Look at this smile! 😁 Our students (and staff too!) are extra happy today ! It is Friday! After a short 4-day week with no school on Monday, we’re heading into the weekend with lots of joy. 💚💛

#fridayfeels #fridayvibes #stritaschoolforthedeaf #soaringtonewheights

2 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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Ready to dive into American Sign Language? Our ASL classes are open for registration!

The next session starts very soon! September 10th! 💚💛 Come and join with us to learn, connect, and grow in the ASL community.

👉 Sign up today: https://www.srsdeaf.org/page/sign-language-class

#learnasl #aslcommunity #americansignlanguage #stritaschoolforthedeaf

2 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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Deaf Awareness Month 🧏‍♀️💚💛

Did you know there are 300+ different sign languages that people are using around the world? 🌎

Fun fact: While the U.S.🇺🇸 and England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 both speak English, but our sign languages are completely different! Here we use ASL (American Sign Language), while in England they use BSL (British Sign Language).

#deafawarenessmonth #signlanguage #asl #bsl #deafculture #stritaschoolforthedeaf

3 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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A lizard found its way into our preschool classroom. A teacher managed to catch him and put him into a bug box so our students could take a look. He was safely returned to his home outdoors after the viewing session.

#science #preschool #handsonlearning #curiouskids #learningisfun #classroomadventures #stritaschoolforthedeaf

3 days ago, Brittany Baumer
yellow bug box with a tiny (small) about pointer finger long lizard inside the box.
yellow bug box with a tiny (small) about pointer finger long lizard inside the box.
student and teacher looking at the lizard in the bug box.
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September is Deaf Awareness Month 🧏‍♂️💚💛
Did you know the football huddle was born at Gallaudet University back in 1894?
Quarterback Paul Hubbard came up with the idea so opposing deaf school teams couldn’t see his signed plays. That season, Gallaudet circled up for the first time and the huddle has been part of football ever since! 🏈 Very cool, right?!
For more information visit: https://gallaudetbison.com/sports/2022/9/13/gallaudet-university-is-home-of-the-huddle.aspx
#deafawarenessmonth #deafhistory #deafculture #stritaschoolforthedeaf
3 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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#throwbackthursday Last summer we came across an old envelope labeled “Deaf Awareness Week.” Inside were some amazing pictures from past celebrations!
Today, we’re still honoring that same spirit as we celebrate Deaf Awareness Month remembering the history and continuing to celebrate Deaf culture and community. 💚💛
#deafawarenessmonth #deafhistory #stritaschoolforthedeaf
4 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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September is Deaf Awareness Month, and we’re throwing it back to one of our favorite videos! Here, one of our speech pathologists Ms. Annette works with a preschooler to teach ASL signs for school supplies ✏️📚✂️ A fun and meaningful way to learn.
Even though this video was taken a while ago, it’s still a great reminder of how we celebrate Deaf culture, share language, and build awareness every day at SRSD. 💚💛🦁
Check it out and try signing along!
VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/tMdJIU5iAFA

#deafawarenessmonth #aslcommunity #learnasl #throwbackthursday #stritaschoolforthedeaf
4 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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📸Sometimes the best moments are the ones we capture randomly. Take a look at these snapshots of our students and staff hard at work , the smiles say it all! 💚💛 They’re excited to be back, learning, and continuing their journey together.

Every day brings new energy, growth, and joy as we keep soaring to new heights! 🦁🚀

#srsdsoaringtonewheights #backtoschool2025 #stritaschoolforthedeaf
5 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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🤟September is Deaf Awareness Month! Happy Deaf Awareness Month to all! 🤟This annual event is celebrated across the Deaf community to honor Deaf culture, Deaf history, and the contributions of Deaf individuals throughout the years. Communities come together to host events, share stories, and spread awareness of the richness of Deaf life.

Here at St. Rita, we’re proud to be part of that tradition. We’ve hosted Deaf community events in the past, and we’ll continue to celebrate this month with posts that highlight our history, culture, and stories.

Stay tuned for more and join us in celebrating the beauty and strength of the Deaf community! 💚💛🦁
#deafawarenessmonth #deafculture #deafhistory #stritaschoolforthedeaf
6 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the dedication and hard work of our students, staff, families, and community. 💚💛🦁 Whatever you do, do it with pride, purpose, and heart because your efforts inspire others and help us soar to new heights together.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” — Colossians 3:23

Wishing you a safe, joyful, and blessed Labor Day!

#stritaschoolforthedeaf #laborday
7 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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Win big. Change lives.

The Makers of Miracles Grand Raffle is underway—and your ticket gives you 63 chances to win from July 2025 through June 2026! 🦁💚💛 Every entry helps support the incredible students at St. Rita School for the Deaf.

🏆 Prizes you could win:
💸 $2,500 Early Bird Drawings (Aug 18 & Feb 13)
💸 Monthly prizes ranging $100–$1,000
💸 A $25,000 Grand Prize (April 7, 2026!)

Plus, you’ll get to read the inspiring story of our Deaf teacher, Ms. Megan, and see why this fundraiser makes such an impact.

👉 Get your tickets here:
https://www.srsdeaf.org/o/srs/page/makers-of-miracles-grand-raffle

#stritaschoolforthedeaf #makersofmiracles #grandraffle2025 #deafeducation #supportourstudents

9 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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Hard work pays off and sometimes it calls for a little celebration! After finally fixing something she’d been working on, Principal Natalie was so proud that she joined our preschoolers for a dance. 🛠️➡️💃

Just like our students, who have been working hard since day one, she’s showing what it means to soar to new heights this school year. 🦁🚀

#srsdsoaringtonewheights #lionpride #stritaschoolforthedeaf
9 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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Our very first Bible Verse ASL video of the 2025–2026 school year! This year’s theme: ELEVATE: Soaring to New Heights.

“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” — Philippians 4:13 (NIV)

Praying for our students, staff, and families as we begin this new school year together. 💚💛🦁
VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/4f_nh-m2YE4

#srsdsoaringtonewheights #bibleverse #stritaschoolforthedeaf #faithinaction
9 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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Our speech pathologists stopped by preschool this week to lead a social skills group with our youngest learners. The kids had such a great time practicing and learning together! 💚💛We still have open preschool spots available for hearing, hard of hearing, and Deaf children. It’s a wonderful place for both early education and day care. 🦁

If you know a family looking for a caring and supportive environment for their child, please share this with them!

Learn more or enroll here: https://www.srsdeaf.org/o/srs/page/enroll-your-child

#stritaschoolforthedeaf #preschool #earlylearning #lionpride #inclusivelearning

10 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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Ready to learn something new? Our American Sign Language (ASL) classes are open for registration!
Whether you’re a beginner or want to keep building your skills, our year-round classes are a great way to connect, communicate, and grow with the ASL community. 💚💛

The next session starts September 10th ! Spots are open now!
Sign up today: https://www.srsdeaf.org/page/sign-language-class

Join us and experience the joy of learning ASL in a supportive and welcoming environment.

#aslcommunity #learnasl #americansignlanguage #stritaschoolforthedeaf
10 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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Ms. Nanci is working with her students on the new ARC Reading Program! This exciting resource is designed to build strong reading skills and confidence step by step. 💚💛🦁

We can’t wait to see how our students grow with it!

#stritaschoolforthedeaf #lionpride #readingprogram #studentgrowth

10 days ago, Kindra Ravenscraft
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#throwbackthursday Look what we found in our archives, a floppy disk labeled “Drama April 2001.” How’s that for a blast from the past? 💾
We’re still digging through what’s inside, but just seeing that label brings back memories of school plays, costumes, and the creativity of our students over 20 years ago.
Who remembers being part of drama class back then? We’d love to hear your stories! 💚💛🦁
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #srsdhistory
11 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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Did you hear Taylor & Travis got engaged? Funny thing… looks like they copied OUR Workforce Development Coordinator, Victoria, and Dean of Students, Jimmy, who already had their big moment in 2009 at the same spot in!

Both were once SRSD students and are now dedicated staff. From students to staff, their commitment to SRSD is a true love story. 💍

#StRitaSchoolfortheDeaf #SoaringToNewHeights #SRSD

11 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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🦁 The first month of school is flying by, and our teachers are already showing their St. Rita pride in style! 💚💛 Have you grabbed your SRSD spirit wear yet? Hoodies, shirts, and more are available! Perfect for cheering on our students all year long.

Order here: https://cincyshirts.com/collections/st-rita-school-for-the-deaf

Show your Lion pride and wear it with us!

#stritaschoolforthedeaf #spiritwear

12 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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In Digital Media class, our high school students are diving into photo editing with Mr. Jon during their electives! 📸💻
They’ve been practicing using pictures from our digital archives and exploring tools on Pixlr.com. A wonderful, free program that’s perfect for learning the basics.
We can’t wait to see their creativity soar this year! 💚💛🦁
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #digitalmedia #studentcreativity
12 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf
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