The Virgin Islands Education Department (VIDE) is committed to transparency and keeping the community informed about the condition and readiness of all school campuses. To fulfill this commitment, VIDE has posted videos of the annual opening walk-throughs of each school campus on St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. These videos are accessible for viewing on the department’s official YouTube page.
These walk-throughs, held in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year, involved key inspection agencies, including the Health Department, Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Public Works Department, and Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Their participation was crucial to ensuring comprehensive inspections. Additionally, members of the Virgin Islands Board of Education, St. Croix Coalition, and various school PTA representatives were in attendance to observe and provide feedback, according to the press release.
Each walk-through was led by the district maintenance directors, who provided critical updates on action plans and next steps for each school site. The inspection process is thorough, requiring each school to be evaluated to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. The VIDE is currently awaiting detailed reports from each agency, which will include findings, recommendations, and necessary approvals for each school’s opening, the press release stated.
The VIDE remains committed to completing all school repairs, ranging from minor fixes to significant campus projects. Ongoing maintenance efforts are in place to guarantee that all campuses offer safe and conducive environments for faculty, staff, and students. The department acknowledges that while some maintenance work remains at various school sites, it continues to be a priority. Parents, students, faculty, and staff can rest assured that maintenance teams are fully aware of each school’s needs and are diligently progressing on all projects and necessary work, it said.
VIDE is pleased to confirm that all school sites will be ready to welcome back students, faculty, and staff on Monday, Aug. 5.
For more information and to view the walk-through videos, please click here.
