{"id":395657,"date":"2026-05-22T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mlwgs.com\/?p=395657"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:55:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T15:55:14","slug":"mlwgs-snapshot-39-celebrating-years-of-growth-curiosity-and-dedication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mlwgs.com\/mlwgs-snapshot-39-celebrating-years-of-growth-curiosity-and-dedication\/","title":{"rendered":"MLWGS Snapshot #39: Celebrating years of growth, curiosity, and dedication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This week reflected both the excitement and emotion that come with nearing the end of the school year at MLWGS. As we concluded exams and held our School Board meeting, we also continued focusing on the commencement ceremonies ahead and all they represent for our seniors and families. It is hard to believe we are nearing the end of our Snapshot Series for the school year. The year has truly flown by, and these final weeks always serve as a reminder of just how quickly four years pass for our students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Senior Showcase was incredibly impressive and highlighted the creativity, mentorships, research, and innovation our students have developed over the past four years. It was wonderful seeing families celebrate these accomplishments alongside our students and staff as seniors shared work that reflected years of growth, curiosity, and dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also had the opportunity to celebrate several student-athletes during Athletic Signing Day as they officially committed to continue competing at the collegiate level. It was a meaningful event for students, families, coaches, and staff as we recognized the years of commitment, sacrifice, perseverance, and balance required to compete both academically and athletically at such a high level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring postseason athletics also continued throughout the week across multiple venues in soccer, softball, baseball, tennis, and track. We went from sweltering heat during afternoon games, where every win felt hard-earned, to evening competitions where the sun finally went down, and the bugs immediately started flying into my head. Despite the long days and insect interruptions, there is truly nothing better than watching our students compete with so much pride, heart, and resilience while families and staff continue cheering them on from every sideline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, our Speech and Debate students will travel to Washington, D.C., for the CFL National Tournament, while Quiz Bowl students departed for national competition in Atlanta, continuing MLWGS\u2019s long tradition of excellence and leadership both inside and outside the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we enter these final days of the school year, I continue to be incredibly proud of our students, staff, and families and all that has been accomplished together this year. There is something special about this community and the relationships our students build during their time here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go Dragons!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warmly,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kristin K. Janssen, Executive Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Announcements below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attention RPS Families<\/strong>! RPS is offering Health\/PE 10 through Virtual Virginia in summer school. To register, you will need to complete this form- Virtual Virginia HPE 10-Summer 2026<\/a>. Additional information can be found at the summer session handbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summer Economics and Personal Finance Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Online Economics will take place from June 3rd to June 26th <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Online Personal Finance will take place from July 6th to July 27th <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families will receive an email from the Counseling Department by the end of the day on Friday, May 8th, if a student has been registered for a summer course. If you do not receive an email, but plan to take Economics or Personal Finance during the summer, please contact Ms. Cobb at jcobb@gsgis.k12.va.us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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College Boot Camp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On August 10-12, MLWGS counselors Dr. Rachel Loving and Ms. Kim Forquer will host a College Application<\/strong><\/span>Boot Camp<\/strong> for rising MLWGS seniors.  Registration is now open, and spots are limited.  Juniors can find links to both a SignUp Genius and OSP in the \u201cCollege Information for the Class of 2027\u201d Schoology group.  (To reserve a spot, a student must select the morning or afternoon session on the SignUp Genius and pay the $75 fee via OSP no later than May 29th.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SOL Testing Information for Parents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The End-of-Year SOLs will be held during the last week of May<\/strong>. Students attending only their testing window must have a parent notify the school of their late arrival and\/or grant permission for early dismissal. <\/em><\/strong>The tentative schedule is below, but students will receive the final schedule in May. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n