Jackson River Governor's School to host New Student Orientation on Thursday, July 31, 2025
CLIFTON FORGE, VA – Jackson River Governor’s School will conduct a new student orientation session on Thursday, July 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The session will be held in Backels Hall on the campus of Mountain Gateway Community College in Clifton Forge. The orientation will allow students meet their classmates, learn more about the Governor’s School, become more familiar with Mountain Community College, and obtain other information that will support their success. Activities of the day will include a campus tour, a 91ÖÆƬ³§ Learning Center orientation, a review of the class schedule and locations, completion of necessary forms, lunch with senior students, a review of JRGS procedures, an introduction to the 91ÖÆƬ³§ electronic communications and learning systems, an introduction to appropriate college staff, and tips for college success.
Mountain Gateway Community College partners with local school divisions and the Virginia Department of Education to operate the Governor’s School. Its purpose is to provide challenging educational experiences for students with advanced interests and abilities in mathematics, science, and technology. High school students can earn over forty college credits during their junior and senior years at JRGS and gain a prestigious credential which provides not only an advantage in the very competitive college application/selection process, but also can save families thousands of dollars in college costs. Alleghany High School, Bath County High School, James River High School, and Parry McCluer High School students meeting requirements are eligible to enroll in the Governor’s School.
For additional information about the orientation or the school contact JRGS Director Eddie Graham at egraham@mgcc.edu or (540)863-2872.