Grandparents & Special Friends Day at MLWGS on April 28

Grandparents Day 2018

Grandparents Day 2018

MLWGS grandparents and special friends of the family, including aunts, uncles, godparents, and neighbors, are invited to attend the  Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Friday, April 28.  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 about the school, take a short tour of the building, and attend a reception with their grandchildren.

Questions? Contact Ginger O’Neil at [email protected]

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