Picture Day retakes are Monday, November 9th!
🧩 Hexagons + literature = powerful thinking! In Alicia Lugo's class today, students became literary detectives by connecting characters, events, symbols, and themes from "The Monkey's Paw." They had to defend each connection with evidence, demonstrating that great readers don’t just identify themes; they explain how those themes develop!
#DMSWednesdays #ThisIsFSDB
#DMSWednesdays #ThisIsFSDB
When spirit week twin day turns into lots and lots of multiples! We love DMS!
Students in Ms. Kelsey's class worked on figurative language. They designed restaurant menus using similes, hyperboles, metaphors and more! Once menus were set they visited each other's restaurants, choosing their dishes, and leaving a Google Review containing even more figure language. This experience was out of this world!
🎉 Deaf High School Homecoming Week is here! 🎉
See all the exciting Spirit Week themes and Homecoming events below!
Spirit Week
* Monday, 10/12 – No School, Sleepy Dragons
* Tuesday, 10/13 – Vikings vs. Dragons. Pick a side and dress up to show your pride!
* Wednesday, 10/14 – The 2-Headed Dragon (Duo Day). Find a friend and match from head to toe!
* Thursday, 10/15 – Dragon Classes. Wear your class color!
* Friday, 10/16 – Dragon Pride! Go all out in Red and White!
* Saturday, 10/17 – Fired Up! Wear Red to the Homecoming Game at 6 pm.
Homecoming Events
* 🎭 Skit Night – Thursday, 10/15 @ 6 PM (FSDB students, families & staff only)
* 💃 Homecoming Dance – Thursday, 10/15 @ 8 PM (FSDB students only)
* 🎈 Homecoming Parade – Friday, 10/16 @ 9 AM (FSDB students, families & staff only)
* 📣 Pep Rally – Friday, 10/16 @ 9:30 AM (FSDB students, families & staff only)
* 🏊 Swim Meet – Friday, 10/16 @ 5 PM vs. Menendez
* 🏈 Football Game – Saturday, 10/17 @ 6 PM vs. Indiana School for the Deaf
#HOCO2026
FSDB Families and Students,
We wanted to send a friendly reminder that this weekend is a Long Weekend.
Here are the important details to keep in mind:
All students will be dismissed tomorrow, Friday, October 9, at 2:05 p.m.
There will be no classes on Monday, October 12.
SHOW Bus students will be picked up on Monday, October 12, at their regular pick-up time.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 13.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and restful long weekend!
Today is National Custodian Day and we can't let the day go by without recognizing our very own Ms. Faye! She keeps the building looking beautiful and gives us a great place to work and learn.
Deaf Middle School is super excited to announce our Teacher of the Year, Alicia Lugo! Alicia design engaging lessons, builds great relationships with students, and helps her department in every way possible! She is so deserving of this honor.
Fun fact: The sign Alicia is holding and the crown she is wearing are a 25 year old DMs tradition. Each year an item is added to the crown to represent the new TOY and a message is added to the back of the sign!
FSDB Alumni Weekend Football Game 🏈
Join us for an exciting evening of football, school spirit, and alumni celebrations as the FSDB Dragons take on the Indiana School for the Deaf Orioles!
📅 Saturday, October 3
🕕 Kickoff at 6:00 PM
📍 Usina Field
Game Day Information:
🕞 Gates Open: 3:30 PM
🎟️ Admission:
- $10.00 per ticket, plus processing fees
- All tickets must be purchased through GoFan – https://gofan.co/event/6869662?schoolId=FL17928
- Cash will not be accepted at the gate
🍿 Concessions:
- Open at 4:30 PM during the event
- Cash and credit cards accepted
🎉 Enjoy:
- Alumni Weekend activities
- FSDAA Hall of Fame and Annual Meeting celebrations
- FSDB Museum Open (1 PM – 4 PM)
- Alumni Recognition at halftime
- Cheerleader performances
- Fan engagement activities and giveaways
- Dragon Pride and Alumni spirit!
Parking:
Please use the designated parking areas:
🚗 Kramer Loop – Handicap Parking and Referees
🚗 Music Building Parking Lot
🚗 Gibbs Hall Parking Lot
🚗 Hogle Hall Parking Lot
🚗 Gore Hall Parking Lot
🚗 James Hall Parking Lot
Please follow the directions of Campus Police, Athletics staff, and volunteers.
Come reconnect with alumni, support our student-athletes, and enjoy a great night under the lights!
FIRE UP, DRAGONS! 🐉
#BuiltFSDBBuiltDifferent #GoFSDBDragons #AlumniNight
Join us for an exciting evening of football, school spirit, and alumni celebrations as the FSDB Dragons take on the Indiana School for the Deaf Orioles!
📅 Saturday, October 3
🕕 Kickoff at 6:00 PM
📍 Usina Field
Game Day Information:
🕞 Gates Open: 3:30 PM
🎟️ Admission:
- $10.00 per ticket, plus processing fees
- All tickets must be purchased through GoFan – https://gofan.co/event/6869662?schoolId=FL17928
- Cash will not be accepted at the gate
🍿 Concessions:
- Open at 4:30 PM during the event
- Cash and credit cards accepted
🎉 Enjoy:
- Alumni Weekend activities
- FSDAA Hall of Fame and Annual Meeting celebrations
- FSDB Museum Open (1 PM – 4 PM)
- Alumni Recognition at halftime
- Cheerleader performances
- Fan engagement activities and giveaways
- Dragon Pride and Alumni spirit!
Parking:
Please use the designated parking areas:
🚗 Kramer Loop – Handicap Parking and Referees
🚗 Music Building Parking Lot
🚗 Gibbs Hall Parking Lot
🚗 Hogle Hall Parking Lot
🚗 Gore Hall Parking Lot
🚗 James Hall Parking Lot
Please follow the directions of Campus Police, Athletics staff, and volunteers.
Come reconnect with alumni, support our student-athletes, and enjoy a great night under the lights!
FIRE UP, DRAGONS! 🐉
#BuiltFSDBBuiltDifferent #GoFSDBDragons #AlumniNight
Students in the Explorer Squad planned to go fishing today but the weather had other plans. They were not disappointed! They got to interact with these guys! Check out the size and cool colors!
Attention Families of our Day Students! Rec calendars for October will be sent home today with your student. These must be emailed to Sue Hill, hills@fsdbk12.org by Monday, September 28th. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us!
Tomorrow is the PBiS store! These bandits are helping us prepare! Students will need their PBiS bank cards and school IDs in order to shop! See you at the store!
Students in Brandon Call's class are exploring why scientists found fossils from the same animal on two different continents! This lab gave hands on experience with plate tectonics!
Last week we recognized students that demonstrate Citizenship & Resilience!
These students were nominated by their teachers and we are so proud of them. Look at how awesome these rewards are! 🐉
Students can choose: (for one week!)
• To wear a hat or hood
• Elevator privileges
• Skip the lunch line
• Golf escort from CTE
• PBiS store coupons
• Candy bag!
Our theme for the year is DMS is Under Construction: Building the Future! Check out our students adding blocks to the Wall of Progress for their growth already this year!
Student midterm grades are ready to be viewed in Skyward! Contact the office if you need help. They will also be mailed home at the end of the week!
