Awards and Recognition
At the end of every school year at CSB, the staff nominates students who have excelled or greatly improved in the following categories. We are so proud of our students' accomplishments and we like to recognize their hard work and determination. GO CSB!
Essay Contest Awards
CSB Middle School students spent several weeks listening to descriptive videos and writing paragraphs about how the description added to the video. Each student selected their favorite writing, edited it, and submitted it into an essay contest called Benefits of Audio Description in Education. Two CSB students won 1st and 2nd place in their category! Congratulations to our two Cheetahs!

Our 1st place winner for the Benefits of Audio Description of Education Essay Contest!

Our 2nd place winner for the Benefits of Audio Description of Education Essay Contest!
Sports Team Awards
- Goal Ball- Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
- Karate- Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
- Conflict Resolution- Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
- Swimming- Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
- Beep Kickball- Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
- Beep Baseball- Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
- Track- Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
Dorm Awards
- Westridge- Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
- Northridge- Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
- Southridge- Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
- Apartment Living Program- Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
Orientation and Mobility - Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
Speech - Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
Art - Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
Music - Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
Assistive Technology - Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
Adaptive Physical Education - Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
Vocational - Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
Education - Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
Transition - Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student
International Karate Awards
Nine CSB students attended the International Karate Tournament and displayed amazing talents! We brought home many awards this day!
Art Awards
Six CSB students submitted art work to the 2018 APH InSights juried art completion. Winning artwork in nine categories and other selected pieces will be displayed at the American Printing House (APH) InSights Art Exhibit during APH's 2018 Annual Meeting in Louisville, October 4-6, 2018. One CSB student won an award and has been invited to the October 2018 showing.
Academic Awards
A braille reading CSB student at Newark Memorial High School, was awarded "Student of the Year" for her achievements in her cooking class. She was recognized at a tri-city Regional Occupational Program (ROP) Award Ceremony on May 22, 2018.
Faculty
Our faculty and staff have diverse interests and achievements.
- Wayne Siligo - published author, most recent release Grab My Arm
- Sharon Sacks - APH Wall of Tribute Stone: "Sharon Z. Sacks, Visionary"
Events
- White Cane Day
If you are planning to visit us on White Cane Day, please fill out the White Cane Day Visitor Form(Google Form) by Friday, Septermber 29th in order to be guaranteed a free lunch and a chance to order t-shirts. Fill out the T-Shirt Order Form
(Google Form) to pre-order for a t-shirt.
- Day of Code
Monday, December 4th, from 9:00AM-3:00PM; Lunch provided. - General Tours
Please fill out the Google Form if you are interested in attending any of our General Tour days. General Tours are available on these days:
- Friday, August 25, 2023 from 10:00AM-11:00AM
- Monday, September 18, 2023 from 3:30PM-4:30PM
- Tuesday, October 17 from 1:00PM-2:00PM
- Summer Academies
Starting June 12th, 19th, and 26th, 2023 - Registration Forms