Office of Public Relations and Communications

About Us

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.

 

Joseph Gomez Elementary School Closed Sept. 28 Due to Bereavement

September 28, 2021
Joseph Gomez Elementary School Closed Sept. 28 Due to Bereavement

ST. THOMAS, USVI – The Joseph Gomez Elementary School will be closed on Sept. 28 due to the passing of a staff member.

District leaders have activated the crisis response team to make counseling services available to anyone in need.

The school is expected to resume normal operations on Sept. 29.

The Department of Education extends sincere condolences to the Joseph Gomez Elementary School family, the St. Thomas-St. John District, and to the family, friends, and loved ones of our late employee.

The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure, and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government, and ensuring that recovery projects are completed as quickly as possible. Visit www.transparency.vi.gov.

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Joseph Gomez Elementary School Closed Sept. 28 Due to Bereavement 

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Joseph Gomez Elementary Kindergarten Early Dismissal on Sept. 27

September 27, 2021
Joseph Gomez Elementary Kindergarten Early Dismissal on Sept. 27

ST. THOMAS, USVI – All in-person Kindergarten classes at the Joseph Gomez Elementary School will be dismissed at 11 a.m. today, due to an electrical service interruption affecting classrooms.

Parents are asked to pick up their children from the school campus. Students will be served breakfast and lunch before they depart.

Other classrooms at the school are not affected and will continue in-person learning.

Technicians have been informed of the service interruption and repairs are expected to be completed later today.

In-person classes for Gomez Kindergarten students will resume on Sept. 28.

The Department of Education thanks teachers, parents, and students for their patience as the matter is resolved.

The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure, and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government, and ensuring that recovery projects are completed as quickly as possible. Visit www.transparency.vi.gov.

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Joseph Gomez Elementary Kindergarten Early Dismissal on Sept. 27

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Claude O. Markoe Elementary Reverts to Virtual Learning Sept. 27 Due to COVID-19 Exposure On Campus

September 27, 2021
Claude O. Markoe Elementary Reverts to Virtual Learning Sept. 27 Due to COVID-19 Exposure On Campus

ST. CROIX, USVI – Claude O. Markoe Elementary School will be closed to in-person learning beginning Sept. 27, due to COVID-19 exposure impacting several classrooms. All in-person classes will revert to virtual learning until further notice.

As part of the Virgin Islands Department of Education’s COVID-19 protocols, the Department’s COVID-19 Taskforce and the Virgin Islands Department of Health were notified and have begun contact tracing.

Meal distribution will also be suspended at the Claude O. Markoe campus during the closure; however, families may pick up breakfast and lunch at the Arthur A. Richards modular campus from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday through Friday.

The affected areas of the campus will be thoroughly sanitized using CDC-approved products before the school reopens to in-person learning.

The Department of Education reminds employees that if they are sick, they must remain at home and seek guidance from the Virgin Islands Department of Health or a private healthcare provider. If anyone within a household has tested positive for COVID-19 or has 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 all members have been cleared by the Department of Health.

To knowingly expose others to COVID-19 is punishable by fines and imprisonment.

For more information about symptoms and what to do if exposed to COVID-19, visit www.cdc.gov.

The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government, and ensuring that recovery projects are completed as quickly as possible. Visit www.transparency.vi.gov.

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Claude O. Markoe Elementary Reverts to Virtual Learning Sept. 27 Due to COVID-19 Exposure On Campus 

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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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