BRVGS was founded in 2000 as Blue Ridge Virtual Governor’s School when virtual communication in education was just emerging. While three years of BRVGS is face to face instruction, the video conferencing used to link the students participating across multiple counties was revolutionary. Even though internet based communication is now used to connect our students across county lines, BRVGS has proudly represented that concept for 22 years.
Recently, schools have emerged that redefine virtual learning and, as we do not meet the new definition, confusion has arisen regarding our offerings and method of instruction. In order to clarify our model of education and to maintain the name recognition for BRVGS, on December 7, 2022, the Joint Board of BRVGS approved changing the name of BRVGS to Blue Ridge Virginia Governor’s School.
The current Senior Class will be the last graduating class of Blue Ridge Virtual Governor’s School as we will slowly change the branding of the school over the next 6 months. BRVGS is excited to continue the excellence established over the past 22 years as a Virginia Governor’s School.