St. Rita School for the Deaf

🎓🦁 Looking good, Class of 2027! Our seniors are showing off their new Class of 2027 shirts! It’s hard to believe their senior year is already underway. We’re excited to cheer them on and celebrate all the special moments ahead! Go Lions! 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

#classof2027 #golions #stritaschoolforthedeaf #srsdbettertogether #senioryear

12 days ago, Nichol Wilcher

🦁❤️ Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month with a whole lot of love! Ms. Megan shared this special message about her Deaf K–1 class: “Our class picture shows us signing ‘ILY’ 🤟🏻, a simple sign that represents so much: love, connection, and pride in who we are. Proud to be Deaf. Proud of our language. Proud of our community. Most of all, proud of these amazing Deaf students!”

Thank you, Ms. Megan, for sharing! 💚

#deafawarenessmonth #deafpride #asl #ily #deafcommunity #stritaschoolforthedeaf #srsdbettertogether

15 days ago, Megan Neal

Thank you to LEAD for visiting our students! 💚💛

Students learned about different career clusters and pathways, employability skills, and the importance of career exploration.

We appreciate LEAD’s partnership in helping our students prepare for their future! 🌟

#CareerExploration #CareerPathways #WorkforceDevelopment #StRitaSchoolForTheDeaf

15 days ago, Victoria Flanders

Mixing Colors in Art Class! Students in Art class are learning how to mix Play-Doh colors as an activity related to the book Mixed! A fun, hands-on way to explore how different colors come together to create something new.

#srsdbettertogether #stritaschoolforthedeaf #artclass #handsonlearning

16 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf

#throwbackthursday — Earth Day 2010! Another fun discovery from our archives! While going through old CD-ROMs, we found one labeled “Earth Day 2010,” and of course, we had to see what was on it. 💿 We found so many familiar faces! Some of these students may look familiar to our alumni, and the best part is that some of the staff and teachers pictured are still working at St. Rita today!

Do you recognize anyone? Were you there for Earth Day in 2010? Let us know what you remember in the comments!
Enjoy another trip down memory lane, all the way back to 2010!
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #earthday #alumni #srsdbettertogether

16 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf

Students celebrated Dot Day with sweet STEM activity!

17 days ago, Sarah Schroeder

When James first came to St. Rita, he had a limited way to communicate, using around 20 words. Today, he confidently uses approximately 75 signs to express himself, connect with others, and participate in the classroom. His story is a powerful example of what can happen when a child has access to communication, support, and a community that believes in them. By purchasing a Miracles at 1720 Raffle ticket, you’re entering for a chance to win while helping support opportunities for St. Rita students and families.
🎟️ One ticket. A lifetime of impact.

VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/xphNsc3u4Rc

To purchase your raffle tickets and watch James’ full story, visit:

https://www.srsdeaf.org/o/srs/page/makers-of-miracles-grand-raffle-26-27
#miraclesat1720 #stritaschoolforthedeaf #srsdbettertogether #changinglives

18 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf

🫧 Bubble Fun! Our preschoolers are enjoying the beautiful weather today by chasing bubbles all around the playground! Lots of smiles, movement, and fun outside together!

#srsdbettertogether #stritaschoolforthedeaf #preschool #outdoorfun

18 days ago, Brittany Baumer

Picture: Student running through the bubbles on the concrete at the playground.

Picture: student leaning forward on mulch popping bubbles smiling.

Picture: two students running on the mulch popping bubbles. Backs are towards the camera.

Picture: playground enquipement with bubbles floating around it.

A Flubber-Tastic Friday! Ms. Megan’s students had a flubber-tastic time making their own flubber with Mrs. Annette! From mixing to squishing and stretching, it was a hands-on activity filled with smiles, creativity, and lots of fun!

What a fun way to end the week!

#srsdbettertogether #stritaschoolforthedeaf #handsonlearning #funfriday

19 days ago, Megan Neal

🇺🇸 September 11 —Today marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the heroes and first responders who showed extraordinary courage that day. Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember and honor them.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

May we continue to pray for peace, healing, and unity in our nation and throughout the world. 🇺🇸 We will never forget.

#neverforget #september11 #patriotday #stritaschoolforthedeaf

22 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf

🤟 Deaf Awareness Month.. One of our seniors asked our students a simple question:
“How does it make you feel when someone already knows ASL and can communicate with you?”
Their answers say a lot. 💚 Learning ASL is more than learning signs. It can help create connections, make communication easier, and help people feel included. Interested in learning ASL? St. Rita offers Wednesday evening ASL classes! Visit our webpage for more information and registration https://www.srsdeaf.org/page/sign-language-class

VIDEO HERE: https://youtube.com/shorts/spSmcM3BdZs?feature=share

#deafawarenessmonth #learnasl #americansignlanguage #aslcommunity #stritaschoolforthedeaf #srsdbettertogether

23 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf

🖊️📅 Can You Fix the Message? Mrs. Kim’s message was all jumbled this morning! The students worked hard to fix it. Great teamwork and problem-solving in action!

#srsdbettertogether #stritaschoolforthedeaf #classroomlearning #problemsolving

23 days ago, Kim Reed

Behind the Scenes in Digital Media! Last week in Mr. Jon’s Digital Media class, one of our seniors worked on editing one of our St. Rita traditions: our seniors signing the Pledge of Allegiance for the end of our Morning Announcements! 🇺🇸
It’s a great opportunity for our students to practice their video editing skills while helping create something that is shared with our entire school.
#srsdbettertogether #stritaschoolforthedeaf #digitalmedia #studentlearning #morningannouncements

24 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf

🎲 Fun Friday before the long weekend! Before heading into Labor Day weekend, our students enjoyed playing games and practicing turn-taking! It was a fun way to learn, play, and spend time together before the long weekend.
#srsdbettertogether #stritaschoolforthedeaf #funfriday #learningthroughplay

24 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf

Making Memories Together! After reading about brothers who had to remake their pudding after giving in to temptation, our students got the chance to make their own special pudding! 🍮 A fun way to bring the story to life and make some memories together.

#srsdbettertogether #stritaschoolforthedeaf #handsonlearning

25 days ago, Sarah Schroeder

Deaf Awareness Month: Let’s Learn! We’re bringing back one of our favorite videos for Deaf Awareness Month! Did you know facial expressions are an important part of American Sign Language? They can help communicate meaning, emotion, and even change how a message is understood.

One of our students is here to show you different expressions using facial movements. Watch closely and try them yourself! Learning about Deaf culture and ASL is one more way we can understand and connect with one another.

Vidoe here: https://youtu.be/Q6jKGBRi2sM

#deafawarenessmonth #learnasl #americansignlanguage #facialexpressions #stritaschoolforthedeaf #srsdbettertogether

25 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf

✏️ Better Together! 🎨 In Ms. Sarah's class, after reading about how a pencil and eraser can work TOGETHER to make beautiful artwork, students had the chance to work together by swapping papers every few minutes to create their own masterpieces! What a fun way to bring our Better Together theme into the classroom!

#srsdbettertogether #stritaschoolforthedeaf #handsonlearning #teamwork

29 days ago, Sarah Schroeder

Hands-On Math in Action! Here are some pictures from yesterday in Ms. Kim's class, showing different hands-on math skills in action! It’s great to see our students learning, practicing, and building their skills through hands-on activities.
#srsdbettertogether #stritaschoolforthedeaf #handsonlearning #math

29 days ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf

🍇 Learning Step by Step! Ms. Lizzy’s class is learning how to follow step-by-step instructions to make Grape Kool-Aid-scented play dough with ASL and AAC support from Annette and Lizzy in the Home Ec kitchen!

#srsdbettertogether #stritaschoolforthedeaf #handsonlearning #asl #aac

about 1 month ago, Elizabeth Hurd

Another fun discovery from our archives! While going through old CD-ROMs, we found one labeled “When in Rome” 2012 and, of course, we had to see what was on it. 💿 We found these photos from the play! Do you remember When in Rome? Were you in it, helped behind the scenes, or watched it from the audience? And most importantly... was it a good show? Let us know what you remember in the comments! We hope you enjoy another trip down memory lane, all the way back to 2012.
#throwbackthursday #stritaschoolforthedeaf #srsdbettertogether #storitamemories

about 1 month ago, St. Rita School for the Deaf