New Raimunda Virgolino State School Inaugurated in Macapa, Serving 2,000 Students

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The newly rebuilt Raimunda Virgolino State School in Macapa, Amapa, was inaugurated on Thursday, the 14th, by Governor Clecio Luis, catering to up to 2,000 students, including Youth and Adult Education (EJA) classes, starting in 2026. The school currently serves 480 high school students and is strategically located next to Residencial Vila dos Oliveiras, a housing complex that opened in May 2024. The school's reconstruction was part of the public school system's restructuring program, with investments exceeding R$7.2 million.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new Raimunda Virgolino State School was inaugurated on Thursday, the 14th, by Governor Clecio Luis, serving up to 2,000 students.
  • The school currently serves 480 high school students and will be expanded to include Youth and Adult Education (EJA) classes in 2026.
  • The school was rebuilt as part of the public school system's restructuring program, with investments exceeding R$7.2 million.
  • The school features three two-story blocks, 16 classrooms, science, math, and computer labs, a library, an auditorium, a reading room, and a multi-sport court.
  • The school has full accessibility, a thermoacoustic roof, a new electrical system, a bike rack, a vegetable garden, and eight restrooms.
  • The school's construction directly benefited hundreds of families in the housing development and surrounding neighborhoods.
  • The Raimunda Virgolino State School was initially founded on March 17, 2000, and was officially named Professor Raimunda Virgolino in 2002.
  • The school has a 25-year history, adapting to various formats, and has implemented projects such as scavenger hunts and cultural exhibitions to strengthen ties with the school community.

Statistics:

  • Investments in the Raimunda Virgolino State School's reconstruction exceeded R$7.2 million.
  • The school will serve up to 2,000 students.
  • The school currently serves 480 high school students.
  • The school has 16 classrooms.
  • The school features a multi-sport court with bleachers.
  • The school has a bike rack.
  • The school has a vegetable garden.

Sources:

  • Agência AM/APA: "E uma nova vida para minha filha diz mãe de estudante durante entrega da nova escola estadual Raimunda Virgolino em Macapá"