Good Morning, VSDB Family and Friends! Last night, two of our festive Decked-Out Defenders buses, along with an incredible group of staff, proudly represented us in the Staunton City Holiday Parade. A heartfelt thank you to the amazing team who made it all possible! Your hard work and holiday spirit brought joy to our community and shined a bright light on our school. Happy Holidays, everyone! 🎄🎉
18 days ago, VSDB
A small white bus decorated for the holidays, with the text "The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind" displayed at the top. The front of the bus features a large, lit wreath with red ribbons and garland, surrounded by string lights, in a nighttime setting.
The image features a group of four people posing for a selfie in front of a white vehicle, which is adorned with colorful string lights. The picture is taken at night, and the festive lights create a warm and cheerful ambience. The individuals appear happy, smiling at the camera. The person on the far left is wearing a Santa hat, adding to the holiday theme. Trees and lights can be faintly seen in the dark background, suggesting an outdoor setting, and a building with lights is visible on the far right
A side view of a decorated white bus at night, also bearing the text "The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind." The bus is adorned with colorful holiday lights, a wreath on the front grille, and candy cane decorations on its mirrors. Other decorated vehicles are visible in the background.
We had a great time participating in the Staunton Christmas parade last night!
18 days ago, VSDB
two males and two females pose in front of the decorated VSDB bus
Front of the VSDB bus decorated with wreaths and lights
Front of the VSDB bus decorated with wreaths and lights. there is a sign on the hood of the bus representing that we are a certified tree Campus.
Side of the VSDB bus decorated with wreaths and lights
decorated VSDB bus in the parade
Side of the VSDB bus with lights
Welcome back, VSDB Family and Fans! We hope everyone had a wonderful break and enjoyed plenty of rest and quality time with family. However, there's no time to waste! The Deaf Boys' and Girls' Basketball teams have games tomorrow night at 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM against the West Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind. Come out and cheer on our teams! Let’s go! #GOVSDB #VSDBProud
19 days ago, VSDB
Boys Game Day poster. The event is on Tuesday, December 3rd, at 5:30 PM, taking place at Lewellyn Gym. The poster features a basketball in the lower portion of the image. Two team logos are displayed: VSDB with a red and blue wolf logo and WVDSB with a circular yellow and black logo. The text includes 'VSDB vs WVDSB' in bold, with 'Home in the Lewellyn Gym' written below. The phrase 'Don't Miss It!' is highlighted in red and white in the bottom-right corner.
Girls Game Day poster. The event is on Tuesday, December 3rd, at 4:00 PM, taking place at Lewellyn Gym. The poster features a basketball in the lower portion of the image. Two team logos are displayed: VSDB with a red and blue wolf logo and WVDSB with a circular yellow and black logo. The text includes 'VSDB vs WVDSB' in bold, with 'Home in the Lewellyn Gym' written below. The phrase 'Don't Miss It!' is highlighted in red and white in the bottom-right corner.
Ring in 2025 with the VSDB Foundation and celebrate the 185th Anniversary of The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind! When: December 31, 2024 at 8 pm Where: Augusta Expo - 277 Expo Rd. Fishersville, VA 22939 • Featuring music by Soul Expressions • Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres, Party Favors, Champagne Toast Tickets: $100 per person Buy them here bit.ly/NYEVSDBF or scan the QR code For more event information, contact Susie Miller at 540-448-3302. *$70 of each ticket is tax deductible.* SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Elmore, Hupp & Company, P.L.C. Alleman Law Group, PLC EyeOne Merrill Middlebrook Wealth Vera Hailey & David I. McCaskey 
30 days ago, VSDB
flyer with navy blue background and gold party banner decor at the top. no other images. all text included in the main post
On Veteran's Day, VSDB held a ceremony to recognize our veterans and share our appreciation for their service. Although VSDB has six veterans, only one was present during the recognition ceremony. We would like to once again thank our veterans: - Robert Hoffman Jr. - Kerry Kothbauer - Kenneth Lockhart - Marvin Mahler - Jennifer Mercer - Zach Taylor
about 1 month ago, VSDB
Pat Trice and Kenny Lockhart standing on a stage with a red curtain behind them. Kenny is holding a small flag and a certificate of appreciation
VSDB Friends and Fans, First away game of the season, and we couldn’t be more excited for our athletes to hit the court! Our team has been working hard, and now it’s time to show what they’re made of. Let’s make some noise, play with heart, and support each other every step of the way. We believe in you, team! Let’s go! 🏀💥 #GOVSDB #VSDBProud Game Changers Links: Girls' team: http://web.gc.com/teams/YuQbSJyJHdvb/live Boys' Team: http://web.gc.com/teams/Eyyt0cM9L6Xc/live
about 1 month ago, VSDB
This flyer is for a "Boys Game Day" basketball event, featuring the teams VSDB and PSD. The game is set for Thursday, November 21st, at 3:30 PM and will take place at PSD, designated as an away game for VSDB. The flyer includes both team logos, a bold basketball graphic at the bottom, and vibrant text with "Don't miss it!" against a textured blue background
This is a basketball game flyer announcing a "Girls Game Day" featuring the teams VSDB and PSD. The game is scheduled for Thursday, November 21st, at 2:00 PM and will take place at PSD, marked as an away game for VSDB. The flyer prominently features the logos of the two teams, a basketball at the bottom, and vibrant, bold text emphasizing "Don't miss it!" on a textured blue background.
Join us in congratulating our students who auditioned for district choir this year! District choir delegate: -Charlotte Sterling First alternate: -Eric Miller Middle school district choir delegate: - Angel Cruz
about 1 month ago, VSDB
photo of Charlotte in front of a blue background. she is wearing a bright pink shirt
Eric in front of a blue background. he is wearing a white collared shirt
Angel in front of a blue background. he is wearing a blue and white striped shirt.
We’re in the fourth week of our Food Drive, and the energy and generosity from our school community have been incredible. Thank you for all your efforts so far—it’s making a real difference! Current Team Standings: Green (6th - 8th): 1,966 meals Blue (12th): 582 meals Yellow (Pre-K - 5th): 393 meals Red (9th - 10th): 330 meals Team Green is leading the pack, but it’s still anyone’s game! Let’s keep those donations coming and finish strong. Special Announcement: This Wednesday at 11:15, we’re excited to welcome Staunton Parks and Recreation as our special guest at lunch! Parks and Rec offers a variety of activities and programs for families in and around Staunton, and it’s a great chance for students to learn more about what’s available in our community. Check out the photos below from last week's visit from the Department of Wildlife Resources and the items they brought for our students to learn about! Fun Fact: The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank started in 1981 as a rural experiment in food banking. Today, it’s the largest hunger relief organization in central and western Virginia, serving 25 counties and 9 cities. Keep Supporting the Fund Drive! Don’t forget, you can donate directly to our Food Drive online: https://give.brafb.org/team/614284. Be sure to comment with your team color so your contribution adds to the team totals! Thank you for your continued dedication and teamwork. Let’s finish this week strong and make a difference for our community as we head into Fall Break!
about 1 month ago, VSDB
students looking at and feeling animal furs. one student is holding deer antlers to her head.
students looking at and feeling animal furs
animal furs set on a table. the column in front of the table has colored outlines of various food items taped to it representing the amount of food that has been donated so far.
man holding an animal fur and speaking into a microphone
students looking at and feeling animal furs
students looking at and feeling animal furs
students looking at and feeling animal furs
students looking at and feeling animal furs
Good Morning VSDB Family and Fans! The winter sports season is well underway, with Goalball already having played a few games. Next up are the Deaf boys' and girls' basketball teams! Both teams have their first away games next week, and we are very excited to see how they perform. Be sure to mark your calendar for the rest of the season — it's going to be a busy and exciting one! #GOVSDB #VSDBProud
about 1 month ago, VSDB
VSDB Defenders 24-25 girls basketball schedule poster with dates, opponents, locations, and times listed.
Basketball schedule for the VSDB Defenders, dated November 2024 to February 2025, with match details and colorful team logos.
Hello VSDB Family and Fans! Today our girls' Goalball team travels to their first away game of the season. They will be playing against West Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind at 2:30pm. As always we will be cheering them on from school and look forward to an awesome game. #GOVSDB #VSDBProud
about 1 month ago, VSDB
Promotional graphic for a goalball game featuring team huddle and event details. GOALBALL GAME DAY VSDB @ WVSDB 11.13.2024 KICK OFF 2:30 PM WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND
Today at VSDB and all over we celebrate Veterans Day. Honoring all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your sacrifices and dedication make us stronger, and we are forever grateful.
about 1 month ago, VSDB
Close-up of an American flag with the text "Thank You Veterans for your service."
🎉The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind Celebrates 25 Years of Cognia Accreditation! 🎉 The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) will celebrate 25 years of Cognia accreditation with a special presentation by Dr. Myra Sawyers, Ed.D., Cognia Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 2:30 PM in VSDB's Chapel. Accreditation through Cognia ensures quality assurance for schools and districts and reviews academic performance, leadership, resources, and continuous improvement. For additional information on Cognia, please visit their website at https://www.cognia.org/.
about 1 month ago, VSDB
flyer announcing the accreditation celebration on Nov 12 at 2:30 pm in the chapel. flyer has a white background with goold "25" balloons in the middle and red balloons along the sides.
Hello VSDB Family and Fans! Today marks the start of our winter sports season. There is a girls' Goalball scrimmage at 3 p.m. today against the West Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind. Come out and support our girls' team as they prepare for an exciting season ahead. Good luck, girls! #GOVSDB #VSDBProud
about 1 month ago, VSDB
A promotional image for a goalball scrimmage between VSDB and WVSDB, featuring team logos and event details. GOALBALL SCRIMMAGE VSDB VS WVSDB 11.06.2024 KICK OFF 3:00 PM LEWELLYN GYM - VSDB
#WorkStudyWednesday Kiryn and Brooke have been busy making delicious chicken salad and egg salad sandwiches for our local Work-Based Learning site, NuBeginning Farm Store—a cozy, quiet spot to enjoy healthy grab-and-go meals! 🌱🥪 Through this program, they're mastering valuable cooking skills by preparing fresh soups, like winter root and minestrone, for the hot bar. They’ve also been involved in making tasty peanut butter cups, scones, and ready-made salads for the cooler. 💚 Stop by NuBeginning Farm Store to see their work firsthand and grab a bite! 🥗🍲
about 1 month ago, VSDB
two female students pausing their work in a kitchen to smile for the camera
VSDB is participating in a campus-wide food drive challenge for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Students and staff are grouped into color categories and have challenged each other to see which color group can collect the most and which color group has the most spirit! Consider wearing your team's color on our weekly Wednesday spirit days! Yellow: Pre-k through 5th, Green: 6th through 8th, Red: 9th through 11th, Blue: 12th. Our students and staff on all four teams have all contributed and, together, have already donated food and money to provide 1500 meals from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank!!! We would like to highlight that we have had $375 donated to the drive so far, with $150 coming in from EyeOne PLC Retina Care of Virginia. We sincerely appreciate their support and encourage other companies to join in the fun. Keep up the amazing work. Here's our link on the BRAFB site: https://give.brafb.org/VSDB (please remember to comment a team color if you'd like your donation to get added to a specific team total).
about 2 months ago, VSDB
picture of a column in the VSDB cafeteria with cutout images of various food items taped to it. there are several yellow stars taped in this area also, each with writing. stars read: "each food item equals 100 meals," "great job!" , "every team has food in their donation box. well done!", "green team is winning in cash donations," and other positive messages.
view of a presentation on the large screen in the vsdb auditorium. one woman stands at the podium speaking and another woman stands on the other side of the stage for ASL interpreting. four large boxes are spaced out across the front of the stage - one yellow, one red, one green, and one blue.
Happy Fall from one of the most beautiful places in Virginia! #VSDBproud #GrowDoBecome
about 2 months ago, VSDB
young boy sitting on the ground outside. he’s holding a red-orange leaf in front of his face
young girl sitting in the grass. she holds a brown leaf in front of one side of her face
main hall, a large brick building with prominent white columns, sits on a small hill with several trees of various colors in front of it
two young students standing in front of a tree with leaves in vibrant oranges and reds
landscape of rolling hills and trees in various fall foliage. the VSDB farm is slightly visible
young girl wearing a tie dye pink and green sweatshirt and standing on concrete outside on a sunny day. she’s holding a large pink colored flower over her nose and mouth as she looks at the camera
young boy sitting in a pile of fall leaves. he’s throwing some of them into the air
trees in vibrant fall colors lining a sidewalk around VSDB buildings
tree with bright oranges and reds in the center of the VSDB campus
banner: dark wood with a basket of leaves and another basket of apples
Our students participated in this year's "Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth" for #VAFarmtoSchool week. They enjoyed a variety of apples from Virginia orchards.
about 2 months ago, VSDB
female student in a white shirt and male student in a blue shirt pose in front of an apple orchard backdrop. they are each holding an apple. the female is making a funny face and the male is biting an apple.
male student in a black coat stands in front of an apple orchard backdrop and bites an apple
group of young students standing in front of an apple orchard backdrop. some kids are posing and some are biting into apples.
female student in a gray jacket pretends to pick a real apple from the apple orchard backdrop
group of teen students in front of an apple orchard backdrop. most students are biting into apples
young female student leans against an apple orchard backdrop and bites into an apple
female student wearing a black hoodie stands in front of a bulletin board with a poster reading “October harvest of the month: Virginia grown apples.” she dramatically pretends to take a huge bite of the apple while smiling
group of male and female students standing around a table full of apples. some of them are choosing apples they would like to taste.
table full of apples in four varieties: red delicious, pink lady, honeycrisp, and Washington
sliced red and green apples portioned into individual cups
Hello VSDB Community, 5th Place ESDAA Division II Soccer Tournament Winners!!! We are thrilled to announce that over this past weekend, our VSDB Deaf coed soccer team secured 5th place out of 8 total teams! The team traveled to the Delaware School for the Deaf and faced some exhilarating competition: First Round: Defeated SMSD 3 - 0 Game 5: Won against DSD 3 - 2 Final Consolation Game: Won against Rome 2 - 1 The last two games ended in overtime, with the final game concluding in double overtime, resulting in a win! A huge congratulations to middle schooler Korbin S. for earning a Team All-Star award. His talent and leadership shine through on and off the field! Way to go, Defenders! We are so proud of you all. Congratulations once again!
about 2 months ago, VSDB
Bracket for the 9th ESDAA Division II Soccer Tournament showing matchups, scores, and final placements. Rhode Island wins the championship.
A man and several children sitting on a grassy field, using phones, with a playground and a group of people in the background.
Wide shot of all the participating students in the ESDAA Soccer tournament at Delaware School for the Deaf. All students wearing the same white tournament t shirt.
Good morning, VSDB family and sports fans! The Deaf Coed Soccer team just departed this morning on their way to the ESDAA Division II Soccer Tournament hosted by the Delaware School for the Deaf. Their first game is today at 1 PM against St. Mary's School for the Deaf. Depending on gameplay, they may play again later today or early tomorrow morning. Follow the progression of the weekend on the DSD website here: https://www.dsdeaf.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=357316&type=d Or see updates on their Facebook page here: @Delaware School for the Deaf. Let’s go Defenders!! Defend this house!! #GOVSDB #VSDBProud
about 2 months ago, VSDB
Promotional graphic for the ESDAA Division II Soccer Tournament with event details and a Defenders Mascot on a soccer ball.
ESDAA DIVISION II SOCCER TOURNAMENT OCTOBER 25-27 HOSTED AT: DELAWARE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF VSDB - GAME 2 VSDB vs SMSD - 1pm ESDAA Est. 1927
VSDB Friends and Family! Our Blind Coed Soccer team left this morning for the Maryland School for the Blind. They have their final soccer game of the season against MSB at 2 PM today! Join us in cheering them on for their last game, and let’s hope they bring home a VSDB win! #GOVSDB #VSDBProud
about 2 months ago, VSDB
Promotional poster for a blind soccer match featuring two teams in jerseys on a field with event details.