Yearly Archives: 2025

Voices of Inspiration: Monthly Parks & Rec Speaker Series   Recently updated !

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Exploring Leadership, Innovation, and Inclusion The Parks & Rec by County Speaker Series brings together thought leaders, innovators, and community changemakers from across the country. Each month, we highlight a speaker whose work inspires, informs, and empowers. From technology pioneers and accessibility advocates to chefs, entrepreneurs, and athletes, this series […]

A person joins a video conference on a tablet at a desk cluttered with books, papers, and pens, drawing inspiration from the lively atmosphere. Nearby, someone with headphones around their neck sits under a green desk lamp.
A man is helping a boy with a white cane walk along a sidewalk in front of a brick building. The man points to the ground, carries a backpack, and the boy listens attentively—it's a supportive Back to School moment at MSB.

Back to School at MSB

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Navigating the New: What the First Day of School Looks Like at MSB Do you remember your first day of school? The butterflies in your stomach? Finding your locker? Figuring out which hallway led to math class? For most of us, those nerves came from adjusting to something new. Now, […]

2025 Summer Newsletter

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Welcome To Our Summer Wrap Up! A Message from the Superintendent Dear MSB Families and Friends, As the school year winds down and summer begins, we want to take a moment to thank you for being such an important part of the Maryland School for the Blind community. This past […]

At The Maryland School for the Blind, five students shine on stage dressed as beloved characters from "The Wizard of Oz," bringing the story to life. With guidance from a staff member assisting one student with a prop, their talent and teamwork are on full display. Be sure to look out for more inspiring moments like this in our 2025 Summer newsletter!.
Aerial views showcase our school campus, featuring two prominent buildings. In each image, a red circle highlights the same rooftop area—designated as the William S. Ratchford, II Outdoor Learning Space. This unique location offers an outstanding opportunity for talented mural artists to display their creative work and enhance our community environment.

Call for Mural Artists

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The Maryland School for the Blind invites proposals from professional mural artists to design and install a permanent mural on the central exterior wall and coordinating accents on the surrounding walls of the William S. Ratchford II Outdoor Learning Space. The selected mural will bring visual identity and warmth to the space, which is designed as a fully accessible, flexible-use outdoor classroom and gathering area serving students of all ages and abilities.

Cover of the 2024 Annual Report for The Maryland School for the Blind, featuring a young girl with glasses and braids, holding a tactile object.

MSB 2024 Annual Report: A Year of Growth, Innovation & Impact 

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At MSB, every year is a journey—one filled with challenges, breakthroughs, and moments that remind us why we do what we do. 2024 has been no exception. It’s been a year of innovation, resilience, and transformation, all driven by our incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive families.  Our 2024 Annual […]