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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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In alignment with government operations and per Governor Albert Bryan Jr. All schools Territory-wide will be closed on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
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The Virgin Islands Technical College in collaboration with Senator Avery Lewis invites the public to attend two upcoming Town Hall Meetings designed to engage the community in shaping the future of technical education in the Territory.
These meetings will provide stakeholders with the opportunity to learn more about the Virgin Islands Technical College’s programs, share valuable feedback, and discuss questions and concerns regarding workforce development and community needs.
Meeting Details:
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St. Thomas – Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Charlotte Amalie High School - St. Croix – Friday, September 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
St. Croix Educational Complex Auditorium
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