As we round out the first nine weeks, our school community continues to shine through its many celebrations and accomplishments. Over the past week, we have recognized our seniors at athletic ceremonies, enjoyed outstanding performances at the orchestra concert, and participated in several successful recruitment events. We also celebrated our National Merit Scholars, honoring their hard work and academic excellence. This past Friday, our Fall Festival was a wonderful success, filled with great performances, delicious food, and a strong sense of community. Many thanks to our PTSA for organizing such a fun and meaningful event that brought students, families, and staff together.
Our students have also been extending their learning beyond the classroom. Under the guidance of Mr. John Clark, AP U.S. History students visited the Virginia Museum of History and Culture to tour the Revolutionary Virginia and Unbound exhibits. The trip offered a valuable opportunity for students to connect their study of the American Revolution with real-world historical perspectives.
Looking ahead, Monday, October 13, is a student holiday and teacher workday, allowing faculty time to plan, grade, and prepare for the upcoming quarter. We are also looking forward to Homecoming 2025 on Saturday, October 18, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. This year’s theme, “Hawaiian Night,” promises to be a joyful celebration of school spirit hosted by our Junior Class. The event will take place outdoors on the MLWGS field, or inside if weather requires, with a semi-formal dress code and plenty of Dragon pride on display.
As we close one quarter and look ahead to the next, we remain grateful for the continued partnership of our families and the dedication of our faculty and students. The collaboration, curiosity, and enthusiasm that define our community continue to make Maggie Walker a truly special place to learn, grow, and celebrate together.
Go Dragons!
Warmly,
Kristin K. Janssen, Executive Director
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| As a reminder, please help prevent the spread of infection by staying home if you are actively sick. More specifically, you need to stay home if you have had a fever that is over 100.0 in the last 24 hours or have had any vomiting or diarrhea in the past 24 hours. If you are feeling sick and have cold symptoms, consider wearing a mask and washing your hands or using hand sanitizer throughout the day to protect others. All medical forms for the 2025-2026 school year should be submitted this month to the school nurse, Alisa Shapiro, [email protected]. This includes all students who have a medical condition or a life-threatening allergy, or if they would like to either self-carry medications or have access to over-the-counter medications here at school. Please find forms online here: https://mlwgs.com/parent-resources/annual-student-forms/. For our sophomore families: Vision and hearing screenings will be completed on all 10th-grade students, as this is required by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Parents have the option to have their child opt out of the screenings with written parent notification to Alisa Shapiro at [email protected]. The school nurse will complete these screenings for early identification of deficits. Parents are notified of results if further evaluation is indicated. Parents and teachers may request vision and/or hearing screening for any student with written parental permission. |
| MLWGS students in grades 10-12 are invited to attend College Rep Visits in our building during their lunch block throughout the month of October. Locations of these presentations will be posted on the daily morning announcements and a board outside the Counseling Office. A list of colleges (and their admissions representatives) who are scheduled to speak with our students this fall can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QuwhXAKlurzQ9cpH6e2drkaRqFmiY4jmh4Tw-geI9rw/edit?usp=sharing |
| Dear Sophomore and Junior Families, The PSAT is a great practice opportunity for the SAT. PSAT Day will take place on Friday, October 17th. This year, the PSATs will be digital to help students prepare for the digital SATs. The 2025 PSAT Guide provides families with information and resources to prepare for PSAT day. Personal Chromebooks are not allowed for testing. Students can request to borrow a device by completing this form. Please contact Ms. Cobb at [email protected] if you have additional questions. |
| AP Exam Fees – Due October 24th, 2025 Attention students enrolled in one or more Advanced Placement courses: In order to ensure an AP exam is ordered for you to take in May 2026, you must complete the following tasks:Join the AP course(s) in your myAP.collegeboard.org account by August 28th. Before October 1st, students should check to make sure that all of their AP courses are reflected in their MyAP account. This requires students to use their College Board log in credentials or create an account if they do not have one. Your teacher can advise if you have trouble. (If you have unresolved challenges logging into your College Board account, call 1-888-SAT-HELP.)Pay for your exams ($99 per exam) at https://osp.osmsinc.com/MLWGS by October 24th. Beginning October 25th, the College Board’s $40 late fee per exam will be applied. Note: Each exam fee is labeled by course this year, so please be mindful to select the correct courses for your payment “cart.” If students plan to take all the exams for the courses in which they are enrolled (no more, no less) and pay by October 24th, then no additional steps are required. Students received the AP Exam Ordering Information handout in classes last week. Steps for special circumstances, tips for avoiding additional fees, and directions for how to apply for a fee waiver are included. |
| Community Service Fair at MLWGS, October 23rd Maggie Walker requires 140 hours of community service by the 3rd quarter of every student’s senior year. Each year, the school holds a community service fair sponsored by the PTSA, to help bring organizations and students together. This year, the fair date is October 23rd, allowing all interested students to attend.The freshmen class is being split into two groups, with the first group attending from 10:50-11:10 am and the second group attending from 11:10-11:30 am. During lunch (11:35-noon) the fair will be open to all interested students. |
| Homecoming Dance, Saturday, October 18th The Homecoming Dance is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The theme for the event is “Hawaiian Night.” Each year, the Junior class hosts the MLWGS Homecoming Dance. The dance is open to all MLWGS students and their dates, if they choose to bring one (guest form is required for non-MLWGS students). The dance will be held on the MLWGS field (but inside the school, if the weather doesn’t cooperate). Homecoming Tickets are now on sale in OSP (https://osp.osmsinc.com/MLWGS/default.aspx) by selecting “HOMECOMING 2025 DANCE TICKETS”. Tickets are on sale until Wednesday, October 15th, at midnight. Once registered on OSP, students must pick up their entrance ticket at school on Thursday (10/16) or Friday (10/17) at lunch. No sales at the door. Cost: Hoco tickets ($18 each/students & guests). The dance will be held on the school’s track. We ask that attendees refrain from wearing shoes with sharp points, but wedges are acceptable. The dress code for the event is semi-formal. No jeans or shorts allowed. A hard copy of the guest form can be picked up from Mrs. Williams in Room 100, or use the link on the Schoology class pages. |
| MLWGS Information Forum on Admission for the Class of 2030, October 25th The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies (MLWGS) is an innovative public high school offering a comprehensive college preparatory program emphasizing government, international studies, science, mathematics, languages, and fine arts. The school serves students selected based on aptitude and interest in its mission. MLWGS will present an information forum for students and families interested in knowing more about the program and the admissions process on the school campus on Saturday, October 26th. There will be three 90-minute sessions divided by district. The sessions are as follows: 8 AM–Hanover and Richmond, 10 AM–Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Henrico, Hopewell, King & Queen, Petersburg, and Prince George, and 1 PM–Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, New Kent, and Powhatan. |
