St. Croix Educational Complex operations have been suspended Wednesday due to a coordinated teacher sick-out, the V.I. Education Department announced.
“Earlier this morning, VIDE officials were alerted to a significant shortage of teachers at the St. Croix Educational Complex High School, as many educators either called in sick or reported they would be late. As of now, a total of 35 teachers have reported being unable to attend. An immediate assessment determined that the remaining staff was insufficient to sustain normal school operations. As a result, the school will remain closed for the day due to the lack of instructional personnel,” the announcement stated.
Parents and guardians are asked to promptly pick up their children from the campus, as there will be no classes Wednesday, it said. Transportation will be provided for students who utilize school buses.
The department added that it is committed to addressing teachers’ concerns “with a spirit of collaboration and understanding. We recognize the vital role educators play in shaping the future of our children and our community, and their voices are essential.”
Senior officials from the VIDE St. Croix District are actively working to engage in meaningful dialogue with teachers and are developing a contingency plan to ensure that student instruction can resume on Thursday, according to the release.
