Welcome Cas Mastropaolo to FSDB! Cas will be an Instructional Assistant at Deaf Elementary School. He looks forward to his position so he can continue to use ASL and coach sports teams! Cas played football at Gallaudet University and appeared in the AT&T Helmet commercial and Deaf U on Netflix. Cas also has a story written about his tough times in Haiti, where he was born, as a hard-of-hearing individual before being adopted in Ohio. We are so happy to have you as part of our FSDB Family! #FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB

Family Open House will be held this Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 1–4 p.m. Families can meet teachers, visit the dorms and assist their child in moving in, bring medications to the Health Care Center and speak with representatives from the Transportation, Athletics, and other departments. Click the link below for more information. https://www.fsdbk12.org/family-open-house

DES Supply List for the 2024-25 school year!

The FSDB Campus Police and St. Johns County Sheriff's Office will be holding a Hostage Negotiations Training on Monday, July 15, 2024, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The training will occur at Rhyne Hall, located within the compounds of the main campus. There will be clearly marked training signage posted around the area. You may hear loud discussions from scenario players which is part of the training. Please do not be alarmed by the public safety resources you will see on campus, as these exercises are not actual incidents.

Say Hello to Story Phillips! Story just finished Graduate School at Jacksonville University and landed a job at FSDB as a Speech Language Pathologist! "I am very excited to learn sign language and be part of the team at FSDB!" shared Story. A fun fact about Story is that her hometown, Winter Garden, has a road named after her great-grandfather! We are super excited to have you as part of our FSDB Family! #FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB [Image Description: Story in a light brown colored shirt smiling for a picture under trees in Moore Hall. White graphic on bottom left says "Story Phillips, Speech Language Pathologist".]

FSDB Gym Shows were the most popular performance on campus, starting in the 1930s. The whole campus worked together to make it happen. Young and older students performed on the stage on the FSDB athletic field, where the current Settles gym and Vaill Hall now stand. Gym Shows took place on campus each year. In the 1970s, gym shows were no longer held. The FSDB Dance Troupe was founded by Cheryl Johnson (retired FSDB teacher and Dance Troupe sponsor). Currently, the FSDB Dance Troupe is still running. #TimeMachineTuesday #DeafHistoryMonth

May’s Spirit week is brought to you by Deaf Elementary School! Be part of the teacher and staff appreciation celebration with a nod to Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour. Remember to stay aligned to our dress code and expectations. Spirit Week begins on Monday!

On April 25th, the Elementary Dance Program performed The Little Mermaid. To view the photos from the performance, please click on the link shared below: https://zenfolio.page.link/HFxDz Enjoy!

On Friday, April 12, the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and School Related Employee of the Year were presented to the Board of Trustees. Congratulations to: - Madison Baggett, Blind Elementary School - Wes Homewood, Deaf Elementary School - Susan Fine, Blind Middle School - Maddy Brady, Deaf Middle School - Ken Morse, Blind High School - Maria Williams, Deaf High School - Tracey Dennis, School Related Employee of the Year

Check out the story about FSDB alumnus Keith Banks Jr.! #ThisIsFSDB #FSDBAlumni #YouBelongAtFSDB: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/02/26/actor-introduces-audiences-to-the-deaf-world-through-performances-using-american-sign-language/?fbclid=IwAR0PDYR6NRnYxSuxhuFu_dFRK7_BdvzQtBoQsOMcEWU7GYDAKNBIfsPrLnk