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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.

 

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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ST. CROIX DISTRICT ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION FOR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) informs the public that due to heavy rainfall on Monday, February 26th, which resulted in flooding at the St. Croix Central High School campus, students were dismissed early. Students, parents, and guardians are advised that Central High School will operate virtually on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, to ensure the continuity of instruction. Students will meet with their teachers via Teams during class hours. Assignments will be provided to students in Teams and Schoology.

The Central High School campus will undergo assessment and cleaning to prepare for the resumption of in-person learning on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. All other schools in the St. Croix District will maintain their regular, in-person schedules.

 

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