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Joseph Gomez Elementary School Closed Sept. 28 Due to Bereavement

The school is expected to resume normal operations on Sept. 29.

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The school is expected to resume normal operations on Sept. 29.
The school is expected to resume normal operations on Sept. 29. (V.I. Department of Education)

ST. THOMAS, USVI — The Joseph Gomez Elementary School will be closed on Sept. 28 due to the passing of a staff member. The Department of Education did not clarify which staff member died. But they announced that district leaders have activated the crisis response team to make counseling services available to anyone in need.

The school is expected to resume normal operations on Sept. 29.

The Department of Education extends sincere condolences to the Joseph Gomez Elementary School family, the St. Thomas-St. John District, and to the family, friends, and loved ones of our late employee.

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