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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 RESUMPTION OF IN-PERSON LEARNING AT PEARL B. LARSEN PREK-8 SCHOOL EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The St. Croix District of the Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is pleased to announce that in-person learning will resume at the Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School effective Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Following the activation of deep cleaning protocols due to an electrical fire in the administrative office, the school temporarily transitioned to virtual learning. Now, after completing necessary maintenance and cleaning measures, the school site is fully prepared to welcome back students and faculty and resume normal operations.

 

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ST. CROIX DISTRICT PROVIDES OPERATIONAL UPDATES FOR PEARL B. LARSEN SCHOOL AND JOHN H. WOODSON JR. HIGH SCHOOL

The St. Croix District of the Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) announces the resumption of in-person instruction at public schools across the island, except for the Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School. Primary and secondary public schools on St. Croix will operate according to their regular schedules. Notably, John H. Woodson Jr. High School will welcome students back to campus on Monday, February 12, 2024, marking its reopening since its closure in October 2023.

Students attending the Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School will continue to receive virtual instruction on Monday, February 12th, and Tuesday, February 13th, 2024, while the campus continues to undergo deep cleaning protocols following an electrical fire in the administrative office.

VIDE Officials are diligently preparing the Pearl B. Larsen campus for the return of students and faculty on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, prioritizing the health and well-being of all individuals.

In anticipation of students' return to John H. Woodson (JHW) School, VIDE Officials and the JHW School Leadership Team conducted a campus walk-through for the JHW PTA Executive Board members and members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands. The walk-through video is available for viewing on the Virgin Islands Department of Education YouTube page and can also be accessed here: https://youtu.be/Yy1bPkO5eRs

Additionally, VIDE Officials led Senators of the 35th Legislature on a tour of the St. Croix Educational Complex H.S. and the St. Croix Central H.S. Recently, on January 31st, a public hearing was held regarding the proposed federally funded demolition and reconstruction of St. Croix Central High School. An animation rendering of the new St. Croix Central H.S. site can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/592406085/35170af4dc?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=21613201

It is important to note that all public schools in the St. Thomas-St. John District have been open and operating on their regular schedules since February 8, 2024.

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VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPERATIONAL UPDATE

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) informs the public of operational updates for public schools within the St. Thomas-St. John District and St. Croix District.

 

St. Thomas-St. John District- No Changes

  • Regular Operations - all public schools in the St. Thomas-St. John District are open and will continue to operate on their regular schedules.

 

St. Croix District- Additional Schools Resume In-Person Instruction

 

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

 

    • PreK-6: Ricardo Richards, Lew Muckle, Claude O. Markoe, and Alfredo Andrews
    • PreK-8: Juanita Gardine and Eulalie Rivera
    • St. Croix Central High School
    • St. Croix Educational Complex High School
    • St. Croix Alternative Education

 

  • John H. Woodson Jr. High School – Virtual Learning continues Friday, February 9th.

 

    • School Campus reopens on Monday, February 12, 2024

 

  • Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School – Virtual Learning continues Friday, February 9th.

 

    • On the evening of Wednesday, February 8, 2024, an electrical fire broke out in the administrative office of the Peal B. Larsen School. Firefighters from the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) swiftly extinguished the flames. No students, faculty, or staff were present on the campus or administrative office at the time of the fire.

 

Following an investigation by VIFEMS, it was determined that the fire originated due to heavy rainfall causing water leakage in the area where the AC duct was located. The adverse weather conditions, coupled with intermittent power disruptions throughout the day, led to an electrical shortage of the appliance, resulting in the fire. The incident has been classified as accidental.

 

In light of the lingering odor from the smoke and the necessity for thorough cleaning of the premises, the school campus will remain closed on Friday, February 9, 2024. Students will continue to receive instruction through virtual learning.

 

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

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340-775-2250
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St. Croix

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Phone: 340-773-1095

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340-778-1600
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