Louisiana School for the Deaf

✨ Now Hiring for the 2026–2027 School Year! ✨

The Louisiana School for the Deaf is growing — and we’re looking for passionate educators and support staff who believe in high expectations, strong relationships, and language-rich learning environments for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. 🦅💚

At LSD, you won’t just have a job — you’ll join a mission-driven team that values collaboration, professional growth, and doing what’s right for kids every single day. From the classroom to campus life, our staff plays a powerful role in shaping confident learners and future leaders.

📚 We are currently hiring:
• Teachers (MS & HS content areas + Special Education/LEAP Connect)
• Paraeducators
• Substitute Teachers

If you’re an educator who wants meaningful work, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to grow alongside an incredible community — we’d love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply here: tinyurl.com/LSDcareers
📩 Don’t see your position listed? Email natalie.delgado@la.gov
— we’re always happy to connect with great people.

Grateful moment: big thanks to Dr. Sanzo-Ofori from Language First for an amazing ASL immersion training! 🙏👐 We left energized with real strategies to boost language supports and make learning more accessible for all students.

Ready for Regionals! 🎉 The Louisiana School for the Deaf Academic Bowl Team is heading to the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind this weekend — and we couldn’t be prouder. 🧠✨ Root for our students as they compete, learn, and represent our school with heart.

It is with the most profound sadness that the War Eagles share the passing of one of our recent alumni, Walterio Hendricks. Walterio was a graduate of the Class of 2024, and was well-loved by our staff and student community. Walterio was a kind, funny member of our student body, who never failed to make everyone smile every time he passed them in the hallway and gave them a high five and a big grin. He was filled with immense pride to be an LSD War Eagle, even checking on us after he graduated and telling us how he missed and loved LSD. He served the War Eagles football team and track team as a manager, and was a wonderful friend to all. Walterio always enjoyed finding a way to brighten everyone's day, and brought laughter through his frequent jokes and silliness. He was a true War Eagle at heart and we will miss him.

Louisiana School for the Deaf Community ASL Classes Spring 2026

Level I: Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
When: February 24 - April 21, 2026

Level II: Fridays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
When: February 27 - May 1, 2026

Cost: $60.00 for 8 weeks
We accept cash or check ONLY!
(non-refundable)
Register: https://tinyurl.com/4pmdfz2b

Registration is limited and is first come, first serve!
Contact: Alla.Tarasyuk@la.gov

Join us in welcoming Tori Wright to the Louisiana School for the Deaf family! 🎉🦅 Tori is our new Paraprofessional and we couldn’t be more excited to have her on the team.

PUBLIC NOTICE:
Upcoming Board of Directors Meeting - Agenda Posted

The SSD Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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

For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be streamed on SSD's YouTube Channel at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/UPICDAoCGLI

To view the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/c34a6553-aa32-4cb2-bb5b-3bb5136541d2/SSD-Meeting-Agenda-1.13.26.pdf?disposition=inline

Happy Friday from our War Eagles! Here's a peek into our elementary students' fabulous day, with some bonding time on the playground and a surprise visit to our executive director's office where we swapped winter break stories and learned how to use a videophone! 🦅 💚

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!

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!