Foundation grants strengthen teaching, learning and entire school community When it invests in professional development, the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School Foundation isn't simply paying for conference registrations or
“Booked and busy.” That’s how senior Rhaiyn Preston of Chesterfield described life at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, which included balancing basketball, soccer, band, advanced classes, travel opportunities and
Jeff Hall becomes first two-time Patricia E. Taylor Teaching Award recipient. When Jeff Hall travels to South Africa this June, the journey will be about far more than a
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
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
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,
Academic Teams Take Competition Season by Storm Practices are running late. Uniforms are getting washed frequently. Airplane tickets are getting booked for cross-country travel. And parents are delivering team
This annual award provides up to $7,500 to a teacher at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for a self-designed summer international travel experience. The goal is to enhance
January 2025- The MLWGS Foundation’s Annual Fund directly supports transformative experiences for our students, including four recent trips taken by Dragons to Charlottesville, New York, Philadelphia, and Orlando. In