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Dragons will compete at the National Japan Bowl at the University of Maryland

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The nation’s premier high school Japanese language competition returns in-person in 2023 for the 31st National Japan Bowl, April 13-14, 2023 at the University of Maryland, Each spring the Japan-America Society of Washington DC welcomes 200 of the country’s top high school Japanese language students to the nation’s capital for the competition. The National Japan […]


Caps, Gowns, & Announcement Delivery: Wednesday, April 12th, at lunch

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Caps, gowns, announcements, and other items ordered from Herff Jones will be available for pickup in the downstairs commons area. If students have questions about or problems with the order they placed, please call Herff Jones directly.   The number is 804-598-0971 or place an order for announcements/other graduation-related paraphernalia (not cap or gowns) from their […]


Senior Survey via Naviance: April 12th through May 5th

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The Senior Survey will be available on Naviance starting April 12th and must be completed by May 5th as a part of the official check-out process.  This survey will give the senior counselors information about each student’s post-graduation plans.  The final college decision each senior reports by May 5th will be printed in the graduation program. We also find it helpful to know about any scholarships students are […]


Honor Council Elections are coming soon

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If you’re a current sophomore or junior who’s interested in running to be an Honor Council representative for your class, the application is now live! Please visit the ‘Resources’ tab in Schoology for the application information. For juniors, their application is due Wednesday, April 19th, candidate speeches are at lunch in Room 204 on Thursday, April […]


Dragons create PSA for Hitting Cancer Below the Belt

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We are pleased to share a PSA from two Maggie Walker students, Brynn Diefenderfer (’23-Chesterfield) and Callie Kennedy (’25-Henrico) who work with the colon cancer organization Hitting Cancer Below the Belt. These students created a PSA and wanted to share an opportunity to have fun and help fundraise for the cause.  The link for their […]


Senior Art Exhibition April 14-22 at Artworks Gallery

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Please join us for the gala opening of the 2023 MLWGS Senior Art Exhibition: iSpy at Artworks Gallery Friday, April 14th from 6-8 PM.  The show, which is the capstone event of our visual arts program, will highlight the collected works of 20 Maggie Walker seniors. Come meet these amazing young artists and mingle with other […]


School Advisory Council (SAC) members needed for 2023-24. Nominations until April 18th

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Maggie Walker’s School Advisory Council (SAC) is looking for new members! If you are interested in serving on this one-of-a-kind committee that consists of parents, teachers, administrators, alumni, and students, please visit this form to nominate yourself … or someone else who you think would be a good contributor to a vital group that supports the Maggie […]


Director’s Message for Spring Break

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The campus will be closed for students during Spring Break from April 3rd through April 7th.  While there may be some activities on campus, the offices will not be open for business to allow our staff to enjoy time with their families. Faculty and staff will be on campus Monday, April 10th for Professional Development […]


MLWGS senior wins National Gold Medal & American Visions Award in Scholastic Art & Writing

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Congratulations to Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Senior, Kori Benjamin (Chesterfield), for receiving a Gold Medal in the NATIONAL Scholastic Arts Awards. Additionally, her work was also chosen as an American Visions Medal award winner (the equivalent to “best in show”) for her drawing, “Girls with Guns.”  Kori is the third Maggie L. Walker Governor’s […]


Safe travels to our students and faculty participating in international trips over spring break

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London 2022 Traveling over spring break are students from the following classes; 1) The Evolution of London Senior Seminar is going to England.  Led by Kerry Sheppard who teaches ‘The Evolution of London,’ and accompanied by Celie Boswell of the English Department, they will examine the historical and contemporary manifestations of London’s culture— political, religious, […]