Good evening, Dragon Nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the MLWGS Regional School Board meeting on February 27th, the board voted to extend the current leadership structure for the remainder of the year. I will continue as Acting Director with Dr. Williams as Director\u2019s Designee through June 30. A search for a Director will begin in March with a start date of July 1. Dr. Williams and I plan to honor Dr. Lowerre\u2019s legacy through stability, continuity, and finishing the year strong. Thank you all for your support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Wishes,
Dr. Smith
Acting Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n
**Quarter 3 grades will be ready for review on March 25 on PowerSchool. This is a change from the original date of March 18 due to multiple school days lost in January and February due to snow and the water crisis.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senior Letter\/Senior Events 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Every year, MLWGS publishes a letter with information about senior-related events taking place for the remainder of the year. As it is only March, we want to remind you that some details may change. We hope that you will bookmark this letter and refer back to it as we near each activity and opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact the individual(s) responsible for the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can access the letter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We look forward to celebrating all of our seniors as we get closer to the end of the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attention all AP Testers! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n By March 13th<\/strong>, all AP Testers must do the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1) Log into their MY AP account<\/strong> and confirm that all exams you want to take are listed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2) Notify Dr. Loving immediately if you are missing an exam as March 15th is the College Board\u2019s deadline to add an exam and\/or fix any errors<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3) Ensure that you are a member of the AP Testing Schoology Group<\/strong>. All students have been invited to join so please accept this invitation. All future announcements about AP Testing in May will be made through the AP Testing Schoology group, so make sure to adjust your Schoology settings to allow direct emails from this group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you wish to cancel an AP exam for any reason, the AP exam cancellation form can be found in the \u201cresources\u201d section of the AP Testing Schoology Group. One waive of partial refunds ($59) will be issued after March 15th and another waive will be issued after the final deadline to cancel an exam of April 15th. No refunds will be issued after April 15th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seeking Public Comment on the 2025-2026 Proposed School Operating Budget<\/strong> The Maggie L. Walker Governor\u2019s School Administration, in conjunction with the Superintendent\u2019s Steering Committee and the Finance Steering Committee (comprised of the Chief Financial Officers from Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, Powhatan, and Richmond) worked to finalize this operating budget proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The AY26 budget proposal and executive summary can be viewed here<\/a>, created on baseline financial data received from the VDOE to date, but subject to change with the upcoming conclusion\/adoption of the Virginia General Assembly State budget with the Governor\u2019s signature of approval. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Persons wishing to submit their feedback to the Regional School Board regarding the proposed FY26 operating budget may use this link<\/a> to submit their remarks or email them to the Board Clerk by Wednesday, March 19, 2025, @ 10:00 am. A separate comment form will be created for other matters before the board at their March meeting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Course Registration for 2025-2026 School Year (March 10- ODD BLOCK DAY)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Course Registration will take place on Monday, March 10th during 1st<\/sup> period. Students will need to have a parent signature and teacher signatures for dual enrollment, plus, pre-AP, AP, and Intensive courses to enter course requests into PowerSchool. If a student is not able enter their request on March 10th, there will be a makeup opportunity on Friday, March 14th<\/sup> in room 318. Please reach out to your child\u2019s counselor if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Band Assessment Details for Parents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n VBODA Band Assessment takes place on Friday, March 14 for Intermediate Band, and Saturday, March 15 for Advanced Band. Attendance is mandatory for this performance. Concert black attire is required. The concerts are free and open to the public. The students always respond to the audience – please come support the band and cheer them on at assessment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transportation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Intermediate Band students will all take a bus to Atlee together. Parents may pick up their students from Atlee at 4:50PM, or meet them at MLWGS at 5:10. Please email Mr. Merillat if you are picking up your child from Atlee.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advanced Band: We need upperclassmen to drive themselves to Atlee. Underclassmen, GSMUN students, and percussionists will report to Maggie Walker and take a bus. Parents may pick up their students from Atlee at 2:50PM, or meet them at MLWGS at 3:10. Please email Mr. Merillat if you are picking up your child from Atlee.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Intermediate Band Assessment: Friday, March 14 <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2:40: Students depart MLWGS by bus for Atlee HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3:00: Students arrive via bus at Atlee<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3:25: Warmup<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4:00: Assessment Stage Performance, Atlee Auditorium<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4:30: Sight Reading<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4:50: Load Bus for MLWGS*<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5:10: Bus returns to MLWGS, parent pickup<\/p>\n\n\n\n *Alternatively, parents may pick up students directly from Atlee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Advanced Band Assessment: Saturday, March 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12:40: Bus Departs MLWGS<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1:00: Students arrive via bus OR drop off at Atlee HS (do not be late!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1:20: Warmup on Atlee Stage<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1:55: Assessment Stage Performance, Atlee Auditorium<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2:25: Sight Reading<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2:50: Load Bus for MLWGS*<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3:10: Bus returns to MLWGS, parent pickup<\/p>\n\n\n\n *Alternatively, parents may pick up students directly from Atlee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speech and Debate Team Tournament Update:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This past weekend (March 1st) the Speech & Debate Teams Represented Maggie Walker at Tournaments, earning two second place trophies! <\/p>\n\n\n\n The following students qualified for States in their Speech Categories: Vrinda Shah, Emma Lindsey, Henry Erda, & Lolu Nzombola<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following students qualified for the Debate Super-Regionals Tournament: Cathleen Liu, Zoe Fang, Annie Katherine Robin Santhosh, Simone Shende, Theo Chukin, Simon Moon, Amy Sun, Fotini Tzavellas & Lola Acquista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Congratulations to all of the students and schools involved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Juniors: <\/strong> National German Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Congratulations to these students who received recognition for their 2025 National German Exam performance. This challenging yearly exam tests students’ ability to read and comprehend authentic print, audio, and video materials in German. Keegan Blake has advanced to the national stage of competition for a three-week summer study scholarship trip to Germany. Wir gratulieren euch alle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n German Level 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jan-David Wasiak (Gold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n James McGraw (Bronze)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ananthu Anish (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amala Kudithipudi (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n German Level 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jaeda Perry (Bronze)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Samuel Adalbert (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emma Gaines (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sabina Gunlicks (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maggie Josefiak (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hanh Le (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n German Level 2<\/strong> Keegan Blake (Gold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Everett Reeves (Gold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Julia McClintock (Gold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ryan Karami (Silver)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eli Konikoff (Silver)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leah Hazelrigg (Silver)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eric Zheng (Bronze)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jack Buchta (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanika Kumar (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reesa Kelleher (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lucy Maceyka (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n David Roberts (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sophia Runberg (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ashley Simmons (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rewa Totey (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Piper White (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jacob Williamson (Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s go to Belize for 2026 Spring Break!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Has your student ever dreamed about traveling the world? Exploring ancient Mayan ruins or zip-lining through a rainforest canopy? Now is the chance to make their dreams a reality! Your student will gain new perspectives, develop a sense of independence, and build skills for the future through this experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please register for the information session on March 24 at 6:00pm to learn more. Follow this link to send your response: https:\/\/bit.ly\/4hZrJMX<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this info session, we\u2019ll talk about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Update Mu Alpha Theta Guest Speaker Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to winter weather challenges, the talk by Dr. Laura Taalman of James Madison University has been postponed to Friday, MARCH 21, 2025, from 3:30 to 4:45 in the Forum. Her presentation is on \u201cInteractive Patterns: Using math and code to optimize crafts.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Get Your Night of the Dragon Tickets Now! <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Get your tickets now<\/a> for 23rd Annual Night of the Dragon<\/a>. This fun-filled event taking place on March 22 is MLWGS\u2019 single largest annual fundraiser and includes Live and Silent Auctions, dinner, drinks, student entertainment, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>During the MLWGS Regional School Board meeting on February 27th, the acting director presented a proposal for the 2025-2026 academic year operating budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Senior\/College Counselors Dr. Loving and Ms. Forquer encourage you to visit their SignUp Genius links on the “College Information for the Class of 2026” Schoology page with your parents to discuss the scheduling of your individual Junior College Meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Anoushka Anand (Gold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n