The V.I. Department of Education on Wednesday celebrated a significant construction milestone at the new Arthur A. Richards PreK-8 School site. D.O.E. Commissioner Dionne Wells-Hedrington proudly announced that the first concrete pour has begun, signaling a crucial phase in the development of this landmark project. "We witnessed the groundbreaking of this site on February 23rd of this year. Today's concrete pour represents a significant leap forward," she said. "Constructing a new school in the District of St. Croix is monumental for the territory. It has been decades since such a significant educational development has taken place." The ocmmissioner expressed her gratitude for the collective efforts of all partners involved in the project. "Our students deserve new schools, and it's high time this became a reality," she added. Key partners…
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