Governor's Schools of West Virginia

Governor's Schols of West Virginia

Governor's Schools Present Opportunities

For Students Completing 7th-11th Grades

The Governor's Schools of West Virginia are residential summer sessions for academically and/or artistically talented students from across West Virginia. The Governor's Schools consist of

three programs that take place every summer on the campuses of various colleges and institutions of learning around the state. Students attend workshops, classes, and events with some of the best faculty and instructors from their field. Governor's Schools, entirely free for students, are administered by the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts. The West Virginia Department of Education also assists with in-kind support.

The Governor's Honors Academy (GHA) is for students who are currently high school juniors. In 2010, students will spend three weeks with 179 fellow outstanding West Virginia scholars. The Academy will be held at Bethany College June 27-July 18.

The Governor's School for Math and Science (GSMS) is for students currently in the seventh or eighth grade. Students work with mentors and faculty on a specific research theme in a hands-on laboratory or field setting. Programs will be held at WVU and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Green Bank.

The Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) is for high school sophomores who exhibit talent in the literary, performing and visual arts. Students attending the GSA are exposed to practicing professionals in their respective fields of writing, dance, music, acting, digital media,drawing and painting. The 2010 Session of GSA is being held at West Liberty University, June 27-July 17, under the able leadership of Mr. Alfred deJaager.

All students applying for the Governor's Schools of West Virginia must currently reside and attend school in West Virginia. They are also expected to attend school in West Virginia the following year. "Attending school" includes those students who are educated in home schools and private/parochial schools. Home-schooled students must provide proof of residency.

Direct questions and comments to

Sherry Keffer
Director of Governor’s Schools
Capitol Building 5, Room 205
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305

304-558-2440

Sherry.L.Keffer@wv.gov