Good Morning! This afternoon, our Boys' and Girls' Basketball teams head to New Jersey for the Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf's 25th Annual Tip-Off Weekend! Four schools from the Northeast region will come together for a weekend filled with athleticism and exciting gameplay. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, December 6th: Girls' Basketball: 5:30 PM vs. DSD Boys' Basketball: 7:00 PM vs. MKSD Sunday, December 7th: 8:30 AM: Girls' Consolation Game 10:00 AM: Boys' Consolation Game 11:45 AM: Girls' Championship Game 1:30 PM: Boys' Championship Game Follow our teams throughout the weekend in these ways: Livestreamed games on MKSD Facebook: https://facebook.com/mksdnjsofficialpage GameChanger for Girls' Basketball: http://web.gc.com/teams/YuQbSJyJHdvb/live GameChanger for Boys' Basketball: http://web.gc.com/teams/Eyyt0cM9L6Xc/live Go, teams! We can't wait to see how this weekend unfolds, and we're all rooting for you! #GOVSDB
5 months ago, VSDB
The image is a promotional graphic for the "MKSD Tip-Off Weekend" basketball tournament. The top left features a logo of a stylized wolf head. Large white text reading "MKSD TIP-OFF WEEKEND" covers most of the upper part of the image against a red and black gradient background. Below, the word "TOURNAMENT" is emphasized in bold red letters. The main text section provides the date and location details: "DECEMBER 6-7TH, 2024 @ MARIE KATZENBACH SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF." The left side shows a basketball hoop with an action shot of a player shooting a basket, captured as the ball is about to go through the net. On the right is another player dribbling a basketball, wearing an orange and blue uniform numbered 44. At the bottom, there are three logos with initials: MKSD (with a horseshoe and a mustang), DSD (an eagle head), and PSD (a panther head), representing different teams or schools participating in the event.
❄️ Brrr! Winter is here, and while we haven't seen snow yet, it’s the perfect time to warm up with some delightful music! 🎶 Join us for our Annual Winter Concert hosted by the VSDB Blind Department! 🌟 📅 Date: December 12, 2024 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Healy Auditorium, VSDB, 22 Cardinal Drive, Staunton, VA ❄️ Let the music bring you joy and warmth this winter season. Let’s celebrate together! 🎵 #WinterConcert #VSDBEvents #MusicToWarmTheSoul
5 months ago, VSDB
blue background with snowflakes. three cartoon penguins wearing winter hats and scarves are in the middle of the image. text on the image is the same as in the post.
VSDB Friends and Fans, This morning, our incredible Girls' Goalball team and one of our outstanding Boys' Goalball players took off on an exciting journey to the 2024 U.S. National High School Goalball Championships in St. Augustine, FL! The Girls' team is ready to tackle a weekend full of intense competition, while our Boys' player will join a pool team, connecting with other passionate athletes to showcase the heart and skill of goalball. Let’s rally behind them as they aim for victory, bring home a trophy, and leave everything on the court. Go, VSDB! Watch all games live streamed here: https://www.fsdbk12.org/goalball-championships
5 months ago, VSDB
The image is a promotional poster for the U.S. National High School Goalball Championships. The background shows a black and white photo of a goalball net set up in a sports facility. At the center, in bold white text, are the words "U.S. National High School Goalball Championships." Above this text, there is a logo with a graphic of two goalball players and the year 2024. A red rectangle below the main text announces the event dates, December 6-8th, 2024, and location, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in St. Augustine, FL, in white font. On the left side, there is a red circle over a white one in the corners. A blue and red stylized wolf head is placed to the right. The bottom part outlines the match schedule for the girls' teams on Friday and Saturday, with times and opponents listed. Additional information is provided at the bottom with a website link in red and white text.
VSDB is honored to participate in the Historic Staunton Foundation's 49th Annual Holiday House Tour! Please see the information below from the Historic Staunton Foundation: Holiday House Tour general tickets ($45 per person) on sale now – purchase through www.eventbrite.com! Saturday, December 7, 4-7pm and Sunday, December 8, 1-5pm This year’s tour highlights the Gospel Hill Historic District featuring six historic homes along East Beverley Street. We cannot wait to see you! Get a rare glimpse inside stunning landmark homes decorated for the holidays. Discover the history of Staunton and experience the results of thoughtful architectural rehabilitation. Can’t fit it all into one day? Don’t worry, your tickets are good for both days. Please support HSF’s work in the community by becoming a donor! Current Historic Staunton Foundation Donors (donations made after January 1, 2024) may buy tickets that include both the house tour and the Saturday evening Donor’s Holiday Party, December 7, from 6-10 PM. Enjoy a beautiful evening including food and beverages. Purchase combined tour and party tickets ($120 per person) by contacting the Historic Staunton Foundation at 540-885-7676 or adminhsf@historicstaunton.org. All tickets are non-refundable – This is HSF’s big fundraiser, and we appreciate your support!
5 months ago, VSDB
flyer from the historic staunton foundation. winter greenery and holly berries surround a green outlined box with text inside. "historic staunton foundaton 49th annual holiday house tour"
VSDB Family and Fans! The Boys' Basketball team has their second game of the week this Thursday at 4 PM. They'll face off against the North Carolina School for the Deaf in the Lewellyn Gym. Come out and cheer them on before they head off for a long weekend of gameplay in New Jersey. Let's go, VSDB! 🏀 #GOVSDB #VSDBProud
5 months ago, VSDB
Basketball-themed flyer promoting a boys' game day on Thursday, December 5th at 4:00 PM. The match is between VSDB, represented by a wolf logo, and NCSD, represented by a bear logo. The text indicates that the event will be held at the Lewellyn Gym, with the phrase 'Don't Miss It!' prominently displayed. The background features a textured dark blue design with a close-up image of a basketball at the bottom
Tomorrow morning our Girls' High School Goalball team will head down to St. Augustine, Florida to compete at the High School Goalball Championships! Please see below the schedule for Friday and Saturday for the girls' matches along with the website with livestream links and score updates. Girls Friday Match Schedule: -11:00am vs Arizona -3:00pm vs. Washington -6:20pm vs. Utah Girls Saturday Match Schedule: -11:40am vs. Governor Morehead *Depending on our record during pool play will depend if we advance to further matches on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. * Website link where you can watch the matches and check in on scores and standings: https://www.fsdbk12.org/goalball-championships Please support our team and catch the live streams if you can! Go, Defenders! 🔥❤️💙
5 months ago, VSDB
schedule for goalball matches. black background with blue and red text. black and white image of a goalball is in the background on the right side. VSDB Defenders mascot in the bottom middle
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! 🎄🎉
5 months 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!
5 months 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
5 months 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 
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
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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!
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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.
5 months 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/.
6 months 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
6 months 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! 🥗🍲
6 months ago, VSDB
two female students pausing their work in a kitchen to smile for the camera