MLWGS Class of 2028 Orientation News

Success on the National French Exam!

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Recently, many of Maggie Walker’s French language students participated in the National French Contest/Le Grand Concours, an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Students of French in grades 1-12, in all 50 states and abroad, take a written test and compete against students with similar educational backgrounds for prizes.   The following  […]


MLWGS Scholar-Athlete of the Week May 13, 2024 (wk #15) – Track and Field Adrian Chenoweth

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@patientfirst Adrian Chenoweth (’25, Richmond) “Adrian has already put together the most successful sprint career in the history of the Maggie Walker Boys’ Track & Field Program, and he is only a junior,” said Coach Ryan Webb. “He has steadily progressed through the Outdoor season in the 400m Dash and ran the 3rd fastest time […]


Senior Showcase is Friday, May 24th

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Senior Showcase is the highlight of the seniors’ mentorship or seminar experiences. The students have worked diligently over several months, and this is an opportunity for the entire school community to enjoy the creativity and energy of their efforts. Mark the date on your calendars now so you don’t miss out on this special day […]


Junior Book Awards held on May 13th

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MLWGS held its Junior Book Awards Assembly on May 13th and the following Juniors received awards. Congratulations, Dragons!   Award Nominee   Smith Reese Wu   Richmond Alumnae Panhellenic Book Award Sonia Chornoldsky   VCU Monroe Scholars Book Award- Gabby Hines   Rensselaer Medal Hasika Aaravabhroomi   Xerox Award for Innovation and Technology Ash Duimstra […]


Thank you from the faculty and staff of MLWGS to the PTSA

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From all of the faculty and staff of MLWGS, we would like to express our gratitude to the PTSA for their support during Teacher Appreciation Week. Kellie Huyard and Veronica Chornodolsky worked tirelessly every day this week to provide breakfast or lunch, giving us a much-needed break during the day.  


Senior Exams: May 20-23

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Parents, check with your student about which exams they will be required to take. All seniors must have earned a B for the second semester, a B cumulative average, and have met all attendance requirements detailed in the Student Handbook to be eligible for exemption. No Dual-Enrollment or Intensive courses are eligible for exam exemption. […]


MLWGS Executive School Board Meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 9:00 am

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The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Executive Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 9:00 am.  Location: Room 153 (Adjunct Classroom).  The Executive Board is comprised of members from Petersburg, Goochland, Dinwiddie, King and Queen, and Hanover plus Dr. Brian Nichols representing the Superintendent’s Steering Committee. In May the executive board will […]


Seniors Kenney and Mudinur recognized as change-agents for MLWGS

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We would like to recognize Isabella Kenney and Rohini Mudinur, two seniors who have created Bonsai Balance Seminars. Their program aims to help incoming freshmen adjust to the environment at Maggie Walker and achieve a positive work-life balance.  Isabella and Rohini spent years developing this curriculum of six seminars with a mentoring component and launched […]


Students express their appreciation for teachers with chalk art at MLWGS

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Thursday, May 9th.  Thank you, Dragons!  This was a nice surprise to find in the parking lots. 


Senior Awards Assembly on Monday, May 13th

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We will be recognizing scholarship recipients and other award winners at the Senior Awards Assembly, which is during the school day on Monday, May 13th. Seniors who have reported awards by Thursday, May 2nd will be acknowledged through the Senior Awards Bulletin (program) and some may be recognized on stage if the awarding organization or […]