Gloucester County Public Schools participate in several Governor's Schools supported by the Virginia Department of Education.
Academic Year Governor’s School Information
For high-school aged students in Grades 10-12.
Save the Date: Academic Year Governor's School Information Night will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 6:30 PM.
Interested in one of these programs? Please contact your School Counselor for more information.
2024-2025 Quick Facts for both CBGS and GSST
2024-2025 Information Letter for Families
All interested students: Please complete this short form to let us know you are interested in one or both of these programs, and RSVP by December 1st: https://tinyurl.com/GCPSGovSchool2024-25
Learn more about Transfer credits at Transfer Virginia
January 2023 Overview Presentation
Resources from January 2022:
Recorded presentation by Dr. Worley linked below.
The Chesapeake Bay Governor's School
For Highly Motivated and Talented Students
** Interested in, or have an aptitude for, MATH, SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
** For Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors (attend in Grades 10-12)
** Attend CBGS for half the school day -- and GHS classes in the afternoon
This video from CBGS provides a brief introduction to their half-day program.
CBGS Application (Grades 9 or 10), due Feb. 1st; do not submit before January 1, 2025.
The CBGS Student Application has moved online for 2025!
The Written Prompt and MAP assessment required for CBGS will be scheduled and administered by Division staff after the Feb. 1st application deadline. Please complete the parent/student portion and request teacher recommendations by Feb. 1st.
Interested in one of these programs? Please contact your School Counselor for more information or if you need assistance with the online CBGS application.
Governor's School for Science and Technology
Providing a Distinguished Science Curriculum to the Region's Gifted High School Students
GSST Program School Profile
** Science and Mathematics Half Day Program for Juniors and Seniors (attend Grades 11-12)
** Held at New Horizons Education Center, Butler Farm Rd, Hampton
** Two-Year -- Half Day Program—attend GSST for the morning, GHS classes in the afternoon.
Interested in one of these programs? Please contact your School Counselor for more information.
GSST application process is online: https://nhrec.org/gsst/home/how-to-apply/
10th grade students should start the application process by Feb. 1st. Submission due by Feb. 28th via the online portal.
Review ALL prerequisites carefully to ensure correct course enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year:
NEW starting Spring 2022—Prospective Student Pipeline (formerly known as Pre-Admission Series or PAS)
** For all interested students
** Sign-up online: https://nhrec.org/gsst/home/how-to-apply/information-for-prospective-students
Summer Governor’s School Information
Residential program for Grades 10-11; one week day camp program for Grades 3-7.
Summer Residential Governor's Schools
Overview of 2025 Program Dates and Locations
NEW for 2025: GCPS Instructions for SRGS applications
For talented and highly motivated High School Juniors and Seniors interested in:
Visual & Performing Arts
Humanities
Mathematics
Life Science and Medicine (*not offered 2023*)
Agriculture
Mentorships in Marine Science or Engineering
For more information, contact Mr. Lord in the GHS Counseling Office, or click here.
Deadline to submit completed application to GHS Counseling Office: January 12th
Summer World Language Academies
French, German, and Spanish Academies at Washington and Lee University
Japanese and Latin Academies at Randolph Macon College
Interested GHS students should talk to their World Language teacher by December 1st.
Summer Governor's School Programs
Middle Peninsula Summer Regional Governor's School (MPSRGS)
** For Gifted Students Currently in Grades 3-7
** Sponsored by Virginia Department of Education and GCPS
** Problem-Based Classes
The 2023 MPSRGS has canceled the summer session this year due to teacher shortage. Hopefully, they will be able to provide this opportunity to our students in the Summer of 2024.
For more information on MPSRGS, contact:
Governor's School Liaison
(804) 693-7498