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

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Congratulations to the (15) National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists from the MLWGS Class of 2022

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“Today officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.  These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million that will be offered next spring.”   The National […]


First Scrip Order Date is Friday, September 24th

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Great Lake Scrip Program News When you use Great Lake Gift Cards at stores you already shop; a percentage goes directly to the MLWGS PTSA. It’s the ‘costs you nothing’ extra fundraiser! Go to shopwithscrip.com for more information. The MLWGS enrollment code is in your back-to-school packet or contact your coordinators at [email protected].  The first […]


Celebrating Hispanic American Heritage Month at MLWGS, Sep 15th – Oct 15th

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Please join the MLWGS Library in celebrating Hispanic American Heritage Month which begins this Wednesday, Sep. 15th and continues until Oct. 15th. The start date, Sep. 15th, is significant because on Sep. 15, 1821, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Nicaragua gained independence from the Spanish; the monthlong celebration also encompasses the independence days of Mexico […]


Green Machine T-shirts on sale this week

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Maggie Walker’s athletic support club, Green Machine, will be selling t-shirts to students Monday-Friday this week at the concessions stand near the bluestone lobby. T-shirts can be personalized with a school-appropriate nickname or phrase of up to 15 characters.  We’ll be selling shirts for $15 (cash or check). Getting one is a great way to […]


Availability of School Policies and Regulations

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All of the school’s policies and regulations are available on the school website here.  Policies and regulations are updated periodically by the Regional School Board. Copies of school policies and regulations can be made available to citizens who do not have online access upon request to the school board clerk.  


#backtoschoolVA

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The Regional School Board of Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School wishes its students an outstanding 2021-2022 academic year. Be great, dragons! Pictured L to R back row: Mr. John Wright-Goochland, Mr. John Axselle-Hanover, Mrs. Sarah Barber-New Kent, Mrs. Valarie Ayers-Powhatan, and Mr. Kenneth Pritchett-Petersburg. Front row: Mrs. Michelle Ogburn-Henrico, Ms. Harwood Hall-King & Queen, Ms. […]


Director’s Message: Welcome Dragons to the 2021-2022 Year at MLWGS

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I can barely contain my excitement to welcome you to the 2021-22 school year at MLWGS!  We have been through so much and it looks like we can finally bring the whole school back together on campus for the first time in almost a year and a half.  While there are certainly challenges ahead of us, […]


Introducing promoted faculty members and our newest professionals for 2021-2022

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Congratulations to the following faculty members in their new leadership positions at Maggie Walker Governor’s School; Dr. Lisa Williams – Assistant Director Dr. Williams has worked at Maggie Walker Governor’s School since August 2008 as an English teacher.  During her tenure, she has also served as the English Department Chair for ten years. Longevity as […]


MLWGS FOIA Information

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Freedom of Information (FOIA) Dr. Michael Smith is the designated FOIA officer for MLWGS. Specific FOIA information can be viewed in Policy No. 6000, 6000.1, 6000-R, and forms 6000-F1 and 6000-F2. 


MLWGS Regional School Board Meeting on August 19, 2021 @ 9 am and public comment information, Update: Masks are required

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L-R Top Row:  Ogburn, Lowerre, and Pritchett L-R Middle Row:  Wright, Barber, and Hall L-R Bottom Row: Ayers, Hyslop, and Bailey Update: Masks are required for in-person attendance. The MLWGS Regional School Board Meeting will be recorded for those wishing to view it at a later time. In-person attendance is restricted to the limitations of […]