Hooked on bilingual beginnings! 🤟✨ Meleah & Rachael just got back from the National ASL & English Bilingual Consortium for Early Childhood Education and came home buzzing with inspiration. At the flagship annual summit they connected with hundreds of educators, researchers, and advocates committed to ASL–English bilingual early learning. They’re full of new ideas and ready to bring back strategies and resources for our classrooms and families. 👶📚✨

3 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
Two staff standing and smiling in front of a colorful painted wall.
Wondering if the Louisiana School for the Deaf is right for your child? 🤔 At LSD, students get direct access to communication through bilingual ASL/English classrooms, visual learning environments, and daily representation by deaf adults — all of which build confidence, identity, and belonging. 💚 From sports and clubs to leadership and arts, students don’t have to sit on the sidelines. ✨ Come visit us to learn more — we’d love to welcome your family! Schedule a tour today. 🦅
4 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
1 Are you wondering is the Louisiana School for the Deaf right for my child?
2 Language Access
3 Social Connection
4 Learning Environment
5 Confidence and Identity
6 Full student life
7 Come visit us to learn more
As our middle school students finish up Day 3 of state testing, we want to send a huge thank you to Bayou Buddies for visiting earlier this week and helping our students feel calm and ready to show off their learning! They’ll be visiting our elementary and secondary students soon, too. We can't wait to see them again! 🐾💚
8 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
Students around a dog petting it.
Student petting a dog
Student smiling and holding a dog
Want a sneak peek into high school Ag Science? 🌱🐐 Mrs. Hannah’s 2nd block gave our middle schoolers a fun presentation and tour in early April about Ag classes and FFA—complete with favorite memories (yes, chasing loose chickens!) - then hands-on time with goats, chickens, rabbits, and our aquaponics setup. Many left inspired to take Ag Science in high school! ✨💚
9 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
Students standing in a circle smiling with one student holding a chicken
A staff member holding a bunny and a student petting it.
Students standing near goats
Students in a circle while another student explains something about agriscience
Students sitting at desks for a presentation
Students sitting at desks for a presentation
Want your child to thrive next year? 💚🦅 Now enrolling for Fall 2026 at Louisiana School for the Deaf!
• Ranked Excellent PreK 🏅
• Top-tier curriculum 📚
• Athletics, clubs & extracurriculars 🤖
• ASL/English Bilingualism 🤟
Apply now → tinyurl.com/LSDAdmissions or call 225-228-4358.
10 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
Now enrolling for Fall 2026
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.
11 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
1 Myths about Deaf schools
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
8 Come visit us to learn more

Support our students and help them grow! 🌱
The LSDVI Agriscience Program is hosting a Spring Plant Sale featuring tomatoes, peppers, flowers, hanging baskets, and more!

📍 CTE Barn

📅 March 30 – April 2 ⏰ After school (3:30) until 4:30 PM

📅 April 6 – April 10 ⏰ Appointment only

📅 April 13 – April 15 ⏰ After school (3:30) until 4:30 PM, or until supplies last

Open to families, SSD staff, and the local community. Come see us!
We are accepting cash or checks only.
To schedule an appointment, order online or ask any questions please email: hannah.johnson@la.gov or rachel.smart@la.gov

13 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
A flyer for the LSDVI Agriscience Program Plant Sale. The flyer announces a spring plant sale featuring tomatoes, peppers, flowers, hanging baskets, herbs, and more. The sale runs from March 30 through April 15. Hours for the plant sale are: March 30 – April 2 after school (3:30) until 4:30 PM; April 6 –10 by appointment only; April 13 –15 after school (3:30) until 4:30 or until supplies last. The event takes place at the CTE Barn and invites families, SSD staff, and the local community to attend. Contact emails for scheduling appointments are: hannah.johnson@la.gov or rachel.smart@la.gov . Payment is accepted in cash or check only.
A flyer for the LSDVI Agriscience Program Plant Sale. The flyer announces a spring plant sale featuring tomatoes, peppers, flowers, hanging baskets, herbs, and more. The sale runs from March 30 through April 15. Hours for the plant sale are: March 30 – April 2 after school (3:30) until 4:30 PM; April 6 –10 by appointment only; April 13 –15 after school (3:30) until 4:30 or until supplies last. The event takes place at the CTE Barn and invites families, SSD staff, and the local community to attend. Contact emails for scheduling appointments are: hannah.johnson@la.gov or rachel.smart@la.gov . Payment is accepted in cash or check only.
👀 Something special is coming… and you'll have to wait til next week to find out what it is! We’ve been working with the Southern School for the Deaf Alumni Association on a project that means a lot to our community. 💚💙 Now we want to hear from YOU! Drop your guesses in the comments 👇 • What do you think we’re revealing, and what's in it? • Do you have any memories of Southern School for the Deaf you'd like to share? We can't wait to share what the Eagles and Wolves have been working on! 🦅🐺
15 days ago, Natalie Delgado
Bright green graphic with the text “Louisiana School for the Deaf” at the top and “A Surprise is coming…” at the bottom. The center features a blurred vintage black-and-white photo of a group of students in front of a historic building, hinting at a reveal. The Southern School for the Deaf Alumni Association logo appears on the left, and an eagle head graphic is on the right.
Our staff felt the love during our staff appreciation week—and it showed in every single detail, thanks to our supporters! 💚

A huge thank you to our Family School Organization (FSO) and our families who worked behind the scenes to make this happen. From planning, organizing, decorating, coordinating donations -this week doesn’t come together without you.

We’re also incredibly grateful to our community partners and donors who showed up for our staff in a big way:
✨ Ruby Slipper
✨ CC’s Coffee House
✨ Kona Ice of Baton Rouge (thank you, Wally!)
✨ Off the Hook
✨ Red Stick Bread & Board
✨ Joe’s Bakery
✨ Chick-fil-A
✨ Subway
✨Wendy Brinkmann
✨ GSAS Construction

…and so many others who donated food, time, prizes, and support throughout the week.

From breakfast spreads and sweets, to spa day, taco bars and pizza, to Kona Ice, and our final celebration—this week was full of moments where our staff could just enjoy being appreciated.

To our families and community: thank you for showing up for our staff the same way they show up for our students every single day! We are grateful for our War Eagles' hard work and dedication to our students, and we are thankful our families and community members value that as much as we do! 💚🦅
15 days ago, Natalie Delgado
Staff lining up for food
Poker chips and signage that reads "write your name on a green token for a chance to play SPIN TO WIN!"
Poster boards that read Jackpot of gratitude, spin to win. Smiling faces are at the center of each board, with letters that read LSD
Winner excitedly raising her hands, standing in front of the jackpot of gratitude boards
Mini cheesecakes are pictured, in front of casino themed decor
Staff serving themselves in front of a taco bar with casino decor
Chick fil a food pictured in front of a sign that reads "We are all in for our teachers"
Goody bag with a card that reads 'thank you for al that you do, you are appreciated more than you know!"
Banner that reads "Jackpot of gratitude" with casino decor and poker chips surrounding it

Tiny chefs in action! 🧑‍🍳👨‍🍳 In March, our Pre-K class visited Amy’s cooking classroom for a full hands-on lesson — chef clothes on, kitchen safety checked, mixing, baking peach cobbler, and even a kitchen dance party. Swipe to see the smiles and the finished cobbler ➡️ What should our little chefs make next? 🥧💚🤍🦅

16 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
Staff and students walking
Student stirring ingredients in a bowl
student adding ingredients in a dish
student cooking
student adding ingredients in a dish
student standing at the sink washing dishes
student eating homemade food
Students posing for a picture with aprons and chefs hats.
Big thank you to the Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association (LSDAA)! ✨ Your continued support means the world — our elementary lobby looks cozier with new furniture (more coming!) and the canvas prints around campus look amazing. 🙌😊 Thank you!
18 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
Elementary school lobby furniture
Canvas pictures in hallway
Canvas pictures in hallway
Canvas pictures in hallway

Support our students and help them grow! 🌱
The LSDVI Agriscience Program is hosting a Spring Plant Sale featuring tomatoes, peppers, flowers, hanging baskets, and more!

📍 CTE Barn

📅 March 30 – April 2 ⏰ After school (3:30) until 4:30 PM

📅 April 6 – April 10 ⏰ Appointment only

📅 April 13 – April 15 ⏰ After school (3:30) until 4:30 PM, or until supplies last

Open to families, SSD staff, and the local community. Come see us!
We are accepting cash or checks only.
To schedule an appointment, order online or ask any questions please email: hannah.johnson@la.gov or rachel.smart@la.gov

19 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
A flyer for the LSDVI Agriscience Program Plant Sale. The flyer announces a spring plant sale featuring tomatoes, peppers, flowers, hanging baskets, herbs, and more. The sale runs from March 30 through April 15. Hours for the plant sale are: March 30 – April 2 after school (3:30) until 4:30 PM; April 6 –10 by appointment only; April 13 –15 after school (3:30) until 4:30 or until supplies last. The event takes place at the CTE Barn and invites families, SSD staff, and the local community to attend. Contact emails for scheduling appointments are: hannah.johnson@la.gov or rachel.smart@la.gov . Payment is accepted in cash or check only.
A flyer for the LSDVI Agriscience Program Plant Sale. The flyer announces a spring plant sale featuring tomatoes, peppers, flowers, hanging baskets, herbs, and more. The sale runs from March 30 through April 15. Hours for the plant sale are: March 30 – April 2 after school (3:30) until 4:30 PM; April 6 –10 by appointment only; April 13 –15 after school (3:30) until 4:30 or until supplies last. The event takes place at the CTE Barn and invites families, SSD staff, and the local community to attend. Contact emails for scheduling appointments are: hannah.johnson@la.gov or rachel.smart@la.gov . Payment is accepted in cash or check only.
What an unforgettable night "Down in New Orleans!" 🎉 Thank you to Rhonda and Jazleen for directing an amazing Mr. & Miss LSD Pageant 2026, to Natalie M for all the support, and to Rosalyn — plus her incredible student crew — for the stunning stage design and build. 🌟👏
23 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
Winners on stage with trophies
Group on stage with trophies
Student walking on stage
Student posing on stage
Student posing on stage
Student and staff on stage
Student and staff on stage
Have you heard? April is Deaf History Month in Louisiana — officially proclaimed by Gov. Jeff Landry. 🗓️✨ We celebrate the history, culture, language, and incredible contributions of Deaf individuals across our state and the nation.

Huge thanks to Liam Doyle and the Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs (GODA) for collaborating to make this proclamation possible and for their ongoing support of the Deaf community. Hands up for access, inclusion, and community! 🤟💚
24 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
Screenshot of virtual meeting with Liam Doyle and Dr. Delgado discussing the Proclamation for Deaf History Month
Screenshot of virtual meeting with Liam Doyle and Dr. Delgado discussing the Proclamation for Deaf History Month
Ever wondered how a passion becomes a business? 🌟 Students enjoyed a Lunch + Learn in March with Shemika Wilson, owner of C by Mimi (IG: @cby.mimi). She shared the origins of her braiding skills and the educational path that led to ownership. The big takeaway: don’t give up—keep building your skills and they’ll open doors in any industry. 👩🏽‍🎓💼
25 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
Presenter at the front with an interpreter
Presenter surrounded by a group of students asking questions
Presenter surrounded by a group of students asking questions
Presenter at the front pointing to someone with a question

Support our students and help them grow! 🌱
The LSDVI Agriscience Program is hosting a Spring Plant Sale featuring tomatoes, peppers, flowers, hanging baskets, and more!

📍 CTE Barn

📅 March 30 – April 2 ⏰ After school (3:30) until 4:30 PM

📅 April 6 – April 10 ⏰ Appointment only

📅 April 13 – April 15 ⏰ After school (3:30) until 4:30 PM, or until supplies last

Open to families, SSD staff, and the local community. Come see us!
We are accepting cash or checks only.
To schedule an appointment, order online or ask any questions please email: hannah.johnson@la.gov or rachel.smart@la.gov

25 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
A flyer for the LSDVI Agriscience Program Plant Sale. The flyer announces a spring plant sale featuring tomatoes, peppers, flowers, hanging baskets, herbs, and more. The sale runs from March 30 through April 15. Hours for the plant sale are: March 30 – April 2 after school (3:30) until 4:30 PM; April 6 –10 by appointment only; April 13 –15 after school (3:30) until 4:30 or until supplies last. The event takes place at the CTE Barn and invites families, SSD staff, and the local community to attend. Contact emails for scheduling appointments are: hannah.johnson@la.gov or rachel.smart@la.gov . Payment is accepted in cash or check only.
A flyer for the LSDVI Agriscience Program Plant Sale. The flyer announces a spring plant sale featuring tomatoes, peppers, flowers, hanging baskets, herbs, and more. The sale runs from March 30 through April 15. Hours for the plant sale are: March 30 – April 2 after school (3:30) until 4:30 PM; April 6 –10 by appointment only; April 13 –15 after school (3:30) until 4:30 or until supplies last. The event takes place at the CTE Barn and invites families, SSD staff, and the local community to attend. Contact emails for scheduling appointments are: hannah.johnson@la.gov or rachel.smart@la.gov . Payment is accepted in cash or check only.
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! 📅👋
26 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
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
Curious classroom vibes → captured. ✨
From lower elementary hands-on projects to upper elementary students hunting for text evidence, middle schoolers stepping into WWI trenches with VR goggles, and our high school students at the ProStart Invitational—learning looks amazing at every level here at LSD. 💚
30 days ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
Teacher and students at the sink
Teacher and intern teaching students
Teacher standing at the front of class teaching
Students doing an activity with their teacher.
Students with VR goggles
VR activity
Students standing in front of the prostart invitational sign
Last week Charles Perkins of Green Slash spoke with our high school students about starting his lawn-care business, expanding his client base, and building profitability. He also addressed a big concern for entrepreneurs: how to get health insurance. Honest stories + practical tips = inspiration for future business owners. 🌱📈
about 1 month ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
Presenter for Green Splash
Presenter and student standing front of students at desks
Presenter, student, and staff in front of the room discussing.
Tonight’s the night! 👑✨ Join us for the annual Mr. & Miss LSD Pageant — March 19 at 6pm. Watch our students shine with performances, interviews, and unforgettable looks. GoFan is now also available to accept credit card payments. All proceeds go to the student activity fund. Don’t miss this celebration of talent!
about 1 month ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf
Mr. and Miss LSD Pageant Down in New Orleans. March 19 6:00pm LSDVI auditorium