ST. CROIX — The Juanita Gardine K-8 School on Monday will begin a half-day schedule for students in grades K-3rd attending in-person classes due to elevated classroom temperatures this time of year, the V.I. Dept. of Education has announced. In-person classes will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the remainder of the school day conducted virtually, according to the release. Students will continue to receive breakfast and lunch while on campus. The school’s faculty, staff, parents, and students were informed of the new schedule last week, D.O.E. said. St. Croix District Insular Superintendent Carlos McGregor said the decision to shorten the in-person school day at Gardine was made in the best interests of students and staff. “We have met with the unions and are committed to ensuring that our teachers and…
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