Amateur Chef Time 1 (ages 5 to 12)
2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States

Amateur Chef Time 2 (ages 13+)
2023-11-18 14:00 - 16:30 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States

Early Dismissal
2023-11-22 12:00 - 12:30
Classes end at 12pm, No Kindergarten or Pre-K

School Closed
2023-11-23
Holiday

School Closed
2023-11-24
Happy Thanksgiving!

Parent Holiday Gathering
2023-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States

No Pre-K
2023-12-15, 2024-01-19, 2024-02-09, 2024-03-15, 2024-04-12, 2024-05-10 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States

Holiday Happenings (ages 3+)
2023-12-17 12:00 - 15:00 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States

Snow Ball (ages 12+)
2023-12-17 18:00 - 21:00 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States

Winter Break - School Closed
2023-12-25 - 2024-01-01

No Classes
2024-01-02 - 2024-01-05
School closed for students and 10 and 11 month staff.

Holiday - School Closed
2024-01-15
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Virtual Mock Interviews
2024-02-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Students from around the state who submitted personal statements will be paired with a panelist/interviewer based on their responses and given the opportunity to practice VIRTUAL interviewing skills. A link and assigned interview time will be sent to each student on January 26.

2024 Maryland Regional Braille Challenge Day
2024-02-07 09:00 - 2024-02-10 16:00 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States
We build our future with braille! Join us at the Maryland School for the Blind from 9 am to 4 pm. Thank you to everyone who has encouraged students to sign up for the Braille Challenge and/or volunteered to help out. Do you have a student in grades 1-5 who is learning the letters of the alphabet in braille? Encourage them to sign up for the Lego Braille Brick Master Class. Students will engage in fun braille-related activities using Lego Bricks! Contact Jackie Otwell at jacquelineo@mdschblind.org with any questions.

Little Dots Program
2024-02-10 09:00 - 11:30 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States
Do you have a student between the ages of 2 and 5 years old learning braille? Invite their family to attend the Little Dots Program. Families will learn how to incorporate early tactile and early Braille activities into your everyday activities! Do you know a Teacher of the Visually Impaired that deserves recognition for their excellence in braille instruction? Nominate them for the Braille Institute 2024 Teacher of the Year of Excellence in Braille Instruction. Nominees will be recognized at the Braille Challenge and the nominations will be submitted to the Braille Institute!

Build Your Future Fair
2024-02-10 13:00 - 16:00 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States
Join MSB at the Braille Challenge for the Build Your Future Fair! Learn about the vast network of resources that can help you & your family. Featuring Perkins College Readiness, Chimes, Towson University, CCBC, Johns Hopkins, DORS, MarylandABLE, BIT, The Diller Home, FAFSA Workshops and much much more! Pre-register for the Build Your Future Fair.

Holiday - No Classes
2024-02-19
President’s Day

MSDE Transition Teen (Hybrid) Session
2024-02-27 18:00 - 19:00
English

MSDE Transition Teen (Hybrid) Session
2024-02-28 18:00 - 19:00
Spanish

The Stoop Storytelling at MSB
2024-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States
The Stoop Storytelling Series, in partnership with The Maryland School for the Blind, Presents:
See Beyond: Dismantling the Disability Narrative.
With musical guest Jonathan Gilmore and the Experience!
Get Tickets

Parent Visitation Day
2024-03-19

No Classes - Spring Break
2024-03-25 - 2024-03-28
School Closed to students and 10 and 11 month staff.

School Closed
2024-03-29

See Beyond Festival
2024-04-27 11:00 - 15:00 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States
Explore, Adapt, and Connect: The Maryland School for the Blind’s 3rd Annual See Beyond Festival Awaits!
The Maryland School for the Blind 3rd Annual See Beyond Festival is an event dedicated to exploring accessibility, adaptation, and the spirit of inclusion. On April 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3501 Taylor Avenue, Baltimore, MD, the festival will offer the opportunity for participants to embark on a sensory adventure that promises to enlighten and inspire.
At the heart of the See Beyond Festival is a commitment to fostering understanding and dialogue around the challenges faced by individuals with vision loss. By encouraging participants to wear eyeshades during a selection of free activities, the festival aims to raise awareness of how adaptations make the world more accessible, highlighting the importance of building an inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
The festival is designed to be a vibrant celebration of diversity, featuring a wide range of activities that cater to all ages and interests:

KidsZone Adventures: Free balloon animals, interactive games, and an accessible playground.
Inclusive Sports: Experience beep baseball, blind soccer, and more. These accessible sports provide a fantastic opportunity for attendees to learn about and participate in adaptive athletic activities.
Culinary Delights: Local cuisine as food and beverage vendors.
Maker’s Market and Vendor Fair: Support local artisans and discover unique, handcrafted items.
Live Music: Live performances and new this year the first hour of the festival will be sensory-friendly, ensuring a comfortable experience for all attendees.

This year’s See Beyond Festival is made possible through the generous support of Presenting Sponsor Lewis Contractors, along with major sponsors Giant Landover, Marshall Craft Architecture, Maury Donnelly & Parr, Penney Design Group, and media sponsors Baltimore Fishbowl, Baltimore Banner, and WTMD/WYPR. Thanks to these sponsors, all activities and experiences at the festival are free for attendees.

Holiday - School Closed
2024-05-27 08:00 - 17:00
Happy Memorial Day!
