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The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for the arts in Greenville, is hosting its largest event of the year — Go Govie! Day — for families interested in exploring opportunities for artistically talented students. The open house event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Interested families and students can register online at SCGSAH.org/go-govie-day.
“We invite all families in South Carolina who are interested in the Governor’s School’s summer programs or tuition-free, residential high school to come learn more about the Govie experience,” school president Cedric Adderley said in a news release. “This is the best opportunity to learn about our transformative programs for young artists.”
During the event, attendees will explore campus, observe classes and arts demonstrations, and attend information sessions. They will also have the chance to speak to faculty and students to ask questions and get to know the school’s unique community.
For 25 years, the Governor’s School has served South Carolina’s artistically talented students in an environment of artistic and academic excellence. Ranked as the “Best High School for the Arts in South Carolina” by Niche.com, the school provides pre-professional training in the areas of creative writing, dance, drama, film, music and visual arts. The residential high school serves 10th- through 12th-grade students, and overnight summer programs are offered for rising 7th- through 12th-grade students depending on the art area.
The Governor’s School is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year and summer programs. All South Carolina residents in grades 6-11 are eligible to apply online at SCGSAH.org. The priority deadline for all programs is January 8, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted until all spaces are filled.
