Louisiana School for the Deaf

REMINDER: SSD Board of Directors Meeting

Date: 09/08/2026
Time: 9:00 a.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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhGrKMq9ZGY

You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/5e827172-da31-4e3f-87c7-de63ae1cbb2b/Meeting-Agenda-9.8.2026-TAGGED.pdf?disposition=inline

9 days ago, Louisiana Special School District

🦅The Louisiana School for the Deaf War Eagles are fighting with HOPE and soaring with SPIRIT! 🦅💗

The Class of 2027 is selling Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts as a fundraiser! Show your support, represent your War Eagle pride, and help our seniors raise funds for their class!

👕 Available in black or pink
💲 LSD staff & students: $25
💲 Community: $30
📅 Order by September 25!
🎓 Proceeds benefit the Class of 2027

Order yours here:
https://forms.gle/zza4ST8wmKd2euwe8

Thank you for supporting our Class of 2027! 💗🦅

9 days ago, Natalie Delgado

Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirt fundraiser flyer for the Louisiana School for the Deaf Class of 2027. The shirt design features a bald eagle holding a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon with the words “Fight with Hope, Soar with Spirit.” Shirts are available in black or pink. LSD staff and students pay $25; the community rate is $30. Orders are due September 25. Proceeds benefit the Class of 2027.

🦅 Welcome to the War Eagle family! 🦅

We’re excited to welcome a new member to the Louisiana School for the Deaf team and one leveling up to a new role!

Please join us in welcoming Monica Watkins, Paraeducator, and Tori Wright, High School ELA Teacher! We’re glad to have them supporting our students and staff as we continue to Dare to SOAR, Don’t Settle!

Congratulations, Monica and Tori! 💚🤍🦅

10 days ago, Natalie Delgado

Green Louisiana School for the Deaf “Welcome to the Team” graphic featuring photos of two new staff members. On the left is Monica Watkins, identified as a Paraeducator. On the right is Tori Wright, identified as a High School ELA Teacher. The LSD War Eagle mascot appears at the top, with school-themed line drawings in the background and the words “Welcome to the Team” in large white lettering.

🦅 Pre-order your LSD SPIRIT SHIRTS! 🦅💚

Show your War Eagle pride while supporting LSD students and student activities! This year, we have new designs and more options—including sweatshirts!

👕 T-shirts, long-sleeves & sweatshirts
💚 Multiple designs to choose from
💲 Starting at $20

📅 ORDER & PAY by September 18 to have your shirt for October!

Community orders:
Order your LSD Spirit Shirt here: https://forms.gle/obq7SdUpkeS8bF6ZA

Thank you for supporting our War Eagles! 🦅💚💛

11 days ago, Natalie Delgado

Is your deaf child struggling at school? 🤔 Here are 5 reasons they may be falling behind. Come visit us to learn more — we’d love to welcome your family! 📅👋

23 days ago, Natalie Delgado

1 A student raises their hand in a classroom

2 Text graphic stating Your child is working harder to understand than to learn with an explanation about the importance of accessible communication for students learning and participation

3 Image conveying the social isolation of deaf students at school with supportive text

4 Text graphic about student participation in group conversations on a dark green background

5 Image highlighting challenges faced by deaf students in class with white text on a green background

6 Image about communication challenges faced by deaf or hard-of-hearing students, highlighting the importance of peer connections

7 Image with text emphasizing overcoming communication barriers for deaf and hard-of-hearing students

8 Classroom scene at Louisiana School for the Deaf with a child, signing person, and screen

Could this be the school your child has been waiting for? 🌟 Hear from our students: they love learning new things in class, understanding teachers in ASL, making friends, and feeling safe and loved at LSD. They enjoy sports and clubs — and thrive knowing classmates and staff sign. Want to see it in person? Come visit us — we’d love to welcome your family! 🏫💚

26 days ago, Natalie Delgado

Why Our Students Love our school. Wondering if we're the right fit? Hear from our students, who are just like your child!

Come visit us to learn more! We would love to welcome your family. Your child deserves a place where they can communicate, connect, and thrive.

27 days ago, Natalie Delgado

Student's First.

This week the District welcomed back teachers at our Back to School Celebration and breakfast event. We were joined by SSD Board of Directors President, Sandy Holloway and Bernell Cook, Louisiana State Director of Education, who each gave inspiring words of encouragement to teachers and staff.

The message of the morning was clear from the matching T-shirts worn by attendees to the thoughtful remarks shared by our guest speakers. Every part of the event reflected our commitment to putting students at the center of everything we do at SSD.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Sandy Holloway, SSD Board President, and Bernell Cook, Louisiana State Director of Education, for sharing their insights and encouragement as we begin a new school year. Together, we are building a future where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

about 1 month ago, Louisiana Special School District

A view of the presnetation room for the Back to School event with staff wearing matching student first tshirts. Bernel Cook is presenting at the front of the room.

Sandy Hollaway, Bernel Cook, Alisha Butler and Dr. Shirley Lewis, pose for a photo at a back-to-school event. Two individuals wear teal event T-shirts, one wears a green blazer with white pants, and one wears a dark suit with a light-colored tie. The group stands between flag displays, with a colorful balloon garland decorating the background. The photo was taken inside a meeting space with neutral-colored walls and flooring.

A large group of school employees wearing matching teal "Students First" T-shirts gathers in a meeting hall during a back-to-school welcome event. Attendees are seated in rows of folding chairs and conversing before the program begins. A colorful balloon arch decorates the entrance area, and large windows along one wall provide natural light to the room.

Attendees wearing matching teal "Students First" T-shirts sit in rows of chairs facing a stage during a back-to-school welcome event. A speaker presents at a podium while presentation screens display event content at the front of the room. Colorful balloon decorations line the stage area, and a large inflatable welcome display is visible to the left. The event takes place in a spacious meeting hall with high ceilings and bright overhead lighting.

A colorful back-to-school photo backdrop stands against a wall inside an event venue. The display features a rainbow-striped background with a white speech bubble in the center containing the words “BACK TO SCHOOL” in multicolored letters. Bright balloons in purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red frame the display on all sides, creating a festive welcome area for attendees.

A colorful balloon arch in front of a welcome sign

Bernel Cook and Sandy Holllaway pose for a picture in the front row at the SSD back to school event.

Dr. Shnirley Lewis and Sandy Hollaway pose for a photo in front of a colorful back-to-school display featuring a rainbow-striped backdrop, a "WELCOME" banner, and a large balloon arch made of pink, yellow, green, blue, orange, purple, and white balloons. One person wears a teal event T-shirt and identification badge, while the other wears a green blazer and light-colored pants. The pair stands on a green carpet beneath the festive decorations.

Diana Goff, Perpetra Frazier and Kat Carr , wearing matching teal "Students First" T-shirts stand behind a breakfast serving station at a back-to-school event. In front of them are chafing dishes and trays of breakfast food, including bacon. The group poses for a photo inside a meeting room with wood-paneled walls and natural light coming from the right side of the room.

📚🏠 Dorms Open August 9!

The countdown to the 2026–2027 school year is on! Our residential program will welcome students back to campus on Sunday, August 9, at 6:00 p.m.

🚌 Residential transportation will be provided for eligible students.

We can't wait to welcome our students back to campus and kick off another great year of learning, growth, and community. 💙💛

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with families and friends!

about 1 month ago, Natalie Delgado

🏐 War Eagle families, a quick reminder for our student-athletes!🏀

As we prepare for the start of the school year, please make sure your child's LHSAA sports physical is completed before athletic participation.

Returning student-athletes:
✅ Schedule a sports physical if needed.
✅ Submit completed paperwork to the school before or on the first day of school (August 10).

New student-athletes (Grades 7–12):
✅ Complete all required athletic forms.
✅ Have the sports physical completed by your healthcare provider.
✅ Turn in all paperwork before or on August 10.

Getting these forms in early helps ensure your student can participate in practices and competitions without delays.

We can't wait to see everyone back on campus—Go War Eagles! 💚🦅

about 2 months ago, Natalie Delgado

Graphic designed to look like a smartphone lock screen displaying Thursday, July 16, at 11:00. Three notification-style reminders appear over a faded War Eagle mascot background. The first reminds parents of returning student-athletes to complete sports physical forms and submit them before or on the first day of school, August 10. The second reminds parents of new student-athletes in grades 7–12 to complete all required athletic paperwork and sports physical forms before or on August 10. The third message wishes students a great summer and says the school looks forward to welcoming everyone back on August 10. The graphic uses Louisiana School for the Deaf's green, white, and gold school colors.

2 months ago, Natalie Delgado

Last week, our students and FFA members had an incredible time at the Louisiana FFA Area IV Leadership Camp!
Our students had an amazing opportunity to connect with FFA members from across the state while building leadership skills, making new friendships, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Throughout the week, students participated in team-building activities, sports, leadership workshops, reflection sessions, and began planning for an exciting year ahead for our school's FFA chapter.
We are especially proud of our members who were recognized with camp awards, including Best Dressed, Basketball, and the honor of receiving Official FFA Manuals from current FFA officers. Receiving an Official FFA Manual is a meaningful symbol of leadership, mentorship, and confidence. It represents the passing of the torch and serves as an encouragement to continue growing as leaders within our chapter and the FFA organization.
We also enjoyed plenty of fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments throughout the week that strengthened our chapter and reminded us of what FFA is all about. Now we can't wait to put everything we learned into action this year. The future of our chapter is bright!

2 months ago, Natalie Delgado

Students smiling and holding items in front of a leadership camp sign

Students looking onward, one student is smiling

Student smiling next to FFA representative

Curious about deaf schools? Many families have questions — and that’s okay! 💬 Deaf schools are welcoming places where kids can communicate, make friends, and grow with confidence. 👩‍🏫💚
Come visit LSD — we’d love to meet your family and show you how your child can thrive here.

2 months ago, Natalie Delgado

2 Myth Deaf schools are only for students who know ASL

3 Myth Learning ASL will stop my child from speaking

4 Myth: Deaf schools are not academically strong

5 Myth: Deaf schools isolate students from the hearing world

6 Myth: Deaf schools limit opportunities

7 Remember every deaf child's journey is different

🦅 What if your next job changed lives—including your own?

Looking for a career with purpose? At LSD, you'll help Deaf students thrive in a bilingual ASL/English learning environment while working alongside a passionate, collaborative team.

📍 Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Now Hiring for 2026-2027:
• MS ELA
• HS ELA
• HS Math
• HS Social Studies
• HS ASL
• LEAP Connect/Special Education
• Paraeducators
• Substitute Teachers

Not from Louisiana? Come discover a state known for its culture, food, festivals, affordable living, and southern hospitality.

🔗 Apply today: tinyurl.com/LSDCareers

2 months ago, Natalie Delgado

Graphic recruitment flyer for the Louisiana School for the Deaf. A green and white design features a large “NOW HIRING” badge and the headline “Join Our Growing Team at the Louisiana School for the Deaf! For 2026–2027.” Open positions listed include Middle School ELA, High School ELA, High School Math, High School Social Studies, High School ASL, and LEAP Connect/Special Education teachers, as well as paraeducators and substitute teachers. A magnifying glass graphic appears in the lower left corner and an eagle mascot graphic appears in the lower right corner. The flyer directs applicants to apply at tinyurl.com/LSDCareers.

Is your deaf child struggling at school? 🤔 Here are 5 reasons they may be falling behind. Come visit us to learn more — we’d love to welcome your family! 📅👋

3 months ago, Natalie Delgado

🚌 Transportation Update for the 2026–2027 School Year:

Our district Transportation Department is already preparing bus routes for next school year!

They will begin planning routes using each student's last address on file from the end of the 2025–2026 school year.

📍 If your family has moved, plans to move, or your address will change before school begins, please contact the Transportation Department as soon as possible at 225-757-3210.

Keeping your address up to date helps ensure accurate bus routing and a smooth start to the school year. Thank you for helping us get ready for another great year! 🚌💚

3 months ago, Natalie Delgado

Colorful infographic titled "Transportation Update for the 2026–2027 School Year" featuring school bus illustrations, a house icon, and a clipboard icon. The graphic explains that the Transportation Department will use each student's last known address on file from the end of the 2025–2026 school year to begin planning bus routes for the upcoming school year. Families who have moved, plan to move, or expect their address to change before school starts are asked to contact the Transportation Department at 225-757-3210 as soon as possible. A reminder at the bottom states that keeping address information current helps ensure accurate routing and timely transportation services.

3 months ago, Natalie Delgado

Last week, our chapter had an incredible experience at the Louisiana FFA State Convention!

Throughout the week, our students took advantage of countless opportunities to learn, grow, and connect. Members proudly served as voting delegates, attended leadership workshops, explored the expo, and networked with FFA members from across the state. Along the way, they reunited with old friends, made new connections, and created memories that will last a lifetime.

Several of our students were selected to compete in a trivia contest, while others participated in chapter challenges that encouraged teamwork, leadership, and creativity. Our members also decorated clothespins featuring hand-drawn braille and signs to help spread awareness about our chapter and promote inclusion.

While the activities and competitions were exciting, the most valuable takeaway was the inspiration our students brought home. They left the convention motivated, energized, and excited for the upcoming school year, ready to apply what they learned and continue growing as leaders.

We are so proud of the way our members represented our chapter throughout the week and look forward to all they will accomplish this year!💙💛

3 months ago, Natalie Delgado

Students in FFA dress proudly holding up a bingo paper and smiling

Students smiling and holding baby goats and ducklings

Students standing and talking in front of a step and repeat

Students standing with their LSDVI FFA dress, pointing to it

Students and staff standing in front of an FFA sign, smiling

The Board of Directors of the Louisiana Special School District has called an Emergency Meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Location: 2888 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room

Information concerning remote participation in the meeting is included in the meeting agenda. To see the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/6eb4b569-8ebc-4572-ba81-eee47dd5adf3/SSD-Meeting-Agenda-6.2.26-%28FINAL-6.1.26%29.pdf?disposition=inline

3 months ago, Louisiana Special School District