Eulalie Rivera School News
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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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Any student who is newly enrolled or returning after a period of absence and fails to attend school within the first ten (10) consecutive school days will be considered a “No-Show.”
• After the 10th consecutive day of non-attendance, the student shall be withdrawn using the appropriate withdrawal code.
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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.
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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