Louisiana School for the Deaf

As we wrap up 2025 and look back at this year so far, one thing is clear: Louisiana School for the Deaf is GROWING!

We achieved our 2nd highest School Performance Score in more than 20 years.
Our Pre-K earned an EXCELLENT rating again.
We’ve seen high growth on NWEA MAP across multiple grade levels and content areas, beating the national norm for multiple cohorts.
We’ve been expanding dual credit opportunities so our students graduate with options.
Attendance is improving and instruction is strengthening.
And most importantly—our students are learning, growing, and believing in themselves! The best is yet to come.

From expanding our CTE programming to enhancing our library programming and book selections to increasing bilingual training for staff, to building partnerships with universities, community members, and Deaf organizations—we are so excited to see where LSD is going in 2026!

We are excited to celebrate multiple grade levels at the Louisiana School for the Deaf that exceeded the national norm for growth on the NWEA MAP assessment. From kindergarten through high school, many of our cohorts showed meaningful academic progress—proof that learning is happening every day when high expectations, strong instruction, and accessible language come together!

This growth reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the powerful partnership we share with families. Congratulations, War Eagles! 🦅💚

Surprise at the bus stop! 🍪✨ This morning a gingerbread man showed up at bus duty and turned ordinary good mornings into giggles and wide smiles!

🚨 NOW HIRING! 🚨 Are you passionate about supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students? Join the Louisiana School for the Deaf family and make a difference every day.

✨ We’re looking for:
✔️ Middle School Teachers (ELA, Social Studies, Science)
✔️ Middle/High Leap Connect
✔️ ASL Interpreter

Join our War Eagle family and be part of something impactful! 🦅
👉 Apply today: tinyurl.com/LSDcareers See less

📌 Save the Date- January 8, 2026 - Special Education Advisory Council Meeting

As we enter a season of reflection, we want to pause and share our gratitude for the people who make the Louisiana School for the Deaf such a special place. Every day, our students inspire us with their curiosity, resilience, and joy, on a campus made especially for students just like them. Our staff shows unwavering dedication, creativity, and heart, with many Deaf adults pouring love and care into our future generations. And our families and community members partner with us, trust us, and stand beside us as we grow together.🦅 To our students, staff, families, and supporters across the state and beyond: Thank you. Thank you for believing in our mission, for supporting our work, and for helping build a school where every deaf and hard of hearing student belongs and thrives!

💚 Educational Support Appreciation Day! 💚
Last week, we celebrated the incredible Educational Support Team that keeps the Louisiana School for the Deaf moving forward every single day — our instructional coaches, counselors, ASL coordinators and specialists, therapists, transportation coordinator, and other support staff who serve with dedication and heart. Just a few of these team members are pictured here.

From supporting teachers and students to coordinating services, building bilingual access, providing emotional support, and keeping our campus running smoothly — you are the backbone of our school! 🦅

🎉 BIG NEWS!🎉
Our Louisiana School for the Deaf Pre-Kindergarten Program has been rated EXCELLENT by the Louisiana Department of Education! 🌟

We are so proud of our youngest War Eagles, their families, and our incredible staff who make early language and learning come alive every single day.

🎉 Homecoming Alert! 🎉
December 13, 2025 • 11:00–2:30 — Louisiana School for the Deaf is throwing a fun-filled afternoon!

You can expect:
• Delicious food like hamburgers, cake pops, funnel cake, fried Oreos and more 🍔🍰🍩
• Coffee bar + lemonade stand ☕🍋
• Candy cane grams, raffles, carnival games, balloon darts and more 🎯🎁
• Photo booth moments with friends & family 📸

Bring your appetite and your camera — memories guaranteed! ✨ Who are you bringing? Tag them below! 👇

Last Friday, our high school civics classes had an unforgettable learning experience at the Louisiana State Capitol, made possible by the generosity of Senator Caleb Kleinpeter. Our students were welcomed for a personal tour that included the Senate Chamber, Senator Kleinpeter's office, the top floor observation deck, and other special spaces. Senator Kleinpeter, thank you for opening doors for our War Eagles! Your willingness to spend time with our students, listen to their ideas and perspectives, and consistently continue to learn about the Deaf community and Deaf education means more to us than words can express. Experiences with our community deepens understanding, builds confidence, and shows our students that their voices and experiences matter. We look forward to meeting more members of our community and spreading awareness around the state! 🦅 💚

🎉 Get ready, War Eagles! 🎉
Join us for LAS VEGAS STYLE Cajun Classic & Homecoming Spirit Week at Louisiana School for the Deaf — Week of December 8–12!

Monday: Classic Cajun Day — wear your Cajun gear
Tuesday: Tacky Tourist Tuesday — bring the tacky tourist looks!
Wednesday: Glitz & Glam — sparkle and shine ✨
Thursday: The City That Doesn’t Sleep — come in PJ’s! 🛌
Friday: LSD Spirit Day — wear green & white to show your school pride 💚🤍


🎉 Holiday Spirit Week at LSD — Week of December 15–19! 🎉
Join us for a festive week of fun:

Monday — Holiday Color Day: Wear colors that shout holiday cheer! ❤️💚
Tuesday — “Candy Cane Day” (Red & White Day): Dress in red & white.
Wednesday — Winter Hat Day: Bring a holiday hat, toque, or headband.🎩
Thursday — Tacky Shirt / Ugly Sweater Day: The tackier the better!
Friday — Mad About Plaid / Holiday Socks Day: Show off your plaid or festive socks 🧣🧦

🎉👏 The War Eagles are soaring high! 👏🎉
Our Louisiana School for the Deaf Academic Bowl team has officially qualified for the 2026 Gallaudet University Academic Bowl Regionals! 🦅💚💛

We’re so proud of our incredible students and coaches for their hard work, teamwork, and dedication. Way to represent LSD with excellence!

What a joyful Friday in Pre-K! 📚🍂 Today our little learners enjoyed reading time with Mrs. Brynn, proudly wore their new spirit shirts, and celebrated their insect study with yummy dirt pudding cups. We also dove into some fall books — so many smiles and curious questions!

🚨 NOW HIRING! 🚨 Are you passionate about supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students? Join the Louisiana School for the Deaf family and make a difference every day.

✨ We’re looking for:
✔️ Middle School Teachers (ELA, Social Studies, Science)
✔️ Middle/High Leap Connect
✔️ ASL Interpreter

Join our War Eagle family and be part of something impactful! 🦅
👉 Apply today: tinyurl.com/LSDcareers See less

🦅 Community members and sign language-curious people of Louisiana, we want to hear from YOU!
Your feedback helps us make our community ASL classes even better. Whether you’ve taken a class or are thinking about it, please take a minute to share your thoughts so we can work on improving your experience.

💬 Take the quick survey here: tinyurl.com/LSDASL25

Antonietta flew in all the way from Rochester, New York to talk about NTID / RIT yesterday! She presented to high schoolers, met individually with seniors who are in the process of applying, and then wrapped up her visit with a presentation to the middle school students. Antonietta talked about RIT's nine different colleges, including the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), and she shared stories of current and past Deaf and Hard of Hearing students who have thrived at NTID / RIT. Thank you, Antonietta, for bringing the energy and Tiger pride!

📖✨ Our second graders are having a blast learning how to compare and contrast with the book "The Most Important Thing About Schools"! 🏫💡

We had an amazing visit from Sharon Castillo of Gallaudet University yesterday! 🌟 She engaged our middle and high school students, answering their questions about college life—sports, internships, cafeteria food, and dorm life. 🏫✨ Many of our staff at the Louisiana School for the Deaf are proud Gallaudet alumni!