School board members, superintendents, teachers, and parents can play a critical role in creating a climate where bullying is not tolerated. It has been proven when adults and children stand together, bullying ends. This is why the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) has declared October to be VSBA Bullying Prevention Month. Childhood bullying is a significant problem nationwide. […]
Come to hear a robust discussion of the current challenges and opportunities for urban communities with speakers including: • L. Douglas Wilder, 66th Governor of Virginia • Susan Gooden, Ph.D., interim dean of the Wilder School • U.S. Rep. Robert “Bobby” Scott of Virginia’s 3rd District • Melody Barnes, chair, Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions […]
Over 100 colleges and universities are scheduled to visit students at MLWGS over the course of the fall. Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to attend these visit sessions for colleges that interest them and learn more about other schools of which they are not familiar. During these visits, admissions representatives will review the programs offered […]
BLOOD DRIVE Friday, September 28th, 2018 9:00am to 2:00pm Rooms 104 & 105 Please sign-up for an appointment time to donate with Mr. Blanton in the commons or click on Sign up Link All 16 and 17-year-old students must have a signed parental consent form/permission slip to donate. Please fill out completely in ink. (Nothing […]
StudentCam is C-SPAN’s annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. This year students in grades 6-12 are asked to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the new 2019 competition theme, “What does it mean to be American? Choose […]
The Maggie L Walker Governor’s School annual Fall Festival sponsored by the PTSA is a fantastic event for the whole school and the surrounding community. The festival is a great event with delicious food and live student performances. All proceeds raised benefit the participating student groups and help fund their activities for the year. It takes scores […]
Parents of Chesterfield and Richmond Students: Both divisions have grounded their bus service with Maggie Walker Governor’s School on Monday, September 17th until 4:15 pm due to a tornado warning in this area. Affected students are sheltering in the building until 4:15 pm. Should a parent arrive on campus to pick up their child, the […]
The attached form (also listed within this message), Back to School Student Schedule, will be distributed to students today before dismissal. Students are asked to fill out their schedule on this paper and bring it home to give to parents. Back to School Night Student Schedule Form Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Back to School […]
MLWGS FALL FESTIVAL 2018 ENTERTAINMENT Curricular Groups (Jazz Band, Orchestra, Chorus, etc.) will have designated slots. Limited time is available for other student groups. Go to the Fall Festival Facebook page or click on this link! Submit ONE FORM per group. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqP5IwDYiH5qJee2unHXiJnnE7QGxa48j-hOjBVEIShaKkzw/viewform?usp=sf_link DEADLINE for signing up is Friday, September 21st. Questions? Please contact: Ingrid Hale […]
