Congrats to our Class of 2025!

Our school

172 Years of Vision, Impact, and Possibility

Since 1853, we’ve redefined what’s possible through education, advocacy, and inclusive community support.

2019

Hosts and wins the first competitive blind youth soccer match in the U.S.

2018

W. Robert Hair becomes MSB’s 13th Superintendent and MSB sets a Guinness World Record for the longest marathon Goalball game.

2017

Major renovations begin across key student buildings.

2016

Athletic Complex dedicated, featuring blind-accessible sports fields and tracks.

2014 - 2017

MSB opens state-of-the-art centers for students with multiple disabilities, autism-blind programs, and early learning.

2010

Launch of the 2020 Campus Master Plan.

1990 - 2004

Leadership expands with MSB’s 10th and first female president, while the school celebrates its 150th year.

1987

MSB partners with GBMC to launch Hoover Low Vision Services.

1977 - 1982

Adds an aquatherapy pool and five major new buildings.

1972 - 1974

Builds programs for students with multiple disabilities, following federal education mandates.

1952 - 1970

MSB welcomes its first deaf-blind student, forms Scout and Key Clubs, and opens new health and educational facilities.

1924

MSB students become the first in the U.S. to attend public high schools (City College and Eastern).

1909

Launches the nation’s first cottage-style living for blind students.

1907

MSB moves to its current Parkville campus.

1887

Morrison helps found the American Association of Workers for the Blind.

1885

Officially renamed The Maryland School for the Blind.

1864 - 1906

Under Frederick Morrison's 40-year leadership, MSB helps shape national education for the blind.

1853

MSB is founded as a private, state-aided school for blind students in Maryland.