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

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Lets Salsa!

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Those who think we don’t have fun at school would be wrong.  Ms. Lemco’s Spanish students had a blast trying their hand (and feet) in Salsa dance.   Vamos a bailar!


Girls Varsity Basketball Senior Hits 1,000 Points!

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Seniors left to right: Taylor Dunn (Chesterfield), Ge’Shanti Atkins (Henrico), and Lucy Wampler (Richmond) Senior Night was extra special for Ge’Shanti Atkins as she scored her 1,000th point during the game against Henrico High School on February 6th. The game was stopped to celebrate the point and she received the game ball. Congratulations Ge’Shanti for […]


Mark Your Calendar: Parent Information Session for France 2021 trip

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Student overseas opportunity to Nice and Paris, France 2021 Parent information session –  Wednesday, February 26th Host: Ms. Kyleen Terrana 6:00 PM in Room 153


Maggie Walker is going to We the People Nationals

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Photo credit: VA Civics Virginia’s ‘We the People’ championship was won by the team from Freeman HS this year. Congratulations to the Freeman students and sponsor who worked diligently to earn their win. Maggie Walker has won the state championship 21 times in the past, so we understand and appreciate how much effort was put […]


MLWGS 2019 Yearbook wins “best-of” award

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The 2019 Maggie Walker Governor’s School yearbook is featured in the Herff Jones 2020 “best-of” publication, Portfolio, which showcases the amazing work that came from yearbook staff’s across North America. In its 25th year of publication, Portfolio features more student work than ever before. Of the thousands of yearbooks printed by Herff Jones, 477 schools […]


Sophomore Dragon selected for Greater Richmond Youth Wind Ensemble

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Ryan Eklund (’22-Richmond) has been selected as a member of the Greater Richmond Youth Wind Ensemble. GRYWE is directed by Dr. Terry Austin of VCU. Congratulations, Ryan!


The “Tell Us” board/student luncheon series hosted RPS leadership February 4th

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On Tuesday, February 4th, the Regional School Board wrapped up their “Tell Us” board/student luncheon series with Richmond Public Schools in attendance.  Eight RPS home district students in grades 9-12 where on-hand to share their experiences with Mr. Jason Kamras, Richmond Superintendent, and Mr. J. Scott Barlow, Richmond School Board.  As they always do, the […]


Best wishes to Senior Counselor, Mrs. Kierstin Streitel

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Farewell Senior Counselor, Mrs. Kierstin Streitel. Today is her last day at Maggie Walker Governor’s School.  Thank you for all the support and goodwill you have shown to us all. Your students and colleagues will hold fond memories of working with you. Keep doing great things! Georgia is lucky to get you. 


Report cards coming home today

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Reports cards will be issued to students today during their 8th-period class. 


Save the date for a MW tradition and learn more: GSMUN XXIII, March 20-21, 2020

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GSMUN brings students together from surrounding counties and cities to debate important international issues and to develop diplomacy in the next generation of world leaders. In March 2019, nearly 500 delegates from schools in central Virginia and surrounding areas discussed, debated, and found solutions for some of the greatest challenges facing our world today. GSMUN […]