Missouri School for the Blind

The last week of school, Ms. Canovi and Ms. Hudson’s classes met with librarian Mr. McQueen and library assistant Ms. Groves to creat a play called “The Crystal Keepers: a Puppet Rap Mystery” in the library! The students used their imaginations, their voices, and a little help from AI to create a 3-day puppet show activity for about 15 students. They did a great job and had so much fun!

Image 1: students and staff in the library smile for the camera and hold up the puppets they all chose for the play
Images 2-4: students and staff work in the activity in the library

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At the 2026 National Beta Club Convention this past weekend, Allie and Le’Anndria were selected to be Premier Performers! This hand-selected group of talented singers and dancers are featured in a special performance during the opening ceremony of the Convention. Way to go, ladies!
Image 1: Allie and Le’Anndria in their best Western outfits, complete with colorful cowboy hats and boots, and ready for the performance!
Image 2: a larger group of performers in Western wear sings and dances on stage.
Image 3: Le’Anndria and Allie during the stage performance

We are proud to announce that the MSB Beta Club has placed 5th in the country at the National Convention in performing arts small group. Way to go, LeAnndri, Allie, Garrett, and Tyler!

Allie has placed 7th in the country at the National Beta Convention in performing arts solo, duo, and trio vocalist category. Way to go, Allie!

Image 1: small group with their 5th place trophy
Image 2: Screenshot of the National Convention winners in performing arts- solo, duo, and trio vocalist. MSB is listed at the top in the winners 6-10 list.
Image 3: Allie with her 7th place trophy.

MSB is closed today, Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth state holiday. Normal hours will resume Monday, June 22. Summer Program residential buses will run Sunday, and Day buses will run Monday. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

We are too excited to wait for the final results! The Sr. Beta Club has placed either 4th or 5th in the nation in the Performing Arts Small Group contest at the National Beta Club Convention. We are very proud of them and all of their hard work! The final results will be announced tomorrow morning; stay tuned! ✨🎤🥁 🎸✨
ID: video of the Beta Club Small Group performance and a screenshot from the National Convention showing the Performing Arts Small Group Winners, and MSB is listed in the 1-5 place section.

DeafBlind awareness week is June 25th-July 1st. We would love to bring awareness by sharing your DB story! If you would like to participate, please click the link in the comments.

ID: a yellow to orange ombré flyer with stylized dot border reads DeafBlind Awareness Week in large outlines caps. In bold below, June 25 to July 1. Text below reads “Help us celebrate by sharing your story! During this week we are going to spread awareness and acceptance by sharing knowledge! We figured there is no better way to learn than from those in the DB community. I have created a link so that YOU can share YOUR story. If you are comfortable and willing please click the button above and fill out the short questionnaire. We plan to share your story on Facebook and in our newsletter. We are hoping this will be a shining light for new DB families and show others what a strong community we have, along with spreading knowledge.”

DeafBlind awareness week is June 25th-July 1st. We would love to bring awareness by sharing your DB story! If you would like to participate, please click the link below.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9V23BKC

We are so proud of Luke!

Luke, a DGCKid, has been named a winner of the 13th Annual Youth Leadership Award by the Governor's Council on Disability.

Luke was the first blind student at his school to enroll in an AP course and apply to the Bridge to Success Program. He completed the S.O.A.R. program through Lighthouse for the Blind - St. Louis, evaluates digital materials for textbook publishers, secures audio descriptions for community events, and tutors younger students in assistive technology. He plans to pursue certification as an Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist, so he can keep improving the lives of others with low vision.

He is also a leader in the DGCKids program, Tandem Adventurers, cycling hundreds of miles each season!

Luke, you inspire us every day. Congratulations!




Luke stands with his family and a representative from the Governor's Council on Disability on an outdoor balcony overlooking a lake. He is holding his white cane and his award, smiling for the photo.

At graduation, each senior received their diploma and a handshake from MSB superintendent Geoffrey Barney.
Image 1: Johnathan Garrison
Image 2: Abigail Mansker
Image 3: Isaiah McLean
Image 4: Mitaya Thomas
Image 5: Allen Whalen
Image 6: Allisandra Wolk