Monday, May 14, 2018
It was a hot weekend of firsts for GSSM’s Men’s Soccer and Track and Field teams as they traveled to Columbia and brought back state championship trophies. The action began at 10am at Irmo High School where the Men’s Soccer Team took on the Read MoreWednesday, May 2, 2018
Kevin Short, GSSM Class of 1993, is a leader and dynamic science teacher in Charleston County. He was the first GSSM alumnus to serve as a summer research mentor, and he has been an integral part of GSSM’s satellite summer camps in the Lowcountry for many years. To recognize his commitment to South Carolina and GSSM, the 2018 Outstanding Alumnus Award will be presented to him at GSSM's Commencement on June 2, 2018. Read MoreMonday, April 23, 2018
Congratulations to Coach Dick Cady who notched his 200th win as coach of the women's soccer team on March 29th against Lakewood High School. In his 20 years as a coach at GSSM, Cady helped the soccer program grow in size and competitiveness. The Read MoreTuesday, April 17, 2018
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Ms. Pamela Lawrence, a leading Wall Street investment manager and entrepreneur, will deliver GSSM’s 29th Commencement address at Read MoreFriday, April 13, 2018
GSSM Alumni Blaine Billings '16 and Katherine Duchinski '15 were named as Goldwater Scholars for the 2018-19 school year by the Goldwater Foundation. This year, only four students in South Carolina were chosen for this prestigious award. Blain and Read MoreWednesday, April 4, 2018
Anna Hewitt, a GSSM senior, was awarded first place in the high school division of the South Carolina Art Education Association's Eastern Region Youth Art Month Competition. Read MoreFriday, March 23, 2018
Artwork by four GSSM students will be shown in the SCAEA Youth Art Month Eastern Region exhibition at the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library in Florence. Read MoreTuesday, March 13, 2018
On Wednesday, March 7, eleven Govies participated in the South Carolina Health Occupations Students of America ( SC HOSA ) State Leadership Conference in Charleston. Read MoreTuesday, March 13, 2018
Artwork by GSSM students will be featured at the W. Reaves McCall Gallery at the Hartsville Museum March 6 - April 13, 2018. The exhibit is being shown in conjunction with the National Youth Art Month, which takes place annually in March. Read MoreWednesday, March 7, 2018
Dr. Doug Smith, one of the early champions for GSSM's creation, passed away this weekend at age 99. Dr. Carlanna Hendrick's reflections on Dr. Smith’s leadership in GSSM’s founding are a fitting appreciation of the man whose work continues to impact and inspire us. Read MoreWednesday, March 7, 2018
GSSM hosted its second annual interactive INSIDE GSSM day on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the School’s Hartsville campus. More than 450 people from across Darlington County and other parts of the state attended and interacted with GSSM students, faculty, and staff. Read MoreTuesday, March 6, 2018
After a strong start in the first two rounds, the GSSM Chess Eagles fought back hard from third round setbacks to regain the lead and capture the State Scholastic Chess Championship among high schools for a second consecutive year. Read MoreMonday, February 26, 2018
GSSM is pleased to announce that 16 members of the class of 2018 were recently named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. These academically motivated students are now eligible for continued competition in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Read MoreSaturday, February 10, 2018
Lamar Richards, GSSM Class of 2019, serves as the 80th South Carolina Beta Club President. He delivered a keynote address to the annual South Carolina Beta Club Convention in February 2018. Read MoreMonday, February 5, 2018
GSSM hosted sixty sixth grade students from Timrod Elementary School in Florence, SC, on its campus on Monday, February 5. During their time on campus, the students participated in inquiry-based STEM activities, toured campus, and enjoyed lunch in the dining hall. Read MoreSaturday, February 3, 2018
GSSM honored Dr. Steven Kubalak, associate professor of regenerative medicine and cell biology at the Medical University of South Carolina, with the 2018 Distinguished Research Leadership Award during the School's 29th Annual Research Colloquium. Read MoreSaturday, February 3, 2018
GSSM sent two teams to the US First FTC Robotics State Tournament in Gaffney, SC, on February 3. Team 327 finished in 2nd place (finalists), and Team 772 finished in 3rd/4th place (semifinalists). Read MoreSunday, January 21, 2018
Two teams from GSSM participated in the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition South Carolina state round on January 21, finishing in third place and sixth place. Because of their strong showing, GSSM will field a team of six participants in the Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition, which will take place on April 14 in Charleston. Read MoreTuesday, December 12, 2017
Our holiday cards were designed by GSSM students as part of a creative exercise. Read MoreTuesday, December 12, 2017
Hartsville, SC — The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that alumnus Adaya Sturkey, GSSM Class of 2014, was recently named one of 142 global Schwarzman Scholars. An internationally recognized Read More