Amidst the holiday season activities, Gov. John deJongh Jr. and first lady Cecile deJongh announced the distribution of educational gifts next week for children in grade levels K4-3 in all public, private, and parochial schools. The gifts will be handed out by Cecile de Jongh and Government House staff.
“Every year at the holiday season, it is our pleasure to visit the Territory’s public, private, and parochial schools to share the joy of Christmas and the holidays with Virgin Islands children, along with their families, teachers, and administrators. This year, we look forward to another joyful season of good cheer and holiday spirit as we participate in the wondrous traditions of Christmas and the Holiday Season. Cecile and I are delighted to host this gift-giving tribute as part of the community’s holiday celebrations,” the governor said in a prepared statement.
Monday, Dec. 14:
- St. Thomas private and parochial schools: All Saints School, Antilles, Bethel Baptist, Calvary Christian, Church of God Academy, College Preparatory, Faith Alive, Memorial Moravian, Prophecy Elementary, New Testament Academy, Seventh Day Adventist, Sts. Peter and Paul, V.I. Montessori School, Wesleyan Academy, and Zion Assembly.
- St. John private and parochial schools: Cruz Bay Preschool, Montessori School (JFLI), St. John Christian Academy and St. John Methodist School.
- St. John public schools: Guy Benjamin School, Julius E. Sprauve School
Tuesday, Dec. 15:
- St. Croix public schools: Alfredo Andrews, Juanita Gardine, Lew Muckle, Pearl B. Larsen, and Ricardo Richards.
Wednesday, Dec. 16:
- St. Croix public schools: Alexander Henderson, Charles H. Emmanuel, Claude O. Markoe, Eulalie Rivera, and Evelyn Williams.
Thursday, Dec. 17:
- St. Thomas public schools: Evelyn Marcelli, Evelyn Marcelli Annex, Gladys Abraham, Jane E. Tuitt, Lockhart, and Ulla Muller schools.
Friday, Dec. 18:
- St. Thomas public schools: E. Benjamin Oliver, Joseph Gomez, Joseph Sibilly, and Yvonne Bowsky schools.
