The Governor's School of North Carolina is a 5½-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and it does not involve credit, tests, or grades. Students are selected to attend through a competitive process after being nominated by their public school unit or non-public school.

• Governor's School requires strong academic credentials and you must qualify before applying.

• Students apply in the fall of junior year and attend the summer between junior and senior year.

For more information: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/enhanced-opportunities/governors-school-north-carolina

Students need to complete the application (be sure to save it to your computer first) and get 2 teacher recommendations (One should be from your nomination area). Recommendations should be sent directly to Mr. Flowers or Mrs. Levin via email.

It is the students responsibility to submit all forms to either Mr. Flowers or Mrs. Levin by November 3, 2025

If you are an Arts student or Spanish, you must submit your audition with your application.

Dates for MHS:

September 26 - complete intent form and return to Mr. Flowers or Mrs. Levin in Student Services.

November 3 - All application materials are due to Mr. Flowers or Mrs. Levin