2024 Grandparents and Special Friends Day
2024-04-25 - 2025-04-25
Each year, the Foundation invites students to share MLWGS with their Grandparents or other significant persons during this beloved event. On April 25, 2024, Grandparents and Special Friends will be invited to visit campus to hear about our wonderful school and enjoy a reception and school tour with their Dragon(s). The Foundation will begin gathering contact information from Dragon families for invitees to this special event in February 2025. Look for a google doc link in Smoke & Scales and the Director’s Sunday Update.

2024 Reunions Weekend
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29 | Multiple Venues, VA, United States
Each year, the Foundation helps coordinate events for our classes celebrating 5-, 10-, 15-, 20-, 25- and now 30-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 2024 Reunions Weekend took place September 27-29, 2024. Alumni from all classes gathered at Bottom’s Up Pizza on Friday evening (7-10pm).
Alumni of the Classes of 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019 celebrated their special reunions at the Reunions Classes Celebrations on Saturday evening from 7-10pm at ZZQ in Scott’s Addition. The evening included a special venue created just for us as well as drinks, sweets, and a great time for alumni to reconnect with classmates.
Check back for information about Reunions Weekend 2025!

2024 Director’s Circle
2024-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
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.
The 2024 Director’s Circle took place on Thursday, December 5, and honored donors who gave $750 or more to the Foundation during the past year. A huge thanks. to the amazing Ms. Robinette Cross, Amya Seaborne ’25, and Martina Rivera ’25 for their amazing testimonials to the difference Foundation donor support has made in their MLWGS experience.

23rd Annual Night of the Dragon
2025-03-22 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Tony Guzman Community Center, The Faison Center, 5200 Fitzhugh Ave., Richmond, 23230, United States
GET YOUR TICKETS beginning February 1 (with discounted pricing through Feb. 28)!
Can’t make the event? Register on the auction site to bid from anywhere. Online bidding begins March 15.
The 23rd annual Night of the Dragon–The Sneaker Ball– will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at The Flo and Tony Guzman Community Center, The Faison Center.
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.
Last year’s event at Hardywood Downtown in the fun and festive Barrel Room raised more than $70,000 for our Dragons. We look forward to another evening of fun in support of our Dragons this year.
If you want to help plan or sponsor the event or donate an item/service/experience to the auction, email Ginger at goneil@mlwgsfoundation.org.

Class of 2025 Parent Send Off
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville St, Richmond, VA, 23230
The Foundation is hosting the annual senior parent send off on Thursday, May 1, at Brambly Park, 5:30-7pm.

Class of 2029 New Parent Welcome Receptions
2025-08-07
The Welcome Reception for Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2029 hosted by the Governor’s School Foundation is an informal chance for parents of the Class of 2029 to meet one another, hear a bit from MLWGS’ new Executive Director Kristin Janssen about Maggie Walker and the work the Governor’s School Foundation does to support students and teachers, and just enjoy a moment together during this exciting (and often slightly scary) time of transition.
To accommodate busy schedules, two Parent Welcome Reception times are planned for Thursday, August 7. (We anticipate the evening session filling quickly, so please sign up to join us for the earlier session if you are able.)
Thursday, August 7
4:30-6:00pm and 7:00-8:30 p.m.
The Clubhouse at Libbie Mill Midtown
5500 Coopers Walk Lane, Henrico, 23230
Please select the time that works best for you using this link by Friday, August 1. And please RSVP even if you are unable to attend so we can share info with you after the event.

Reunions Weekend 2025----September 26-27, 2025
2025-09-26 14:00 - 2025-09-28 00:00 UTC
The 2025 Governor’s School Reunions Weekend will take place September 26-27, 2025!
Each year, the Foundation helps coordinate events for Governor’s School classes celebrating 5-, 10-, 15-, 20-, 25- and now 30-year Reunions.
Alumni of the Classes of 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020 are working on their individual Reunions Classes Celebrations on Saturday evening. Information about each class’s plans will be added here and shared via social media and email beginning the first weekend of August. If you’d like to help organize your class’s event, email Foundation & Alumni Office Executive Director Ginger O’Neil at goneil@mlwgsfoundation and she will get you connected.

Class of 2000–The 25-year class reunion will be held on Saturday, September 27, at Vasen Brewery in Scott’s Addition from 7-9pm. Get more information and order tickets here!

Class of 2005–The 20-year class reunion will be held on Saturday, September 27, at Legend Brewing Company from 6:30-9:30pm. Get more information and order tickets here!

Alumni from ALL CLASSES are invited to Bottom’s Up Pizza on Friday evening (7-10pm) where the Foundation & Alumni Office will host a pizza buffet with cash bar.
The fun begins will begin with MLWGS Fall Fest, which runs from 2-6pm at MLWGS. 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 Fall Fest and the 10th Reunion class event.
Check back for more information about Reunions Weekend 2025 as it becomes available!

2025 Director's Circle Reception
2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Julie & Paul Weissend’s Home, 2710 Monuement Ave, Richmond, VA, 23220
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.
The 2025 Director’s Circle will take place on Thursday, December 4, honoring donors who gave $750 or more to the Foundation during the past year to support MLWGS. Thanks once again to alumni parent Julie & Paul Weissend for hosting us in their beautiful home.

Interested in joining the Director’s Circle? Email goneil@mlwgsfoundation.org to get added to the list.

New Alumni and Friends Readers Club Launches January 13
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Crossridge Publix Community Room, 10250 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA, 23230
Short on time but love to read? The new Alumni and Friends Readers Club is for you! The brainchild of alumni Neha Bhatnagar ’00 and GT Nuckolls ’00, this fun twist on a book club will be a time for alumni, friends of alumni and MLWGS teachers past and present to come together, socialize and share about whatever they are currently reading—whether it be a book, article, poem or any other written work.
The first Alumni and Friends Readers Club is happening on January 13, 6–7pm, in the Community Room at the Crossridge Publix (10250 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060). There will also be dates set for February and March. This could be a great part of any New Year’s resolution to read more and get off the apps! Hope to see you there! For more information, email Ginger O’Neil at goneil@mlwgsfoundation.org.

24th Annual Night of the Dragon--Green & Gold Masquerade
2026-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Tony Guzman Community Center, The Faison Center, 5200 Fitzhugh Ave., Richmond, 23230, United States
Tickets are ON SALE NOW for the 24th Annual Night of the Dragon, February 28, 2026, at the Guzman Community Center @ Faison. Now is the time to make your plans to join us for this hallmark social event and largest MLWGS fundraiser of the year.
Help us make the 2026 Night of the Dragon the best one yet!

Get your tickets now. There are only 200 tickets available so we will sell out. Early Birds who purchase tickets before January 16, 2026 will receive a free raffle ticket for a Richmond Staycation!
Donate an item(s) for the Live or Silent Auctions. Popular items include unique experiences donated by MLWGS families, alumni, and friends; event tickets; vacation home rentals; artwork; local adventures; gift baskets—creativity welcome! To donate, fill out this online form or contact Ginger O’Neil at goneil@mlwgsfoundation.org.
Become a Sponsor. Individual and corporate sponsorships are a great way to support MLWGS and promote your business to our community. Sponsorships are available at many levels. Check out some options here and contact Ginger O’Neil at goneil@mlwgsfoundation.org to reserve one now or discuss other possibilities.
