South Carolina Governor’s Schools Postpone Joint Information Sessions

South Carolina Governor’s Schools Postpone Joint Information Sessions

The Endless Opportunities joint information sessions have been postponed until Spring 2024, with the exception of the location in Greenville that will continue as scheduled. Each Governor’s School will continue to host site-specific information opportunities throughout the fall and winter months.

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HARTSVILLE, S.C. (Nov. 9, 2023) ─ The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), and Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH) have postponed its Columbia, Florence, North Charleston, Orangeburg and Rock Hill Endless Opportunities joint information sessions until Spring 2024. The session at SCGSAH, located at 15 University Street in Greenville, SC, will continue to be held on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

Throughout the fall and winter months, each school will host an array of site-specific information sessions that will be held on and off campuses. The events will provide prospective families opportunities to learn more about classes and the overall Govie life from current students, alumni, faculty and staff. Please visit each school’s Admissions webpages for more information:

GSSM Events: https://www.scgssm.org/engagewithus

SCGSAH Events: https://www.scgsah.org/admissions-events

JDLH Events: https://delahowe.sc.gov/admissions

As public, residential high schools, South Carolina’s Governor’s Schools serve students interested in pursuing advanced studies in STEM disciplines, agribusiness and the arts. Tuition is free (although fees for meals and boarding may apply), and any student in the state can apply to attend based on grade level.

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About GSSM

The South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics is a two-year, public, residential high school in Hartsville, SC, specializing in the advanced study of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). GSSM's residential program can serve as many as 288 high school juniors and seniors annually from across the state. In addition, the school impacts more than 8,800 students and teachers annually through its innovative summer camps, outreach and virtual programs. Learn more by visiting https://www.scgssm.org.

About JDLH

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH) is a public residential high school focused on providing a unique and challenging agricultural education program. Located in McCormick, SC, on 1,310 acres of forest and farmland, students grades 10th -12th have the opportunity to receive hands-on training in the fields of agribusiness, forestry, equipment operation, land management, food science, and more. Learn more by visiting https://delahowe.sc.gov.

About SCGSAH

Located in Greenville, the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH) cultivates young artists from across the state through pre-professional training in the areas of creative writing, dance, drama, music and visual arts. As a public, residential high school, serving juniors and seniors, students refine their talents in an arts-centered community while receiving a nationally recognized academic education. Summer programs are available to rising 7th-12th grade students. SCGSAH also serves as a resource to all teachers and students in South Carolina, offering comprehensive outreach programs designed to bring together artists, educators, community organizations and schools. Learn more by visiting http://www.scgsah.org.

MEDIA CONTACTS

• For GSSM – Hunter Thomas, hthomas@governors.school, (843) 250-1156
• For JDLH – Tony Baughman, tony.baughman@delahowe.sc.gov, (864) 602-3720
• For SCGSAH – Christina Vandiver, christinavandiver@scgsah.org, (864) 395-5550
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