CZM Approves Central High School Reconstruction With Groundbreaking Redesign and Emphasis on Specialized Education
The new design promotes interdisciplinary learning and aims to prepare students for direct entry into work or higher education through enhanced career and technical training
2024-07-17 16:06:49 - VI News Staff
The new St. Croix Central High School will be a truly comprehensive learning institution that is designed to allow students to pursue their passions in a holistic way, members of the St. Croix Coastal Zone Management Commission were told during Tuesday’s CZM meeting.
On the agenda was the consideration of the V.I. Department of Education’s request to use Federal Emergency Management Agency funds to replace the existing St. Croix Central High School infrastructure. The federal consistency determination from CZM is necessary for the school’s demolition and reconstruction to move forward.
CZM Commissioners learned that while the physical footprint of the new school is expected to be smaller than what previously exists, the facility will nevertheless be designed to accommodate a minimum of 1000 students, as well as to facilitate the delivery of existing and new programs that are being designed. VIDE officials noted that plans include a musical performance hall, and outdoor learning spaces complete with appropriate furniture and lighting, a key outdoor space will be dedicated for agriculture, the final form and layout of which will be decided after extensive consultation with the St. Croix Central community.