Update – July 13, 2026:
Orientation
All incoming freshmen should make arrangements to attend our two-day orientation program on August 17th and 18th. The first day will focus on team building and introducing students to their Dragon Advisory group and the “Walker Way.” The second day will give students the opportunity to follow their schedule, meet their teachers, and learn about support resources in our building. More details as well as an agenda for each day will be available in the coming weeks. In addition to enjoying the upcoming holiday week, we ask that students please communicate their t-shirt size for their FREE t-shirt using this form by Tuesday, July 6th. Students will receive t-shirts on 8/17 to wear on 8/18. More details to come. Please contact [email protected] with questions.
VHSL Sports: Welcome Freshies 😁
If you are planning to play a fall sport that will start on August 3rd and Golf July 27th, you must have the completed packet, VHSL-Forms-25.pdf sent as a PDF file to [email protected] one week prior to the start of the season. Below are the emails for all fall coaches if you need specific information regarding times and locations for tryouts:
Ryan Webb-G/B Cross Country [email protected]
Mike Brown-G/B Golf [email protected]
Gina Adler-Field Hockey [email protected]
Kody Tingler-Boys Volleyball [email protected]
Greg Knight- Girls Volleyball [email protected]
Technology
Students will receive school-issued computers during Freshman Orientation. Those who have not already done so must complete the Device Loan Agreement linked in the Freshman Information page of our website.
Back to School Night
Mark your calendar for Back to School Night on Thursday, September 9th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm More information will be coming in late August.
Parent/Teacher Conferences:
Also mark your calendar for our two parent/teacher conference sessions during this school year. The first will be on Monday, November 2nd, the second on Thursday, January 21st. Details will be announced closer to each.
MLWGS Foundation Hosts Class of 2030 New Parent/Guardian Welcome Reception
The Governor’s School Foundation is excited to invite you to its annual New Parent Welcome Reception. This is an informal chance for parents/guardians of the Class of 2030 to meet one another, hear a bit more about Maggie Walker and the work the Governor’s School Foundation does to support students and teachers from Dr. Janssen, and just enjoy a moment together during this exciting (and often slightly scary) time of transition. To accommodate busy schedules, two Parent Welcome Reception times are planned for Wednesday, August 19th–5:00-6:30pm and 7-8:30pm–at the Libbie Mill Clubhouse in Henrico. Learn more and select the time that works best for you using this link.We at the Foundation look forward to welcoming you to the family!
Annual Notifications
Refer to the Required Notifications page on the MLWGS website to see annual notices: mlwgs.com/required-notifications/