Welcome to ALHGS

Welcome to the A. Linwood Holton Governor's School, the Commonwealth of Virginia's first virtual school. We serve students in seventeen school divisions and thirty-six high schools therein. The A. Linwood Holton Governor's School offers dual enrollment courses to academically talented students in Southwest Virginia who qualify to participate.

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The Appalachian Discourse

Volume Twelve of the Appalachian Discourse, the Governor's School's literary journal, has been released. For great fall reading, order your copy today!

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Spring Semester: Geology

HGS is offering Geology classes for the first time this academic year. New for the spring 2026 semester: Historical Geology. Register today!

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HGS Bulletin Board

Interested in student scholarship opportunities, student competitions, and/or addition learning opportunities? Check out the Bulletin Board regularly.

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