August 14, 2025 
via email to: jp.oriol@dpnr.vi.gov 
The Honorable Jean-Pierre L. Oriol, Commissioner 
Department of Planning and Natural Resources 
St. Thomas, USVI  00801 
 
RE: 
VIDE is requesting an FCD Pre-Application Meeting for the Renovation/Modernization and New 
Construction of the Lockhart PreK-8th School, St. Thomas, VI. 
Government of the Virgin Islands - Department of Education - Disaster Recovery/New Schools Unit 
 
Dear Commissioner Oriol: 
 
The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is hereby requesting a FCD Pre-Application Meeting for the 
Renovation/Modernization and New Construction of the Lockhart PreK-8th School: 
The Lockhart PreK-8th School was damaged during the 2017 Hurricane Irma and Maria events and deemed unsafe for 
students and faculty. The Lockhart PreK-8th School has been assessed and approved for Reconstruction by FEMA. The 
Lockhart PreK-8th School location is at 41 Estate Thomas, St. Thomas, VI 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands 
The site includes a total of thirteen buildings and five new proposed buildings. Ten of the existing buildings are arranged 
in a “C” shape and will be used for PreK-5 classroom space. The three existing buildings on the east side complete, or 
close off, the campus to form an enclosed courtyard. The interiors and exterior cladding of the existing buildings will be 
demolished, and new cladding will be added. 
The proposed Lockhart PK-8 campus consists of three new buildings. Two of the buildings will be classrooms and 
administration offices. The third building will house the gymnasium.  
The Renovation/Modernization of the Lockhart PreK-8th School campus combines a light building footprint, resiliency, 
and innovative building systems to create a flexible and forward-thinking learning environment for students and faculty. 
Total Square Feet: 63,355 SF 
Grades: PreK-8th 
Number of Students: 1070 
 
Address: 41 Estate Thomas, VI 00802 
 
If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Luana Powell – luana.powell@vide.vi, cell phone – 
340.244.6876. 
Respectfully, 
 
Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Ed. D. 
Commissioner, VIDE