Elmore Stoutt High School
| Elmore Stoutt High School | |
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| Coordinates | 18°25′32″N 64°37′21″W / 18.4254834°N 64.62246749999997°W |
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| Type | Secondary school |
| Affiliation | Government of the British Virgin Islands |
Elmore Stoutt High School is a grade 7-12 secondary school in Road Town, Tortola. It is the largest secondary school in the British Virgin Islands and plays a central role in public education across the territory. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive and high-quality education, promoting academic achievement, social development, and lifelong learning. Named after long-time local educator Elmore Stoutt, the school has overcome significant challenges in recent years, including extensive damage from Hurricane Irma in 2017 and a five-year period in temporary facilities before reopening its rebuilt campus in 2023.
History
[edit]Elmore Stoutt High School was previously known as BVI High School.[1] The school was named after long-time local educator Elmore Stoutt.[2]
In September 2012, Wade Tobin became acting principal, but Vanessa Garraway replaced him when he was hospitalised at Peebles Hospital to undergo treatment.[3]
In 2017, Hurricane Irma damaged the school building as part of its effects in the British Virgin Islands, so students had to move to the former Clarence Thomas Ltd building in Pasea Estate. Because the temporary building was not large enough to accommodate all students, they were divided into two shifts.[4] Students in the morning shift participated in after-school programs to keep themselves occupied.[5] In June 2018, students and alumni of the school held a Unity Concert to raise funds for the school's music programme, which was severely affected by the hurricane. Featuring performances from current students, alumni, and guest musicians, the event helped advance the school's $60,000 fundraising goal and was praised by Principal Sandy Underhill as a symbol of community resilience and support.[6] More than five years later, the rebuilt school reopened in January 2023.[7]
Campus
[edit]Elmore Stoutt High School is the largest secondary school in the British Virgin Islands.[8]
The Lillian Adorothy Turnbull Building is L-shaped and received its current name in 2019, named after the veteran educator who contributed to the development of education for 50 years.[9]
Mission and vision
[edit]Elmore Stoutt High School emphasizes inclusive, high-quality education, aiming to help all students achieve success. The school promotes lifelong learning, effective teaching, and a broad curriculum tailored to meet diverse student needs. It also values creating a safe, disciplined, and engaging environment, while encouraging strong partnerships with families and the wider community. The school's vision, summarized in the phrase "Committed to Excellence," reflects its goal to equip students spiritually, socially, and academically to become productive citizens.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Remarks by Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley Premier of the Virgin Islands on Elmore Stoutt High School Graduation". Government of the British Virgin Islands. 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Elmore Stoutt shares big dreams for ESHS". BVI News. 5 January 2023.
- ^ "New deputy to act as ESHS principal". BVI Beacon. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ "Classes for ESHS students begin in Pasea Estate". Virgin Islands News Online. 10 October 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "'My child is not a Guinea pig'- Parent of ESHS student". Virgin Islands News Online. 31 October 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ Shefchik, Claire (21 June 2018). "Elmore Stoutt High School students, alumni hold Unity Concert". BVI Beacon.
- ^ "After 5 yrs & 1 term, Senior ESHS students return to main campus tomorrow". Virgin Islands News Online. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- ^ "Remarks by Honourable Sharie B. de Castro on the Opening Ceremony for the ESHS Redevelopment Project". Government of the British Virgin Islands. 4 January 2023.
- ^ Turnbull, Nekita (5 September 2019). "ESHS L-Shaped Building To Be Renamed After Veteran Educator". Government of the British Virgin Islands. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ "Our School". Elmore Stoutt High School. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
External links
[edit]- Articles about the school - Government of the British Virgin Islands
- "Resiliency on display at Elmore Stoutt High School" - Department of Disaster Management, British Virgin Islands
- First Year Strategies Elmore Stoutt High School By Teacher Librarian – Dorothy Rabsatt