MLWGS will be on a 2-hour delayed opening on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Stayed tuned for updates.

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Today is College Kick-Off at MLWGS!

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Congratulations to the MLWGS 2022 We the People State Champions

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Congratulations MLWGS Dragons for your 23rd State Championship win last Friday for We the People, held at the Darden School of Business on the UVA campus.  This was an in-person event after a year of virtual participation at State. The team moves on to the National Championship April 22-25, 2022 at the National Conference Center […]


MLWGS Senior takes 1st Place at 3B Regional Dive Meet

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Terry ‘James’ Puzon. ’22-Richmond, won the 3B VHSL Regional Dive meet on Friday, February  4th with a score of 328.8! Well done and congratulations, James. Onward to the VHSL State championship on Saturday, February 19th at SwimRVA. Athletic training services are provided by @vcuhealth.


Course Scheduling for 2022-2023 is coming

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Even though the first semester just ended, it is already time to think about next year’s schedule. Last week, the Counseling Department held informational assemblies for current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders to review the procedures for course registration. The counseling website contains copies of the handouts provided to students (the list of Course Offerings […]


Mindfulness Week at MLWGS

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The Honor Council and the Bring Change to Mind Club partnered to organize a Mindfulness Week February 7-11 for students to take a moment in their busy lives to de-stress and reflect. They will be hosting events including yoga, art activities, and talks about mindfulness and mental health from guest speakers. Mental health and honor […]


Sign-ups are open for One Small Step 2022

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Would you like to earn community service hours while getting to know a classmate whose political views differ from yours? One Small Step brings people with different political views together for a conversation, not about politics, but about themselves and the experiences that have made them who they are. Participants are required to complete three […]


Six Dragons to audition for All-Virginia Band

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Eleven students from the Maggie Walker Band performed at District Band this weekend. On Saturday, two bands performed at the event featuring three MLWGS students as soloists. They put on an invigorating performance! Six students are now eligible to audition for All-Virginia Band at the end of February. Congratulations MLWGS Band Members and their teacher, […]


National School Counseling Week, February 7-11, 2022

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We would like to recognize professional school counselors during the week of February 7-11, 2022, as we celebrate National School Counseling Week.   The theme for the 2022 National School Counseling Week is entitled “Better Together,” and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for the future.  School […]


February is School Board Appreciation Month

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The month of February marks the annual observance of School Board Appreciation Month—a good time to salute the work of school board members and celebrate public education. Your board at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School speaks out for public schools by ensuring our students have the opportunity to benefit from a high-quality education. Their decisions […]


Black History Month Activities at MLWGS

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We are facilitating several activities for BHM to create a continuum of cultural awareness. See the attached flyer that includes descriptions and dates for all activities.   The MW Scavenger Hunt contest is open to teachers and students. If teachers would like to split the prize and work together, they can each receive a $25 […]