The Virgin Islands Department of Education informs parents, guardians, students, faculty, and staff of the Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School that the school campus will be closed on Monday, Oct. 27, due to a ruptured water line that requires excavation and extensive repairs.
As a result of the ruptured water line, the school will not have access to water. Due to the nature of the assessment and repairs required, an estimated time for completion cannot be provided at this time. Ensuring the full restoration of water service and the completion of all necessary repairs is the Department’s highest priority.
To facilitate the work of maintenance and utility crews, the BCB campus will be closed to all students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, all after-school programs, clubs, sporting activities, and other scheduled events are suspended until further notice. There will be no access to the school campus until the repair work has been completed and verified as safe for reopening.
In the interim:
- Faculty are required to attend a virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, to receive updates on the situation and guidance regarding the continuity of instruction and other preparations during the repair period.
- Support staff, including kitchen workers and monitors, will be contacted by their supervisors regarding temporary reassignments while the school campus remains closed.
- Parents and guardians are advised that students should not report to the school campus on Monday, Oct. 27. Further information will be shared regarding instructional plans and operational updates for the duration of the repair period.
The department thanks the BCB community of students, faculty, staff, and parents for their flexibility, cooperation, and understanding as work crews address this unexpected water line break. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our utmost priority.
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