Here we come! MLWGS will represent Virginia, along with the wildcard team from Douglas Freeman HS in Henrico, at We the People national finals, April 26-29, 2019 sponsored by the Center for Civic Education. This year represents MLWGS’s 21st appearance at finals. Over 1,200 high students and 56 teachers from throughout the nation will participate in […]
Ryan Webb Last year Maggie Walker became the first high school ever to have two students accepted into the Bridges Mathematical-Art Organization’s Annual Conference exhibit. This exhibit is curated from an international pool of the world’s most respected mathematical artists. Being accepted into […]
MLWGS is back to needing to make up time because of last Friday’s early dismissal. To minimize the impact, leadership suggested running shortened lunches (~30 minutes) during final exams. The link below reflects this updated schedule for June 7-13. There will also be a modified schedule on June 6. This change satisfies the 990-hour mandate from […]
MLWGS grandparents and special friends of the family, including aunts, uncles, godparents, and neighbors, are invited to attend the 8th annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Friday, Apr. 26. This popular event, sponsored by the Governor’s School Foundation, will run from 1:45 – 3:45 pm. All attendees will be invited to hear a presentation […]
Stress Less, Laugh More Week is an event designed to provide some fun and relaxation for our students prior to AP exams and the spring SOL assessments. It is coordinated by Lisa Ebeling, School Psychologist and Paige Hawkins, Activities Director. A committee of students has worked with Mrs. Ebeling and Ms. Hawkins on generating ideas […]
Completion of 140 community service hours is a requirement for graduation (see the MLWGS student handbook). Students who fail to meet this requirement will not receive an MLWGS diploma. Please confirm community service hours in PowerSchool; see Ms. Valenta Williams in room 100 or Ms. Maxey in room 306 if there are any discrepancies.
#1#2 Student leaders make significant contributions to the climate and culture of their schools and communities, and it’s important to celebrate that! National Student Leadership Week (NSLW) is an annual theme-based week dedicated to recognizing and supporting the vital role of student leaders. Since 1972, the national office of National Honor Society, National Junior Honor […]
Student instrumentalists and vocalists from Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will show their musical skills and give our community an excellent show next week. The school’s annual spring concert will feature performances by our jazz bands and chorus. Come support music at MLWGS! CONCERT – Thursday, April 25, 7:00 pm
Registration for College Application Boot Camp will open on April 23! Click on the link to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4FABAE28A5FE3-college2 The mission of College Boot Camp is to provide rising seniors space and time to complete their Common Application and/or Coalition Application (and/or other application of their choice) before the start of the school year. Boot Camp will be […]
MLWGS will be having an early dismissal today due to incoming severe storms later this afternoon. All students will be released after the 5th block class at 1 PM. This decision was reached after close monitoring of weather predictions and ongoing communications with our supporting districts. All after-school activities are canceled for today. We are […]
