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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.

 

Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin Tests Positive for COVID-19

September 10, 2021
Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin Tests Positive for COVID-19

ST. THOMAS, USVI – Virgin Islands Department of Education Commissioner Racquel BerryBenjamin has tested positive for COVID-19. Berry-Benjamin underwent COVID-19 testing on Sept. 10, after experiencing symptoms overnight on Sept. 9.

Berry-Benjamin did not perform any official duties following an emergency press conference she hosted on Sept. 9.

Assistant Education Commissioner Victor Somme III will serve as Acting Commissioner while Berry-Benjamin recuperates.

Berry-Benjamin has been fully vaccinated since February 2021.

During a telephone call to staff on Friday evening, Berry-Benjamin said employees and the community should continue to follow all COVID-19 safety protocols, as the coronavirus remains prevalent, and all are susceptible to it.

The Department of Education extends best wishes for a speedy recovery to Commissioner BerryBenjamin and thanks to the community for its support.

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Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin Tests Positive for COVID-19 

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School Bus Service Suspended In St. Croix District Until Further Notice

September 10, 2021
School Bus Service Suspended In St. Croix District Until Further Notice

ST. CROIX, USVI – The Virgin Islands Department of Education, St. Croix District, has suspended school bus service until further notice. Parents are asked to continue to provide transportation to and from school for children attending in-person classes.

Special Education students in self-contained classrooms attending in-person classes are not affected and will continue to receive school bus service.

The Department of Education will provide an update on when bus service will resume.

The St. Thomas-St. John District is not affected.

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School Bus Service Suspended In St. Croix District Until Further Notice 

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Ulla F. Muller Elementary School Returns to Virtual Learning Sept. 9 and 10

September 9, 2021
Ulla F. Muller Elementary School Returns to Virtual Learning Sept. 9 and 10

ST. THOMAS, USVI -- The Ulla F. Muller Elementary School on St. Thomas will revert to virtual learning on Sept. 9 and 10, due to confirmed COVID-19 exposure on the campus. School and district officials were informed of the exposures by the V.I. Department of Health on Sept. 8. An announcement will be made on when the campus would reopen for in-person learning.

Meal distribution in the ‘No V.I. Child Goes Hungry’ Feeding Initiative is not affected at the Muller campus and will operate as normal.

As part of the Department of Education’s COVID-19 protocols, the affected areas of the campus will be thoroughly sanitized using the appropriate, CDC-approved sanitizing solutions. Department officials pointed out that it is to be expected that there would be COVID-19 exposure on campuses as schools operate during the pandemic; however, all schools have the appropriate safety protocols in place to address cases as they arise.

“While we very much prefer to have our students on our campuses, their health and safety, and that of our staff, are top priorities,” said Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin. “All of our school campuses have the capability to seamlessly move between in-person and virtual learning as we continue to educate students during the pandemic. We ask everyone to do their part—get vaccinated, continue to social distance, wash hands frequently, wear a mask—so that students can continue to learn uninterrupted on our school campuses.”

The Department wishes to remind employees who are sick to remain at home. If an employee has undergone COVID-19 testing, he or she should remain quarantined until negative COVID-19 test results are received. If an employee tests positive for COVID-19, he or she should seek further guidance from the V.I. Department of Health or a healthcare provider.

Parents are also informed that if they or anyone in their household test positive for COVID-19 or have COVID-19-releated symptoms, children in that household should not attend in-person classes. All members of the household must remain in quarantine until negative COVID-19 test results are received or until all members have been cleared by the V.I. Department of Health. To knowingly expose others to COVID-19 is punishable by fines and imprisonment.

The COVID-19 vaccine is available to all USVI residents aged 12 and up. Visit www.covid19usvi.com/vaccines for more information and to schedule an appointment to receive the free COVID-19 vaccine.

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Ulla F. Muller Elementary School Returns to Virtual Learning Sept. 9 and 10 

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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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