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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.

 

ST. CROIX DISTRICT ANNOUNCES UPDATED SCHOOL OPERATIONAL HOURS AND FORMAT

The St. Croix School District announces updated operational hours effective Monday, November 6, 2023. Superintendent Ericilda Herman, Ed. D informs students, parents, faculty, and staff of the revised schedule that will be implemented for public schools in the St. Croix District to ensure that those impacted by adjusted schedules can meet the mandated minimum number of instructional hours. “Our primary goal is to provide students with in-person instruction, and the following schedule adjustments have been devised to achieve the required minimum of 5.5 instructional hours per day for each school,” said Superintendent Herman.

 

Effective Monday, November 6, 2023, in the St. Croix District: 

 

  • Eulalie R. Rivera PK-8 School will extend its school day with operational hours from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm, dismissal will start at 1:45 pm. 

 

  • The St. Croix Central High School will implement a hybrid schedule with a virtual Flex Block daily. In-person instruction will take place from 7:40 am to 12:30 pm, and the remote Flex Block (Intervention period) will occur from 1:15 pm to 2:20 pm. 

 

SCHEDULE:

In-Person 

  • 1st Period: 7:40 am – 8:45 am  
  • 3rd Period: 8:50 am – 9:55 am 
  • 4th Period: 10:00 am – 11:05 am 
  • 5th Period: 11:10 am – 12:15 pm 
  • Lunch: 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm 

 

Virtual 

  • Flex Block-Intervention: 1:15 pm – 2:20 pm  

 

Effective Wednesday, November 8, 2023: 

  • John H. Woodson Jr. High School will implement a hybrid schedule with virtual courses from 8:00 am to 10:10 am and in-person sessions in the afternoon at the Central High School campus from 12:40 pm to 4:00 pm. Bus transportation will be provided for students daily, with pickups starting at 11:30 am. 

 

SCHEDULE:

Virtual 

      • 1st Period: 8: 00 am – 8:40 am  
      • 2nd Period: 8:45 am – 9:25 am 
      • 3rd Period: 9:30 am – 10:10 am 

 

In-Person 

  • 4th Period: 12:40 pm – 1:40 pm  
  • 5th Period: 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm 
  • 6th Period: 2:50 pm – 3:50 pm 
  • Grab & Go Lunch 3:50 pm - 4:00 pm 

 

  • The St. Croix Educational Complex will implement a hybrid schedule with a virtual Flex Block daily. Students will receive in-person instruction from 7:40 am to 1:05 pm, with a hybrid Flex Block beginning at 1:45 pm.

 

SCHEDULE:

In-Person 

      • 1st Period: 7:40 am – 8:45 am  
      • 3rd Period: 8:50 am – 9:55 am 
      • 4th Period: 10:00 am – 11:05 am 
      • Lunch: 11:10 am – 11:55 am 
      • 5th Period: 12:00 pm – 1:05 pm 

 

Virtual  

  • Flex Block-Intervention: 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm 

 

“We believe that these adjustments will enable our public schools in the St. Croix District to meet the mandated minimum instructional hours as required by law. It is essential for our students to receive a quality education in an in-person setting, and these changes will help achieve this goal,” said Superintendent Herman. 

 

“Your support and guidance in implementing these schedules are highly appreciated. Please feel free to contact me at the St. Croix District Office at 340-773-1095 if you have any questions or require further information,” said Superintendent Herman.

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St. Thomas-St. John District School Food Authority Announces 2023-2024 After School Snack Program

The St. Thomas - St. John District School Food Authority announces the start of the 2023-2024 After School Snack Program. Applications for the After School Snack Program are now available at the School Food Authority (SFA) District’s Office. The After School Snack Program will operate from November 20, 2023, through May 17, 2024. Training will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 10:00 am at the SFA District Office.

Site applications can be submitted on a continuous basis during the After School Snack Program operating dates. Only children ages 2-18 and special needs children up to age 21 can participate in the snack program. For additional information, please contact Ms. LuAnne Robert's, Program Manager at (340)774-0100 ext. 8310 or via email at Luanne.Roberts@vide.vi.

 

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Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education Announces Annual David Hamilton Jackson Exhibition

The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education announces the Third Annual “David Hamilton Jackson and All Ahwe: Creative Expression for Cultivating Awareness and Social Change” exhibition. This initiative continues to inspire students to explore the profound relationship between art and community activism, emphasizing the values of rights, respect, and responsibility. 

 

The exhibition will open on Liberty Day, November 1st, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Cane Roots Art Gallery at 24 Company Street in downtown Christiansted, St. Croix. The gallery's generous contribution has been instrumental in ensuring that students have a professional space to showcase their creative expressions. Following the opening, the exhibition will be available for viewing during the gallery’s normal operating hours on Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 

 

This year has been a period of growth and reflection for the USVI, and the “David Hamilton Jackson and All Ahwe” project has played a crucial role in providing a positive and creative outlet for students. Over the past three years, this initiative has become a beacon of hope, encouraging students to engage deeply with their heritage and the important themes of labor rights, press freedom, equity, and access.

 

The exhibition, which pays tribute to David Hamilton Jackson’s enduring impact on our community, showcases a diverse array of artistic pieces that reflect upon these crucial themes deemed important by students. The VIDE extends a special thank you to educators Niarus Walker of the St. Croix Central High School and Ms. Jena Fuentas of the Lew Muckle Elementary School. Their immense contributions have been pivotal in bringing this exhibition to life. 

 

“We are immensely grateful to Cane Roots for their unwavering support in providing a space for our students to express their creativity. This exhibition not only honors the legacy of David Hamilton Jackson but also showcases the resilience and talent of our students, especially in a year marked by growth and reflection,” said Stephanie Chalana Brown, Director at the Virgin Islands Department of Education. 

 

The community is invited to attend the exhibition and witness the powerful ways in which students have channeled their artistic talents. For additional information about the exhibition and related educational resources, please visit https://goopenusvi.vide.vi/courseware/lesson/455/overview.  

 

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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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