🛠✨ Behind the scenes this summer, something amazing has been happening at LSD — and it's all thanks to the incredible teamwork of our volunteers, I.T. crew, and operations team!

📚 Our volunteers have gone above and beyond organizing the elementary, middle, and high school book rooms, refreshing our libraries and clothes closet, prepping celebration materials, and even helping repaint areas across campus. (Big thanks to Coca-Cola for rolling up their sleeves and to SER for donating paint!)

💻 Our I.T. team just wrapped up installation of our new emergency alert system — fully accessible for Deaf students and audible for all other visitors in secondary. 👏👏

🧹 And our operations team? They’ve been deep-cleaning, waxing, painting, replacing floors and lights — doing everything it takes to make sure our campus is safe, shining, and ready for day one. 💪

🦅 We’re so proud of this work and the people behind it. Help us say THANK YOU by dropping a 💚 in the comments or sharing this post to spread the love.
4 days ago, Natalie Delgado
A graphic from the Louisiana School for the Deaf thanking volunteers, I.T., and operations staff. The text in the center reads, “Thank you, Volunteers, I.T., & Operations — The War Eagles Appreciate You!” with “Louisiana School for the Deaf” at the bottom. Surrounding the text are six photos: a digital wall clock, a worker on a lift installing equipment, new curtains in a school room, a row of lockers, volunteers painting a hallway, and a smiling staff member standing in front of a school wall. The background is green with a white torn-paper effect and an illustrated eagle mascot in the top right corner.
A heartfelt thank you to Quota Baton Rouge for their generous donation of library organization materials and their partnership in helping us update the flooring in our elementary library! Your support plays a vital role in creating a welcoming and engaging space for our students as we kick off the new school year. We are so grateful for your continued commitment to our students! 💚🦅
7 days ago, Natalie Delgado
Two smiling students at the Louisiana School for the Deaf, both wearing green polo shirts, stand arm in arm while signing “I love you” in American Sign Language. The graphic includes a message that says “Thank You! Quota Baton Rouge – We Appreciate You!” with the school’s eagle mascot in the corner and the name “Louisiana School for the Deaf” at the bottom.
📚 Please help us welcome Sydney Mallas to the War Eagle family! Sydney will be serving as our K–8 Interventionist, supporting students with small group instruction and targeted academic growth in the areas they need it most. We’re excited to have her on board for the new school year! 💚🤟
8 days ago, Natalie Delgado
Graphic with a green school-themed background featuring doodles of school supplies and the Louisiana School for the Deaf eagle mascot. At the top, it says "Louisiana School for the Deaf Welcomes." In the center is a photo of a smiling woman labeled "Sydney Mallas, K–8 Intervention." At the bottom, bold text reads "To the Team."
REMINDER: Board of Directors Special Meeting
Date: 07/23/2025
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location:
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room 196-Student Activity Center

If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/jTqYqcHIzug

You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5894473/SSD_Agenda.pdf
10 days ago, Louisiana Special School Dicstrict
Louisiana Special School District Board Meeting 7.23.2025
🎉 Meet another awesome addition to our growing team — Keri Berger!
📖 Keri is joining us as a high school English teacher and brings an infectious energy and love for language that we know our students will thrive on.

We’re so excited she’s here — welcome to the War Eagle family, Keri!
11 days ago, Natalie Delgado
A welcome graphic from the Louisiana School for the Deaf. At the top, it says “Louisiana School for the Deaf WELCOMES” in large white letters. Below is a photo of a smiling woman with light hair pulled back, wearing glasses, red earrings, and a blue sweater. Under the photo is the name “Keri Berger” and the title “HS English.” At the bottom, it reads “TO THE TEAM.” The background is green with playful school-themed doodles and an eagle mascot in the top right corner.
A huge thank you to the Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association (LSDAA) for helping us bring our campus to life with over 20 beautiful canvas prints of our amazing students! 🖼️🎉 These photos now brighten hallways across our school, and we can't wait to keep adding more throughout the year. Thank you for helping us celebrate our students every day! 💚🦅
15 days ago, Natalie Delgado
Graphic with the title “THANK YOU LSDAA!” over a green background with an eagle illustration. Below the title are three canvas print photos: a student smiling at a desk, a basketball player on the court, and a group of students outdoors holding chickens. Text at the bottom reads: “Thank you for our new canvas print photos of our students!” and “Louisiana School for the Deaf.”
REMINDER: SSD Board of Directors Special Meeting
Date: 07/21/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location:
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room - Student Center

If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/oyRSiLzSHIk?feature=share

You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5884387/SSD_Agenda_7.21.25_KS_7.3.25_7.16.25_7.17325.pdf
15 days ago, Louisiana Special School Dicstrict
Board of Directors meeting 7.21.2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: Board of Directors Special Meeting
Date: 07/21/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location:
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room - Student Center

If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/oyRSiLzSHIk?feature=share

You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5846422/SSD_Agenda_7.21.25_KS_7.3.25_7.16.25.pdf

16 days ago, Louisiana Special School Dicstrict
Board of directors meeting 07.21.2025
👋 Say hello to another amazing addition to our team — Melissa Dilmore!
📚 Melissa will be teaching high school social studies and brings with her not only a love for education, but also personal experience as a proud parent of three deaf children.

We’re thrilled to welcome her to the War Eagle family and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make!
16 days ago, Natalie Delgado
A welcome graphic from the Louisiana School for the Deaf. At the top, it says “Louisiana School for the Deaf WELCOMES” in large white letters. Below is a photo of a smiling woman with glasses and long brown hair, wearing a white top. Under the photo is the name “Melissa Dilmore” and the title “HS Social Studies.” At the bottom, it reads “TO THE TEAM.” The green background features doodles of school-related items and an illustrated eagle mascot in the top right corner.
It's time to start introducing more new faces joining our team — help us give a big War Eagle welcome to Sahej Walia!
💻 Sahej is joining us as our new Computer Science teacher and will be supporting our students as they explore our technology, coding, and STEM coursework.

We’re excited to have him on board as we continue growing our programs!
18 days ago, Natalie Delgado
A welcome graphic from the Louisiana School for the Deaf. At the top, it says “Louisiana School for the Deaf WELCOMES” in large white letters. Below is a photo of a man with glasses, a beard, and a black suit with a tie. Under the photo is the name “Sahej Walia” and the title “Computer Science.” At the bottom, it reads “TO THE TEAM.” The background is green with school-themed doodles and an illustrated eagle mascot in the top right corner.
📣 LSD Is SOARING — And the Results Speak for Themselves 🦅

Something incredible is happening at the Louisiana School for the Deaf—and we couldn’t be more proud to share the news.

Last year, we broke a 20+ year record and were named the second most improved school in the state. This year, we’ve continued that momentum with growth in every single subject area category on the state’s LEAP assessments! 📈

This isn’t just about test scores—it’s about our Deaf and hard-of-hearing students gaining confidence, mastering new skills, and reaching new heights in a school built just for them.

At LSD, we’ve created a learning environment where:
✨ Language is fully accessible in both ASL and English
✨ Teachers meet students where they are and help them soar
✨ Every child is seen, supported, and challenged

To our current families: thank you for being part of this journey—we’re growing stronger together.
To prospective families: if you’re looking for a school where your child will be celebrated and supported every step of the way, this is the place!

🦅 We are SOARING, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next here at the nest - we're just getting started!
24 days ago, Natalie Delgado
A group of diverse high school students at the Louisiana School for the Deaf stand around a globe, engaged in discussion. The text on the image reads, "Louisiana School for the Deaf – Way to go, War Eagles! Keep Growing!" The school's eagle mascot is pictured in the bottom right corner. The background is green with white and yellow star accents, creating a celebratory and motivational tone.
Is your child Deaf or hard of hearing? Discover a school that truly celebrates their uniqueness! 🎉 At the Louisiana School for the Deaf, we provide: 🤟 Certified Deaf educators 💻 Visual learning tools 👂 Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology services 📚 A supplemental Deaf-specific curriculum to support our top-tier primary curriculum 💬 English & ASL support! And MORE! Join our community where support is built just right! Interested? Email us at cmills@lsdvi.org for more info today!
about 1 month ago, Natalie Delgado
A promotional banner for the Louisiana School for the Deaf. The banner features the school's name prominently at the top. It includes a message inviting parents to consider the school as a supportive environment for their deaf or hard of hearing children. Key features highlighted are: certified Deaf educators, visual learning tools, audiology services, speech-language pathology services, a supplemental Deaf-specific curriculum, English and ASL support, and more. At the bottom, there is contact information with an email address (cmills@lsdvi.org) for inquiries and a link for more information (https://www.ssdofla.org/lo/lsd).
Notice of Cancellation - Board of Directors Meeting 07/15/2025 The Board of Directors of the Louisiana Special School District meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled. The next Special meeting for the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Special School District will take place on July 21, 2025 at 9:00am. Please contact Kattie Sheppard at Kattie.Sheppard@swe.la.gov if you have any questions. You can read the full announcement on our website at the following link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5802857/7.15.25_Cancellation_Notice_KS_6.23.25.pdf
about 1 month ago, Louisiana Special School Dicstrict
Exciting news for Louisiana School for the Deaf students! 🎓 We're expanding our Dual Credit program with new courses this year: Critical Reading & Writing and Personal Finance. Now, students can earn even MORE college credits while still in high school — for FREE! 100% of our students in our dual credit pilot program last year got FREE college credit and can now add this opportunity to their college applications and resumes. Have questions? Reach out to our school counselor, Vicky Vail, at VVail@lsdvi.org.
about 2 months ago, Natalie Delgado
Alt text: A colorful announcement poster with bold text that reads "EXCITING NEWS ALERT! DUAL CREDIT is now getting expanded at Louisiana School for the Deaf!" Below the text is a simple illustration of a graduation cap, followed by the phrases "High School Diploma" and "College Degree." At the bottom, it says "STUDENTS CAN EARN MORE COLLEGE CREDITS WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL, FOR FREE!" The overall design emphasizes the opportunity for students to earn college credits during high school at no cost.
What if your child can’t sign yet? 🤟 No worries! We welcome all families! 💚 Whether you’re learning spoken language, sign language, or both, we're here to support you. Our ASL immersion program is ready to help your child learn to sign, and we offer free ASL classes for you! Interested? 📧 Email us today at CMills@lsdvi.org!
about 2 months ago, Natalie Delgado
A promotional image for the Louisiana School for the Deaf featuring the following text: "LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF. What if I/my child can’t sign yet? We’re ready to support you! Whether you’re using or learning spoken language, sign language, or both, you’re welcome here! We have an ASL immersion program to help your child learn to sign, and free ASL classes for you! INTERESTED? EMAIL US TODAY! CMILS@LSDVI.ORG. More Information at: https://www.ssdo fla.org/o/lsd."
👋 It's that time of the year, where we start showing off our new staff members and changes on our team - help us welcome two incredible team members in their new roles! 🌱 Rachel Smart is joining us as our new CTE Agriscience teacher — and she’ll eventually help expanding our offerings in electrical, carpentry, and welding! 📚 Kristy Guidry, who has been teaching at LSD for the past two years, is stepping into a new position as our instructional coach for math, science, and CTE. We’re excited for what’s ahead with these two on board!
about 2 months ago, Natalie Delgado
Welcome announcement from the Louisiana School for the Deaf introducing two new team members: Rachel Smart, CTE Teacher, and Kristy Guidry, Instructional Coach
A big THANK YOU to the Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association for generously donating materials that will make our celebrations extra special! Pictured is just a sneak peek into the items they got us, and more is coming soon! 👀 Your support will help us shine during Awards Day, Back to School events, Staff Appreciation, and more. We’re truly grateful to have such a caring alumni community behind us. You're the best, War Eagles! 🦅💚
about 2 months ago, Natalie Delgado
"Text on a chalk and board themed background reading: 'THANK YOU Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association!'" Pictured are some materials arranged on a table with "WAR EAGLES" spelled out.
🎉 Big thanks to our amazing operations team! We’re excited to share that new communication boards have been installed in our PreK and elementary playgrounds. These boards will support communication access and boost language development for all our students—making playtime even more meaningful! 💬🛝💛
about 2 months ago, Natalie Delgado
student standing in front of communication board
communication board in front of playground
✨ NOW HIRING! ✨ Join us at the Louisiana School for the Deaf, the 2nd most improved school in Louisiana! We're still expanding our team this fall and looking for talented individuals to fill roles such as: Teachers (MS ELA, MS Social Studies, MS Science, MS/HS Leap Connect) Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Aide Residential Advisors Speech-Language Pathologist Are you passionate about making a difference? 🌟 Apply today: tinyurl.com/LSDCAREERS and help us shape futures! Questions? Contact Dr. Delgado, NDelgado@lsdvi.org.
2 months ago, Natalie Delgado
Job hiring announcement for the Louisiana School for the Deaf. The text reads: 'NOW HIRING. JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM AT THE LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF! WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Teachers (MS ELA, MS Social Studies, MS Science, MS/HS Leap Connect), Schoolwide Behavior Support Aide, Residential Advisors, Speech-Language Pathologist. Apply at TINYURL.COM/LSDCAREERS.'
Is your child ready for a supportive learning environment? At Louisiana School for the Deaf, we put your child’s communication needs at the heart of everything we do. Our students thrive with direct communication, making learning more accessible and enjoyable! 🌟 Now enrolling for Fall 2025! Interested? Email us at cmills@lsdvi.org. What questions do you have about our programs? 💬
2 months ago, Natalie Delgado
A promotional image for the Louisiana School for the Deaf featuring the following text: "LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF. HERE, YOUR CHILD’S COMMUNICATION NEEDS ARE AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO. NOW ENROLLING NEW STUDENTS FOR FALL 2025. 'I love how my teachers and friends can communicate with me directly. I don’t always need an interpreter!' –9TH GRADE STUDENT. INTERESTED? EMAIL US TODAY! CMILLS@LSDVI.ORG. More Information at: https://www.ssdo fla.org/o/lsd."