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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. 


The champions have returned to campus

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Photo credit: Michael White


Senior Community Service Hours: Due by May 1st

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Completion of 120 community service hours by May 1st is a requirement for graduation (see the MLWGS student handbook).  Students who fail to meet this requirement will not receive a MLWGS diploma.  Students should confirm community service hours in PowerSchool and x2vol.  If you have any questions or concerns, or feel that you need more time […]


THE 2023 ‘WE THE PEOPLE’ NATIONAL CHAMPIONS is the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School

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Photos from the Center for Civic Education Congratulations to the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School ‘We the People’ 2023 National Champions!  You represent dedication, learning, sacrifice and leadership.   This win represents the schools 5th national title and its 25th appearance in WTP competition history. Thank you, Mr. Sam Ulmschneider, sponsor and teacher, for your guidance […]


MLWGS’s first Dare to be a Dragon Day was a success!

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This has been a year of initiatives and outreach, and we just wanted to share some news about our first go at Dare to Be a Dragon Day for fifth graders.  As I was walking up the stairs with some of our little visitors, I asked them what they thought.  “This is awesome! Yeah, this […]


MLWGS We the People compete top 10 today

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Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, representing the state of Virginia, made the top ten teams at the We the People National Competition in 2023. To see their schedule today visit this link.  Dragons, may the force be with you!


Mech Tech Dragons have their most successful performance yet at FIRST Championship

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The MLWGS robotics team had its most successful performance at FIRST championship in team history. Thursday, the team had a very rough day as the team went 0-5, losing the first three matches by a combined total of 13 points.   At the end of the day, they were ranked 71st in their division. Friday, the team […]


Furry friends to visit MLWGS this Friday during lunch

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If you’re in need of some stress relief as we move into AP exams and our final weeks of school, the Honor Council has your back! On Friday, April 28th, therapy dogs and their caretakers will be visiting Maggie Walker out on the athletic field from 11:30am-12:30pm. The priority of this event is to give […]