Press Contact:  
Ryan Nugent 
Director of Communications  
Ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov  
Phone: (340) 725-4924 
 
PRESS RELEASE 
For Immediate Release: 21 February 2023 
DHS announces modified classroom schedules at Frederiksted and 
Kingshill Head Start due to water access  challenges 
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS), Office 
of Head Start, is notifying parents and guardians of students at Frederiksted Head Start, 
that school will be closed today to conduct emergency water pump and internal 
water line repairs to address a water leak reported this past weekend.  
In addition, Kingshill Head Start will continue to operate on a half-day schedule this week 
in response to water pressure issues in that service area.  Operating hours will be from 7:30 
a.m. -12:00 p.m. until further notice,  to accommodate similar repairs to the facility. Parents 
will be notified of changes to the schedule. 
The VI Department of Human Services apologizes for any inconvenience. 
 
For more information, please visit the Department of Human Services website, 
www.dhs.gov.vi or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/usvidhs) at US Virgin 
Islands Department of Human Services.  
 
The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) exists to provide social services to members 
in our community with diverse needs. In times of national uncertainty and hardship we 
act as a safety-net and exist to inspire hope and empower change through non-
judgmental, quality delivery of needed services and resources.  
 
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