Night of the Dragon

Fundraising Gala

The Night of the Dragon is upon us!

Get Your NOTD Tickets by March 6 and Check Out Our Amazing Collection of items HERE! Online bidding begins March 4!

The Annual Night of the Dragon Auction and Gala hosted by the Foundation is the single largest fundraiser for the Foundation, MLWGS Booster groups, and the PTSA! MLWGS supporters are encouraged to support the Night of the Dragon by attending the live event, bidding online in the silent auction, donating items and experiences that can be auctioned off, and serving as event sponsors.

The 22nd Annual Night of the Dragon will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Hardywood Downtown in the fun and festive Barrel Room. Last year’s event raised just over $80,000 for our Dragons. We look forward to another evening of fun for a great cause in 2024. If you want to help plan or sponsor the event or donate an item to the auction, email Ginger at goneil@mlwgsfoundation.org.

REUNIONS WEEKEND

Each year, the Foundation helps coordinate events for our classes celebrating 5-, 10-, 15-, 20-, and now 25-year Reunions. A highlight for Alumni celebrating their 10-year Reunions is receiving their 10-Year Letters to Self, which the Foundation coordinates during their senior years and returns at the 10th Reunion.

The 2023 Reunions Weekend will take place October 20-22, 2023. All alumni are encouraged to make plans now to come to campus and enjoy all the fun of Fall Fest on Friday afternoon (2-7pm at MLWGS), gather at Bottom’s Up Pizza on Friday evening (8:30pm-?) and Meet & Mingle at a casual event at The Park RVA in Scott’s Addition Saturday afternoon from 2-4pm.

Alumni of the Classes of 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, and 2018 will celebrate their special reunions at the Reunions Classes Celebration on Saturday evening at Hardywood West Creek from 8-11pm.

Tickets for the Reunion Classes Celebration and Weekend are now on sale with Early Bird tickets available until October 1. Get your ticket for Reunions Weekend 2023 early so we can plan for a great event!

ALUMNI SHOWCASE

Semi-annually, 50+ alumni return to MLWGS to speak with current students and give them a glimpse of life after the Governor’s School. The Foundation works closely with an alumni steering committee to put on this event every other year. If you’re interested in helping to plan or speaking at the Showcase, email Ginger at goneil@mlwgsfoundation.org.

DIRECTORS CIRCLE

Each year, the Foundation honors our major donors at the annual Director’s Circle event. The evening allows us to share a bit about all the amazing things our students and teachers are able to do thanks to donor generosity.

Plans are underway for for the 2023 Director’s Circle, which honors donors who gave $750 or more to the Foundation during the previous year.

GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY

Each year, the Foundation invites students to share MLWGS with their Grandparents or other significant persons during this beloved event. Our very special guests get a chance to hear about our wonderful school and enjoy a reception and school tour with their Dragon(s), and finish with a dessert reception with their students. Plans will soon be underway for our spring 2024 Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Stay tuned.

 

Information about Foundation events is shared regularly on our Foundation Facebook page, via email, through the Director’s Sunday Night Update and Class pages, and on the GSGIS Alumi page.