Mississippi School for the Blind

Welcome to the MSDB!

Please help us welcome Erin Hoskins to MSDB. She will serve as the Elementary Principal for the upcoming school year! We are excited to have her join our team!

We are reposting our MSB Class of 2026 Senior Composite because the first version unintentionally altered some of our students’ portraits. Technology can be a little too smart sometimes. 😊

If you congratulated them on the first post, please take a moment to congratulate them again on the new and improved version! We are so proud of the MSB Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished.

We warmly welcome congratulatory comments and words of encouragement for our seniors. To help us keep this post focused on celebration and positivity, any unrelated or inappropriate comments will be removed.

Today’s professional development at the Mississippi School for the Blind was truly impactful!

A special thank you to our very own Teachers of the Visually Impaired for leading today’s sessions and pouring their knowledge back into our staff. One of the most powerful things we can do is continue “growing our own” by developing the expertise that already exists within our school community.

🔹 Dr. L. Fant – Braille 101
🔹 Ms. S. Franklin – Assistive Technology
🔹 Dr. A. Magee – Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)
🔹 Ms. T. Johnson & Ms. M. Washington – Session Facilitators

From learning the foundations of braille to exploring assistive technology tools and the importance of the Expanded Core Curriculum, staff members were actively engaged in hands-on learning throughout the day. These sessions reflected the passion, skill, and commitment our educators bring to ensuring students who are blind or visually impaired have full access to rigorous and meaningful instruction.

Thank you again to our presenters and facilitators for your leadership, professionalism, and willingness to invest in others. MSB continues to move forward because of dedicated educators who are committed to learning, collaboration, and student success.

Thank you MSB Teachers! You are appreciated!!

DEAF AWARENESS featuring Curtis Pride

⚾️💜💛 Join us for a night of impact, awareness, and community! 💛💜⚾️

📅 May 7, 2026
🕡 Game starts at 6:30 PM (Gates open at 5:30 PM)
📍 Trustmark Park | Pearl, MS

Let’s pack the stands and show our support while celebrating the Deaf community!

The Mississippi Schools for the Deaf & the Blind are excited to welcome Ronnie McKenzie “King Ron” to our campus!
King Ron is a passionate advocate for Deafness, Blindness, DeafBlindness, Autism, and Nonverbal communities, and we are honored to have him join us for a powerful time of community engagement, storytelling, comedy, and commencement speaking. ✨

This will be an inspiring and uplifting experience for our students, families, and community!

📢 We invite all parents, family members, and community partners to join us for this special occasion.

Come be a part of a meaningful event that celebrates connection, awareness, and empowerment!

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Leadership! 🎉

The Mississippi School for the Blind proudly congratulates our Superintendent, Mr. LaMarlon Wilson, on successfully completing not one—but TWO prestigious leadership programs:

Mississippi Superintendent Institute &
MSBA Prospective Superintendent Leadership Academy

These accomplishments reflect Mr. Wilson’s unwavering commitment to growth, visionary leadership, and excellence in education—not just for our school, but for students across the state of Mississippi.

At MSB, we are honored to be led by someone who continues to invest in learning, lead with purpose, and model what it means to strive for greatness. His dedication ensures that our students experience “Learning Without Limits” every single day.

👏 Join us in celebrating Mr. Wilson and this incredible milestone!