Specialty Schools Admissions for the 2027-2028 School Year

Dinwiddie County Public Schools supports students’ enrollment at the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School (ARGS), the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School (MLWGS), and CodeRVA Regional High School. There is no tuition cost to students who attend these schools. Current eighth grade students who reside in Dinwiddie County, and who will have completed Algebra I before their freshman year, are eligible to apply to the Governor’s Schools. Current eighth grade students who have an interest and passion for computer science, have passed all seventh grade core courses, are in compliance with school attendance requirements, and who have not been suspended from school during the current school year may apply to CodeRVA. Students who participate in home instruction and reside within Dinwiddie County are eligible to apply to these schools.

Information about each school and the admissions process is available below. Students interested in applying may see their counselor for more information. All schools have transitioned to an online application process.

• Applications for the Governor’s Schools will be available from October 1 through December 4, 2026.  
• Applications for CodeRVA will be available from January 4 through February 19, 2027. 

If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor, Mr Thompson, at 804-469-5430 or Dr. Garnes, Director of Student Services, at 804-469-4190.

Visit our Regional High Schools Programs page for more information or to apply.