Quote of the Week

“This is nothing like I've ever seen before; this is uncharted waters,” said Dr. James Ruffa, director of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, when describing a proposed 10% cut to his school’s $4.5 million budget in a recent Richmond Times-Dispatch article.

MLWGS Director Mr. Doug Hunt was also quoted in Sunday’s front-page article, but his comments were less alarming in regard to the budget crisis.

In the coming months, MLWGS will unveil its proposed budget for Regional Board approval. While our financial situation may not turn out as severe as some other schools, we should still prepare for the worst. And, let’s not forget to be grateful if we are ultimately spared the chopping block.