Congratulations, Kayla! We are thrilled to announce that Kayla Debrow has been selected as the NDIAA Female Athlete of the Year for 2024 - 2025! Kayla's dedication, perseverance, and outstanding performance have truly distinguished her. This honor is a testament to Kayla's hard work both on and off the field. Kayla inspired so many with her talent and leadership!   #NDIAA #AthleteOfTheYear #CongratulationsKayla #ProudMoment #GoDragons #ThisIsFSDB
5 days ago, Alexander Winogradow Ribeiro
NDIAA Female Athlete of the Year, Kayla Debrow, Class of 2025. Four Images of Kayla in the different sports she competed in; Track, Volleyball, Basketball and Flag Football.
Yesterday, June 4th, our DES held their annual end-of-year awards and 5th grade celebration! We are so proud of all our students' accomplishments. Watch out middle school, our upcoming freshmen are ready! To view the photos from the event, click the link shared below:  https://zenfolio.page.link/cfxvg #ThisIsFSDB
9 days ago, FSDB
DES 5th grader holds her awards and diploma and smiles with her family.
DES student hold her award and diploma and smiles for a photo.
FSDB student smiles with her two awards for a photo.
DES 5th grader holds his award and diploma and smiles for a photo with his family.
DES student holds her award and smiles for a photo.
Happy summer! We hope everyone enjoys a fantastic summer with friends and family. We already miss our students and look forward to welcoming them back this fall! #ThisIsFSDB
9 days ago, FSDB
FSDB students walking through staff members on the way to the bus.
Two FSDB students smile together for a picture before they go on the bus.
A FSDB student is waving goodbye as she walks towards the bus.
FSDB student signing "ILY" for the picture walking to the bus.
FSDB staff inside a blow-up unicorn and seahorse smile for a picture outside.
Two FSDB students walk together towards the bus.
FSDB student smile with two thumbs up as she walks towards the bus.
FSDB student smiling and walking towards the bus.
Welcome, Julian Rivera, to FSDB! Jillian will be working as a Staff Assistant for the Interpreting Department! She was previously working in a Deaf High School as an Administrative Assistant. Jillian is most excited about her new position because she will reconnect with the FSDB family! A fun fact about Jillian is that she enjoys reading and spending time with her family. We are so happy to have you here with us at FSDB! #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam
9 days ago, FSDB
Jillian is wearing a navy blue collar shirt with the FSDB logo on the right chest of her shirt smiling outside. Bottom left is a white graphic that says "Jillian Rivera, Staff Assistant for Interpreting Department".
Congratulations to our three blind students on graduating from kindergarten! First grade, here they come! To view the photos from the kindergarten graduation, click the link shared below: https://zenfolio.page.link/LXFfk #ThisIsFSDB
9 days ago, FSDB
Three blind kindergarteners wearing their yellow cap and gown smile for a picture with their diplomas inside the classroom.
Last Thursday, May 29th, the Dance Troupe held their final performance, titled “Moments to Memories.” It was a special moment as we watched our seniors dance with dance troupe for the last time. To view the photos from the event, click the link below: https://fsdb.zenfolio.com/p713066892 #ThisIsFSDB
9 days ago, FSDB
Two FSDB students smiling while the photo was taken mid-twirl during their routine.
Two dance troupe students wearing lego masks dancing on stage in Kirk.
A senior dance troupe student is hugging her mom who is holding a red rose on stage in Kirk.
A dance troupe student is dancing inside a shower that's made out of hula hoop and curtain on stage in Kirk.
A FSDB student signing his song on stage in Kirk.
This morning, BES held a graduation ceremony for the 5th grade in the Chapel. We celebrated a significant milestone in their lives as they transition from Elementary School to Middle School. Congratulations to all the graduates! To view the photos from the event, please click the link below: https://zenfolio.page.link/8nTDQ #ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB
10 days ago, FSDB
A blind 5th grader holding her diploma and smiling with her teacher inside the Chapel building.
A blind 5th grader is holding his award and smiling with his O&M teacher inside the Chapel building.
A blind 5th grader is holding his award and smiling with his teacher inside the Chapel building.
🏈🏐📣 We're Hiring Coaches! Join Our Team! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Are you passionate about sports and mentoring student-athletes? We’re looking for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to join our athletics program for the upcoming school year! What We’re Looking For: • Passion for coaching and youth development • Strong communication and leadership skills • Experience in the sport (preferred but not required) • Commitment to fostering teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief statement of interest to Ex. Director of PE and Health Joy Fraychineaud at fraychineaj@fsdbk12.org. Joy will also share the link you can apply. Help us build champions on and off the field—apply today!
10 days ago, FSDB
Graphic says "We're Hiring" and lists the coach job opportunities in Football, Volleyball, Cheerleading and Track and Field.
Yesterday, June 3rd, BMS held its 8th grade graduation in the Music Building. Best of luck to the graduates as they move on to high school this fall! To view the photos from the event, click the link shared below: https://zenfolio.page.link/N4X9x #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam
10 days ago, FSDB
A blind 8th grader is holding his diploma smiling on stage with the Blind Principal, Blind Assistant Principal, and the FSDB President.
A blind 8th grader is smiling with Mr. D holding an award that was presented with him on stage in the music building.
A blind 8th grader is holding her diploma smiling on stage with the Blind Principal, Blind Assistant Principal, and the FSDB President.
Last Thursday, May 29th, and Friday, May 30th, the Class of 2025 from both the deaf and blind departments held their graduation ceremony. To view the photos from the events, click the link shared below: https://zenfolio.page.link/fW6ke #FSDBClassof2025 #Classof2025 #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB #ThisIsFSDB
10 days ago, FSDB
Deaf senior wearing his red cap and gown smiling with President Snow wearing a red floral dress holding the diploma on stage in Kirk.
Blind senior wearing her blue cap and gown smiling with President Snow wearing a blue floral dress holding the diploma on stage in Kirk
Deaf senior wearing her red cap and gown smiling with President Snow wearing a red floral dress holding the diploma on stage in Kirk.
Blind senior wearing his blue cap and gown smiling with President Snow wearing a blue floral dress holding the diploma on stage in Kirk.
Congratulations to our Blind post-graduates who had recently exited the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind SOAR Program! - Savannah Hill - Vanessa Weaver - Lillie Munoz #FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB
11 days ago, FSDB
A blind SOAR student is smiling with President Snow holding her diploma inside the classroom. White graphic on bottom left says "Savannah Hill, Post Graduate"
A blind SOAR student is smiling with President Snow holding her diploma inside a classroom. White graphic on bottom left says "Vanessa Weaver, Post Graduate"
A blind SOAR student is smiling with President Snow holding her diploma inside a classroom. White graphic on bottom left says "Lillie Munoz, Post Graduate"
Before graduation, the Deaf Class of 2025 seniors celebrated their annual senior breakfast, followed by Senior Awards on Friday, May 30th. To view the photos from the event, click the link shared below: https://zenfolio.page.link/1N2Rs #ThisIsFSDB
12 days ago, FSDB
Senior wearing a white shirt with navy blue vest is holding a white envelope with a FSDB staff member inside Knowles.
A senior is wearing a white dress holding a white envelope smiling with a women who is wearing a black blazer with navy blue shirt inside Knowles.
Senior wearing a white short sleeve shirt holding a check with a FSDB staff member who is wearing a red cardigan inside Knowles.
A senior wearing a white with stripes shirt with President Snow holding a big yellow envelope inside Knowles.
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) will host a job fair to recruit talent for all departments and positions on Friday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be in Moore Hall on the FSDB campus in historic St. Augustine and is open to the public. Join us to learn about employment opportunities! FSDB is a state of Florida agency and a major employer in St. Johns County, offering many challenging and rewarding career opportunities. For more information about current openings and benefits, visit www.fsdbk12.org/careers
12 days ago, FSDB
FSDB Job Fair - June 6, 2025
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We are very proud of every one of you. We look forward to seeing you accomplish great things in the future! Stay tuned this week for the link to the photos from both graduations! #FSDBRecapSundays
13 days ago, FSDB
Left photo is the Valedictorian of the Deaf Senior Class wearing a red cap and gown on stage in Kirk, and right photo is the Valedictorian of the Blind Senior Class wearing a blue cap and gown on stage in Kirk.
Congratulations to Kayla Debrow! We are thrilled to celebrate Kayla's commitment to continue her academic and athletic journey at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. 🏀📚 Kayla received interest from several colleges to play basketball at the next level, but she has proudly chosen to join the Gallaudet University women's basketball team. Kayla has been passionate about basketball for nearly her entire life. She joined the Varsity team as a sixth grader—an early start that laid the foundation for an extraordinary high school career. Over the past four years, she has made a lasting impact both as a teammate and as an individual. 🏆 Team Accomplishments: - 4× Mason-Dixon Champions (2019, 2023, 2024, 2025) - Clerc Classic Champions – First time in FSDB history! - Regional Qualifiers – 2022 and 2025 - 2025 NDIAA National Champions 🌟 Individual Achievements: - Member of the 1,000 Point Club (1,387 points) - Member of the 1,000 Rebound Club (1,031 rebounds) - School & Clerc Classic record holder for most blocks in a game (20) - 347 career blocks - Multiple Tournament MVP awards - Named NDIAA Girls Basketball Player of the Year Kayla's stats speak volumes, but what truly sets her apart is her character. She leads with respect, integrity, trustworthiness, and sportsmanship—both on and off the court. We are confident that Kayla will continue to grow—not just as a player, but as a leader, mentor, and perhaps one day, a coach. Her future is incredibly bright, and we couldn't be more proud of her! 🌟 Congratulations, Kayla! 🌟   #FSDBSportsSaturday #OneTeamOneHeartbeat #ThisIsFSDB
14 days ago, FSDB
Red background with a photo of Kayla, and her two basketball coaches holding a Gallaudet Women's Basketball white long sleeve shirt. Above the photo says "Committed" and below the photo says "Kayla Debrow" with the Galllaudet University logo.
This is Michael Johnson. Michael's journey at FSDB began in 2005 when he stepped in as a computer specialist in the Technology department. Over the years, he advanced to the Communications and PR department, where he assumed the role of Web and Communications Manager. In 2021, he was appointed as the Executive Director. But Michael's connection to FSDB runs much deeper—he grew up right here on campus, thanks to his parents, Cheryl and Jackie Johnson, who were dedicated staff members. When we asked Michael why he chose to work at FSDB, he shared heartwarming memories: "I spent my childhood on this campus, cheering at football games, enjoying Dance Troupe performances, and even curling up under my mom's desk when I was feeling under the weather. After spending a couple of years in California, I knew I wanted to return home. I found a part-time job in the Technology department, and the rest is history—I'm still here, 20 years later!" One of the highlights of his time at FSDB? Creating the delightful "Eyes Alive!" movies with the Deaf Elementary students and producing fun music videos for the Dance Troupe. Did you know Michael has some fun talents, too? Before joining FSDB, he worked in the film industry, lending his skills to movies featuring stars like Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston. Plus, he was quite the athlete—he earned the title of St. Johns County Player of the Year in 1997 and played two years at Florida Community College of Jacksonville (now FSCJ). #FSDBGrowingUpAtFSDBFridays #ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB
15 days ago, FSDB
Left photo is a young photo of Michael working at Eyes Alive, and right photo is a current photo of Michael with his family smiling for a photo outside in the mountains.
Tonight, May 29th at 7:00pm, Dance Troupe will have their final performance titled "Moments to Memories". Come and celebrate the seniors with us and wish them good luck on their next journey! #ThisIsFSDB
16 days ago, FSDB
White graphic background with a black and white photo of the dance troupe, with wording that says "FSDB Dance Troupe Presents, Moments to Memories, May 29, 2025 @7pm in Kirk Auditorium"
For the final Takeover Thursday of the 2024-2025 school year, we will host a two-day event celebrating both Blind and Deaf Graduation! Make sure to check our stories today for the Blind Graduation and tomorrow for the Deaf Graduation! #FSDBTakeoverThursdays
16 days ago, FSDB
Three blind seniors wearing blue cap and gown, and two deaf seniors wearing red cap and gown smile for the camera. Above the photos is text that says "Takeover Thursdays, Graduation"
The Blind Senior Class of 2025 received their senior awards today, ahead of graduation tomorrow. Students received awards, recognition, scholarships, and class gifts! To view the photos from the event, click the link below: https://zenfolio.page.link/7aNX7
17 days ago, FSDB
Blind Senior wearing a white top with black bow is smiling with a man wearing a white shirt with USA Olympics on the right of his shirt inside the Music Building.
Blind Senior wearing a "Class of 2025" white shirt holding her certificate with a lady wearing a white jacket and sun hat smiling for a photo inside the Music Building.
Blind Senior wearing a red sweatshirt smiling with President Snow inside the Music Building.
Blind senior wearing the white "Class of 2025" shirt holding his certificate with the Blind Prinicpal inside the Music Building.
In celebration of this week's graduation, we're reflecting on the 1947 graduation. The photo above shows the deaf and blind graduates from that year with President Dr. Clarence Settles, taken in the old Walker Hall auditorium. #FSDBWayBackWhensdays #FSDBHistory
17 days ago, FSDB
Vintage photo of the graduation class of 1947 smiling on stage in their caps and gowns.