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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, […]


Class of 2027 New Student Registration April 12

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Dear Newest Maggie Walker Families, Congratulations on your admission to the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School! We are excited about your opportunity to learn and grow with us during the next four years. The New Student Registration Evening is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12th and will be held in person at 6 pm in the […]


Battle of the Brains Post Season All-Star!

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Junior Timothy Porter (Henrico) has been selected by Battle of the Brains to compete in the post season all-star match based on his impressive performance during the regular season.  You can catch matches on Saturdays at 10am on CBS6.  Tune in on May 13th to see Maggie Walker face Kecoughtan in round 3 of the tournament! […]


GS Foundation paver campaign to celebrate your graduate

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Student Community Service Announcement

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  Report cards are coming out this week.  Now is a great time to check up on your student to make sure that they are making adequate progress on their community service goals (trying to reach 140 hours by graduation).  By the end of the summer, Freshmen should have 35 hours, Sophomores should have 70 […]