Dept. of Education Announces Closure of Public Schools Due to Adverse Weather

The V.I. Dept. of Education has announced that all public schools across the territory will be closed on Wednesday, February 7. This decision comes in response to the forecasted adverse weather conditions, including heavy rain, strong winds, and low visibility, which are expected to impact the USVI and Puerto Rico.

In an official statement, the department emphasized the importance of student safety, urging parents and guardians to keep their children at home. Public-school students are advised against attending school, and faculty and staff have been instructed not to report to their usual workplaces.

However, D.O.E. has mandated that certain essential school personnel, including principals, assistant principals, custodians, and maintenance workers/laborers, report to their assigned schools at 8:00 am. Their role will be to assess the condition of the campuses in light of the weather situation.