John H. Woodson Jr. High to Reopen Feb. 12, Education Department Announces

The Virgin Islands Education Department announced on Sunday that the John H. Woodson Jr. High School on St. Croix will reopen on Feb. 12 after renovations and repairs following a flood in September. Students have been on a hybrid scheduled since Oct. 10, with a mix of virtual courses and in-person sessions.

The October closure of the campus was due to environmental concerns caused by a flood on Sept. 27 in the B wing of the campus, which was exacerbated by heat-related issues, the department said in a press release.

During the closure the campus underwent significant renovations, maintenance repairs, and mold remediation to address the existing issues, the department said. The improvements include: