Public Schools Resume Virtual Learning Jan. 7, Feeding Initiative Resumes Jan. 20

January 5, 2020

The Virgin Islands Department of Education will resume virtual learning for all public-school students on Jan. 7 and its ‘No V.I. Child Goes Hungry’ Feeding Initiative will resume on Jan. 20 in both school districts. Additionally, January 25 will mark the start of a hybrid model of instruction, with some student groups returning to school campuses, while others continue to learn from home. 

Breakfast and lunch will be available for pick-up at 9 a.m. at all distribution sites, Mon.-Fri., until supplies last. The feeding initiative does not operate on holidays and weekends. 

Additional reeducation training on COVID-19, conducted by Department of Health professionals, has been scheduled for food service workers, school bus drivers and school monitors prior to the restart of the feeding program. These employees will also undergo COVID-19 testing.  

All kitchens servicing the feeding program will receive specialized deep cleaning by COVID-19-certified contracted cleaners, focusing on detailed sanitization of all kitchen areas. 

Parents or guardians picking up meals should note the following:  

• Meals are limited to five per person (five breakfast and five lunches)  
• A face mask or facial covering must be worn when collecting meals  
• Identification is not required at pick-up   

ST. CROIX DISTRICT DISTRIBUTION SITES – 9 a.m. weekdays, until supplies last  

• Alfredo Andrews Elementary School   
• Arthur A. Richards K-8 School   
• Claude O. Markoe Elementary School    
• D.C. Canegata Multipurpose Center (outside)   
• Eulalie R. Rivera K-8 School   
• John H. Woodson Junior High School    
• Lew Muckle Elementary School   
• Juanita Gardine K-8 School    
• Renholdt ‘Rookie” Jackson Ball Park, Estate Whim    
• Ricardo Richards Elementary School   
• St. Croix Central High School  
• St. Croix Educational Complex High School   
• William’s Delight Villas Community Center   

 

ST. JOHN DISTRIBUTION SITES - 9 a.m. weekdays, until supplies last  

• Bellvue   
• Calabash Boom Housing Community   
• Chocolate Hole   
• Coral Bay Fire Station   
• Estate Grunwald   
• Estate Pastory   
• George Simmons Terrace   
• Julius E. Sprauve School   
• Pinepeace Basketball Court   

 

ST. THOMAS DISTRIBUTION SITES - 9 a.m. weekdays, until supplies last  

• Alvin McBean Ball Park   
• Anna’s Retreat Community Center   
• Bordeaux Basketball Court   
• Contant Knolls Community Center   
• Estate Bovoni Community Center   
• Ezra Fredericks Ball Park (formerly Frydenhoj Ball Park)  
• Joseph Sibilly School Parking Lot   
• Magen’s Bay/Luvenlund Junction   
• Michael Kirwan Terrace Community Center   
• Oswald E. Harris Court Community Center   
• Paul M. Pearson Gardens Community Center   
• Savan Basketball Court    
• Smith Bay Ball Park   
• Tutu Valley Basketball Court   
• Ulla F. Muller Elementary School (front entrance)   
• Winston Raymo Recreational Center