Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind - Do More. Be More. Achieve More.

Welcome Brianna Greene to FSDB! Brianna is a Deaf/ Hard of Hearing ELL Teacher. Her experience has focused on working with the Deaf and Blind with ESOL. "I am most excited about my new position because I have finally achieved my goal of working at FSDB! " shared Brianna. A fun fact about Brianna is her hobby is stand-up comedy! We are so lucky to have you here with us! #ThisisFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB

Happy Labor Day! FSDB wishes everyone a fun, safe and relaxing Labor Day!

Thursday, August 29th, the entire school had a Positive Behavior Interventions and Support & Character Education (PBIS) in the lobby of Copeland Hall and outside! Some of you may know it as the traditional Ice Cream Social, but we have decided to take a turn and do something different! There were tropical treats such as guava pastries, coconut cake, strawberry cake, and tropical fruit trays with watermelon, strawberries, pineapple, popsicles and TONS of smiles on students' and staff's faces! #FSDBRecapSundays

🎉 Homecoming Day Reminder! 🎉 Just a friendly reminder that Homecoming Day is right around the corner! 🎈 📅 Date: September 7th 📍 Locations: Settles Gym, Kirk Auditorium, Usina Field ⏰ Time: Volleyball 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Academic Bowl 2:00 - 3:00 PM; Football - 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM We can’t wait to see you all there for a day full of fun, memories, and school spirit! Don’t forget to wear RED and bring your enthusiasm. Let’s make this Homecoming the best one yet! 🏈🎊 Class & Sports Team Fundraising Booth: Don’t forget to bring cash for the Homecoming Booths! Each class will be hosting fundraisers, so your support is greatly appreciated. Parking Details: Parking will be available near Bryant Hall, Gibbs Hall, Pope Hall, Gore Hall, Knowles Gym, and James Hall. Parking on the grass is not allowed. #FSDBHomecoming2024 #FSDBSportsSaturday

This is Markeil Jordan (MJ).   MJ is a senior in the Blind High School and has been attending FSDB for four years.   Some of MJ's favorite subjects include Math, Science and History. MJ is a member of the Dance Troupe and plays on the goalball, cheerleading, flag football and track & field teams.   All of MJ's favorite memories are from Homecoming over the years. One year, President Snow brought MJ on stage to do a "Call and Response" chant for all of Blind High School. Another year, MJ dressed up as a wacky clown and did wacky magic tricks.   Fun fact: MJ is a music artist, an advocate, and an influencer.   #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam #GrowingUpAtFSDBFridays

Today, FSDB PBIS is hosting an exciting Hawaiian Luau Event to promote character education and show appreciation for both students and staff. Join us for live updates throughout the day on our social media stories to be part of the fun! #FSDBTakeoverThursdays

In 1984, the senior class from the Blind Department hosted a carnival show at FSDB. They organized hayrides, bingo games, bullseye, and more. Meals were also served at the carnival show. It was a fun event. Source: 1984 FSDB yearbook.  #FSDBWayBackWhensday

Welcome Cathy LaTulipe to FSDB! Cathy will be working in the Advancement Department as the Coordinator of Donor Engagement. Cathy looks forward to connecting with donors and working with all the fantastic faculty and staff. The most exciting part she looks forward to is interacting with the students. "I am thrilled to join the FSDB Family!" shared Cathy. Some fun facts about Cathy include that she was a 1994 Flagler College Graduate from Tallahassee but lived in the mountains of North Carolina for twenty-five years before relocating and was a Park Ranger in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We are so happy to have you as part of our FSDB Family! #ThisisFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB

The Kramer students have settled comfortably in the Cary White boarding program while we await a much-anticipated renovation of the Kramer dorm. Along with the excitement of a new year, the students have spent the past two weeks keeping busy and having fun while learning. We’ve had a game night, arts/crafts, team building with the Rig-a-ma-jig, kicked off our “Music Appreciation” program and welcomed new student Manny to the dorm. We look forward to another successful school year as we plan to Do More, Be More, and Achieve More! #FSDBCampusLifeTuesdays

Welcome Sydney Prater to FSDB! Sydney will be working as a Residential Instructor for Vaill Hall. She is excited to help guide and care for the students throughout the day! Sydney is from Saint Augustine, and she has three rescued cats. She also shared that she is an animal lover, loves nature, and is a positive person! We are excited to have you here with us! #ThisisFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB

We are excited to announce the creation of customized locker name tags for our new students who joined the Blind Middle School this year! These unique tags are designed carefully and creatively to ensure each student feels special and recognized. Steps to Create the Tags: - Coloring: Each name tag is filled with the student’s favorite colors, making them vibrant and personalized. - Hand Stamping: Each tag is hand-stamped with images that the students love, adding a personal touch to each tag. - Lamination: The tags are laminated for durability, ensuring they last throughout the school year. - Braille Labels: Clear Braille labels are added so students can independently read their names. Magnetic Attachment: The tags come with a magnet, allowing them to move easily. Our students have expressed immense joy and appreciation for these customized gifts. They feel valued and excited to receive something made for them, which they can use and cherish daily. This initiative enhances their school experience and fosters a sense of belonging and independence. #FSDBAcademicMondays

Students & staff are still getting used to returning to the routine after the summer break! - Three FSDB Football players worked with the CPR team to create a new uniform reveal video! Keep an eye out this week! - DMS staff watched and supported their Deaf Middle School volleyball team, which played their first home game on Wednesday, August 21. - Former Academic Bowl students challenged teachers on a PowerPoint trivia question match on stage in Kirk. The goal was to advertise and recruit students to the Academic Bowl team. - BES students enjoy lunchtime every day! #FSDBRecapSundays

Two weeks until Homecoming! We are so excited to see former students, families, FSDB staff, students and new faces gather to socialize and cheer on our teams on September 7! Show your support by wearing red or dragon gear! There will be a Homecoming booth that will have Basket raffles, face painting, popsicles, drinks, snacks and etc so be sure to bring cash! Below is the schedule for September 7: 8:30 a.m. - Volleyball 3 team ( Florida, Louisana & Tennessee) tournament @ Settles Gym 3:00 p.m. - Academic Bowl (Students vs. Alumni) @ Kirk Auditorium 7:00 p.m. - V Football vs. Tennessee @ Usina Field (Gates open at 4:30 p.m.) Let's go Dragons!!!! #FSDBSportSaturdays #Homecoming2024

Billy Lange is an FSDB Alumni and FSDB's Athletic Director! Billy attended FSDB in 1969 and graduated in 1981. Some of his highlights as a student included playing sports: as a quarterback, he won the Football National Preps Champions in 1979 and the Boys Mason-Dixon basketball tournament at South Carolina. When asked why Billy wanted to return and work for FSDB, he responded, "It was my long-time dream to work at FSDB." Before becoming the athletic director, he was an instructional assistant, assistant athletic director, and interim assistant principal/athletic director.   " As Athletic Director, my favorite memory is both our girls and boys' basketball teams won the Mason-Dixon basketball tournament in 2023, especially for the boy's team; we won the tournament here on our campus!!! " shared Billy A fun fact about Billy is he loves taking long e-bike rides with his wife on bike trails all over Florida! #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam #GrowingUpAtFSDBFridays

Get ready for our first Takeover Thursday hosted by the Transportation Department! Don't miss out on all the live and exciting content by checking our stories. #FSDBTakeoverThursdays

FSD Canoe Club was founded in 1968 by head sponsor Norman Oja.  Students could participate in the canoe club; a few times a year, the club went to Ocala National Park, Suwannee River, and other places. They travel by canoe down a river all day. After canoeing, they cooked dinner at the park.  There will be a two-night campout at the end of the school year in May. Students and staff were able to sleep in the tents in the park. They canoed, cooked and hiked in the park. Many students love the canoe club and have a lot of fun.  The Canoe Club closed down in 1996. There are canoe club collections in the FSDB Museum. #FSDBWayBackWhensdays

Coach Young is flying to Paris tomorrow for the Paralympics that start on August 28th! Coach Young is the coach for the men's USA Goalball team competing in Paris. One of our former students will also be there to compete! Let's go USA!! #Paralympics2024 #USAteam #ThisisFSDB #ParisOlympics #Paris2024 #2024Olympics

Welcome Theresa "Tracy" Lawing to FSDB! Theresa is working in the BEMS as an English Language Arts teacher! She loves teaching, reading, and writing. She believes that students need an audience or a place to publish their studies to understand their words' value fully. " I want to thank the Blind Middle School staff for their warm welcome. I had a wonderful first day of school meeting our students!" shared Theresa. Theresa is from Long Beach, California, but most recently lived in Farmington, New Mexico, where Theresa and her husband raised their family. Another fun fact is Theresa has been to Disneyland over 100 times. She was a "cast member" when she was in high school! We are so glad to have you here with us!! #ThisisFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB

Koger Hall students were reminded of Safety, Firedrill, and lockdown practice last Wednesday. Remembering and practicing these drills in a real emergency is essential. #FSDBCampusLifeTuesdays

Here is our first weekly FSDB Athletics schedule for the 2024-2025 school year! Wednesday, August 21: - Middle School Volleyball vs. Palatka High School, Settles Gym, 5 pm - JV Volleyball vs. Palatka High School, Settles Gym, 6 pm - Varsity Volleyball vs. Palatka High School, Settles Gym, 7 pm Thursday, August 22: - Middle School Volleyball at Warner Christian Academy, 1730 S. RIDGEWOOD AVE, SOUTH DAYTONA, FL, 5 pm - Varsity Volleyball at Warner Christian Academy, 1730 S. RIDGEWOOD AVE, SOUTH DAYTONA, FL, 6 pm #OneTeamOneHeartbeat #GoDragons