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We understand how frustrating last-minute changes can be for parents, guardians, and even students. VIDE appreciates the patience and understanding of its stakeholders. We ask for continued understanding as the dynamic nature of these situations sometimes requires adjustments to be made quickly.

VIDE strongly urges families to:

Rely only on official VIDE platforms for accurate updates.
Avoid following unofficial social media pages or chats that circulate misinformation.
Exercise personal parental discretion when making decisions for your child, based on your own circumstances and comfort level.

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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Commissioner's Corner

The Commissioner's Corner serves as a direct link to continue to connect to you, our audience, and stakeholders to the Virgin Islands Department of Education. The VIDE leads the charge of transforming today's learners into tomorrow's leaders and we are committed to transparency and keeping you informed on all things related to the educational system of the USVI.

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A library of open education resources and a network of Virgin Islands educators who are dedicated to using high-quality, openly-licensed educational resources.

The worldwide Open Educational Resources (OER) movement is rooted in the human right to access high-quality education. This shift in educational practice is about participation and co-creation, which offers opportunities for systemic change in teaching and learning content through engaging educators in new participatory processes and effective technologies for engaging with learning. By joining this movement, the USVI ushers in a wave of openly-licensed digital resources modified to adjust to the needs of our students.

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Legislation by the United States Congress has provided funds to cover not only disaster-related damages due to 2017 Hurricanes Irma and Maria, but also funding to achieve current industry standards for the educational facilities occupied by the Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE). This includes nearly all instructional and supporting facilities, totaling prior to the hurricanes, nearly three million square feet on all three islands.

This legislation created unprecedented opportunity to change the footprint of education in the United States Virgin Islands. To guide this process, the VIDE has developed an Educational Facility Master Plan.

The VIDE has developed newschoolsvide.com as a platform by which to engage the US Virgin Islands public school community, and keep you updated on our progress.

Please visit often for updates and for ways to connect with us.

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Request for Proposal - The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Programs

May 22, 2026

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is now accepting sub grant applications (proposals) from V.I. Government and non-governmental agencies to include non-profit community and faith-based organizations to fund Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II in the St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix Districts.

This grant competition seeks to award applications that will establish and or improve adult education and literacy activities in the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Nancy E. Powell Callwood Memorial Scholarship Application for Career and Technical Education (CTE) students

May 22, 2026

The Virgin Islands Department of Education is pleased to share the availability of the Nancy E. Powell Callwood Memorial Scholarship Application for Career and Technical Education (CTE) students.

This scholarship, established in honor of the late Nancy E. Powell Callwood, a dedicated educator, leader, and advocate for student success, provides financial assistance to support students pursuing higher education in a career and technical field.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming Meeting DPNR & CZM

May 4, 2026

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.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL OPEN ON THEIR REGULAR SCHEDULE TODAY - APRIL 13th

April 13, 2026

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.

State Office of Special Education FFY 2026 PART B IDEA Federal Grant Application Available for Review

March 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

Teachers Spotlight

March 3, 2026

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By The Numbers

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1973

The Peace Corps Elementary School was established in 1973 and later renamed to Yvonne E. Milliner-Bowsky Elementary School in 2007.

5

Employees have been St. Thomas/ St. John District Awardees.

431

Total students enrolled in the 2024-25 School Year

14:1

Student-Teacher ratio

1

Boys Basketball Championship (2024)

2

Spelling Bee Champions

1 District Primary Spelling Bee Winner and 1 District Intermediate Spelling Bee Winner

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