Valley Career & Technical Center and Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School
Welcomes Prospective Students and Our Community to an Open House on
November 2, 2025
Fishersville, VA – Valley Career & Technical Center (VCTC) and Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School (SVGS) will open its doors to prospective students, their families, prospective employers, educators, business, industry and leaders in the Augusta County, Highland County, Staunton and Waynesboro communities for an Open House on Monday, November 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The event is a unique opportunity for students to learn about programs offered, meet staff, and discover the academic and technical programs that define student experiences at VCTC and SVGS. Business/industry representatives, educators, local leaders and our communities are invited to see our labs/shops/classrooms, connect with our teachers, and network with each other.
“Our Open House is a chance to come in, look around, meet our students and teachers, and see what learning at VCTC and SVGS is really like,” said Lee Ann Whitesell, Director of the Shenandoah Valley Center for Advanced Learning. “We’re proud of the strong work ethic that has always been part of this community, and we’re building on that tradition with new technology, skills, and opportunities. Most of all, we want students to find something that interests them, discover what they’re capable of, and see the possibilities ahead.”
Open House attendees will have the opportunity to:
Tour facilities, including classrooms, shops, and labs.
Meet with current students and staff. Our instructors will be on hand to share what
makes each program unique and answer your questions
See it, try it, do it! Explore student-made projects and experience hands-on
activities.
The event is free and open to the public. Visitors may explore programs at their leisure with student guides and staff available to assist them. Local food trucks will be serving up delicious eats throughout the evening.
Event Details:
What: Valley Career & Technical Center and Shenandoah Valley Governor’s
School OPEN HOUSE
When: Monday, November 2 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: 49 Hornet Rd., Fishersville, VA 22939
For more information, visit the www.valleytech.us and www.svgs.k12.va.us
About Valley Career & Technical Center (VCTC)
VCTC is one of 7 regional centers in Virginia and provides high-quality technical education and career preparation to meet the needs of today’s high school students and adults through intensive training, apprenticeships, adult night classes, GED classes, dual-enrollment coursework, and work-based learning. High school students may enroll in programs in the following broad career areas: Agriculture, Hospitality, Mechanics and Transportation, Construction, Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Education, Human Services, and Public Safety.
About Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School (SVGS)
SVGS is one of 19 regional Academic Year Governor’s in Virginia and has programs and courses designed to meet the needs of gifted and highly motivated students. SVGS provides a unique environment in which individuals explore the interconnections between technology and (1) mathematics and sciences or (2) the arts and humanities. Students may attend in one of several broad curriculum areas: Sciences (science, mathematics, technology, and engineering) OR Arts & Humanities (humanities and performing arts).
Link to OPEN HOUSE SVGS Facebook Post
Link to OPEN HOUSE VCTC Facebook Post