News and Announcements
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The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) has issued a public notice regarding an upcoming meeting of the St. Croix Committee of the Virgin Islands Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Commission.
The meeting is scheduled for:
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Platform: Microsoft Teams
This meeting will include public hearings for Federal Consistency Determinations related to major reconstruction projects involving the Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE), including:
Claude O. Markoe School (Pre-K–8): Demolition of the existing campus and construction of a modernized facility with updated classrooms, administrative offices, library, cafeteria, kitchen, and supporting infrastructure.
Alexander Henderson School (Pre-K–8): Full demolition and redevelopment of the campus to include new educational and support facilities designed to meet current standards.
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Due to unpredictable weather conditions, operational changes can occur. Weather will be monitored closely throughout the day.
The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) advises the public that following the 6:00 a.m. weather update from the National Weather Service, all public schools will open on their regular schedule today, Monday, April 13, 2026.
The Department has closely monitored weather conditions impacting the Territory and, based on the latest updates and recommendations, it has been determined that public schools can open for normal operations. Weather patterns and shifts can occur throughout the day. VIDE will remain vigilant in the event that operational changes are needed. At this time, the decision has been made to have public schools open on Monday, April 13, 2026.
The State Director of Special Education, Ms. Kathleen Merchant, announces that copies of the Special Education FFY 2026 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Federal Grant Application are available for public review in both school districts for a period of 60 days.
Public comments will be accepted up to 30 days after the close of the public review period. Comments may be submitted to the State Director of Special Education via email at kathleen.merchant@vide.vi, or delivered in person to one of the following locations between March 16 and May 20, 2026:
- Frostco Building, First floor, St. Thomas
- State Office of Special Education, Main Education Complex, Hospital Street, St. Croix
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The Virgin Islands Department of Education Announces the Graduation and Promotional Season: Save the Date! The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is pleased to announce the upcoming graduation and promotional ceremonies for the St. Thomas-St. John District and the St. Croix Districts.
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VIDE provides information to the media and across its official platforms. However, as conditions change, updates may also change. For the most reliable information, parents and guardians should always check the official VIDE Facebook page and other official communication channels first.
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Please note official information from Government House regarding the closure of schools and government offices on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, due to expected weather conditions that will impact the Territory.
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School Operations for Friday, September 19, 2025
St. Croix District (STX)
- All schools in the STX District will remain closed on Friday, September 19, 2025.
- This decision was made due to weather conditions that continue to impact the island, including heavy rainfall that has left some schools in need of assessment and cleanup.
- Essential school employees including administrators, custodial staff, school monitors, and kitchen staff are required to report to their respective campuses to assist with assessments and restoration efforts.
- There will be no school for students in the St. Croix District on Friday, September 19, 2025.
St. Thomas – St. John District (STTJ)
- On September 18, 2025, schools in the STTJ District were disrupted due to electrical service interruptions.
- VIDE remains in contact with WAPA and has been informed that electrical feeders are being restored. Full restoration is anticipated, enabling regular school operations to resume on Friday, September 19, 2025.
- All students, faculty, and staff in the St. Thomas – St. John District are expected to report to school as scheduled on Friday, September 19, 2025.
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