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Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12, 2023

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Teacher Appreciation Week is from May 8 through May 12, 2023, and is when teachers get the extra credit they deserve. Teaching is known to be a time-consuming and challenging profession, so this week is our chance to say thank you to those that play or have played such a huge role in our lives. […]


MLWGS Prom is Saturday, May 13th

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The Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, May 13, from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. at the Museum of History and Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond VA 23220. Seniors are not charged admission, but each senior must pick up his/her complimentary ticket during ticket sales.  Junior and guest tickets are priced at $25.00.  If […]


Athletic Signing Day: Friday, May 5th at 3:30 pm, Forum

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Maggie Walker will recognize students that participated in varsity athletics and have committed to play on a college team (whether Division I, II, or III) in a Signing Ceremony on Friday, May 5 at 3:30 pm in the forum . Student athletes may invite family, friends and coaches (including outside coaches). Congratulations to the students […]


National School Principals’ Day is May 1

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School Principals’ Day is celebrated on May 1 annually to recognize the importance of principals, from elementary to high school, and all the work they do for the betterment of the school. Let’s show our appreciation to Dr. Robert Lowerre, Dr. Lisa Williams, and Dr. Max Smith for their leadership at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s […]


MLWGS We the People compete top 10 today

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Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, representing the state of Virginia, made the top ten teams at the We the People National Competition in 2023. To see their schedule today visit this link.  Dragons, may the force be with you!


Senior Group Photo: Tuesday, April 25, at lunch

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Lifetouch is coming to photograph the senior class in their caps and gowns on the front steps of Maggie Walker.  Line-up will take place in the 2nd-floor hall by the auditorium at 11:40 am.  Orders and payment will be submitted electronically directly to the studio. More information about purchasing copies of this photo will be shared […]


International Languages Honor Society Induction Ceremony, April 27

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On Thursday, April 27, the Department of International Languages will hold its annual induction ceremony for all ten international-language honor societies. This is a special opportunity to commend our highest-achieving students and to congratulate them for their excellence in the target languages and cultures, in keeping with a core element of Maggie Walker’s mission. Families […]


Graduation and Senior Night Music Performance Auditions: April 24th & 25th, after school, in the Auditorium

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An important tradition for Senior Recognition Night and Graduation is the showcasing of MLWGS Senior musical talent.  For example, vocalists are needed to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”  Additional performers or performance groups (instrumental or vocal) are sought for both events.  Students should begin preparing if they would like to audition.  Any MLWGS senior or group of seniors […]


Senior Art Exhibition at Artworks Gallery, Friday, April 14

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Dear MLWGS Visual Art Community, I’m writing to thank you all for your support of our visual arts program at MLWGS and share some wonderful photos from our off-campus senior art exhibition.  MLWGS is one of only two schools in the region that have off-campus student exhibitions like this as part of the capstone experience […]


Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at MLWGS, April 20 @ 5:30 pm

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Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will host its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, April 20th at 5:30 pm in the ‘Commons’ to celebrate the efforts of our volunteers this past year at countless events and activities benefiting the students and school. The selfless efforts of our volunteers breathe life into many of the programs […]