FSDB Families and Students...we wanted to send a friendly reminder that this weekend is a Long Weekend due to the Easter Holiday.
Here are the important details to keep in mind:
• All students will be dismissed tomorrow, Friday, April 3, at 2:05 p.m.
• There will be no classes on Monday, April 6.
• SHOW Bus students will be picked up on Monday, April 6, at their regular pick-up time.
• Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and restful long weekend!
FSDB Families and Students...we wanted to send a friendly reminder that this weekend is a Long Weekend due to the Easter Holiday.
Here are the important details to keep in mind:
All students will be dismissed tomorrow, Friday, April 3, at 2:05 p.m.
There will be no classes on Monday, April 6.
SHOW Bus students will be picked up on Monday, April 6, at their regular pick-up time.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and restful long weekend!
📍 Location
Moore Hall, CLD Meeting Room and Room 215
📅 Date
Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ Time
8:30 a.m. – Enrollment Committee Meeting (Room 215)
9:15 a.m. – Endowment Committee Meeting (Room 215)
10:15 a.m. – Regular Board Meeting (CLD Meeting Room)
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) invites you to its upcoming career fair, where talented individuals can explore exciting opportunities across all departments. Join us on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Moore Hall on the FSDB campus in the heart of historic St. Augustine. The event is open to the public — all are welcome!
As a state of Florida agency and one of St. Johns County’s most respected employers, FSDB offers a wide range of meaningful, challenging, and rewarding career paths where you can make a real difference in the lives of students.
We hope to see you there! To explore current job openings and learn about our outstanding benefits, visit www.fsdbk12.org/careers.
📣 FSDB Families — don’t miss our FINAL Parent Engagement Workshop of the 2025-26 school year! 🎉
📅 May 1, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Moore Hall, CLD
📚 What’s on the agenda:
💻 Tech Talk – " Parental Controls Made Simple: Keeping Kids Safe Online"
🛡️ Safe Connections – "Preventing Bullying and Building Respect"
➕ Math Matters – "Making Numbers Work for Your Child's Success"
⭐ Featuring a President Pop-In! – FSDB President Tracie Snow will pop in and lead a live interactive activity — you won’t want to miss it!
📌 RSVP by April 29 — spots are limited! Lunch is provided & travel reimbursement is available.
👇 Register now:
https://bit.ly/PEW-May-01-2026
📣 Parent University Presents: The Bird and The Bees — April 30, 2026!
FSDB Families...join us in Moore Hall CLD at 10:00 AM for a workshop covering puberty, body changes, hygiene, mental health, emotional development, and healthy boundaries — plus department-specific breakouts for Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Visually Impaired families.
📅 RSVP by April 28 (registration link below)
💰 Travel reimbursement available. Note: Many parents are planning to attend the Blind Elementary School production of Madagascar KIDS at 2:00 p.m., and seats will be reserved for parents participating in this class.
Click the following link for more information and to register for the class!
https://bit.ly/FSDB-Parent-U-Birds-Bees-2026
📣 Attention FSDB Families!
It’s that time of year — physicals & heart screenings are required for all student-athletes for the 2026–2027 school year.
📅 Physical Exam Dates (FREE, in partnership with Mayo Clinic):
• April 14 | 3:00–6:30 PM — Spring sports & high school athletes
• May 5 | 3:00–6:30 PM — 5th grade, middle school & make-ups
❤️ NEW this year: Florida’s Second Chance Act requires all high school athletes to complete a FREE ECG/EKG heart screening before participating. We’re partnering with Who We Play For to offer screenings on the same days!
Required forms: EL1 (ECG), EL2 (Physical), EL3 (Consent) — submit to the Athletic Dept by April 9 or May 1.
Questions? Contact us at 904-325-9317 or email tallentm@fsdbk12.org or jonesn@fsdbk12.org.
To learn more and download forms, visit: https://fsdbathletics.org/sports/2026/3/3/2026-27-sports-physicals.aspx
Blind:
Valedictorian: Addison Allen
Salutatorian: Nathaniel Figueroa Borrero
Deaf:
Valedictorian: Brenna Freeman
Salutatorian: Jocelyn Dagenais
CONGRATULATIONS to all four of these exceptional students! 🎓🌟
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) announces public meetings open to all members of the public. Members of the public may address the board for up to three minutes per person. All public comments are limited to 45 minutes in total. Only the Regular Board meeting will be livestreamed at https://www.fsdbk12.org/page/board-of-trustees-livestream
📍 Location
Moore Hall, CLD Meeting Room and 215
📅 Date
Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ Time
8:30 a.m. – Audit Committee Meeting (215)
9:30 a.m. – Regular Board Meeting (CLD)
Hello FSDB Families and Students...we wanted to send a reminder that this weekend will be a "Long Weekend." All students will go home today, Friday, February 13, at 2:05 p.m. There will be no classes on Monday, February 16 as we celebrate Presidents Day. SHOW Bus students will be picked up on Monday at their normal pick-up time. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17. We hope you have a wonderful long weekend!
Now Accepting Applications for Summer Quest 2026!
Ready for an adventure in the oldest city with new friends! Summer Quest is an overnight camp offering Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) activities during the day and various recreational and social experiences in the evening.
Dates
• June 7-12, 2026 (ages 8-12)
• June 14-19, 2026 (ages 13-17)
Who Can Attend?
• Blind/Visually Impaired
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Deafblind (dual-sensory)
• 8-17 year olds
• Florida resident
Visit our Summer Quest webpage to learn more and apply!
Hello FSDB Families and Students,
Another reminder that this weekend is a very long weekend as FSDB will host the Clerc Classic Basketball Tournament and Cheerleading Competition. All students will go home tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14, at 2:05 p.m. (Friday Schedule). Students will not have classes on Thursday, January 15th and Friday, January 16th. School will also be closed on Monday, January 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
(NOTE: The Clerc Classic is a sold-out event and you must have already purchased a ticket in order to attend the tournament.)
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday, January 14, at 2:05 p.m. – All students will go home. (Friday Schedule)
Thursday, January 15 – No Classes
Friday, January 16 – No Classes
Monday, January 19 – No Classes, but SHOW Bus students will be picked up at their regular time.
Tuesday, January 20 – Classes Resume
We hope you enjoy the extra time with your child!
📅 Date
Friday, January 23, 2026
⏰ Time
8:30 a.m. – Enrollment and Outreach Committee Meeting (215)
9:15 a.m. – Regular Board Meeting (CLD)
📍 Location
Moore Hall, CLD Meeting Room and 215
Parent University Presents "Let's Talk About Deaf Culture!"
Deadline to RSVP is next Monday, January 19th!!
FSDB Deaf Department students, parents, siblings and friends are welcome to join us for a fun, hands-on event where we’ll explore Deaf culture and play interactive games to practice new communication skills together.
All skill levels are welcome and needed.
Perfect opportunity to learn and play together.
Hands-on interactive learning for everyone.
Date: January 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Location: Moore Hall, CLD
RSVP by: January 19, 2026 to ensure we have sufficient materails and dinner for everyone.
Parents must check in at the front gate. Travel reimbursement is available.
Click here to RSVP!
Hello FSDB Families and Students,
Next weekend is a very long weekend as FSDB will host the Clerc Classic Basketball Tournament and Cheerleading Competition. All students will go home on Wednesday, January 14, at 2:05 p.m. (Friday schedule). Students will not have classes on Thursday, January 15th and Friday, January 16th. School will also be closed on Monday, January 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
(NOTE: The Clerc Classic is a sold-out event and you must have already purchased a ticket in order to attend the tournament.)
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday, January 14, at 2:05 p.m. – All students will go home. (Friday Schedule)
Thursday, January 15 – No Classes
Friday, January 16 – No Classes
Monday, January 19 – No Classes, but SHOW Bus students will be picked up at their regular time.
Tuesday, January 20 – Classes Resume
Hey Families, we hear you! Holiday fatigue is real!
The Parent Engagement Workshop scheduled for this Friday has been canceled.
Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! The presentation will be offered during our final PEW on May 1st.
In the meantime, remember to visit the Parent Services website to learn about other engaging opportunities!
Thank you for understanding, and we look forward to seeing you then!
Topics at this event:
• Tech Talk:
“Parental Controls Made Simple: Keeping Kids Safe Online”
• Safe Connections:
“Preventing Bullying and Building Respect”
• Math Matters:
“Making Numbers Work for Your Child’s Success”
• President Pop-In:
FSDB President Tracie Snow will POP-In and lead an interactive game.
RSVP at the following link:
https://bit.ly/PEW-JAN-09-2026
Please remember to RSVP to ensure we have sufficient supplies, lunch!
Travel Reimbursement is available for this event.
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) announces public meetings open to all members of the public. Members of the public may address the board for up to three minutes per person. All public comments are limited to 45 minutes in total. Only the Regular Board meeting will be livestreamed at https://www.fsdbk12.org/page/board-of-trustees-livestream
📅 Date
Friday, December 12, 2025
⏰ Time
10:30 a.m. – Endowment Committee Meeting (215)
11:15 a.m. – Regular Board Meeting (CLD)
📍 Location
Moore Hall, CLD Meeting Room and 215
Some of our girls got the chance to cook their first turkey. The adventure began with removing the neck and giblets. There was a lot of back-and-forth—“No, I’m not putting my hand in there!”—until one brave student (JaNiyah) finally reached in. When she pulled out the neck, she exclaimed, “Wow!”
Next came injecting the turkey with flavoring. The girls joked, “No, no, that’s like surgery!” I reassured them the turkey wouldn’t feel a thing, which led to a playful smack on the turkey and a round of laughter. At first, no one wanted to use the injector, but after a staff member demonstrated twice, the girls rolled up their sleeves and jumped in. When I stepped away for a moment and returned, all the flavoring had been injected, teamwork at its best!
While making brownies, Joss and Mariska had their own comedy moment. One package exploded as they pulled too hard, sending brownie mix everywhere. They laughed so hard.
Visitors interested in attending the Wednesday night performance should enter the campus through the Genoply Street entrance, which intersects with San Marco Avenue, and proceed to the guardhouse to check in with Campus Police for parking instructions.
To view more information, click the link shared : https://www.fsdbk12.org/article/2546808
