’m writing to thank you all for your support of our visual arts program at MLWGS and share some wonderful photos from our off-campus senior art exhibition.  MLWGS is one of only two schools in the region that have off-campus student exhibitions like this as part of the capstone experience […]


MW freshman accepts scholarship for summer travel and study in Germany

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David Lins (Chesterfield), a ninth-grade student in German 4, has been offered and accepted a scholarship for a study trip to Germany from the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). First, David achieved the gold award on the National German Exam, which qualified him to apply for the study trip. David completed a dual-language […]


MW teams take numerous awards at the 2023 Governor’s Challenge Competition on Economic Education

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Congratulations to these students for our outstanding results at the Virginia Council for Economic Education 2023 Governor’s Challenge Competitions for Region 1.  VCEE Governor’s Challenge Winners 2023 – Region 1 Personal Finance First Place Team: MLWGS PF123 from Maggie Walker Governor’s School (Teacher: Allison Anthony) Sriyutha Morishetty (’25-Henrico), Pooshan Chaudhuri (’24-Henrico), Eric Hu (’24-Hernico), and […]


Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at MLWGS, April 20 @ 5:30 pm

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Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will host its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, April 20th at 5:30 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 […]


Grandparents & Special Friends Day at MLWGS on April 28

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MLWGS grandparents and special friends of the family, including aunts, uncles, godparents, and neighbors, are invited to attend the  Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Friday, April 28.  This popular event, sponsored by the Governor’s School Foundation, will run from 1:45 – 3:45 pm.  All attendees will be invited to hear a presentation about the […]


MLWGS Regional School Board Meeting and AY24 Budget Approval on Thursday, April 20 @ 9:00 am

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The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Regional Board meeting will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 9:00 am.  Location: Room 153 (Adjunct Classroom) The board will recognize Maggie Walker Governor’s School English teacher Kara Love who was awarded a summer study scholarship to Oxford University and a senior awarded a National Gold Medal […]


Mech Tech Dragons Robotics are going to the FIRST Championship in Houston

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 Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University – District Championship 2023 As a result of their successes at Blacksburg High School March 3-5, Deep Run High School March 24-26, and FIRST Chesapeake District Championships April 5-8, the Mech Tech Dragons are one of 20 District teams that will be traveling to Houston April 19-22 for […]


Maggie Walker teacher wins a study scholarship at Oxford University this summer

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English department faculty member Kara Love has won the English-Speaking Union’s scholarship to study at Oxford University this summer! The Richmond branch of the English-Speaking Union awards two scholarships to Richmond area high school teachers for summer study at the University of Oxford, the International Shakespeare Globe Centre in London, or the Scottish Universities International […]


Photo gallery of the International Assembly Performers held March 31

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Thanks a million to Mr. Michael White, faculty sponsor, and the yearbook team for sharing a sampling of their work with our community showcasing this Maggie Walker tradition. A photo gallery has been added to a page on the school website for our visitors to enjoy that features the performers of the International Assembly held […]