This is an exciting time in the life of The Governor’s Academy. We have proudly established ourselves as one of the leading boarding schools in the nation, and on our campus, excellence knows no bounds. Our students are not only driven to succeed as scholars, but as athletes, artists, and performers as well. Students thrive at Govs thanks to a community of trusted adults and supportive peers that encourages them to try new things and push the boundaries of what they thought was possible. Too many schools focus on only one of these qualities–connection or excellence–at the expense of the other. But here at Govs, connection and excellence do not just coexist; they strengthen each other. 

You can witness the power of connection manifesting itself all over campus. You see it in students seeking out their proctors for guidance when they’re struggling. You see it in captains encouraging younger players as they figure out how they can best contribute to the team. You see it in dorm parents talking with students at the end of a hard day about how to regroup and make the next day a better one. And you see it in the weekly conversations between advisors and advisees about questions big and small. I believe that it is important, both educationally and developmentally, for students to be in a place where they feel supported–particularly during these critical high school years. When students feel connected to their peers and the adults in their lives, they can try new things, discover hidden passions and talents, and go further than they ever thought possible. It is the sense of connection that people experience in this community that leads to the achievement of excellence. Connection and excellence are both powerful forces, but when you combine them, the result is something that is far greater than the sum of its parts. I believe we do both of these things well at Govs, and that is part of why I am so proud of the work that we are doing with and for our students.

You will see this commitment to connection and excellence in our strategic plan, Force of Nurture, which reflects our conviction that our approach to education should stand as the model for what is possible in the education of young people today. I hope that as you explore our website, you will decide that you would like to come to campus for a tour and interview so that you can get a feel for the warmth and achievements of the Govs community first-hand.

Welcome to Govs!

Peter H. Quimby, Ph.D. ’85, P’14
Head of School