Congratulations to the top ten students for the FSDB Ski & Winter Sports Club. From January 21 to 26th, 2025, they will travel to Whitefish, Montana, to enjoy various winter activities, including downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, ax throwing, snowshoeing, and a sleigh ride. We are excited to share this incredible experience with such a wonderful group! Participants: 1st row: Jasen McDaniel, Melissa Oramas Santana, Serenity Herrell, Briella Lawson, Michael Diaz-Ramos, Derek Merced, Jenny Enache (ski club sponsor), 2nd row: Tim Puch (ski club sponsor), Markeil Jordan, Adrian Vreeland, Damian Palacios, Mason Long. #FSDBCampusLifeTuesday
5 months ago, FSDB
Group of blind students who are involved in the Ski Club smiling for a photo inside a kitchen.
 Welcome to FSDB, Richard Fromberg!   Richard will be working as an Instructional Assistant at DES. He used to work as a Social Studies Teacher at DHS.    "I am so excited to return to the hallowed grounds of FSDB," shared Richard.   One fun fact about Richard is that he is an accomplished alpine skier!   We are so excited to have you back at FSDB, Richard!  #FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB 
5 months ago, FSDB
Richard wearing a black hoodie that says "Salisbury" smiling for a picture outside of Moore Hall. White graphic on bottom left says " Richard L. Fromberg, DES Instructional Assistant"
Congratulations to our Robotics Club students, Edward, Ezra and Deegan! They participated in a tournament over the weekend that involved inspecting, designing, troubleshooting, coding, communicating, loading and leading! Our boys took home the sportsmanship award! They showed perseverance and adaptability! Thank you to our club sponsors for providing such a great opportunity! #FSDBAcademicMondays
5 months ago, FSDB
Three students in the Robotic Club smile with their sponsors outside.
We wish our FSDB families, students and staff a wonderful Thanksgiving! #HappyThanksgiving #ThisIsFSDB
5 months ago, FSDB
Orange and yellow turkey wearing a black pilgrim hat with wording above that says "Happy Thanksgiving". Pumpkins and leaves scattered all over the graphic.
Some fun happenings this week included: - Open House was held on Wednesday, November 21, and prospective families, other schools, and the community came to watch the Elementary Blind Music Program, Blinding Lights Show Choir, and Dance Troupe perform. - Over 600 students from local high schools in ASL classes visited FSDB on Thursday, November 22, to watch our Dance Troupe perform. The Dance Troupe also shared their new holiday shirts for December! - Mr. Ferguson, a BEMS Social Studies teacher, hosted a "The Salon of Enlighted Ones" event on Thursday, November 22. BMS students in Civics and U.S. History socialized with one another, discussed philosophical happenings, and enjoyed authentic French biscuits and hot chocolate. Yummy! #FSDBRecapSunday
5 months ago, FSDB
Top Left Photo: Two Blinding Lights students wear a blue sparkle vest sing on stage. Top Right Photo: Mr. Ferguson dressed in a fancy old timer costume and white wig, smile with his students. Bottom Photo: Dance Troupe wearing their new Holiday red shirts dancing on stage.
The FSDB Varsity Football Dragons are the NEW 8-Man 3A Football CHAMPIONS!!! The Dragons defeated the Hernando Christian Academy Lions last night in a hard-fought battle, emerging victorious with a final score of Dragons: 60 - Lions: 53. Let's all congratulate our boys on an AMAZING season!!! #FSDBSportsSaturday #GoDragons #OneTeamOneHeartbeat
5 months ago, FSDB
Top photo: Group photo of the Dragons football team wearing white uniform holding the number one sign outside. Bottom left photo: Graphic that says "Sunshine State 8- Man 3A Football Championions with the dragon logo holding the football above. Bottom right photo: Three football players smiling for their photo outside on the field.
Congratulations to Elijah Haney! Elijah has been with us in the Deaf Department for five years. He decided to defer his diploma because he needed more experience and education to enhance his life skills. His favorite subject is Career Experience with an off-campus job. One of his favorite memories is participating on the football team. "I would tell other students who want to attend FSDB that FSDB is a great school with an excellent community with which they can be involved," shared Elijah. Elijah plans to leave FSDB and work with his family at the sub restaurant! Again, congratulations, and we will miss you! #FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB
5 months ago, FSDB
Elijah and President Snow holding his diploma smiling together for the camera inside a classroom. White graphic on bottom left says "Elijah Haney, Post Graduate"
Congratulations to Elijah Haney! Elijah has been with us in the Deaf Department for five years. He decided to defer his diploma because he needed more experience and education to enhance his life skills. His favorite subject is Career Experience with an off-campus job. One of his favorite memories is participating on the football team. "I would tell other students who want to attend FSDB that FSDB is a great school with an excellent community with which they can be involved," shared Elijah. Elijah plans to leave FSDB and work with his family at the sub restaurant! Again, congratulations, and we will miss you! #FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB
5 months ago, FSDB
Elijah and President Snow hold the diploma as they smile for a photo inside a classroom. White graphic on bottom left says "Elijah Haney, Post Graduate"
This is Sincere Vazquez. Sincere came to FSDB in 2013 and became an alumnus of the Deaf Department in 2023! He chose FSDB because of the school's resources, along with his supportive peers, the chance to make new friends, and participation in sports, which helped him succeed where he is today! Sincere's favorite memory during his time at FSDB would be winning the Mason Dixon Championship in 2023 hosted by FSDB, our home court. "Securing the Mason Dixon win with my best teammates and coach is a moment I will never forget for the rest of my life!" excitedly shared Sincere. Sincere is currently in his second year at Gallaudet University, majoring in physical therapy with a minor in biology and aiming to become an athlete trainer. He is proud to continue his education at Gallaudet, where he can meet new people and have new life experiences. He made the Gallaudet track team and completed the United East Conference Championship for the 800 meters, placing 9th out of 17 runners with a personal record time of 2:07:02! "My advice for current FSDB students is to learn from your mistakes, grow from them, and use those experiences to improve and move forward," shared Sincere. We are so happy to hear that you are doing excellent, Sincere! #FSDBGrowingUpAtFSDB #ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB
5 months ago, FSDB
Left photo is a young Sincere wearing a white Dragons basketball uniform posing for the camera in Settles Gym, and the right photo is a current photo of Sincere wearing a black stripe basketball uniform playing basketball in Gallaudet's gym.
Welcome Keti Stafford to FSDB! Keti will be working as an Overnight Residential Instructor for the Deaf/HH Department. She looks forward to making a positive impact on the children! Keti is from Syracuse, New York and she scuba dives for fun! "God is good ALWAYS!" stated Keti. We are glad to have you here at FSDB! #ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB
5 months ago, FSDB
Keti wearing a gray sweater smiling for the camera outside of Palm Row. White graphic on bottom left says "Keti Stafford, Deaf/HH Overnight Residential Instructor"
Get ready for some excitement! The Dance Troupe is taking over our socials this morning and performing for the whole school. Don’t worry—you won’t miss a moment, as everything will be shared in our stories! 🎄 #FSDBTakeoverThursday
6 months ago, FSDB
Dance Troupe students dressed in black short sleeve and jeans with a christmas color disco ball above them. Snowflake scattered all over the picture. White wording says "Takeover Thursday, Dance Troupe" with a red bow on top.
In 1980, the FSDB food service hosted the annual Thanksgiving dinner in the Memorial Hall cafeteria. The kitchen staff cooked and set up dinner for the students while dressed in Thanksgiving costumes. The students enjoyed the excellent meal. #FSDBWayBackWhenesday #FSDBHistory
6 months ago, FSDB
Vintage photo from a yearbook of students and staff dressed up for Thanksgiving and gather around to eat and enjoy each other company.
Congratulations to our FSDB "District" Teacher of the Year On Friday, November 15, 2024, we were able to surprise and celebrate our 2025/2026 FSDB "District" Teacher of the Year, Jessica Kaspar, at Kids Town with Deaf Elementary School staff and students! Congratulations to you, Jessica!!!
6 months ago, FSDB
Group of staff smiling with Jessica who is holding colorful "congrats" balloons on stage in Kidstown.
Jessica is wearing a black short sleeve shirt holding colorful balloons smiling looking at the crowd.
Jessica standing in the front holding a yellow with pink fur sign that says "Jessica, you won!" surrounded by the whole DES school outside of Kidstown.
Jessica in the black shirt hugging the assistant principal who is wearing a blue shirt.
Our residential students gathered for their annual Thanksgiving dinner to celebrate Thanksgiving next week. It was an excellent time to share with friends and enjoy delicious food! #FSDBCampusLifeTuesday
6 months ago, FSDB
Eight photos of residential students sitting down in the cafeteria eating their thanksgiving meal.
Ms. Carr's Contemporary Literature class students have been reading Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird. Recently, they made it to a crucial moment in the novel: the trial and conviction of Tom Robinson. Rightfully, the students were deeply affected by the outcome. As a class, they have been working on identifying and analyzing key plot elements in literary texts, working to understand how each adds to a piece's meaning.  Before moving on to the next section of the novel, the class worked as a group to analyze the verdict of this trial, as it applies to the old saying, "just the tip of the iceberg." Using a sizeable tactile iceberg, students decided which elements were visible above the water's surface (aspects of the trial for all to see and know) and which elements were much more significant and buried deeper below. Throughout the project, students discussed how each of the plot components (character, juxtaposition, setting, etc.) contribute to this piece of literature's theme, tone, and mood. #FSDBAcademicMonday
6 months ago, FSDB
Group of blind high school students sitting around a circle table working on the discussion together in the classroom.
BHS had an awesome Homecoming week! The dance last night was a blast, and this morning’s skit and parade brought even more fun. Congratulations to our Homecoming King and Queen, Michael Diaz and Paige Hart Myers! To view the photos from the festivities, click on the link shared below: https://zenfolio.page.link/k2gG1 #FSDBRecapSunday
6 months ago, FSDB
Blind High School Homecoming King & Queen smiling for their picture holding a pink Hollywood star with their names written on it.
Our FSDB Football team will play at Hernando Christian Academy for the SSAA Football Championship tonight at 7:00 PM. If you want to come to support our boys, the address is 7200 Emerson Rd., Brooksville, FL 34601. We wish our boys the best of luck!!! #GoDragons #OneTeamOneHeartbeat #FSDBSportsSaturday
6 months ago, FSDB
Group of FSDB Football team in their red uniforms standing together outside on the field.
This is Jenny Locy.    Jenny started at FSDB as a 4th grader and graduated in 1997. She went to St. Petersburg College and received an Associate, then transferred to the University of South Florida and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.    She has been the Director of Marketing and training for Absolute Quality Services, an interpreting agency, for 8 years. Before she became a Director of Marketing, she worked for ZVRS as a Regional Outreach Manager.    “There is no place like FSDB where you can access ASL, and everyone signs. We became a family at FSDB,” shared Jenny. Jenny has many memories, but one of her favorite memories was traveling with my teammates to Mason Dixon Tournaments for Volleyball, Basketball, and Track and field. She attended some of Florida's springs with the members of the FSDB Canoe Club. On the weekends, she hung out with friends at St Augustine's Old Town. Jenny was fortunate to travel with some of her track teammates to Moscow, Russia, in the summer of 1995. These were the grand old days!   After graduating from FSDB, Jenny was Miss Deaf Florida in the pageant in 2005. She became one of two Deaf persons to get FEMA CERT Instructor in the State of Florida and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Women Empowered Pink Belt in 2019.    Jenny is currently living in Tampa and trains in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. During her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family and friends.    “Thank you, FSDB, for everything you do for Deaf students and investing in our lives so that we can continue living well,” stated Jenny. #FSDBGrowingUpAtFSDB #ThisIsFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB
6 months ago, FSDB
Left photo is young Jenny wearing a white volleyball uniform, and right photo is a current selfie of Jenny.
It is with great honor to introduce the FSDB School Related Employee of the Year for 2024-2025 Mr. Calvin Klinger! Calvin is the S.H.O.W. (Students Home on Weekends) Coordinator for the FSDB Transportation Department and has been a member of the FSDB Family for over 17 years. It was great to see the outpouring of support from his peers as they expressed all the amazing qualities and characteristics that Calvin displays daily in his work. He has a big heart when it comes to the students and does anything and everything to ensure that they all receive the highest quality experience when they are being transported to and from home. Calvin is extremely reliable and does not rest until every student is home and accounted for. For many students Calvin is indeed a world changer by helping make FSDB accessible to them of whom many may never had had a chance to experience what they now have the opportunity to. Thank you, Calvin for everything you have done and everything you will do.
6 months ago, FSDB
Left to Right: Tracie in a green dress, Calvin in the middle wearing color bead necklaces, and Kevin on the right wearing a blue FSDB collar shirt. They are all holding a white sign that has a picture of Calvin with wording "Transportation, 2024-2025, Calvin Klinger FSDB School Related Employee of the Year!"
Welcome to FSDB, Beverly Orellana!    Beverly will be working as an Instructional Assistant at ELC.  "I'm ready to learn new things, meet new students, and be able to work with them," shared Beverly   One fun fact about her is that she is very nice and is motivated to help others!    We are very excited to have you here at FSDB, Beverly!  #FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB
6 months ago, FSDB
Beverly is wearing a flower print shirt covered by a yellow cardigan smiling on the stairs outside of Moore Hall. White graphic on bottom left says "Beverly Orellana, ELC Instructional Assistant"