St. Rita School for the Deaf

Today was our first afterschool STEM Club class, and we’d have to say the afternoon was a total success! 😀

Our students jumped right into hands-on activities, exploring, building, and learning together. We can’t wait to see what they’ll create next! 💚💛🦁

#stritaschoolforthedeaf #stemclub #handsonlearning

🖌 Mrs. Kim’s class got creative today by practicing letter writing with paint! 🎨

Hands-on activities like this make learning fun and help build fine motor skills while exploring letters in a colorful way. 💚💛🦁

#stritaschoolforthedeaf #handsonlearning #earlyliteracy

🙏✨ We’re excited to share some wonderful opportunities for our St. Rita families and the Deaf community to come together in faith, fellowship, and learning with Fr. Charles this fall.

Saturdays — St. Christopher Parish, Vandalia
Join other Deaf families at 2:00 PM for activities and learning, followed by Mass at 3:00 PM.
Sundays — St. Rita Chapel
Celebrate Mass at 10:30 AM right here on campus and enjoy fellowship with our school and parish community.
Deaf Retreat: Ask, Seek, Knock — October 18th
A special day of reflection, growth, and strengthening faith with the Deaf community. (Flyer coming soon!)
We’d love to see you at these events ! All are welcome! Please share with friends and families in the Deaf community.

#stritaschoolforthedeaf #deafcommunity #faithandfellowship

🏎️🍓 To end our lesson about wheels we had the students sort the cereal to the color of the cars! They used the cereal as the wheels and even got to eat it when they were done . They absolutely loved it !

#stritaschoolforthedeaf #handsonlearning #lionpride #earlylearning #funwithfood

In Work Study class we focus on developing job and daily living skills. We are currently learning about the Metro!

Practicing real-world skills that will help them move confidently and independently. 💚💛🦁

#stritaschoolforthedeaf #workstudy #lifeskills #independence

⛵ Today in Ms. Kindra’s class, our students built their own Mayflower as part of their unit on the 13 Colonies!

They’ve been learning about early American history and had so much fun bringing it to life through this hands-on project. 💚💛🦁

#stritaschoolforthedeaf #handsonlearning #13colonies #mayflower

🎲📕 Roll & Read fun from last Friday in Mrs. Kim’s room! Our students had a blast rolling dice and reading their way through words, smiles and learning everywhere! 💚💛🦁
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #rollandread #lionpride

Preschool fun + life skills! In our preschool social skills group this week, we learned all about rules and taking turns with our pathologists, Ms. Kim and Ms. Meg

What better way to practice than with a game of UNO? 🃏 The students had a blast while learning!

Thank you, Mrs. Kim and Ms. Meg, for teaching these important skills. 💚💛

#handsonlearning #preschool #socialskills #stritaschoolforthedeaf #soaringtonewheights

Real-world learning in action! ☕️ After practicing how to navigate the Metro, our students put their communication skills to the test by ordering at Starbucks with Ms. Molly and Ms. Nichol!

This is part of our Workforce Development Program, led by Ms. Molly and Ms. Nichol, where high school students gain hands-on experience to build independence, learn job and life skills, and prepare for a smooth transition into the real world after graduation. 💚💛

#workstudyskills #transitiontosuccess #deafeducation #stritaschoolforthedeaf #soaringtonewheights

💚 Win prizes. 💛 Change lives.

The Makers of Miracles Grand Raffle is underway and your ticket now gives you 61 chances to win from October 2025 to June 2026!

$2,500 Early Bird prize (Feb 13)
Monthly prizes from $100–$1,000
A $25,000 Grand Prize (April 7, 2026!)

Every ticket supports the incredible students at St. Rita School for the Deaf and shares the inspiring story of our Deaf teacher, Ms. Megan. 🦁

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

#stritaschoolforthedeaf #makersofmiracles #grandraffle2025 #deafeducation #supportourstudents

Super creativity in action for Deaf Awareness Month! Ms. Megan N.’s K-2 Deaf class read “Doodle Cat Wears a Cape” and then brought the story to life. 🐱🦸‍♂️

Not only did they make a video, but they also designed their very own capes using permanent markers and watercolor paints. Totally awesome! 💚💛

See the video HERE: https://youtu.be/NbuhzgyXwV0

Our ASL classes are open for registration! Whether you’re brand new or building your skills, come join us in a supportive and welcoming environment. 💚💛

Don’t forget, the first class starts tomorrow! It’s never too late to sign up.
👉 https://www.srsdeaf.org/page/sign-language-class

#learnasl #aslcommunity #americansignlanguage #stritaschoolforthedeaf #srsd

This week in preschool we have been learning all about the letter C and wheels! 🏎️💨 Today we practiced drawing the letter C with sand and using a car and its wheels in the sand too , they loved it !
#preschoollearning #earlyliteracy #handsonlearning #stritaschoolforthedeaf

Last Wednesday was our first Wellness Wednesday! 💚💛

Led by our school counselor, Ms. Bethany, students learned the importance of having a plan to take care of themselves. They even shared their own coping strategies through writing and drawing. ✏️🎨

#wellnesswednesday #mentalhealthmatters #srsd #stritaschoolforthedeaf #soaringtonewheights

Mrs. Kim’s class enjoyed some board games last Friday, wrapping up the week before the weekend! 🎲
A perfect way to end the week with smiles, laughter, and fun. 💚💛

#fridayfun #classroomjoy #srsd #stritaschoolforthedeaf #soaringtonewheights