We are pleased to announce that Lindsay Burris has been appointed Assistant Superintendent for the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, beginning January 25, 2026.

Lindsay brings nearly two decades of experience at VSDB, including nine years in leadership roles as Assistant Principal, Director of Instruction, and Principal. She is widely respected for her steady leadership, deep knowledge of the school, and strong commitment to students and staff.

In her new role, Lindsay will focus on strengthening internal operations, instructional leadership, and cross-department collaboration. Her leadership supports stability and continued growth across campus, while helping expand opportunities that prepare our students for life.

Please join us in congratulating Lindsay as we look ahead to this next chapter of leadership and progress at VSDB.

#VSDB #Leadership #PreparingStudentsForLife
about 9 hours ago, VSDB
Lindsay Burris, a white woman with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a floral patterned pink shirt with a black sweater, standing along a VSDB walkway
ROAD GAME READY!

We travel to Faith Christian Academy for a big rematch!
Let’s go Defenders — show them what VSDB basketball looks like on the road!
Fight hard. Play smart. Represent with class.
#RoadWarriors #VSDBStrong

Girls Game can be seen at: https://web.gc.com/teams/V6iIMa5X8VOp?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link

Boys Game can be seen at: https://web.gc.com/teams/OmIPZEq6n8GQ?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link
9 days ago, David Owens
Girls Basketball at Faith Christian
Boys Basketball Game at Faith Christian

DEAF SCHOOL SHOWDOWN!

WVSDB Girls comes next door for a showdown with VSDB Girls

ENCSD Boys comes to town to play the VSDB Boys for another electric matchup!

Let’s fill the bleachers and give our players the home court advantage they deserve!
🎉 Bring the spirit — bring the noise — bring the PRIDE!
#VSDBvsENCSD #DefenderNation #GoVSDB

Girls Game can be seen at: https://web.gc.com/teams/V6iIMa5X8VOp?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link

Boys Game can be seen at: https://web.gc.com/teams/OmIPZEq6n8GQ?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link

11 days ago, David Owens
Boys Basketball Game vs ENCSD
Girls Basketball vs WVSDB
ON THE ROAD TO THE SPARTAN CLASSIC!
Our Defenders travel to Ohio SD for a weekend of intense tournament play.
Let’s send them with ALL the support and hype!

Play hard. Stay focused. Represent VSDB everywhere you go!
#SpartanClassic #VSDBOnTheRoad #DefenderPride

Girls Game can be seen at: https://web.gc.com/teams/V6iIMa5X8VOp?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link

Boys Game can be seen at: https://web.gc.com/teams/OmIPZEq6n8GQ?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link
15 days ago, David Owens
Boys Basketball at Ohio School for the Deaf's Spartan Basketball Classic
Girls Basketball at Ohio School for the Deaf's Spartan Basketball Classic
ESDAA RIVALRY GAME!
Delaware SD rolls in for a classic showdown!
These matchups always deliver — and we need YOU there to raise the roof!
Let’s rep VSDB with deaf pride, strength, and unity!
#DeafSchoolsStrong #VSDBvsDSD #DefendThisHouse

Girls Game can be seen at: https://web.gc.com/teams/V6iIMa5X8VOp?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link

Boys Game can be seen at: https://web.gc.com/teams/OmIPZEq6n8GQ?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link
16 days ago, David Owens
Boys Basketball Game vs DSD
Girls Basketball VS DSD
NEW YEAR, NEW GAME!
Appalachian Christian comes to town tonight — and our players are ready to work.
Bring your spirit, bring your signs, and bring in the new year with a bang!
🏀 Let’s show them what VSDB basketball is made of!
#GoDefenders #RedBluePride
Girls Game can be seen at: https://web.gc.com/teams/V6iIMa5X8VOp?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link

Boys Game can be seen at: https://web.gc.com/teams/OmIPZEq6n8GQ?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link
18 days ago, David Owens
Girls Basketball vs Appalachian Christian at 4:30pm
Boys Basketball Game vs Applachian Christian
❄️✨ Relive the magic of our VSDB Winter Concert 2025!
From beautiful melodies to unforgettable moments, this concert warmed our hearts and brought students, families, staff, and our community together for an evening of incredible performances.
🎶 Watch the full performance, relive the highlights, and share it with a friend: https://youtu.be/RzvhuWk5P7c?si=NLau40orlSLePgxX

Thanks to everyone who made it unforgettable! 🎉We can’t wait for more music and memories! 💙
about 1 month ago, VSDB
title slide for winter concert. green background with gold text that says "VSDB proudly presents "Snow Day". December 18, 2025. 7pm. Healy Hall."
🎵✨ What an incredible Winter Concert! Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for an evening full of music, joy, and unforgettable performances. Our students truly shined, and we couldn’t be prouder! ❄️🎶

#VSDB #Music #TogetherWeEmpower
about 1 month ago, VSDB
A band is on stage singing
A student is on stage singing, accompanied by someone at the piano
Two students are singing on stage
Two students sing on stange, a band is behind them
A student plays at the piano

🎉 VSDB Goalball Team Shines at Nationals! 🎉
Our Goalball team recently returned from an incredible showing at the National Tournament, and we couldn’t be prouder! During pool play, our boys team battled hard, earning a 7th overall ranking and advancing to the quarterfinals.
While the journey ended in the quarterfinals, our middle school boys truly rose to the occasion, holding their own against older, more experienced high school teams. Competing at this level for the first time was no small feat, and their determination and grit were on full display!

We also want to give a shout-out to one of our students who competed as a pool player with the Texas girls team. Our student Amayah led the team in scoring and earned a spot on the All-American Girls Team for the third consecutive year—an outstanding achievement!

Nationals is more than just a competition—it’s an opportunity filled with for our athletes filled with life lessons & core memories. These experiences shape our athletes both on and off the court, and we couldn’t be more proud of every single DEFENDER who represented VSDB!

💙 Go team go! 💙

#VSDB #TogetherWeEmpower #Goalball #Nationals

about 1 month ago, VSDB
Two VSDB students are perched on the floor in front of a goal. The blind fold is over their eyes and they look ready to pay!
An adult hands the ball to our VSDB student
the VSDB boys team lines up across the floor and they walk with their hands on each others shoulders
A VSDB student is in the motion of throwing a ball
Three VSDB students face off on the floor in front of the goal
A VSDB  student blocks a goal

🔥 LAST HOME GAME OF 2025!
Legacy Christian is coming — but tonight we close out the year on OUR terms.
Let’s pack the gym and create an atmosphere they’ll never forget!
💥 Let’s finish 2025 STRONG!
#VSDBFamily #DefenderEnergy #Gameday

Both games will be livestreamed at the links below:
Girls: https://web.gc.com/teams/V6iIMa5X8VOp?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link
Boys: https://web.gc.com/teams/OmIPZEq6n8GQ?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link

about 1 month ago, David Owens
Boys Basketball against Legacy Christian at 6:45 pm
Girls Basketball at home against Legacy Christian at 5:30 pm

UPDATE: Game postponed to Jan 6!


Appalachian Christian comes to town again tonight — and our TEAMS are ready for a REMATCH!
Bring your spirit, bring your signs, and bring your voice!
🏀 Let’s show them what VSDB basketball is made of!
#GoDefenders #RedBluePride

Both games will be livestreamed at the links below:
Girls: https://web.gc.com/teams/V6iIMa5X8VOp?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link
Boys: https://web.gc.com/teams/OmIPZEq6n8GQ?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link

about 1 month ago, David Owens
Girls Basketball vs Appalachian Christian at 4:30pm
Boys Basketball game against Appalachian Christian at 6 pm
❄️ Snow day fun on campus! ❄️
Our students made the most of the snowfall this week with snowball battles, fun outside, and lots of laughter. Nothing like a winter wonderland right at your school! ⛄️✨

#VSDB #TogetherWeEmpower #SnowDay
about 1 month ago, VSDB
kids are playing in the snow, and a sowball is being hurled at the camera
kids are lined up smiling with some staff outside in the snow
kids are playing at a snow filled playground
A student is smiling while throwing snow in the air
A student throws snow towards other students

🌟 HOME COURT HYPE! Highlands comes to town—LET’S GO DEFENDERS!
Let’s fill the stands, light up the gym, and push our teams to victory!
🔥 Big plays. Big moments. Big energy.
#VSDBGameday #DefenderNation #WeAreVSDB

Both games will be livestreamed at the links below:
Girls: https://web.gc.com/teams/V6iIMa5X8VOp?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link
Boys: https://web.gc.com/teams/OmIPZEq6n8GQ?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link

about 1 month ago, VSDB
VSDB Girls Basketball home Game against Highland High School at 5:30 pm
VSDB Boys Basketball home Game against Highland High School at 6:30 pm

🌟 HOME COURT HYPE! Highlands comes to town—LET’S GO DEFENDERS!
Let’s fill the stands, light up the gym, and push our teams to victory!
🔥 Big plays. Big moments. Big energy.
#VSDBGameday #DefenderNation #WeAreVSDB

Both games will be livestreamed at the links below:
Girls: https://web.gc.com/teams/V6iIMa5X8VOp?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link
Boys: https://web.gc.com/teams/OmIPZEq6n8GQ?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link

about 1 month ago, VSDB
VSDB Girls Basketball home Game against Highland High School at 5:30 pm
VSDB Boys Basketball home Game against Highland High School at 6:30 pm
❄️ Even winter couldn’t wait for our annual concert… it decided to debut its snowy performance a little early!❄️ Due to inclement weather in Staunton and across the state, the VSDB Winter Concert has been postponed. 📅 NEW DATE: Thursday, December 18, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Healy Auditorium Stay safe, stay warm, and we can’t wait to share this wonderful performance with you! 🎶☃️
about 2 months ago, VSDB
winter concert flyer. red background with evergreen garland around the border

🚨 BACK-TO-BACK HOME ACTION!
The Girls West Virginia School and Boys Redeemer squad is rolling into Staunton, but they’re stepping into OUR house.
Let’s bring the noise and lift our Girls and Boys to another big performance!
🎯 Energy. Defense. Heart.
#DefendThisHouse #VSDBStrong #Gameday

Both games will be livestreamed at the links below:
Girls: https://web.gc.com/teams/V6iIMa5X8VOp?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link
Boys: https://web.gc.com/teams/OmIPZEq6n8GQ?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link

about 2 months ago, David Owens
VSDB Girls Home Basketball game versus WVSDB at 4 pm
VSDB Boys Home Basketball game versus Redeemer at 5:15 pm
Goalball update:
Our team is currently cruisin’ through Arkansas on their way to Austin, Texas, for the 2025 US High School Goalball Championships beginning tomorrow! There are 15 boys' teams and 13 girls' teams competing this year! The schedule is below for our pool play on Thursday and Friday. One of our students, Amayah, will be competing as a pool player with the Texas Girls team.

Thursday:
-4:20pm Amayah with Texas Girls vs. Colorado Girls
-5:40pm VA Boys vs. Utah Boys
-8:20pm VA Boys vs. Louisiana Boys
-8:20pm Amayah with Texas Girls vs. Minnesota

Friday:
-11:20am Amayah with Texas Girls vs. South Carolina Girls
-2:00pm VA Boys vs. Atlanta Boys

Livestream Link for Thursday and Friday:
https://www.facebook.com/TSBVI/

Depending on how our boys' team plays and how Amayah with the Texas Girls' team plays, it will determine if we advance to the quarterfinals on Friday evening.

Coach Rachel shared that she and the other coaches are extremely proud and excited about all the practice & hard work these players have been putting in the last few months! They are hyped for the tough competition and very grateful for the opportunity to take our players across the country to represent VSDB and show 'em what we got! She extends a special "thank you" to the Administration, David Owens (Athletic Director), the VSDB Foundation, the Lions Club, and everyone for their love and support of our student athletes.
about 2 months ago, VSDB
goalball update flyer - textured background image with a goalball in the bottom right corner. text reads: VSDB Goalball Update. 2025 US High School Goalball Championships. Thursday 12/4-Saturday 12/6. Don't miss it! and image of the VSDB Defenders mascot is in the bottom right corner on the goalball.

UPDATE: TODAY'S GAMES ARE CANCELED.

GAMEDAY, DEFENDERS!
Tonight we return from our break on OUR court as we welcome Faith Christian Academy! It’s time to pack the gym, bring the energy, and show what VSDB basketball is all about!
💪 Let’s set the tone early. Let’s make a statement.
🏠 DEFEND THIS HOUSE!
#GoDefenders #VSDBPride

Both games will be livestreamed at the links below:
Girls: https://web.gc.com/teams/V6iIMa5X8VOp?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link
Boys: https://web.gc.com/teams/OmIPZEq6n8GQ?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link

about 2 months ago, David Owens
CANCELED - VSDB Boys Home Basketball game versus Faith Christian at 6:15 pm
CANCELED - VSDB Girls Home Basketball game versus Faith Christian at 6:15 pm
VSDB GOALBALL – NATIONALS BOUND!

Our VSDB Boys Goalball Team is heading to the National Goalball Tournament at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) this week — and we are READY to represent Defender Nation on the national stage!

Not only that… we’re proud to share that one of our VSDB Girls Goalball players has been selected as a wildcard athlete for another school’s roster (to be announced soon)!

Tournament Dates:
Thursday, Dec 4 – Saturday, Dec 6
Austin, Texas

Boys Goalball Pool Play – Thursday:
4:40 PM – VSDB vs Utah
7:40 PM – VSDB vs Louisiana

Friday and Saturday games are to be determined and will be posted!

All games will be LIVESTREAMED at either links:
From TBVSI - Thursday & Friday: https://www.facebook.com/TSBVI/

Saturday: http://www.tsbvi.edu/live

From our team page on Game changer: https://web.gc.com/teams/6cs3OT5AGoCh?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link

Let’s send BIG energy to our athletes as they travel, compete, and represent VSDB with pride, sportsmanship, and heart.
Drop a comment to wish them luck!

Let’s go Defenders!
#VSDBGoalball #DefenderNation #GoVSDB #DefendThisHouse #GoalballNationals #TSBVI2025
about 2 months ago, David Owens
Goalball Nationals at Texas on December 4th to 6th.
IT'S GAMEDAY!!!! THE VSDB Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball team begins their home opener today at the Llewellyn Gym vs Appalachian Christian! The Girls Tip-Off at 5 pm and Boys Tip-Off at 6:15 pm. Both games will be livestreamed at the links below:
Girls: https://web.gc.com/teams/V6iIMa5X8VOp?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link
Boys: https://web.gc.com/teams/OmIPZEq6n8GQ?utm_source=Web&utm_campaign=team_share_link
2 months ago, VSDB
VSDB Girls Basketball game versus Appalachian Christian at VSDB at 5 pm
VSDB Boys Basketball game versus Appalachian Christian at VSDB at 6:15pm