Pearl B. Larsen, Ulla F. Muller Elementary to Resume In-Person Learning Sept. 13

Virgin Islands Department of Education

The Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School on St. Croix and the Ulla F. Muller Elementary School on St. Thomas will resume in-person learning on Sept. 13.

The schools reverted to virtual learning on Sept. 9 and 10 due to COVID-19 exposure.

Both campuses have been thoroughly sanitized using CDC-approved products and solutions.

The Department of Education reminds employees who are sick to remain at home. If an employee has undergone COVID-19 testing, he or she should remain quarantined until negative COVID-19 test results are received. If an employee tests positive for COVID-19, he or she should seek further guidance from the V.I. Department of Health or a healthcare provider.

Parents are also informed that if they or anyone in their household tests positive for COVID-19 or has COVID-19-releated symptoms, children in that household should not attend in-person classes. All members of the household must remain in quarantine until negative COVID-19 test results are received or until all members have been cleared by the V.I. Department of Health. To knowingly expose others to COVID-19 is punishable by fines and imprisonment.

The COVID-19 vaccine is available to all USVI residents age 12 and up. Visit www.covid19usvi.com/vaccines for more information or to schedule an appointment to receive the free COVID-19 vaccine.