Welcome to the Possibilities of The Governor's School for Science & Technology

Unlocking Excellence:

Your Journey with Governor's School

2023-2024

Director's Notes: Ms. Vikki Wismer

Welcome to the possibilities of the Governor's School for Science & Technology! We are excited that you have been recognized as strong math and science students at your school and look forward to sharing information and opportunities with you on your STEM journey.

Due to your impressive math and science scores, you are invited to one of our virtual Information Sessions that we will host for each district in January. See below for the dates and Zoom links. Be sure to sign up for our Prospective Student Pipeline (PSP) newsletter before attending.

Prospective Student Pipeline (PSP)

Virtual Community Newsletter

Sign up here to receive the Prospective Student Pipeline (PSP) Newsletter, a virtual community for families eager to learn more about The Governor's School for Science and Technology (GSST). Subscribers receive monthly updates on GSST activities and notifications of upcoming events for prospective students.

Don't miss out—sign up before attending the Virtual Information Sessions scheduled for early January!

Virtual Parent Information Sessions Are Scheduled for January

Virtual Parent Information Sessions have been scheduled for each school division. During these hour-long sessions, you will receive a comprehensive overview of The Governor's School program and gain insights into our admissions process. Additionally, there will be dedicated time to address any questions you may have.

Who Should Attend?

Everyone is welcome! While families of 8th and 9th graders exploring Governor's School will find the information particularly relevant, we strongly urge families of 10th graders planning to apply to attend as well.

When Will They Take Place?

The dates of the sessions are listed below, click here for the flyer containing the Zoom link, QR code and other relevant information for each virtual meeting.

January 8, 6:00 PM - IWCS & PCPS

January 9, 7:00 PM - WJCC

January 10, 6:00 PM - HCS

January 11, 6:30 PM - NNPS & YCSD

Zoom Link for all sessions: Click here

or type into your browser: http://bit.ly/GSST_ZoomLink

Please note that if the date and/or time for your division's session is inconvenient, you are welcome to attend any of the others.

I look forward to seeing you at one of the sessions!

Additional Online Resources to Learn About Our Program:

Top Five Reasons to Attend Governor's School
School profile: the document that tells colleges about GSST

College Planning Corner

Given the consistent high achievements of GSST students, our college planning approach is tailored to meet their specific needs. We are dedicated to informing students about exceptional opportunities available to top applicants, including honors programs and merit scholarships, and to assisting them in optimizing their chances of success.

Furthermore, we will keep you informed about local, state, and virtual STEM opportunities for students in 8th through 10th grades.

Currently, applications are being accepted for Technology Exploration Saturdays. Take a leap into the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Technology Exploration Saturdays series promises an enriching experience and a glimpse into the exciting future of STEM. Technology Exploration Saturdays offers a three-part series of hands-on STEM activities for 75 Peninsula-area 7th and 8th grade students. The activities, as well as career planning sessions for parents, are hosted at Virginia Peninsula Community College, Canon Virginia and NASA Langley Research Center. Applications are due by December 11. Click here for more information and how to apply.

Lastly, we extend an invitation to all interested families to subscribe to Dr. Ellen Fithian's complimentary college planning newsletter, 'College Planning Minutes. Click here to subscribe.

The Governor's School For Science & Technology

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