All Public Schools Closed Wednesday as TS Philippe Lashes Territory

All public schools in the territory are closed Wednesday as heavy winds and rain from Tropical Storm Philippe lash the Virgin Islands.

The Education Department announced the closures just before 7 a.m. Wednesday.

“All essential employees to include kitchen workers, custodians, maintenance workers, and school administrative teams, are required to report to their designated campuses to assess conditions,” the department said.

“State and district employees are also required to report to their workstations. VIDE will continue to monitor weather conditions and reports and will provide further updates regarding school operations,” the release stated.