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Department of Education Announces MATHCOUNTS Competitions 

The Virgin Islands Department of Education is pleased to invite students, parents, educators, media, and the wider community to witness the brightest young mathematical minds compete in the 2025 MATHCOUNTS Chapter Competitions on Thursday, February 27, 2025. This exciting event will take place simultaneously in St. Thomas and St. Croix, showcasing the problem-solving skills, teamwork, and mathematical excellence of middle school students from across the territory.

MATHCOUNTS is a prestigious nationwide program designed to cultivate students’ love for mathematics through engaging and challenging competitions. This year’s event promises intense competition, critical thinking, and thrilling moments as teams battle for the chance to advance to the State Competition.

ST. THOMAS CHAPTER COMPETITION – 13D Innovation Center, Orville Kean Campus, University of the Virgin Islands at 8:30 am.

Competing Schools: Antilles School, All Saints Cathedral School, Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School, and Lockhart K-8 School.

For more information about the St. Thomas Chapter competition, please contact Avon Benjamin at avon.benjamin@vide.vi.

ST. CROIX CHAPTER COMPETITION – Good Hope Country Day School Pavilion at 8:30 am.

Competing Schools: Church of God Holiness Academy, Free Will Baptist Christian School, Good Hope Country Day School, and Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School.

For more information about the St. Croix Chapter competition, please contact Jaynae Williams, St. Croix District Coordinator of Mathematics, at jaynae.williams@vide.vi.

The VIDE encourages the community to come out and support these dedicated students as they showcase their mathematical prowess and teamwork. This is a fantastic opportunity to witness the next generation of problem-solvers in action and celebrate the importance of STEM education in the Virgin Islands. Don’t miss this chance to cheer on our young mathletes! We look forward to seeing you there.

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