LIT NEWS

Filipino-American Heritage Month Cultural Celebration – October 1, 2025

The Filipino Teachers and Librarian propose a day-long cultural celebration in honor of Filipino-American Heritage Month, themed “Pista sa Nayon” (Barrio Fiesta). Held in the library, the event will showcase Filipino traditions through activities such as a guest speaker, film viewing, karaoke, Bingo, cultural song and dance lessons, and traditional Pinoy games. Authentic Filipino food and street snacks will be served. Students will participate during their scheduled library visits. The event aims to promote cultural appreciation, diversity, and community engagement within the school.

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. 

• 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.

• 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.