Governor's School

Governor's School is a highly selective, month-long, college-like, residential program for selected gifted and talented high school sophomores and juniors.

  • Please see the VDOE website to get information about and applications for the 2025 Governor's School

  • General Info for Students & Parents

  • LCPS website

  • Applications are due to Mrs. Ellis by December 6, 2024. Please contact her with questions.

Important Dates and Information!

2025 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School

Who: Only current sophomores and juniors may apply

what: Summer Residential Governor’s School (SRGS) is a highly selective, month-long, college-like, residential program for selected gifted and talented high school students. The areas of study are:

2025 Academic Programs

  • Agriculture

  • Humanities

  • Mathematics, Science & Technology

  • Engineering (Jefferson Lab)

  • Marine Science (VA Institute of Marine Science)

     

2025 Visual & Performing Arts Programs

  • Dance

  • Instrumental Music

  • Vocal Music

  • Theatre

  • Visual Arts

     

When: Programs usually begin at the end of June and conclude at the end of July. Individual program length may vary. If selected, you must commit for the entire duration of the program.

Where: SRGS is held at various college and university campuses throughout the Commonwealth. Please refer to the Summer Residential Governor’s School website for location information and dates.

Cost: LCPS pays a portion of the cost (tuition, room/board). Parents/Guardians are responsible for transportation costs and the Activity Fee. The Activity Fee varies by Governor’s School. Students in need may apply for the Activity Fee Waiver form which is available on the Governor’s School website. Remaining costs are funded through the Virginia General Assembly, the Virginia Department of Education, the host university, and, occasionally, private foundations. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the SRGS host campus and are expected to have their spending money.

Application Process:

  • ALL APPLICANTS: The application process will be different this year. Please monitor the VDOE Summer Residential Governor’s School website for more information. The website is now updated and you may begin your application.

  • Visual and Performing Arts applicants must also complete the following steps:

  • Register online for the Preliminary Audition by October 11, 2024.

  • Registration Form is found on the LCPS Gifted Education Website, Governor’s School webpage

  • LCPS preliminary auditions are on October 21, 2024 at Briar Woods High School.

  • Students will be notified of results on December 4, 2024.

Important Dates

  • October 2024 – VDOE Summer Residential Governor’s School website has updated information for 2025.

  • October 11, 2024 – Audition registration deadline for LCPS Preliminary VPA Auditions.

  • October 21, 2024 – Preliminary Auditions

  • December 4, 2024 – Students are notified of results

  • December 6, 2024 – ALL APPLICATIONS (both Academic and VPA) are due to Ms. Ellis. 

  • January-February, 2025 – Nominating committee meets to read and score every LCPS application. 

  • March 15, 2025 – Nominees submitted to VDOE for final selections

  • April 15, 2025 – VDOE emails all nominees their acceptance status (approximate date)

LCPS Contacts:

Lyndria Bland, District Gifted Resource Teacher: Email Lyndria.Bland@lcps.org