Joey Locklear III is from Jacksonville, Florida. While at FSDB, he was involved in bike motorracing. He was also on the football and wrestling teams. His favorite memory at FSDB was saying goodbye to his best friend. After graduation, he plans on becoming an underwater welder. Congratulations Joey! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

Congratulations to Raymond Casson for his promotion to Assistant Director of Safety & Facilities Operations! Raymond, who previously served as a senior safety specialist, is excited about his new role. He is committed to fostering a safe and productive environment for our students and staff. In his free time, Raymond enjoys playing music, particularly the guitar and bass, as well as engaging in art. He is originally from Baltimore, Maryland. Go Ravens! #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

Ashlyn Marie Jackson is from Keystone Heights, Florida. She is graduating with honors. While at FSDB, she was involved in the Dance Troupe and the Yearbook Committee as the content manager. She also was part of the cheerleading team. Her favorite memory at FSDB was when her cheer team qualified for states and scored higher than expected. After graduation, she plans on attending the University of North Florida and becoming a teacher in Deaf Education. Congratulations Ashlyn! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

Derek Merced is an honors graduate from Palm Bay, Florida. While at FSDB, Derek participated in Ski Club, Book Club, Chorus, Show Choir, Close-Up, Young Life, Debate Club, and after school music lessons. He has earned 21 credits at St. Johns River State College through the dual enrollment program. After graduation, Derek intends to pursue a career in voice acting. Congratulations, Derek! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

The FSDB Girls Youth League Basketball Team is league champions—again! 🏆 This is their second year in a row winning the title, and we (the recreation staff) are incredibly proud of them. Wes Homewood and Zak Williams, both part of the recreation staff, coached the team. Congratulations!! #FSDBCampusLifeTuesdays

Dracob Gage Hunt is from Live Oak, Florida. While at FSDB, he was involved in the Culinary Arts Club. His favorite class was culinary, and he enjoyed learning new skills. After graduation, he plans on becoming a mechanic or chef. Congratulations Dracob! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

Congratulations to Aubrey Bilow (2nd grade) and Maely Porter (5th grade) from the Blind Elementary School, who have been selected as one of the top 50 braille readers from all participating regionals (across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.) and excelled in their age categories during the Braille Challenge Preliminaries. They will be traveling to Los Angeles, CA, with their families this summer to compete at the National Competition. Let's wish them the best of luck! #ThisIsFSDB #BrailleChallenge #YouBelongHere

Kyra Lexzandria Hollerman is from Jacksonville, Florida. She is graduating with honors as Valedictorian with an Industry Scholar diploma designation. While at FSDB, she was involved in Dance Troupe, Junior NAD, Outdoor Club, SkillsUSA, and was Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook Committee. Her favorite memory at FSDB was planning and organizing school events. After graduation, she plans to attend any college or university in Florida, majoring in engineering and business, and she plans to become an engineer or construction manager. Congratulations Kyra! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

Kendall McDonald is from St. Augustine, Florida. While at FSDB, Kendall was part of the Goalball team. After graduation, Kendall plans to attend college to study Business in the Equine Industry. Her goal and dream is to own and manage a horse rescue facility. Congratulations, Kendall! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

Judy Frasure and Jessica Kaspar co-created the Mystery Readers to give our kiddos access to more Deaf readers. They felt that our classrooms were missing some opportunities for good literature (aside from curriculum) and experience being read to by various Deaf adults. Although our kiddos get lots of reading time with us, something special happens when guests come to share their love of literacy with children.  Mystery Readers began in the Spring of 2024.  They created a flyer to recruit readers and were able to start with a monthly guest reader who was a surprise.  We wanted to get some volunteer readers who weren't "familiar" with our kids and tried to recruit from outside of DES.  In the 24-25 year, we filled every month with a reader.  They select books for the readers to choose from unless they have their own, and schedule a time for them to read to our classes.   As a thank you, our readers receive a pin to wear proudly.  Our 2nd graders love seeing our Readers wear their pins. The responses from our Mystery Readers have been very positive.  They have all enjoyed it, and we have had multiple offers for repeat readers. In fact, LaDonna, Calvin, and Lenore have all been back twice!  We asked a few of our kiddos if they enjoyed our Mystery Readers, and Kaiden said, "Yes, I like our Mystery Readers because they read us cool books."  Xander said, "I like the Mystery Readers so I can learn new things."  We also asked a few of our mystery readers, LaDonna and Calvin, for their feedback. LaDonna said, "Once you share ASL reading with children, you will see the bright glow on their faces as they joyfully engage." Calvin shared, "My experience as a mystery reader for 2nd graders was amazing. Jessica and Judy did an outstanding job of providing me with various book options to read aloud to their students, which made me feel comfortable and at ease. I enjoyed how engaged and fascinated the students were while I read to them. We have amazing teachers and students here at FSDB! If you ever get the opportunity to be a mystery reader, go for it!" #FSDBAcademicMondays

Tewdros Hammons is from Ponte Vedra, Florida. He is graduating with honors with a 3.7 GPA. While at FSDB, he was involved in the Book Club. His favorite memory at FSDB was playing after-school P.E. games on Fridays. After graduation, he plans to attend FCTC to become a chef. Congratulations Tewdros! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

Angel Andres Guillen is from Miami, Florida. While at FSDB, he was on the basketball and football teams. His favorite memory at FSDB was being on the football team. After graduation, he plans on attending the Fire Academy in Miami to become a firefighter. Congratulations Angel! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

Calli Larison is from Naples, Florida. She was active in the Lighthouse program as part of the Division of Blind Services. While at FSDB, Calli participated in Young Life and took college classes at St. Johns River State College through the dual enrollment program. Calli desires to become a journalist and published author. Calli will return to FSDB to take dual enrollment classes at St. Johns River State College to work toward her career goal. She will also attend the S.O.A.R. program to continue working on independent living skills as well as employment skills. Congratulations, Calli! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

On Thursday, May 8, our talented FSDB students held a dance recital titled "Under the Big Top," making you feel as if you were at the circus. They did an outstanding job! Stay tuned for the link to the photos, which will be shared later this week. #FSDBRecapSundays

Victor Joseph Gonzalez Jr. is from Jacksonville, Florida. While at FSDB, he was on the wrestling team. After graduation, he plans on pursuing college studying welding and computer science to have a lifestyle career. Congratulations Victor! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

Shane Lee Ferenc is from Hastings, Florida. His favorite memories at FSDB include working in the print shop and helping make deliveries. He also enjoyed reading and making friends. After graduation, he plans to work at Walmart but is unsure about his future job. Congratulations Shane! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

Markeil Jordan is from Jacksonville, Florida. While at FSDB, Markeil participated in Goalball, Football, Basketball, Competitive Cheer, Track and Field, Flag Football, Wrestling, Ski Club, International Thespian Society, Dance Troupe, and Show Choir. MJ earned a Superior rating at the State Thespian competition and was invited to the International Thespian Festival competition. In Track and Field, MJ placed first in the region for the long jump, and second in the triple jump. MJ served as class president for four years, and was selected to be on the Homecoming Court for three years. MJ will be the first student at FSDB to graduate with the Seal of Fine Arts degree. After graduation, MJ plans to attend Bethune Cookman University to study sociology. Congratulations, MJ! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

Our beloved alumnus, Allen Davis, has completed his first year on the swim team at Gallaudet University, achieving remarkable swim times, first-year athletic award and earning the Unsung Hero award. His photo is also displayed on the Bison gym wall in Gallaudet Field Hall! We are incredibly proud of his dedication and perseverance. Keep on swimming! To read the article about him written by Gallaudet University, click the link below: https://gallaudetbison.com/.../bhm-2025-spotlight-davis... #FSDBProud #FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBSportsSaturday

Nathaniel Blake Richardo Facey is from St. Augustine, Florida. He is graduating with honors. While at FSDB, he was involved in the Academic Bowl and Robotics Club. His favorite memories include spending time with friends, learning from teachers, and learning new things. After graduation, he plans to attend RIT and work in a programming-related field. Congratulations Nathaniel! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam

Paige Hart-Myers is an honor graduate from Orange Park, Florida. While at FSDB, Paige participated in Art Club, Young Life, Student Leadership Council, Social Dance Club, and the on-campus student work program. She was named Homecoming Princess in the 11th grade and Homecoming Queen in the 12th grade. Paige was also inducted into the National Honor Society.Some of her most cherished memories at FSDB are of spending time with friends on campus. After graduation, Paige will continue to increase her independent living skills while training to enter the workforce. Congratulations Paige! #ClassOf2025 #FSDBSeniors #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam