Reflecting on a Legacy More Than Three Decades Strong
(Above: Rasheeda Creighton '95 gives the Commencement address to the Class of 2021). Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School (MLWGS) has defined what excellence looks like in secondary education.
The Power of Community: Foundation’s 2024-2025 Annual Report
The Foundation's 2024-2025 Annual Report highlights some of the wonderful ways the Foundation supports our Dragons and teachers thanks to the generosity of our entire Dragon community. Check it
New Director Brings Heart, Vision and Experience to Maggie Walker
When Kristin Janssen walks the halls of Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School this fall, she’ll do so not just as the new MLWGS executive director - but as a
MLWGS Foundation Helps Equip Teachers to Support Gifted Learners
One of the many things that sets MLWGS teachers apart is that they all must earn their gifted education endorsement—an essential credential for teaching our intellectually advanced and emotionally
From Parents’ First Hellos to Last Goodbyes
MLWGS Foundation Connects Parents to One Another and the School Coming from different cities and counties can make it feel challenging for many new students to make and nurture
Seniors Shape Their Final Year with Passion, Curiosity and Sense of Purpose
Amelia Adcock didn’t expect a senior-year class to change the way she saw the world or her place in it. But during the “Wilderness and the American Mind” course,
Students Excel at National Japan Bowl with Support from MLWGS Foundation
In early April, students from the Japanese 2 and 3 classes traveled to Washington, D.C., to compete in the 33rd National Japan Bowl, a prestigious quiz competition on Japanese
Exploring Greek Tragedy through Art: Oedipus Masks at MLWGS
In ancient Greek theatre, actors wore masks with exaggerated expressions to help clearly convey emotions to massive open-air audiences. These masks were essential not only for visibility but also
Sneakers, Spirit and a Whole Lot of Hustle: Behind the Scenes at Night of the Dragon
Parents took a page out of their students’ playbook by trading stilettos for sneakers at the 23rd annual Night of the Dragon fundraiser in March. The annual event, hosted