Greater Ohio Virtual School

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Greater Ohio Virtual School The Greater Ohio Virtual School is a free, public, online school (grades 9-12). Please visit our website. www.mygovs.com

internet based curriculum and all teachers are State certified /Highly Qualified Teachers

If a traditional classroom never quite fit, that doesn't mean the diploma is off the table.Greater Ohio Virtual School i...
10/16/2026

If a traditional classroom never quite fit, that doesn't mean the diploma is off the table.

Greater Ohio Virtual School is a real, accredited public school, open to any student in Ohio. The coursework is online and self-paced, so there are no login times to make and no class to fall out of step with. You work when your life allows it.

What that looks like in practice:

Tuition-free public education, same standards as any Ohio school.

Lessons you can open any hour of the day, at your own pace.

Certified teachers, academic coaches, and counselors who actually know your name.

And the thing it all leads to: a real Ohio high school diploma, with a real graduation to walk at.

We also keep in-person ways to connect, including tutoring, esports, a steel drum band, and community service.

The learning at Greater Ohio Virtual School happens online and at your own pace. But some of the best parts happen in pe...
10/02/2026

The learning at Greater Ohio Virtual School happens online and at your own pace. But some of the best parts happen in person.

Our students serve their community. They compete on an eSports team, where they're picking up teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship along the way. These are real skills that carry well beyond any class.

We're an accredited public school, and we mean it when we say there's a place for you here. Whether that's making a difference in your community or sitting down with your team to compete, you're welcome.

Our new website is live, and it's a lot easier to find your way around.If you've been wondering how school could work wh...
09/22/2026

Our new website is live, and it's a lot easier to find your way around.

If you've been wondering how school could work when a regular classroom doesn't fit your life, this is a good place to start. Greater Ohio Virtual School is a real accredited public school. You work at your own pace, with no set login times, and there are real people behind it.

The new site lays out how to get started in plain steps. Take a look when you have a few minutes. If you have questions, we're happy to answer them.

And yes, it ends in a real graduation, with a real ceremony.

https://www.mygovs.com/

More than 60 people came out to our Back to School Bash to meet the people behind Greater Ohio Virtual School.That's wha...
09/16/2026

More than 60 people came out to our Back to School Bash to meet the people behind Greater Ohio Virtual School.

That's what a lot of families want to see first: real staff, real faces, a real accredited public school they can talk to in person.

We got to sit down with students and families, answer questions, and point folks toward the tutoring, esports, and support they were looking for. Our goal is simple. Everyone who walks in should feel seen and know exactly where to go for the help they need.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by. It meant a lot to have you here.

Our Back to School Bash is Thursday, September 10, and we'd love to see you there.Come celebrate the start of a new scho...
09/09/2026

Our Back to School Bash is Thursday, September 10, and we'd love to see you there.

Come celebrate the start of a new school year with us from 5 to 7pm. Tour our space, put faces to the names and voices you already know, and learn about the resources here to support students and families.

There will be free ice cream, free GOVS merch, and time to connect with our school community.

This week, our shelves filled up with snacks, hygiene items, and paper products, all so no family in our school communit...
09/02/2026

This week, our shelves filled up with snacks, hygiene items, and paper products, all so no family in our school community ever has to go without.

On Tuesday, The Ohio Lions of Zones 2 & 3 from District 13-OH6, along with District Governor Ben Dunn, teamed up to collect and deliver donations for students and families at Greater Ohio Virtual School.

We serve students whose lives don't always fit a traditional school day. A steady supply of the basics means one less thing to worry about while they work toward a real diploma at their own pace.

Thank you to our local Lions Clubs for showing up with this kind of generosity. It makes a real difference here.

The start of a school year looks a little different here. No login times to race against, no bell to beat.At Greater Ohi...
08/28/2026

The start of a school year looks a little different here. No login times to race against, no bell to beat.

At Greater Ohio Virtual School, students work at their own pace, on the schedule that actually fits their life. If a traditional classroom never felt right, there's a place for you here.

We're a real accredited public school. That means real teachers who check in, tutoring when a lesson gets hard, and community time that goes beyond coursework, like esports, steel drum band, and community service. It also means a real graduation at the end, with a stage and your name called out loud.

So here's where we are as the year begins: ready. We're open to any Ohio student, with our heart in Southwest Ohio.

Reach out and let's talk about what this school year could look like.

What better way to kick off the school year than our Back to School Bash! 🎉Students and families: come tour our space, m...
08/24/2026

What better way to kick off the school year than our Back to School Bash! 🎉

Students and families: come tour our space, meet staff members, learn about resources, and enjoy free ice cream from Jolly Treats Truck, on us! 🍦

📅 When: Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Where: 24 W 1st Street, Franklin, OH 45005
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who: All students & their families

Hope to see you there! 😊

Field Trip: Join us at ADVICS to learn about careers in manufacturing, engineering, technology, and teamwork in the auto...
05/11/2026

Field Trip: Join us at ADVICS to learn about careers in manufacturing, engineering, technology, and teamwork in the automotive industry! 🚗

📅 May 13, 2026
⏰ 10:15 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 ADVICS in Lebanon
✅ Transportation provided from GOVS

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Franklin, OH

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Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

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