Public school students return to the classroom Aug. 13 and to help them prepare, the Education Department has launched its Back-to-School Countdown Campaign, a daily initiative designed to keep families informed, engaged, and fully prepared for a successful start.
This year’s theme, “Igniting Innovation & Elevating Excellence,” sets an inspiring tone for the school year ahead, emphasizing academic achievement, creativity, and continuous growth across every school in the territory, the department said in a release as it begins the countdown to opening day.
That includes back to school events in both districts, with a “Community Connectivity” celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Tutu Park Mall on St. Thomas, and a “Food Truck Festival” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9 at the St. Croix Educational Complex High School.
Throughout this time, VIDE announced that it will be sharing important reminders, helpful tips, and updates to support a successful return to school for all stakeholders.
To ensure families receive accurate, up-to-date information, VIDE encourages all parents, guardians, and students to follow and subscribe to our official communication platforms:
- Facebook: Virgin Islands Department of Education
- YouTube: Virgin Islands Department of Education
- Website: vide.vi
- VIDE Alerts: Sign up at vide.vi/stayconnected
Families are also urged to register for PowerSchool, the student information system that allows parents guardians, and students to track academic progress, attendance, grades, receive direct updates from their child’s school, and important VIDE announcements.
School-Specific Back-to-School Information
Each public school maintains its own Facebook page and webpage, where families can access essential back-to-school details such as orientation schedules, supply lists, uniform guidelines, and more. All school webpages can be accessed through VIDE’s main website at www.vide.vi.
The department has also released the official start and end times for every school in both the St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix districts.
“As we count down to August 13th, we invite everyone to stay engaged, stay informed, and stay inspired. Together, we are igniting innovation and elevating excellence in every classroom, every hallway, and every school across the Virgin Islands,” the department stated.
