Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year!

                                                        83 Days left of school!                                    

                                        If you're a new or returning student please click on the link below.

Now Accepting Applications for 2nd Semester!

                                                                                                Begin Application

                     If you have any questions or concerns, please email Shelley Martin, Registrar: Shelley.Martin@warrencountyesc.com

Are you interested in free college? 

Thursday, January 30th at 5:00, we will hold our annual CCP, College Credit Plus meeting, virtually.

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/yeb-zhks-ddb

Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 929-287-3687 and enter this PIN: 876 133 833#

This is for participation in the program for next school year.

Seniors who plan to pursue a four year, community, or technical college next year, please apply for the Franklin B. Walter Scholarship by completing the application and returning it to your counselor by January 31, 2025.  One student from GOVS will win this award.  Reach out to your counselor with questions. Application Form

Attention Graduating Seniors and Senior Parents/Guardians: If you are interested in meeting with your counselor to discuss future planning, college applications, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), or any other items to help with college and career readiness, please email your counselor to schedule an appointment.  In-person, virtual, or phone meetings are possible.  Students with last names starting with A-L should contact Julie Burke at julie.burke@mygovs.com and students with last names starting with M-Z should contact Joanna Manchak at joanna.manchak@mygovs.com .

                                  Who we are:

Welcome to the Greater Ohio Virtual School! The Greater Ohio Virtual School (GOVS) is a tuition free public community school serving grades 7-12.  As a top rated Dropout Prevention and Recovery School, GOVS provides an asynchronous, online curriculum that covers all Ohio content standards necessary to earn a high school diploma.  Both at the Student Center in Mason and virtually, GOVS provides a full continuum of services including:

• mental health services

• access to school and community supports through a resource coordinator

• assistance in meeting graduation pathway requirements 

• work-study (earn credit!)

• tutoring

• intervention and special education services

• academic coaches 

GOVS is excited to partner with local universities and career technical programs to offer education and training in a variety of fields.  The upcoming Miami University Regionals partnership will provide students the opportunity to earn an associates degree while meeting all high school requirements in just two years!  GOVS has joined forces with the Warren County Career Center to allow students to receive training for a career as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).  Our ongoing work with Sinclair Community College, in partnership with the Warren County Educational Service Center, provides GOVS students with career exploration and industry-recognized credentials with rotations in applied STEM, healthcare, travel and tourism, and information technology.  The GOVS flexible schedule of 24/7 course access through Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) allows students to work or pursue other activities while maintaining full-time status.  

We are thrilled to share these expanded opportunities to offer a well-rounded educational experience for students.  Come see what GOVS can offer you!  

Announcements: 

Esports Team

     The Greater Ohio Virtual School has started its Esports Team! The Team meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Student Center in Mason from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.! All equipment is provided at the student center. The coach of our Esports Team is Julian Jones from Sinclair Community College. Julian is a professional gamer who provides coaching and guidance. He shares his professional gaming experience and possible career paths for students. He is assisted by our Greater Ohio Virtual School Technology Director, Matt Pennington.

If you are interested in or have questions about the Esports Team, please email Mr. Pennington at matt.pennington@mygovs.com

GOVS Steel Band

The Greater Ohio Virtual School recently started its first-ever music program for students! The GOVS Steel Band Ensemble began rehearsing at the end of the 2023-2024 school year and is currently rehearsing on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Student Center in Mason! The Steel Band Ensemble is a versatile band that plays everything from traditional pan music (Socca, Reggae, Calypso, Latin) to funk, rock, and even classical. A steel band requires students to play music on steelpan instruments. Steel pans are acoustic-tuned percussion instruments recycled from oil drums. The music is easy to learn even if you can't read it. All the instruments are also provided, and there is no participation cost. Students will have the potential to earn a Fine Arts Seal for Graduation.

Check out the videos below from our first performance last year! It was a combined performance with GOVS students, Students from the WCESC Learning Center and the WCESC Multiple Disabilities Program, and numerous supervisors from various programs. This year, we have nearly 40 students participating in all the various programs.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mo4PmsK5e3jrMVY4xlkeZvu2TG2M6iUv/view?usp=sharing

If you are interested in or have questions about the GOVS Steel Band, please email Mr. Lenney at shawn.lenney@warrencountyesc.com