To learn more about the programs that interest you, visit the school’s specialty program webpage, attend an information session hosted by the school, or contact the specialty program coordinator directly.
Details for in-person meeting locations and virtual session links are also available on the school’s website.
| School | Coordinator | Information Session 1 | Information Session 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antietam ES | Amanda McCurdy [email protected] 703-497-7619 |
November 19, 2026 5:30-6:30 p.m. In Person |
January 19, 2027 6-7 p.m. Virtual |
| Battlefield HS | Megan Hostutler [email protected] 571-261-4400 |
October 22, 2026 6:30 p.m. In Person |
January 13, 2027 6:30 p.m. Virtual |
| Beville MS | Patti Kramolisch [email protected] 703-878-2593 |
October 27, 2026 6:30-7:30 p.m. In Person |
January 12, 2027 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual |
| Brentsville District HS | Cheryl Meihl [email protected] 703-594-2161 |
October 29, 2026 6:30-8:30 p.m. In Person |
January 14, 2027 6:30-8:30 p.m. Virtual |
| Buckland Mills ES | Tessa Swiger [email protected] 703-530-1560 |
October 21, 2026 5 p.m. In Person |
January 6, 2027 5 p.m. Virtual |
| Colgan HS | Angie Yeh [email protected] 571-374-6550 |
October 20, 2026 6:30 p.m. In Person |
November 23, 2026 7 p.m. Virtual (Link will be provided Nov. 1) |
| Ellis ES | Emily Taylor [email protected] 703-365-0287 |
October 22, 2026 4 p.m. In Person |
January 21, 2027 2 p.m. Virtual |
| Enterprise ES | Reina Lucero O'Connor [email protected] 703-590-1558 |
October 22, 2026 5:30 p.m. Virtual |
December 11, 2026 5:30 p.m. Virtual |
| Forest Park HS | Kamau Street [email protected] 703-583-3200 |
October 27, 2026 6-8 p.m. In Person |
January 13, 2027 6-7 p.m. Virtual |
| Fred Lynn MS | Greg Patterson [email protected] 703-494-5157 |
November 12, 2026 6:30-8 p.m. In person |
January 14, 2027 6:30-8 p.m. In Person |
| Freedom HS | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Gainesville HS | Christine Terenchin [email protected] 571-248-3265 |
November 19, 2026 7 p.m. In Person |
January 13, 2027 7 p.m. In Person |
| Gar-Field HS | Brian Bassett [email protected] 703-730-7000 |
November 12, 2026 6:30 p.m. In Person |
January 14, 2027 6 p.m. In person |
| Governor's School @ Innovation Park | Dr. Jason Calhoun, Director [email protected] 703-993-7027 |
October 17, 2026 8:30 a.m. GMU Science and Tech Campus - Manassas |
December 12, 2026 8:30 a.m. GMU Science and Tech Campus - Manassas |
| Graham Park MS | Jason Brown [email protected] 703-640-3693 |
November 12, 2026 6 - 7 p.m. In Person |
January 14, 2027 6-7 p.m. In Person |
| Hampton MS | Liudmila Ferrera [email protected] 703-670-6166 |
October 19, 2026 6 p.m. In Person |
January 11, 2027 6 p.m. Virtual |
| Hylton HS | Samantha Lennon [email protected] 703-580-4000 |
November 17, 2026 6:30-8:30 p.m. In Person |
January 12, 2027 6:30- 8 p.m. Virtual |
| Lake Ridge ES | April Worthington [email protected] 703-494-9153 |
October 20, 2026 7 p.m. Virtual |
January 12, 2027 5-6 p.m. Virtual |
| Lake Ridge MS | Ann Mullen [email protected] 703-494-5154 |
November 6, 2025 6-7 p.m. In Person |
January 5, 2026 6-7 p.m. In Person |
| Marsteller MS | Kerry Adkins [email protected] 703-393-7608 |
October 29, 2026 6 p.m. In Person |
January 14, 2027 6 p.m. In Person |
| Mullen ES | Liz Hooker [email protected] 703-330-0427 |
October 22, 2026 5:30-6:30 p.m. In person |
January 21, 2027 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual |
| Osbourn Park HS | Jeffrey Macdonald [email protected] 703-365-6500 |
November 10, 2026 6 p.m. In Person |
January 12, 2027 6 p.m. In Person |
| Osbourn Park HS Practical Nursing |
Anna Haynes [email protected] 571-598-3907 |
November 9, 2026 6 p.m. In Person |
January 11, 2027 6 p.m. Virtual |
| Parkside MS | Erica Maibeth [email protected] 703-361-3106 |
November 12, 2026 5:30-6:30 p.m. In Person |
January 19, 2027 5:30-6:30 p.m. In Person |
| Patriot HS | Katherine Moore [email protected] 703-594-3020 |
November 18, 2026 6 p.m. Virtual |
January 13, 2027 6 p.m. In Person |
| Pennington Traditional | Allyson Sherwood [email protected] 703-369-6644 |
November 12, 2026 6-7:30 p.m. In Person |
January 21, 2027 6-7:30 p.m. In Person |
| Porter Traditional | Michele Tluchowski [email protected] 703-580-6501 |
December 2, 2026 6:30-7:30 p.m. In Person |
January 19, 2027 6:30-7:30 p.m. In Person |
| Potomac HS | Christina Hines [email protected] 703-441-4200 |
November 4, 2026 6:30 p.m. In Person |
January 7, 2027 6:30 p.m. Virtual |
| Rippon MS | Carmela Bertrand [email protected] 703-491-2171 |
November 18, 2026 6:30-7:30 p.m. In Person |
January 7, 2027 6:30-7:30 p.m. In Person |
| River Oaks ES | Magna Lucas [email protected] 703-441-0050 |
TBD | TBD |
| Rosa Parks ES | Gabby Rogozinski [email protected] 703-580-9665 |
November 9, 2026 4:30-5:30 p.m. In Person |
January 21, 2027 4:30-5:30 p.m. Virtual |
| Signal Hill ES | Fatima Naimi [email protected] 703-530-7541 |
TBD | TBD |
| Tyler ES | Stephanie McQuillan [email protected] 703-754-7181 |
October 14, 2026 5:30 p.m. In Person |
January 13, 2027 6 p.m. Virtual |
| Unity Braxton MS | Jeanine Fox [email protected] 703-361-3185 |
November 5, 2026 6 p.m. In Person |
January 7, 2027 5-6 p.m. Virtual |
| Unity Reed HS | Katie Hodgson [email protected] 703-365-2900 |
November 12, 2026 6:30 p.m. In Person |
January 5, 2027 6:30 p.m. Virtual |
| Woodbridge HS | Kimberly Geck [email protected] 703-497-8000 |
November 12, 2026 6:30 p.m. In Person |
January 14, 2027 6:30 p.m. In Person |
Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs staff members host virtual help sessions on Zoom to answer questions or provide assistance with completing the online specialty programs application during the annual application window.