John H. Woodson News
Celebrating Our Principal’s Honor Roll Students!
John H. Woodson Junior High School proudly congratulates our Principal’s Honor Roll students for the 2nd Marking Period! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of your achievements.
To celebrate this milestone, students were rewarded with special treats and gifts from the Leadership Team, led by Principal Matthew. In addition, each honoree received an exclusive Principal’s Honor Roll shirt—a symbol of their outstanding success and dedication.
Wear your shirts with pride because you have earned this recognition! Keep striving for excellence, and let your achievements continue to inspire others.
Congratulations once again to all our honorees! Keep up the great work, Warriors!
Championship Recap!
Congratulations to Team B of John H. Woodson Junior High School for winning the St. Croix Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association Basketball Tournament! It was an intense and thrilling game, and we are so proud of John H. Woodson Junior High School Team A for finishing as the Top 2 team in the league!
Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork brought you this far, and we celebrate your incredible season! Well done to both teams for an amazing championship game!
John H. Woodson Middle School Boys Basketball Team
Congratulations to the John H. Woodson Middle School Boys Basketball Team on their big win at the Good Hope Country Day Tournament!
Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of you for bringing home the championship! Keep striving for greatness—this is just the beginning! Warriors Rule!
Kudos to the cheerleading squad for cheering on our boys.
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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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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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Stay connected through official VIDE channels. Follow and subscribe to our official communication platforms.
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about VIDE’s Spectacular Holiday Concerts
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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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Stay connected through official VIDE channels. Follow and subscribe to our official communication platforms.
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In alignment with government operations and per Governor Albert Bryan Jr. All schools Territory-wide will be closed on Thursday, September 18, 2025.