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Principal Emil Vasquez
Education
San Pedro Junior College graduates 52 in Class of 2024
Graduation season, the time to celebrate students' accomplishments at the end of each academic year, has ended in San Pedro with the commencement ceremony for the island's only junior college. San Pedro Junior College (SPJC) hosted its highly anticipated graduation on Saturday, July 13th, starting at 4:30PM at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium in Ambergris Caye. Fifty-two students graduated this year with associate's degrees in various majors. The graduation's motto was "Recognizing attitude is everything in Business; what we obtain by achieving our goals is less valuable than what we become by achieving them through faith, justice, and diligent effort."
Education
San Pedro High School holds graduation ceremony for senior students
San Pedro High School (SPHS) celebrated a momentous occasion in the lives of its senior students with the annual graduation ceremony, a significant milestone, held on Saturday, June 8th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. One hundred thirteen students received their high school diplomas and various certificates of recognition for their hard work and dedication. The impactful speeches from the school's management and special guests further elevated the ceremony.
Education
SPHS Board undecided on participating in the Belize Education Upliftment Project tuition waiver program for 2024/2025 students
The San Pedro High School (SPHS) is preparing to end the school year and is in the process of welcoming new students from the different primary schools. With that comes implementing the Belize Education Upliftment Project (EUP), an educational reform benefiting government-owned or aided secondary schools.
Education
SPHS returns to normalcy after undergoing emergency repairs
On Wednesday, January 10, the San Pedro High School (SPHS) returned to normalcy after months of operating on a shift system because of much-needed maintenance in certain areas of their main building.
Community and Society
Repairs at SPHS continue; regular class schedule to return in January 2024
While the school year 2023 ends at the San Pedro High School (SPHS), much-needed repairs continue in parts of its main building. Over the past months, emergency repairs have occurred in its staff room, conference room, computer laboratory, and sports room. On Wednesday, December 20th, the school management shared that work has been completed in its Information Technology (IT) laboratory and sports room, while work continues in the other sections mentioned. According to SPHS management, if the reconstruction works continue uninterrupted, class schedules at the school are expected to return to normalcy when classes resume on January 8, 2024.
Community and Society
SPHS looking to raise 350k for much-needed repairs
The island's only secondary education institution, the San Pedro High School (SPHS), is seeking to raise $350,000 to fund the repairs of three sections of their main building. These include an area of the floor in their computer laboratory, the entire ceiling of the staff room, and the science laboratory. As a result, some classrooms in the main facility are not in use until there are repairs. To accommodate the shortage of classrooms, students are currently on a shift system whereby first and second formers attend classes in the morning and senior students in the afternoon.
Community and Society
Assessment of SPHS main building deems it safe; repairs on certain sections needed
At a meeting held on Thursday, August 31st, at the Angel Nunez Auditorium, the San Pedro High School (SPHS) management provided parents with an update on the structural damages affecting their main building. As per the report provided by Principal Emil Vasquez and the structural engineers, most of the building is in good condition except for three sections needing immediate repairs. These include the staff room, where the ceiling collapsed, and the computer and science lab. As further evaluations are made and plans to raise funds to complete all repairs begin, students will attend the Hon. Manuel Heredia Hall for most classes via a shifting system.
Education
SPHS main building deemed unsafe after staff room ceiling collapses; double shift system to be applied
The new school year is about to start, and some parents in San Pedro Town are concerned about the safety of the San Pedro High School’s (SPHS) infrastructure. Some days ago, it was reported that the staff room’s ceiling on the main building’s third floor collapsed. According to some parents, there have been no updates on the situation or the building conditions, even though classes are commencing on Monday, August 21st. On Friday, August 18th, Principal Emil Vasquez explained that they would not be using the main building and instead host students in another building on campus called Hon. Manuel Heredia Hall and implement a shift system.
