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The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s Office of Public Relations and Communications exists to heighten the public’s awareness of the Department’s mission to ensure that all students are prepared for college or the career of their choice upon graduation from high school.

In support of the mission, the Public Relations Office provides publicity for events, activities and the many successes of the Department’s schools, students, teachers, employees and leadership through internal and external communication.

The Office of Public Relations and Communication, through an integrated marketing communications approach services the marketing, branding, public, and media relations, advertising and graphic design needs of the Department, districts, and schools.

The Public Relations Office reports directly to the Commissioner of Education.

 

VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVIDES UPDATE ON PUBLIC SCHOOL OPERATIONS EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) provides public-school updates effective Thursday, February 8, 2024. It is important for the public to note that weather conditions can potentially change overnight. Parents, guardians, and students are asked to please stay vigilant regarding any new information that may be shared through official VIDE and media channels in the morning.

 

St. Thomas-St. John District- Effective Thursday, February 8, 2024

 

  • Regular School Operations - all public schools in the St. Thomas-St. John District will operate on their regular schedules.

 

St. Croix District- Effective Thursday, February 8, 2024

 

  • Regular School Operations – the following schools will operate on their regular schedules:

 

      • PreK-6: Ricardo Richards, Lew Muckle, and Claude O. Markoe
      • PreK-8: Juanita Gardine
      • St. Croix Educational Complex High School

 

  • Virtual Learning – due to the impact caused by adverse weather conditions and to ensure the continuity of education, the following public-school sites will transition to virtual learning on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Teachers will provide instructional links through the Parent Portal and via student emails to facilitate virtual learning. Following campus assessments, an update will be provided regarding the return to in-person learning at these school sites.

 

      • Alfredo Andrews PreK-6
      • Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8
      • Eulalie Rivera PreK-8
      • St. Croix Central High School

 

  • John H. Woodson Jr. High School - virtual instruction from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday, February 8th and Friday, February 9th to allow teachers to prepare classrooms for the first day back on campus on February 12, 2024.

 

    • Virtual Family Meeting (parents and students) - February 8, 2024, at 6:00 pm via Zoom.

 

The VIDE urges all members of the school community to stay informed and exercise caution during this period of inclement weather.

 

Download press release here:  pdf PRESS RELEASE 0205 24 VIDE Provides Updates on Public School Operations (145 KB)

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Virgin Islands Department of Education Announces Closure of All Public-Schools Territory-Wide on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, due to Inclement Weather

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) announces that all public schools throughout the territory will remain closed on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, due to adverse weather conditions, characterized by heavy rain, strong winds, and low visibility in our region. In light of this, parents and guardians are kindly requested to keep their children at home, prioritizing their safety and well-being.

 

It is important to emphasize that public-school students should refrain from attending their respective school campuses. Additionally, public-school faculty and staff are also advised not to report to their usual work locations. However, essential school workers such as principals, assistant principals, custodians, and maintenance workers/laborers are required to report to assigned schools at 8:00 am to assess their respective campuses. Additionally, employees at the district and state levels are required to report to work at their normal time to fulfill their usual duties.

 

Please remain vigilant for further updates concerning public-school operations on Thursday, February 8th. We urge everyone to stay connected through official communication channels, including our website, social media platform, and local news outlets, to stay informed of the latest developments.

 

We extend our sincere appreciation for your cooperation and understanding during this period of disruption. By working together, we can effectively ensure the safety and well-being of all members within our public-school community.

 

Download press release here:  pdf Public Schools Closed on Wednesday, February 7th (1) (70 KB)

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Virgin Islands Department of Education Announces Public Hearings on St. Croix Central High School Demolition and New Construction

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) announces that pursuant to the Virgin Islands Rules and Regulations, Title 12, Chapter 21, Section 904-9, meetings of the St. Croix Committee of the Virgin Islands Coastal Zone Management Commission have been postponed. The new meeting date is Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 5:30 pm.

 

The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources will host this meeting via the video conferencing platform Microsoft Teams. Items on the agenda include an application for Federal Consistency Determination, CZM0028-23, which has been submitted by the Virgin Islands Department of Education proposing the federally funded demolition and new construction of the St. Croix Central High School.

 

The following information should be used to participate in the meeting:

 

Microsoft Teams

Meeting ID: 246 549 973 843

Passcode: RR2Jbs

 

Join with a video conferencing device:

457788087@t.plcm.vc

Video Conference ID: 116 661 504 2

 

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1834 Kongens Gade, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Phone: 340-774-0100

Curriculum Center:
340-775-2250
Mon – Fri:  8AM – 5PM

          

St. Croix

2133 Hospital Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820
Phone: 340-773-1095

Curriculum Center:
340-778-1600
Mon – Fri:  8AM – 5PM

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