Navigating the New: What the First Day of School Looks Like Without Sight 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, […]
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 […]
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.
Four Generations of MSB For Melissa and her children, Ren and Ein, The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB) is more than a school—it’s a family tradition. Their story is part of a remarkable, multi-generational legacy that reaches back to Melissa’s grandfather, continued through her mother, Dorothy, and now shapes […]
Anshu Shines Meet Anshutha, or Anshu, as she’s fondly known by her friends. Anshu’s story is one of resilience, determination, and a smile that lights up any room. She’s a familiar face around campus, recognized not only for her warm demeanor but also for her incredible ability to make nearly […]
Annual Report 2023 We’re happy to share the highlights of our 2023-2024 school year with you! Inside you’ll find student stories, financial reporting, impact results, and more. We look forward to carrying on our mission through the 2024-2025 school year once again in August!
By: Virginia Jacobs Born in Thailand on March 17th, 2003, Virginia moved to the United States in 2007 at the age of five after being adopted. Music has always been a part of Virginia’s life and has been a constant source of comfort throughout, but it truly came alive for […]
Download and enjoy the Spring 2024 edition of the MSB See Beyond Newsletter available in both PDF and Word (text only files).
What’s in a name? Turns out, something special. I’d like to introduce you to one of our teachers, Ingeborg Love. “Inge” for short, though there’s no shortage of Love in her teaching. She speaks with immense pride and admiration for the students she works with. Inge spent her first ten […]
Have you ever thought about climbing down a steep, rocky hill right next to Niagara Falls? What about riding an open-air chairlift to the top of an 1,800 ft lookout of the Smoky Mountains? Amaurie Davison has done it all, and he says there’s nothing to be afraid of. Amaurie […]
