Notice: The City of Buckhannon Transfer Station is closed Wednesday due to a malfunctioning scale. The Recycling Center remains open, and all waste pickups will continue on the regular schedule.

2024 Governor’s Schools applications now open

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced recently that the application period for the 2024 Governor’s Schools of West Virginia is now open and can be accessed online through the West Virginia Department of Education.

The Governor’s Schools of West Virginia program presents an enriching and immersive summer learning experience within college-based residential settings. These programs, hosted at our state’s prestigious colleges, universities, and prominent locations across the state, come at no expense to families.

“This is an incredible opportunity for some of the most outstanding students in our state, and I encourage everyone to apply,” Justice said. “This is just another way we are investing in our brightest young minds, helping shape future leaders, and contributing to the overall prosperity of West Virginia.”

Students eager to participate in these educational opportunities undergo a stringent application process to secure a spot in programs taught by esteemed college faculty. This initiative underscores the commitment to providing quality education and fostering academic excellence in the state.

Since 1984, the Governor’s Schools have been a cornerstone of extended summer learning, offering invaluable educational experiences to thousands of West Virginia students over the decades.

Click here to learn more about the application and selection process.

Dates, locations and application deadlines for each Governor’s School are:

Local Businesses

Recent Stories

Basketball Bucs eighth this week in WVSACA Poll

Buckhannon-Upshur held steady at No. 8 in this week’s WVSACA Class AAAA boys’ basketball poll, earning 52 points after a 3-1 week. The Bucs beat Elkins, Grafton and Parkersburg, with their lone loss coming to Class AA No. 3 Bluefield at a neutral site.

‘I’ before ‘e’ — except at the spelling bee

Upshur County’s spelling bee came down to a two-person battle after tough words thinned the field early, with the crowd hanging on every letter. Parker Wood sealed his second straight win by nailing “cadre” after a tense back-and-forth battle with Jenna Nguyen.