The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind

🎉 We're so proud of our 2024–2025 class! 🎓 Your hard work, growth, and achievements this year have been truly inspiring. Next week, we’re excited to celebrate YOU: ✨ Deaf Moving Up Ceremony – Monday at 9:30-11:15pm ✨ Blind Moving Up Ceremony – Monday at 12:00pm -2:00pm 🎓 Graduation – Friday at 10:00am 🎉 Let’s finish the year strong and celebrate all you've accomplished!

9 days ago, VSDB

IT'S RED AND BLUE OUT DAY! Come out and support the Girls Flag Football and Boys Volleyball teams as they take on the final games of the year for VSDB's Athletics! It is also the senior night for some of our players! The Girls Flag Football game begins at 5pm at the Defender Field while the Boys Volleyball Game begins at 6:30 in the Llewellyn Gym. If you are unable to attend the Livestream will be on the team's game changer page: Girls Flag Football - https://web.gc.com/teams/do0nJlp2u2Fx Boys Volleyball - https://web.gc.com/teams/tsxem9CMp4Rf

12 days ago, David Owens

🎓 VSDB Deaf Department Graduate Scholarship 🎓 The Bass Foundation proudly supports graduating seniors and Deaf alumni from the Deaf Department at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) through scholarships funded by the R. Aumon and Mary Scott Bass endowment fund. Whether heading to college, university, or a vocational program, this scholarship helps ease financial stress and unlocks new opportunities for growth and learning. 🌟 Contact Race Drake, Jr. ( drake5963@gmail.com) for more information. #VSDB #DeafEducation #ScholarshipOpportunity #BassFoundation

12 days ago, VSDB

A red and black flyer with graduates waving their caps in the air. Text in white reads Bass Foundation VSDB Deaf Department Graduate Scholarship. The Bass Foundation is proud to support graduating seniors and Deaf alumni of the Deaf Department at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) by providing scholarships through an endowment fund generously established by the estate of R. Aumon and Mary Scott Bass. Whether continuing at a college, university, or vocational program, this scholarship aims to ease financial burdens and open doors to new opportunities for learning and personal growth.. Access additional opportunities, Financial Support, Advance Career Goals. To Learn More, Contact: Race Drake, Jr. at drake5963@gmail.com

🎶🌸 Spring Concert Tonight! 🌸🎶 Join us this evening for a celebration of music, talent, and the joy of spring! Our students have been working hard, and their voices and instruments are ready to shine. Our program will be from 7:00pm - 9:00pm! Can’t make it in person? You can still enjoy the full performance by tuning in to our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/live/VhDk0HleZ94

17 days ago, VSDB

It is a flyer with flowers and butterflies on the outskirt of the page, and music notes at the bottom. In the center are the words: Spring Concert, 7:00pm- 9:00pm May 1st 2025, Healy Auditorium. See us in person or on Youtube! Our Youtube channel is @TheVSDB .

Our students got their hands in the dirt and had a blast as we celebrated Earth Day down at the school farm! 🌱 From planting saplings to learning about sustainability, it was a day of connection, curiosity, and care for our planet. But the biggest surprise? A special guest appearance by The Lorax himself! 🌳🧡 He spoke for the trees and reminded us all why protecting our Earth matters. Thank you to our amazing staff, and students for making Earth day 2025 unforgettable. Let’s keep the spirit of Earth Day alive every day! !

17 days ago, VSDB

Students and teachers are standing outdoors and applauding a speaker.

"Students participating in a tree-planting activity, digging soil to create a hole on school grounds.

A colorful rain water collector that is and painted with an outdoor scene with flowers, grass and sunshine.

A teacher is holding out a root so that a blind student can feel it and understand the plants system while other teachers and students gather around.

A few students and teachers stand in a circle around a man dressed in a bright orange "The Lorax" costume.

Four people are gathered in a circle and squatting on the ground to plant a sapling.

A group of children standing in a outdoors on a grassy field, collaboratively holding a long white tube during an Earth Day activity, while an adult observes from a nearby picnic bench.

A student is sitting next to a sunshine cornhole board and is smiling. She is outside in a field and a group of people are in the background.

Two female students standing outdoors, one is reading a brail text.

A group of students and teachers stand in a circle outside, one is holding a plant, one is holding a clipboard, and one has his arm in the air.

Football? Did anyone say Football? YUP! Football is BACK at VSDB!!!! The Girls Flag Football team has their inaugural 4x4 Flag Football Game today at Legacy Christian Academy! Come and watch them blitz their way to the new sport! The game begins at 5pm and if you are unable to attend the Livestream will be on the team's game changer page: https://web.gc.com/teams/do0nJlp2u2Fx

about 1 month ago, David Owens

It's GAMEDAY!!!! The Boys Volleyball team will travel to take on the Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy for their 2nd game at 5:30PM! Come and Watch them serve, set, and SPIKE!!! If you are unable to attend the game will be livestreamed by going to the teams Game changer page here: https://web.gc.com/teams/tsxem9CMp4Rf

about 1 month ago, David Owens

Attention VSDB Family and Fans - VSDB proudly presents the brand new Spring Sports Season! We have established 3 new Varsity athletic programs: Boys Volleyball, 4x4 Girls Flag Football, and Blind Swimming! The new spring sports season kicks off today with the Inaugural Boys Volleyball Game! VSDB Boys Volleyball takes on the Redeemer Classical School at 4:30 PM in the Llewellyn Gym…If you are unable to make it, there will be a livestream via the team’s Gamechanger page: https://web.gc.com/teams/tsxem9CMp4Rf

about 1 month ago, VSDB

We are incredibly proud of the VSDB goalball teams! They showcased outstanding hard work, perseverance, and teamwork at the EAAB Goalball Tournament in New York. Both teams earned 2nd place! In addition, Amayah and Morris were named All Stars, while Michael received an honorable mention. Congratulations to all the players for their fantastic effort and dedication!

2 months ago, Julie Saum

The VSDB boys goalball team and their coaches are lined up posing for a picture with their 2nd place trophy. Each player has a silver medal around their neck.

The VSDB girls goalball players and their coaches are posing for a picture with their 2nd place trophy. Each player has a silver medal around their neck.

One VSDB player and six other players from various schools are lined up for a picture during the awards ceremony.

One VSDB player and five other players from various schools are line up posing for a picture during the awards ceremony.

A VSDB goalball player is on the court preparing to throw the ball.

‼️Update: The boys will play another game at 6:30!‼️ The VSDB goalball teams have been playing hard all day at the tournament. The boys team will play next at 4:30pm in the bronze game. They still have a chance to make it to the gold medal game. The girls team won a very exciting game against NYISE (6-5) and will now play at 5:00pm in the gold medal game!! Let's go defenders!

2 months ago, Julie Saum

Two VSDB girl players are on the court. The right wing player is throwing the ball.

Three VSDB boy players are defending on the court. The center player blocks the ball.

Edit Update: The girls team won their 11:00am game. They will play at 2:30pm against NYISE. EAAB Goalball Tournament Update: The VSDB boys goalball team won against Maryland School for the Blind (13-3) and the VSDB girls goalball team defeated Governor Morehead's (10-6). The girls are set to play again at 11:00am (start times may be a little delayed). The boys team will play at 1:00pm. Cheer on the team and watch the game with the link below! Join VSDB Girls Goalball on GameChanger https://web.gc.com/teams/iByFUQDdSazS/live Join VSDB Boys Goalball on GameChanger https://web.gc.com/teams/rmmFtxtGj6tJ/live

2 months ago, Julie Saum

Two VSDB girls defend and the center player blocks the ball.

Three VSDB boys are playing on the court. The left wing player is throwing the ball.

Good morning! Our Goalball teams are in New York for the EAAB Tournament and we e are cheering them on from afar. Last night, the Boys won 11-5 vs WV and the Girls lost 5-1 vs. WV. This morning, they are ready to hit the court again! Boys vs. Maryland @8am Girls vs. Governor Morehead @ 9:30am Follow along on GameChanger for updates and to watch live. Boys games: https://web.gc.com/teams/rmmFtxtGj6tJ/live Girls games: https://web.gc.com/teams/iByFUQDdSazS/live

2 months ago, VSDB

UPDATE: New York will now be streaming the games live on their YouTube channel https://m.youtube.com/@nyinstitute999/featured Please follow along with our VSDB defenders there!

2 months ago, VSDB

Our goalball teams are en route to NY for the EAAB Goalball Tournament! The tournament will run all evening (Friday) and all day tomorrow (Saturday). Their schedule is dependent on how they do throughout pool play. The New York Institute for Special Education will be live streaming through their Instagram account. You can also follow along with our live stream through the GameChanger links attached below. Boys and Girls each play one game tonight (Friday): VA Boys vs. WV Boys @ 7:30 pm VA Girls vs. WV Girls @ 8:30 pm Links: Boys Games: https://web.gc.com/teams/rmmFtxtGj6tJ/live Girls Games: https://web.gc.com/teams/iByFUQDdSazS/live Let’s Go Defenders! 💙🔥❤️ [Image description: The flyer has a dark, textured background with a mix of blue and black tones, resembling a rough surface. The top features bold, white text reading "EAAB Goalball Tournament" in a handwritten-style font. Below, white capital letters provide event details: "March 14-15, 2025, Hosted by New York Institute for Special Education." In the center, two competing teams are highlighted. On the left, "VSDB" is displayed in black bold letters over a rough, white torn-paper effect with the school's mascot beside it. On the right, "WVSDB" is written in black bold letters on another torn-paper background, accompanied by WVSDB’s circular logo featuring a bear. The word "VS" is prominently placed in large red text between them. Below the team names, the game schedule is written in white, handwritten-style text: Girls 7:30 PM Boys 8:30 PM The bottom of the flyer features a large blue goalball, partially cropped at the bottom edge. Across the ball, red graffiti-style text says "DON'T MISS IT!"]

2 months ago, VSDB

Flyer for the EAAB Goalball Tournament on March 14-15, 2025, hosted by the New York Institute for Special Education. The featured match is between VSDB (Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind) and WVSD (West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind) on Friday, March 14. The girls’ game is at 7:30 PM, and the boys’ game is at 8:30 PM. The flyer includes the team logos, a large blue goalball, and the text "DON'T MISS IT!" in red.

It is Goalball Gameday!!! VSDB’s Goalball teams will travel to the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind (WVSDB) for their final match of the regular season. The match begins at 3PM! The game will be live streamed via the Gamechanger link: https://web.gc.com/teams/rmmFtxtGj6tJ/2024-winter-vsdb-boys-goalball/schedule/7a4d2bf5-6dac-4eec-b676-b760fbb3a8be/info Watch the team showcase the hard work they have put together in their final wrap up before their Eastern Athletic Association for the Blind (EAAB) tournament this coming weekend! [Image description: A high-energy sports flyer announcing a goalball match between VSDB and WVSD&B. The background has a textured dark blue design with bold, stylized text reading "Game Day" in large white and red letters. The date and time are displayed at the top: Tuesday, March 11th, 3:00 PM. The VSDB logo (a stylized wolf) is on the left, while the WVSD&B logo (a circular emblem with a panther) is on the right. The words "Away @ WVSD&B" indicate that VSDB will be playing an away game. At the bottom, a large blue goalball is prominently displayed, with the phrase "Don't Miss It!" written in red, emphasizing excitement for the event.]

2 months ago, Julie Saum

Goalball game day flyer featuring VSDB vs. WVSD&B on March 11th at 3:00 PM. The design includes bold text, team logos, and an image of a blue goalball, emphasizing the excitement of the upcoming match

🐰🔊 Hop into Spring with Our Beeping Egg Hunt! 🔊🐰 Get ready for an egg-stra special event! 🌸🥚 VSDB’s Beeping Egg Hunt is back for all students with blindness or visual impairments—no matter their level of vision. Join us for a morning of fun, beeping eggs, and sweet surprises! 📅 Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Location: VSDB, 97 New Hope Rd., Staunton, VA 🎟 Register by April 11: https://bit.ly/2025beeping_egg This event is fully accessible for students with blindness or visual impairments and wheelchair accessible. Don’t miss out—let’s make this spring unforgettable! 🌷 #BeepingEggHunt #AccessibleFun #SpringCelebration #VSDBproud [Image Description: A colorful flyer with a spring theme announces the VSDB Beeping Egg Hunt. At the top, playful text reads, "Hop into spring with our annual Beeping Egg Hunt!" Below, an invitation to join for a fun-filled, accessible event is displayed. The event details, including date (April 19, 2025), time (10 AM - 12 PM), and location (VSDB, Staunton, VA), are prominently listed. A registration link and accessibility information are also included. The background features spring-themed decorations like flowers and Easter eggs, giving a cheerful and festive feel.]

2 months ago, VSDB

Flyer for VSDB's Beeping Egg Hunt featuring colorful spring decorations. The text invites students with blindness or visual impairments to join a fun, accessible egg hunt with beeping eggs. Event details: April 19, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at VSDB in Staunton, VA. Registration link included.

VSDB would like to share the following information on behalf of our friends at VDDHH. The VDDHH Transportation Town Hall originally scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, has been rescheduled to March 29, 2025, due to inclement weather and extreme cold temperatures. The updated flyer is attached. Please share this with your networks in the Town of Ashland, City of Richmond, Charles City County, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, and Powhatan, particularly individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or have speech difficulties and may face challenges accessing transportation. This includes issues such as voice announcements without captions, signage colors for low vision, small text, lighting, crosswalks, and more. RSVP is required for the Town Hall. Registration details can be found via the QR code and link on the flyer. bit.ly/TransportationTownHallRVA If you have any questions, please contact Karen Rhoads, Community Services Specialist, VDDHH. [Image Description: A flyer for a Transportation Town Hall event targeted at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. The design features a blue and purple color scheme with white text. At the top, the title "TRANSPORTATION TOWN HALL" is prominently displayed in bold, uppercase letters. Below it, in smaller text, is "for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community." In the center, the "Pathways to the Future: Transportation" logo appears, with "Pathways to the Future" in bold blue text and an arrow graphic in red, blue, and orange. Below the logo, there are various transportation-related icons, including a walking figure, a wheelchair user, a bicycle, a motorcycle, buses, trucks, and a boat. Event Details: Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) 8004 Franklin Farms Dr, Richmond, VA 23229 Rooms: 101-103 At the bottom, a blue section highlights additional event features with white icons and text: ASL Interpretation Provided (represented by an ASL signing hands icon) PlanRVA Interactive Map & Feedback Activity (PlanRVA logo included) Morning Refreshments Served (represented by a coffee cup and plate icon) In the lower left corner, the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) logo is displayed. At the very bottom, the flyer states: "Hosted by VDDHH | RSVP Required" bit.ly/TransportationTownHallRVA]

3 months ago, VSDB

flyer from VDDHH. bule, white, and purple background with graphics representing various modes of transportation

VSDB Families and Fans, Today is the 2nd day of the back-to-back game days for the Goalball team this week! VSDB’s Goalball teams will travel to the Maryland School for the Blind for their match at 1 PM! The game will be live streamed via Gamechanger at this link: https://web.gc.com/teams/rmmFtxtGj6tJ/2024-winter-vsdb-boys-goalball/schedule/9909ede6-b229-4cc0-8a60-b4803bec8e8f/info Watch your Defenders roll some goals and cheer from afar!

3 months ago, VSDB

goalball gameday flyer. black background with blue goalball in bottom right corner. text in white.

VSDB Families and Fans, The Winter 2025 Goalball Season begins today at Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind’s Llewellyn Gym! The Goalball teams kick off their season playing the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind (SCSDB) and the Governor Morehead School for the Blind at 2 PM. Come and make your way to the Defender's house to watch them block, roll, score, and repeat! If you are unable to make it in person, there will be a livestream via Gamechanger: VSDB vs SCSDB - https://web.gc.com/teams/rmmFtxtGj6tJ/2024-winter-vsdb-boys-goalball/schedule/3897db6e-a948-41cb-bfeb-d53499f2384f/info VSDB vs Governor Morehead - https://web.gc.com/teams/rmmFtxtGj6tJ/2024-winter-vsdb-boys-goalball/schedule/544b3b36-81c6-434d-aaca-c45176cacab1/info Please take a look at the season schedule for all of the games for this season to find a time and root your Defenders! Feb 26th - VSDB vs Governor Morehead and SCSDB - 2:00 p.m. - @VSDB Feb 27th - VSDB at MSB - 1:00 p.m. - @MSB Mar 4th - VSDB vs WVSDB - 3:00 p.m. - @VSDB Mar 6th - VSDB vs MSB - 1:00 p.m. - @VSDB Mar 11th - VSDB at WVSDB - 3:00 p.m. - @WVSDB

3 months ago, VSDB

24-25 Goalball schedule. background of goalball goal and two defenders blocking a ball. Text in blue on black background

Join us for a Virtual Job Fair for Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on Wednesday, February 26th from 12:00pm-7:00pm. We hope to see you there! #ThisIsVSDB #GrowDoBecome #VSDBJobFair Visual Description: A red and blue flyer with a white columned building and The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is listed in the top right corner. Pictures of Lindsay Burris, Principal, and Julie Conner, Assistant Principal are displayed on the red background. The title reads: Virtual Job Fair for Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 12:00pm-7:00pm. Reserve your 20 minute session today! Are you a Teacher of the Deaf? Meet with VSDB's Principal and Assistant Principal to learn more about VSDB and available teaching opportunities. Participate in our Virtual Job Fair and see if VSDB is the right fit for you! A blue box on the side reads: The VSDB Difference. - Great comprehensive benefit package - Small caseloads and ample resources - Supportive and positive team setting - Small teacher: student ratio - School - Residential partnership supports 24/7 learning environment. Contact (540)332-9000 or laura.otrhalik@vsdb.k12.va.us to reserve your session today. Learn more at: https://www.vsdb.k12.va.us/

3 months ago, VSDB

A red and blue flyer states Virtual Job Fair for Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 12:00pm-7:00pm. Reserve your 20 minute session today! The VSDB Difference: Great comprehensive benefit package, small caseloads and ample resources, supportive and positive team setting, small teacher student ratio, school - residential partnership supports 24/7 learning environment. Are you a Teacher of the Deaf? Meet with VSDB's Principal and Assistant Principal to learn more about VSDB and available teaching opportunities. Participate in our Virtual Job Fair and see if VSDB is the right fit for you! Contact (540)332-9000 or laura.otrhalik@vsdb.k12.va.us to reserve your session today.