Education

It's a Virtual Affair For USVI Public School Graduates in 2020; Students to be Part of Commencement Event Led by Barack and Michelle Obama

Department of Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin on Thursday said that after much consideration on how to move forward with honoring the 2020 public school graduating seniors, the department and the Bryan administration settled on the virtual option as the safest bet, and revealed the dates when the online events will take place. Additionally, the students will be part of a global ceremony for 2020 graduates, whose commencement speakers will include former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama and others, set to take place on May 16. The event's chief sponsor is Google, and it will be brought live on the tech giant's YouTube platform. Graduation dates St. Croix Central High School: Tuesday, May 26, 2020  St. Croix Educational Complex: Tuesday, May 27, 2020 Ivanna Eudora Kean High School: Wednesday, May 28, 2020  Charlotte Amalie High School: Friday, May 29, 2020    Ms. Berry-Benjamin sought to encourage students who may feel disappointed becaus...