SCSDB Foundation Ribbon Cutting Marks New Era for School for the Deaf Science Lab

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) proudly celebrated the  opening of its newly refurbished science lab at the School for the Deaf with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on  October 22. This milestone marks the successful completion of an initiative driven by the vision and  dedication of the school's science staff and the generosity of community sponsors. 

In 2024, science teachers at the School for the Deaf identified the need to modernize the science lab and  envisioned a space equipped with state-of-the-art tools to enhance the educational experience for students.  Thanks to generous contributions from sponsors—BASF, Bosch Community Fund, ScanSource Charitable  Foundation, SC Ports Authority and Tindall Corporation— the SCSDB Foundation raised $15,000 to bring this  vision to life. 

“This transformation is a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together to support  education,” said Sam Hook, Executive Director of the SCSDB Foundation. “Students at the School for the Deaf  now have the tools they need to explore the wonders of science in a fully-equipped, modern lab  environment.” 

Because of sponsor support, SCSDB modernized the science lab by updating equipment, replenishing  essential supplies and acquiring the latest laboratory tools. Some of the new lab additions include, visual aid  models, microscopes, 3-D atom and gas exchange models, a weather station, a chemical storage cabinet and  more. This upgrade ensures that students have access to the most advanced resources, which supports a  rigorous science curriculum.  

“Our new lab not only replenishes our supplies, but it also inspires both students and teachers alike to reach  new educational heights,” said School for the Deaf science teacher Jessica Gribble.  

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About the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) Foundation: The SCSDB Foundation is a  nonprofit organization dedicated to securing resources that enable the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind to  achieve its mission and goals. The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind is the state’s specialized  school for students who are deaf or blind. For more information, visit www.scsdbfoundation.org or call 864- 577-7583.