Great careers start with a great education. With individual attention and a specialized curriculum, our students cultivate academic mastery and practical, real world skills. GSSM graduates are ready for the rigorous course work required in higher education and are more prepared to succeed in tomorrow’s competitive, high-tech job market. Watch our video:
GSSM offers you a well-rounded education that places special emphasis on science and mathematics. The course work is hands-on: small classes, extended field trips, directed laboratory investigation and mentored research will show you the practical applications of your studies. Best of all, you’ll learn more about the subjects you’re most interested in with over 45 STEM courses to choose from and customized independent research opportunities.
Motivated students need opportunities to work ahead of the curve. Many students say that before GSSM, school was too easy and they made good grades effortlessly. The academic challenges at GSSM reflect your advanced capabilities and require you to stretch yourself intellectually, reacquainting you with the satisfaction of accomplishment and the thrill of proficiency. Learn More About Academics
Our students generally go from being the smartest kids at their high schools to one of many academic high-achievers, and you’ll find you have a lot in common with your intellectual peers at GSSM. Because every student is smart and motivated, GSSM classes advance through subjects faster and cover more ground, better preparing you for college, graduate school and ultimately the workforce. Ask a Student
Living on campus prepares you for the autonomy of college life, and most of our students say that the residential experience is the best part of GSSM. Spending time with other students informally, outside of class helps to foster deep, lifelong friendships. Discover Residence Life
GSSM has varsity sports, intramural games, musical groups and competitive teams. We take day trips and sponsor spirit weeks. We have an annual talent show and a local coffee shop. Most importantly, our students have thriving social lives and enjoy hanging out with their friends, just like at any other high school. Experience Student Life
Govie Life and More
NextDr. O'Bryant shares her experiences at the National Society of Black Engineers Augusta Alumni Extension annual Awards Breakfast - visiting with GSSM alumni and being inspired by future engineers. Attending students were awarded scholarships, laptops with software and printers, and back packs.
As GSSM's class of 2013 heads off to college next year, many wonder how 100% of the student body manages to complete college and scholarship applications without their parent's constant support. The answer: GSSM's Guidance Department! Learn how they do it!
Dr. Zaria O'Bryant attended Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day at USC Aiken on May 4. Read her blog about how she worked with her sister, also an engineer, to introduce engineering to 30 middle school girls! Nice work!
Four months of planning, 430 gallons of ice cream, 10 dedicated committee members, 160 amazing govies and 1 Chef JJ all came together to create the world’s longest ice cream sundae. Committee member and GSSM junior Khayla Williams shares how they pulled it off!
The Outstanding Alumnus Award is presented annually by the GSSM Alumni Association to an alumnus who, through their post-GSSM education, work, and personal endeavors, has exemplified the success one can achieve through the foundation of a GSSM education. The GSSM Alumni Association is proud to announce that the 2013 Outstanding Alumnus Award will be presented to Eddie Nance, Class of 2000.
GSSM staff teamed up with the Columbia Urban League for a STEM Expo with approximately 200 middle school students. Dr. Zaria O'Bryant, Accelerate program administrator, shares the highlights from the day.
Everything we do at GSSM involves our students, and the Townes Award Dinner is no exception. Each year, GSSM juniors help out at the event and seniors present their SPRI research. Senior Joey Wilson and Junior Madeline McHugh share their experience attending this amazing event.
GSSM Foundation CEO Kim Bowman shares her thoughts on how GSSM and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville have the same dream and why the school was chosen as this year's Townes honoree.
Senior Ya Fang and fellow classmates performed as part of the Chinese New Year festivities at Coker College. She shares her thoughts on the festival and celebrating holidays away from home.
The 21st Annual Townes Award Dinner is less than two weeks away! After months of planning, we are very excited to see it all come together on March 12, 2013, at the Downtown Columbia Marriott.
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The Latest News from GSSM
NextMay 24, 2013 - 9:32am
GSSM is pleased to announce Pamela Lackey, president of AT&T South Carolina, will serve as the commencement speaker during the School's 24th graduation ceremony Saturday, June 1, at the Center Theatre in Hartsville, 11 a.m. Lackey is the second female to speak at a GSSM graduation ceremony, the first being Doris Helms, provost of Clemson University, in 2010.
May 22, 2013 - 1:56pm
The annual Award Ceremony was held Sunday, May 19th. Students were recognized for receiving awards and scholarships throughout the year and given departmental awards. Congratulations to all of our students!
May 14, 2013 - 4:37pm
GSSM Senior Carl Garris, along with other members of the GSSM History Club, has created an exhibit for the Hartsville Museum chronicling the history of GSSM. Garris, son of Mike and Sandy Garris of Chapin, is a member of GSSM’s History Club and does regular community service at the Hartsville Museum.
May 13, 2013 - 2:24pm
The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) congratulates nine Spanish language students, taught by GSSM Spanish Instructor Gladys A. Ingram, for attaining national recognition for excellent performance on the 2013 National Spanish Examination (NSE).
May 9, 2013 - 3:06pm
GSSM is excited to announce growth in its residential and virtual programs for the 2013-14 school year. One hundred twenty-two rising juniors have been invited to our residential program in Hartsville, SC, and 56 rising sophomores have been invited to the inaugural class of our Accelerate virtual engineering program.
May 9, 2013 - 10:37am
The Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long residential summer camps for rising 8th, 9th and 10th graders, until May 15, 2013. GoSciTech, held on GSSM's Hartsville campus, will be offered June 16-22, June 23-29 and July 7-13.
May 1, 2013 - 2:40pm
Thirty students from the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) recently brought home 38 awards from the SC Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS) Annual Spring Meeting. The 2013 conference was held April 13 at the Benedict College School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Columbia, SC.
April 29, 2013 - 9:49am
The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) celebrates nine students who won the National French Contest, or Le Grand Concours. Winners are considered to be the top ten scores in the state (SC) chapter and the top ten scores nationally.
April 26, 2013 - 9:43am
The thirteen National Merit Semifinalists from the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) have all been named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The finalists’ abilities, skills and accomplishments will be considered as the winners of the National Merit Scholarship Awards are chosen. Award announcements began this week and continue through July.
April 25, 2013 - 10:17am
Dr. Carlanna Hendrick, American and European History Professor and Humanities Chair at GSSM, was recently named one of the five National Advisors of the Year for the 2012-2013 school year by the National History Club (NHC) and the Churchill Centre for her exceptional commitment to history education and the mission of the NHC.
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
NextSaturday, June 1, 2013 - 11:00am
Congratulations to the class of 2013!
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 5:00pm to Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 12:00pm
The annual reunion for GSSM alumni!
Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 8:00am to Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 12:15pm
GoSciTech is GSSM’s annual, residential summer camp... pumped to the next level!
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 8:30am to Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 2:30pm
Starting June 17 and occurring weekly until July 25, iTEAMS camps are for rising 7th and 8th graders interested in computer science, technology and entrepreneurship.