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Roanoke Valley Governor's School
The Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science and Technology opened in August 1985. It is a rigorous half-day program designed for 9th-12th students from Bedford County, Botetourt County, Craig County, Franklin County, Roanoke County, Roanoke City, and the City of Salem who have creative, capable minds and a strong interest in academics. The screening process for this program begins in January. Students must attend a meeting at the Governor's School in order to receive an application. The following criteria heavily weighted in the application process: OLSAT scores, SOL scores, and grade point average of all courses taken beginning with the 6th grade.
2024-2025 Information Meetings:
Tuesday, January 9th, 6:30 pm Application info meeting at RVGS
Thursday, January 11th, 6:30 p.m. Application info meeting at FCHS
Tuesday, January 16th, 6:30 pm Application info meeting at RVGS
Thursday, January 18th, 6:30 pm Application info meeting at SRHS
Tuesday, January 23rd, 6:30 pm Application info meeting RVGS
What? Information meetings for students--and their parents--interested in applying for the 2024-25 academic year. Governor’s School staff will present the unique features of the school and distribute application information required for selection and admission. RVGS is a regional, academic-year program for secondary school students in grades 9-12 who are highly motivated in science and mathematics. Selection for available spaces is competitive.
Who? Students and at least one parent or guardian must attend one of the above sessions in order to obtain an application for admission.
Roanoke Valley Governor's School Website