FSDB Blind High School

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) announces a public meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026, open to all members of the public. Members of the public may address the board for up to three minutes per person. All public comments are limited to 45 minutes in total. The Board meeting will be livestreamed at https://www.fsdbk12.org/page/board-of-trustees-livestream

📍 Location
Moore Hall, CLD Meeting Room

📅 Date
Thursday, May 21, 2026

⏰ Time
8:30 a.m. – Regular Board Meeting (CLD Meeting Room)

FSDB Families and Students...we wanted to send a friendly reminder that this weekend is a Long Weekend due to Mother's Day on Sunday.

Here are the important details to keep in mind:
• All students will be dismissed today, Friday, May 8, at 2:05 p.m.
• There will be no classes on Monday, May 11.
• SHOW Bus students will be picked up on Monday, May 11, at their regular pick-up time.
• Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 12.

Wishing everyone a safe, restful and Happy Mother's Day weekend!

Students and staff enjoyed visiting the Spring Art Show this week. Art students in Blind High School shared over 80 pieces of tactile art featuring papier mache, plaster cloth, clay, and a variety of mixed media materials. It was a tremendous display of talent and creativity. Congratulations to our high school artists!

Please join us in welcoming Karen Perlongo to FSDB!

Karen works at the Blind High School as an Instructional Assistant. She had taught French and TV Production for eighteen years or so before coming to FSDB.

" I have heard a lot about FSDB and how great everyone is, and found out its true!" shared Karen.

Karen is orginally from Michigan but has been in Florida for the past twenty years. A fun fact about her is she loves to swim and scuba dive.

We are so happy to have you here with us!

🌟 Applications Are OPEN for Summer Quest 2026! 🌟

Adventure awaits in Florida’s oldest city! 🏕️ Summer Quest is an overnight camp where kids who are Blind/ Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, or Deafblind come together for fun, friendship, and growth.

☀️ Days are packed with Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) activities.
🌙 Evenings are filled with recreational and social experiences.
⚠️ Application Deadline: April 24, 2026 — Don’t miss your spot!

📅 Camp Dates
• June 7–12, 2026 — Ages 8–12
• June 14–19, 2026 — Ages 13–17

✅ Who Can Attend?
• Non-enrolled FSDB Students
• Blind/Visually Impaired
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Deafblind (dual-sensory)
• 8-17 year olds
• Florida resident

👉 Apply NOW before the April 24 deadline — spots are limited!

Learn more and download your application at the link below:

https://www.fsdbk12.org/page/summer-quest

The FSDB Arts Department presents “Who Tells Your Story” – Blind High School Spring Concert and Art Show on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The art show opens at 5:30 pm, and the concert begins at 6:30 pm.

🎶 Don't miss a moment — click the link for the full lineup, livestream, and program book! https://www.fsdbk12.org/article/2822826

📌 NOW HIRING: Director of Accounting

Lead with Purpose. Serve with Impact.

We’re looking for an experienced accounting leader to join our mission-driven team — on-campus in historic St. Augustine.

✅ Leadership role reporting to the Comptroller
✅ Governmental accounting environment
✅ Work that supports students & public trust

Apply today! 👇

https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/ST-AUGUSTINE-DIRECTOR-OF-ACCOUNTING-48008438-1-1-FL-32084/1378713300/

On Friday, April 10, we celebrated the induction of five students into the National Honor Society. We also honored five current members who are graduating this year by presenting them with their stoles. The National Honor Society is a prestigious organization that recognizes outstanding students and empowers them to become transformative leaders in their schools and communities.

Congratulations to Addison Allen, Christian Chapu, Gabe Kramer, Jasen McDaniel, Logan Strickland, Kayla Bodiford, Damian Palacios, Gordon Pettit, Danika Stanchi, and Tyler Wittman.

To view the photos from the event, click the link shared: https://fsdb.zenfolio.com/p209502519