BRVGS Study Skills Session

BRVGS held a first-ever student and parent study skills session on July 25.  We had a great turnout as BRVGS staff and teachers talked about "Big-Picture" planning, how to craft a study plan, skills for reading, test preparation and writing, as well as info on the psychological side of high-stakes academics.  The Google Slide presentation, with live links to resources, can be found by clicking on "BRVGS Study Skills Presentation"

In addition, we have recorded a voice-over version of that presentation, broken down in modules that can be accessed by clicking on their titles below:

• Introduction and Goal-Setting
• Crafting a Study Plan
• Checklists and Online Learning
• Reading, Test Prep and Writing
• The Psychology of Academics

Students and parents are invited to review the above materials, and are recommended to craft a Parent/Student Study Plan together.  A copy of a Study Plan Template can be found be clicking on BRVGS Parent/Student Study Plan. 

BRVGS plans to offer more parent information sessions in the upcoming year.  Please contact BRVGS Director Marc Carraway at mcarraway@brvgs.k12.va.us with any questions or comments, and thanks to everyone who came out for the session on the 25th. 

BRVGS Orientation for Incoming 9th Graders

Incoming BRVGS 9th graders are invited to attend one of the BRVGS Freshman Orientations listed below.  Please note that attendance at the BRVGS Orientation is encouraged for our new students, but is not required. The Orientation dates and locations are:

• Thursday, July 11th, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, at the Best Western Zion Crossroads at 135 Wood Ridge Terrace, Zion Crossroads, VA, 22942 for students of Fluvanna, Goochland, and Louisa Counties (FGL). Please click here to see the FGL Bus Schedule.

• Wednesday, July 17th, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, at the Piedmont Virginia Community College Eugene Giuseppe Center at 222 Main Street, Suite 201, Stanardsville, VA, 22973 for students of Greene, Madison, Nelson, and Orange Counties (GrMNO).  Please click here to see the GrMNO Bus Schedule

Parents and students can find itinerarys, bus schedules, permission forms, and the Summer Work on the "Orientation" tab above.

We ask that all parents of new BRVGS students complete the RSVP form found by clicking here.

BRVGS/LCHS Alumni named Virginia Farm Bureau Ambassador

Congrats to Chelsea Bickley! Article from The Central Virginian

Louisa woman named farm ambassador

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation named Chelsea Bickley, of Kents Store, the 2019 Virginia Farm Bureau Ambassador at its annual Women’s Spring Conference in Bristol, Va. on March 30.

The Farm Bureau Ambassador program recognizes young adults for their interest and achievements in agriculture, and provides an opportunity to serve as an ambassador for agriculture and the farm bureau. Finalists are nominated by their county farm bureaus.

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BRVGS/WMHS Student Athletes Shine!

The month of April saw not one, but two Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School seniors at William Monroe High School featured as CBS 19's Airflow Student Athlete of the Week.  Olivia Binggeli was featured the first week of April and Molly Earle was featured in the last week of April.  Both of these well-rounded students are successful students, leaders and athletes, and have both recently completed a demanding senior internship, research and community service project in BRVGS.  We are very proud of these young ladies, and of all of our students who excel in extracurricular activities!  To see Molly and Olivia's stories, click on:

• https://www.cbs19news.com/content/sports/Student-Athlete-of-the-Week-Olivia-Binggeli-508092851.html
• https://www.cbs19news.com/content/sports/Student-Athlete-of-the-Week-Molly-Earle-509016371.html

BRVGS Senior Expos April 24th and 25th

The senior students of BRVGS will present the results of their internship, research and community service projects during 2 days of BRVGS Senior Expos.  The Expos will be held at the Best Western Zion Crossroas at 135 Wood Ridge Terrace, Zion Crossroads, VA 22942, from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM, as follows:

• Students of Fluvanna, Madison and Orange High Schools will present on Wednesday, April 24th
• Students of Goochland, Louisa, Nelson and William Monroe High Schools will present on Thursday, April 25th

The Expo will consist of student displays and evaluations of student projects.  The event is open to the public, and we encourage visitors to see and hear about the amazing work done by our seniors on topics ranging from music and arts to engineering and science. 

Please contact BRVGS Marc Carraway at mcarraway@brvgs.k12.va.us for any questions about the BRVGS Senior Expos.