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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.

 

PHASE 2: ST. CROIX DISTRICT PUBLIC SCHOOL OPERATIONS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Virgin Islands Department of Education announces Phase 2: Public School Operations for the St. Croix District on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Assessments have been completed to evaluate the impact of weather-related effects from Tropical Storm Philippe, and the impact of WAPA power outages on school campuses. St. Croix schools will open according to a 2- hour delayed schedule. Bus services will be provided. Faculty, staff, and paraprofessionals are required to report to their designated campuses at 9:00 am.

 

REMINDER: Per Phase 1 announcement, Central High School is closed, and Eulalie Rivera will distribute instructional packets at the school from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm for virtual learning.

 

Although assessments of schools in the St. Thomas-St. John District have been completed and schools have been prepared for students and faculty based on a 2- hour delayed start; the St. Thomas - St. John District is still without power at all schools due to the WAPA power outage. Information regarding school start times is impacted by schools being without power. Updated information regarding the St. Thomas-St. John District is forthcoming.

 

PHASE 2: ST. CROIX PUBLIC SCHOOL OPERATIONS (Thursday, October 5, 2023)

 

2 - HOUR DELAYED START TIME: Please note bus pick up times.

 

St. Croix District (Thursday, October 5, 2023)

 

 

School

 

Start Time

End Time

St. Croix Educational Complex High School

Bus Pick Up at 8:45 am

 

9:40 am

2:15 pm

Career & Technical Education Center

Bus Pick Up at 8:45 am

 

9:40 am

2:15 pm

John H. Woodson Jr. High School

Bus Pick Up at 8:45 am

 

10:00 am

2:45 pm

Pearl B. Larsen K-8 School

Bus Pick Up at 9:00 am

 

10:15 am

3:15 pm

Juanita Gardine K-8 School

Bus Pick Up at 9:00 am

 

10:15 am

3:15 pm

Lew Muckle Elementary School

Bus Pick Up at 9:00 am

 

10:30 am

3:30 pm

Claude O. Markoe Elementary School

Bus Pick Up at 9:00 am

 

10:30 am

3:30 pm

Alfredo Andrews Elementary School

Bus Pick Up at 9:00 am

 

10:30 am

3:30 pm

Ricardo Richards Elementary School

Bus Pick Up at 9:00 am

 

10:30 am

3:30 pm

 

 

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PHASE 1: VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES PUBLIC SCHOOL OPERATIONS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) announces Phase 1: Public School Operations for Thursday, October 5, 2023. Comprehensive assessments are being conducted in phases to determine the extent of weather-related effects from Tropical Storm Philippe, as well as to assess the impact of power outages from the Water and Power Authority (WAPA) on school campuses.

 

As a result, for Phase 1 reporting, the listed public schools in the St. Thomas-St. John District and St. Croix District will operate according to the following schedule. Further information regarding remaining public schools will be shared with the public in a Phase 2: Public School Operations press release that will be released this morning. Our dedicated assessment teams are diligently working to ensure that all campuses are in a suitable condition to welcome back students, faculty, and staff. This includes ensuring that essential utilities such as power and potable water are readily available.

 

PHASE 1- PUBLIC SCHOOL OPERATIONS (Thursday, October 5, 2023)

 

CLOSED SCHOOLSThe following school will remain closed for additional maintenance and cleaning to be implemented.

 

  • St. Croix District- Central High School
    • Faculty at Central High School will email assignments to students via Teams/Schoology.

 

VIRTUAL LEARNINGThe following school will conduct instruction virtually.

 

  • St. Thomas-St. John District- Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School

           

INSTRUCTIONAL PACKETSThe following school will distribute instructional packets for pickup by parents/guardians from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Faculty are required to report in by 8:30am.

 

  • St. Croix DistrictEulalie R. Rivera K-8

 

In the Phase 2: Public School Operations press release, information on remaining schools will be publicly shared. Parents, guardians, and students are kindly asked to remain vigilant and stay updated by monitoring VIDE announcements and VIPD alerts.

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VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVIDES UPDATE REGARDING PUBLIC SCHOOL OPERATIONS TERRITORY-WIDE

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) would like to provide an update on public school operations in light of ongoing weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Philippe. This storm has caused heavy winds, rainfall, and ongoing power outages across the Territory. Due to these adverse conditions, there will be an impact on public school operations on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

 

The public is advised that schools across the Territory, (within the St. Thomas-St. John District and St. Croix District) will be implementing a 2-hour delayed school start time. This delay will allow for students to be in a safe environment at home while school maintenance teams conduct comprehensive assessments of each school campus to determine the extent of weather-related effects. Custodial staff will also perform walkthroughs of the school premises to ensure proper cleaning procedures are implemented.

 

Following these assessments, the revised school operating hours for each public school will be communicated to the public. It is important to note that with the implemented delayed 2-hour start, if a school for example is scheduled to start at 7:40 am, that school would then start at 9:40 am on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

 

All essential employees to include kitchen workers, custodians, maintenance workers and laborers, and staggered school administrative teams (principals and assistant principals) are required to report to their designated campuses at 6:00 am.

 

Further, the unpredictable nature of the weather and ongoing power outages can result in overnight changes that may further affect school openings. VIDE has initiated all necessary protocols to ensure thorough assessments are conducted, prioritizing the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff.

 

Parents, guardians, and students are kindly asked to remain vigilant and stay updated by monitoring VIDE announcements and VIPD alerts in the morning. We greatly appreciate your cooperation and attention to these updates as we work together across both districts.

 

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St. Thomas

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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