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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.

 

Public School Varsity Male Basketball Teams Head to Florida for 2nd Annual Spring Varsity Showcase Tournament March 8th - 10th

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is pleased to announce that four of its public high school male varsity basketball teams will be traveling to Florida today to participate in the 2nd Annual Spring Varsity Showcase Tournament. Hosted by TK Sports Club, Inc., the tournament will take place at Milwee Middle School, located at 1341 S Ronald Reagan Blvd in Longwood, Florida. This three-day tournament kicks off on Friday, March 8th, with the Championship game slated for Sunday, March 10th.

The VIDE extends heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors whose generous support has made it possible for the four teams to travel and compete in this tournament. Special thanks go out to VI Lottery, Southland Gaming, Discover Fund, Wharfside Village Hotel-St. John, United Sporting Goods-St. Croix, King Christian Hotel, VIGL, Tropico-STX, Kyle Sexius, Centi, Quart VI, Petrus Company, VI Port Authority, and ViVid Streaming.

The Spring Varsity Showcase is a significant event that brings together high school student-athletes from the U.S. Virgin Islands to demonstrate their basketball talents. With growing global interest, the tournament now attracts top schools, including Division 2 and 3 programs. Beyond showcasing skills, the event promotes sportsmanship, camaraderie, and healthy competition among USVI student-athletes, providing an invaluable platform for national exposure.

This trip offers more than just tournament participation. Student-athletes will engage in academics and athletics by visiting a college and attending a collegiate game featuring the University of Central Florida and the Houston Cougars on Wednesday, March 6, 2023. Notably, this game will feature Jwan Roberts, a homegrown athlete and senior at the University of Houston, who is set to be a starter and a prospective NBA draft pick. Before the game, Jwan will meet with the student-athletes to share motivational insights and experiences.

The Houston Cougars Head Coach, Mr. Kelvin Sampson, has generously provided 100 tickets for USVI student-athletes to attend the college game. Mr. Sampson, who coached Mr. Donald Bough at the University of Michigan State, has a special connection with the USVI. Mr. Bough, presently a teacher at the John H. Woodson Jr. High School and Head Coach of the Central Female Varsity Basketball Team, also serves as Assistant Coach for the Central Male Varsity Basketball Team.

The four participating schools include Charlotte Amalie High School (CAHS) and Ivanna Eudora Kean High School (IEKHS) from St. Thomas, and Educational Complex High (SCEC) School and Central High School (CHS) from St. Croix.

Competing in Division A of the Tournament are CAHS, Deland High School, CHS, and BCAT School. Teams in the B Division include SCEC, Lake Howell High School, IEKHS, and Seabreeze School. The VIDE will be live streaming the games on its Facebook page.

The VIDE expresses gratitude to parents, guardians, coaches, school personnel, administrators, and VIDE staff whose dedication has made this tournament opportunity possible. If you are in Orlando, Tampa, Longwood, or surrounding areas, we encourage you to attend the tournament and support our student-athletes. Stay tuned to official VIDE platforms for updates on the tournament.

 

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Virgin Islands Department of Education Congratulates St. Croix Educational Complex High School on 2024 Regional Science Bowl Win

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) extends heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Regional Science Bowl, held on Sunday, May 3rd. Hosted at the University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park on St. Croix, the competition showcased students' impressive knowledge across various science disciplines, challenging them with thought-provoking questions.

Following intense rounds of competition, St. Croix Educational Complex High School (Team 2) emerged triumphant as the 2024 High School Division Champions. The winning team comprised Daryl Griffith (10th grade), Lauren Jones (10th grade), Tiera Polonco (11th grade), Myles Berkeley (11th grade), and Colum Morgan (11th grade). Their outstanding performance secured them a spot in the National Science Bowl, slated to be held in Washington, DC, from April 25th to 29th, 2024.

St. Croix Educational Complex High School also clinched the 2nd Place position with their Team 1 at this year's Science Bowl. Team 1 members included Xiare Simmons (9th grade), Annabet Walters (10th grade), Keemar Croskey (10th grade), Samir Boucenna (11th grade), and Ryan Ferdinand, Jr. (12th grade).

In the Middle School Division, the Church of God Holiness Academy emerged victorious, with participating students Knala Hendrickson, Naazir Joseph, Jayden Morales, and Armani Carr. Placing 2nd in the Middle School Division was Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School, represented by Hana Bronstein, Kameryn Padgett, Brock Gorman, and Chrinity Pickering.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all parents, guardians, teachers, coaches, school personnel, and administrators whose unwavering support contributed to the success of these remarkable students. For further information, please reach out to the Science Bowl Coordinators: Gerald Walters at gerald.walters@vide.vi or Joann Lewis at joann.lewis@vide.vi.

 

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Virgin Islands Department of Education Announces 2024 Regional Science Bowl Competition on Sunday, March 3, 2024, on St. Croix

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is delighted to announce the upcoming 2024 Regional Science Bowl Competition, scheduled for Sunday, March 3, 2024, commencing at 9:00 am. The competition will be hosted at the University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park, situated on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. We extend a warm invitation to the public and media to join us for this exciting event.

Approximately 100 students are expected to participate in the Regional Bowl competition, an engaging question-and-answer tournament designed to assess their proficiency in various scientific disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, astronomy, earth science, and general science. Teams comprising middle school and high school students will compete to demonstrate their comprehensive understanding of scientific subjects.

Participating school teams in the Middle School Division include Lockhart K-8 School, Church of God of Holiness Academy, Eulalie Rivera Elementary School, Juanita Gardine Elementary School, and the Pearl B. Larson Elementary School. High School teams include Charlotte Amalie High School, Ivanna Eudora Kean, St. Croix Central, St. Croix Seventh Day Adventist, and St. Croix Educational Complex. The VIDE extends its best wishes to all teams for success in Sunday’s competition.

The Regional Science Bowl, conducted in collaboration with Brookhaven Lab, is part of the National Science Bowl® competition, coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Since its inception in 1991, over 325,000 high school students have participated in this dynamic and intellectually stimulating competition. Students engaging in Science Bowl competitions are encouraged to excel in science and mathematics and pursue careers in these fields.

Structured akin to a sporting event, the virtual science bowl competition follows a tournament format, starting with preliminary rounds leading up to elimination rounds. The team with the highest number of correct answers will be honored as the top achievers. All participating students will receive a Science Bowl T-shirt, while the winning teams will be awarded a trophy. The first-place team will earn the remarkable opportunity to participate in the National Science Bowl, scheduled to be held in Washington, DC, from April 25th to 29th, 2024.

For further information, please feel free to contact the Science Bowl Coordinators: Gerald Walters at gerald.walters@vide.vi or Joann Lewis at joann.lewis@vide.vi.

 

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