Office of Public Relations and Communications

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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.

 

Juanita Gardine Begins Half-Day Schedule for In-Person Learning On Sept. 27

September 27, 2021
Juanita Gardine Begins Half-Day Schedule for In-Person Learning

The remainder of the school day is to be conducted virtually

ST. CROIX, USVI – On Sept. 27, Juanita Gardine K-8 School will begin a half-day schedule for students in grades K-3rd attending in-person classes due to elevated classroom temperatures this time of year. In-person classes will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the remainder of the school day conducted virtually. Students will continue to receive breakfast and lunch while on campus.

The school’s faculty, staff, parents, and students were informed of the new schedule last week.

St. Croix District Insular Superintendent Carlos McGregor said the decision to shorten the in-person school day at Gardine was made in the best interests of students and staff.

“We have met with the unions and are committed to ensuring that our teachers and students have optimal classroom environments in which to teach and learn,” McGregor said. “While classrooms have natural air ventilation through their windows and doors, the added COVID-19 safety requirements of facial masks and desk shields have contributed to higher-than-normal indoor temperatures in classrooms that do not yet have air conditioning.”

The installation of air conditioning units is planned for all Gardine classrooms and is being purchased through the Education Stabilization Fund (CARES Act II). Special education self-contained students are not affected, as air conditioning units were previously installed in those classrooms.

The half-day schedule will remain in effect through the remainder of the First Semester, which ends on Dec. 23.

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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Juanita Gardine Begins Half-Day Schedule for In-Person Learning On Sept. 27 

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Phone Service Down At Schools, Headquarters in St. Croix District

September 21, 2021
Phone Service Down At Schools, Headquarters in St. Croix District

ST. CROIX, USVI – Phone service at all schools in the St. Croix District and at the Department of Education’s headquarters on Hospital Street is currently down.

Technicians have been alerted and repairs are underway.

A notice will be sent when service has been restored.

Anyone wishing to contact St. Croix schools or the St. Croix headquarters may send email to public.relations@vide.vi

The Department of Education thanks the public for its patience while the matter is addressed.

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Phone Service Down At Schools, Headquarters in St. Croix District 

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Joseph Gomez Elementary School Resumes In-Person Learning Sept. 20

September 20, 2021
Joseph Gomez Elementary School Resumes In-Person Learning Sept. 20

ST. THOMAS, USVI – The Joseph Gomez Elementary School will resume in-person learning for students in grades K-3rd on Sept. 20, following a two-day closure of the campus last week due to COVID-19 exposure on the campus. Students and staff who attend school in-person underwent COVID-19 testing by the V.I. Department of Health (VIDOH) on Sept. 16.

School and district leaders inform in-person K-3rd grade students and staff who did not participate in the VIDOH testing on Sept. 16 that they are not allowed on campus until they have tested and produced negative COVID-19 test results.

The Gomez campus has been thoroughly sanitized using CDC-approved sanitization products.

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Joseph Gomez Elementary School Resumes In-Person Learning Sept. 20 

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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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