Dear Dragon Nation, I have established a Twitter account that is tied directly to me. I promise that I will use this tool responsibly to inform people of events, time-sensitive changes, and to share our successes. I can’t promise that I won’t toss in an occasional restaurant recommendation! Follow me @DirectorMLWGS Have a Great Dragon […]
Dust off your bike, pump up the tires, & find your helmet. . . the 5th MLWGS Bike to School Day is next Friday, June 2nd. Breakfast treats in the courtyard for all participants – and a chance for students who participate to win bike bling or other prizes. Note: Students who live too far […]
Attention Seniors: If you are interested in performing at graduation and/or Senior Night, add your name to the sign-up sheet outside of the Forum by Friday, May 19th. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, May 24th and Thursday, May 25th in the auditorium from 3:30-4:30. See Ms. Sheppard if you have questions.
If you did not order your Class of 2017 panoramic picture, it’s not too late! Go to www.strawbridge.net and follow the online ordering instructions. You can search by school OR use the code 111957 to find the photo. The cost is $15.00. Contact Ms. Sheppard ([email protected] or 804-354-6800 ext. 3304) with any questions.
This past weekend MW’s academic team, aka BOB Squad, captured the VHSL 2A East Scholastic Bowl Regional Championship (having also won the conference championship the weekend prior). Great work BOB, we are proud of you! Team Members: Katherine Quinn, Parth Kotak, Akshata Pisharody, and Christian Moore. Sponsors: Mrs. Hana Voight and Ms. Juanita Lasswell.
The Student Council Association will host a small ‘class’ competition next week, including dress up days. Students will only be counted in this competition if they are both dressed up AND adhering to the dress code. Here are the themes: Mon, Feb 6: Greek v. Greek Day (Togas, etc. vs. frat/sorority letters) Tues, Feb 7: […]
On Wednesday, February 1st, Walker senior Gracie Young, made her intentions known and signed a Letter of Intent with The University of Akron to play soccer for their program. Wednesday is the first day seniors in sports other than football can sign national letters of intent with Division I and II colleges. A ceremony was held […]
To enhance our student-centered technological advancements, our much anticipated industrial 3D printer arrived recently. This printer will be housed in our engineering lab and will support our engineering courses (which we anticipate will be VCU dual-enrollment next school year) and also available to robotics, physics, and other relevant applications. This printer supplements other consumer 3D […]
On Friday, our students heard from enlightening speakers on the topic of mental health. In a personally engaging fashion, the speakers explained how mental schemata and behaviors can be reciprocally reinforced toward both positive and challenging ends. It is thus important that students “mind their minds” in order to self-monitor and self-modify (if necessary) these […]
