Ohio State School for the Blind

And that’s a wrap, Class of 2026 🎓💙

Yesterday, our OSSB Panthers crossed the stage, turned their tassels, and celebrated a milestone years in the making. We are so proud of each graduate, not only for what they’ve accomplished, but for the resilience, leadership, friendships, and memories they’ve built along the way.

To our families, staff, and supporters: thank you for cheering them on every step of the journey.

And to the Class of 2026: your story is just beginning, and we cannot wait to see where life takes you next. Once a Panther, always a Panther. Congratulations, graduates!

Updated link. Class of 2026 Graduation Day! Livestream

OSSB Graduation 2026 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Livestream: Goalball!
OSSB Students vs State Highway Patrol

OSSB Goalball 2026 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

📣 Reminder: School buildings will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

Today we celebrated the Class of 2026 at the Senior Awards Ceremony! 🎓✨

Students were recognized for their achievements, leadership, compassion, and impact, surrounded by the families, staff, and community who have been part of their journey.

Congratulations to this year’s special award recipients:
🏆 Dr. Lou Mazzoli Impact Award: Jonathan Schwind
🏆 Jerry Marcom Award: Morgan Cook
🏆 Pilot Dogs Award: Tanner Elkins, Aiden Mullins, and Dakota Owens
🏆 Dawn Henslee Care and Compassion Award: Dakota Owens, Kenneth Barbee, Helena Brown
🏆 OSSB Alumni Scholarship: Stacia Boyd

A special thank you to Pilot Dogs for hosting today’s celebration and helping make this day so meaningful for our seniors and their families.

We are so proud of all our graduates and can’t wait to see what comes next. 💙

✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Stacia Boyd, OSSB class of 2026

Favorite activities: goalball, cheer, swimming, and helping other students
Favorite memory: when all of residential took a trip to slick city!
How I would like to be remembered leaving OSSB: for always being willing to help anyone who needs it, and for always speaking up for those who can’t.

Great information being shared tonight on Zoom! Register Today. It's never too early to start Planning for the Future!

=📣 Join us TONIGHT for our last Family University Monthly Session of the 2025–2026 academic year!

🗓️ Planning for the Future Virtual Session
🕡 May 19 at 6:30 PM

Join us for an important virtual program focused on planning for the future of your loved one with a disability. Topics include:
• Guardianship
• Supported Decision Making
• Special Needs Trusts
• STABLE Accounts
• Waivers & Benefits

Presented by Attorney Derek Graham.

Register here 👉🏼 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LEz613RkQKihHpC47seNrg

Questions? Contact Dan Kelley at [email protected]

✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Jon Schwind, OSSB Class of 2026

Favorite memory: “when the Crew brought dogs in for us to play with”
What I will miss the most: “I will miss Ms. Traucht’s class.”
How I would like to be remembered leaving OSSB: “I would like to be remembered as Honest Jon.”

✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Tanner Elkins, OSSB class of 2026

Favorite class: “Culinary, shout out to Ms. Honse for teaching me cooking skills”

Favorite memory: “Going on Orientation & Mobility trips with my bro, Aiden.”

How I would like to be remembered leaving OSSB: “For my work and showing others that even though you may have trouble with vision, you can still excel in your goals if you put forth the effort.”

✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Adyah Navarro, OSSB class of 2026

Favorite memory: “Going to Boston with the Band”
Favorite activities at school: “Wrestling, Forensics, and Spanish Club.”
How I would like to be remembered leaving OSSB: “The cheerful morning announcement girl and the person I’ll be there to make you smile and laugh”
Adyah Navarro, OSSB Class of 2026