
This week we're celebrating homecoming for our Deaf Coed Soccer team. This is the FIRST YEAR for VSDB Deaf Soccer and our team is coming out in full force with a 4-5 record so far. Today at 3:30 is the last game before the ESDAA tournament next weekend. Let's go VSDB! #VSDBproud


HOMECOMING GAME!!!!! Come out and cheer on our team. Today, October 11 at 3:30 against Delaware School for the Deaf.
See you there!


We may have been quiet online for a while but we have been busy here on campus and around the country! Keep an eye out for upcoming posts catching up on our first two months of school.


Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind's legacy of education featured on Coast Live - check out the video here: https://www.wtkr.com/coast-live/virginia-school-for-the-deaf-and-the-blinds-legacy-of-education-on-coast-live

VSDB is hiring! Join us on September 27, 2023 from 9:00am-10:30am or 5:30pm-7:00pm to participate in VSDB's Virtual Meet and Greet for 2nd Shift Residential/Dorm Staff Supervisor. You can reserve your 20-minute session today by calling (540)332-9000 or emailing Laura Otrhalik at laura.otrhalik@vsdb.k12.va.us.
#VSDBJobOpportunities



Wow! The first week of school has come and gone already. We were so happy to see our students and surprise them with a welcome back spirit line Monday morning. Staff from every department on campus came out to cheer students in for their first day!







Prior to students returning to school, our Orientation and Mobility department did their annual mobility lesson with all new staff.






We are looking forward to seeing you all on registration day - Sunday, August 6, 2023.
✔️Meet the teachers
✔️Meet residential staff
✔️Take pictures in the Photo Booth
✔️Visit with our secret special guest!
✔️Residential students set up bedroom
Remember to complete your enrollment packet ahead of time for a smooth process. Please ensure you bring all medications in their original packaging.


Join us for a reception celebrating the wonder 185 year anniversary exhibit at the RR Smith Center in Staunton VA!


Come check out the VSDB museum exhibit located in the RR Smith Center for History and Art in Staunton, VA!




Attention VSDB Families! We need your help and input for our VTSS team!
What is VTSS? The Virginia Tiered Systems of Support (VTSS) workgroup at VSDB consists of school and residential administrators, teachers, students, and families who work together to develop an effective learning environment for all students. VSDB knows family input is essential in creating good quality systems and invites interested family members to partner with our VTSS team to develop these systems. We understand you might have questions about the process, so please join us for a Question and Answer session to learn more!
To help us in planning the question and answer sessions, please complete this short survey to indicate your interest and availability: https://forms.gle/aMep92YNa4rv115V7
For more information, please contact Julie Saum, Family Engagement Specialist, at julie.saum@vsdb.k12.va.us or 540-324-8316
Thank you!


VSDB is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year! Contact Kim Dayhoff, Admissions Coordinator, to learn about the application process or to request a tour.
bit.ly/tourvsdb


Have you seen our signs on the highway? On I64 and on I81, you might notice updated signs directing you to our campus. Follow them and stop by to see our beautiful campus nestled in the heart of Staunton and check out everything we have to offer. To schedule a tour for prospective students, please visit www.vsdb.k12.va.us and click "Request a Tour"



Summer program photos part 6:
We had so much fun with our summer program "The Un-Fairy Tale" this year!! Equal parts fun, learning, and laughter with our fantastic students and staff.











Summer program photos part 8 (final part!):
We had so much fun with our summer program "The Un-Fairy Tale" this year!! Equal parts fun, learning, and laughter with our fantastic students and staff.






Summer program photos part 7:
We had so much fun with our summer program "The Un-Fairy Tale" this year!! Equal parts fun, learning, and laughter with our fantastic students and staff.









PRESERVING THE MASCOT LEGACIES
Recently, VSDB moved to a shared unified mascot that represents all of its students: the Deaf, the Blind, and the Deafblind. Over the next year, VSDB will transition to the new Unified VSDB Mascot, the Defender. As stakeholders, VSDB wants your ideas to create ways to preserve the importance of the legacy and the history of both the Chief and the Cardinal.
All ideas to honor the Chief and the Cardinal will be considered.
Please email or send a video with your suggestions on how VSDB can preserve the history of the mascots.
Please send all ideas to the Unified VSDB consultants at: linda@teoconsulting.org.
Important: On the subject line of your email, please put "VSDB".
Ideas and suggestions will only be accepted from Monday, June 26th to Monday, July 10th.
Thank you in advance for your suggestions!


Summer program photos part 4:
We had so much fun with our summer program "The Un-Fairy Tale" this year!! Equal parts fun, learning, and laughter with our fantastic students and staff.











Summer program photos part 5:
We had so much fun with our summer program "The Un-Fairy Tale" this year!! Equal parts fun, learning, and laughter with our fantastic students and staff.











Summer program photos part 3:
We had so much fun with our summer program "The Un-Fairy Tale" this year!! Equal parts fun, learning, and laughter with our fantastic students and staff.









