We learned a lot, shared ideas, and got ready for a week full of trainings to prepare for welcoming our students back next week. 💚💛
A big thank you to our president, Angie, and to Raffel’s Catering for fueling us with such a delicious start.
If you’re getting your child ready for back-to-school, check out our resources here: https://www.srsdeaf.org/page/back-to-school-2025-2026
We can’t wait to see everyone soon! Let’s soar to new heights this year! 🚀
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #backtoschool2025 #srsdsoaringtonewheights #staffkickoff
⚾ Big news, St. Rita family! Our students and alumni could be on the field signing and singing the National Anthem at the Cincinnati Reds game on August 30, but we need YOU to make it happen!
We need to sell 400 tickets, and hitting 200+ will show our commitment. Let’s fill those seats with 💚💛 and show the Reds what St. Rita pride looks like!
🎟 Get your tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/DeafDay25
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #redsanthem2024 #lionpride #signandsing #deafpride #supportourstudents
We’re hiring for 2025–2026!
St. Rita School for the Deaf is looking for dedicated, passionate individuals to join our amazing team. If you have experience working with Deaf students or individuals with disabilities, we’d love to connect with you 💚💛🦁
Come make a difference where every student is encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive.
🔗 Apply here: https://www.srsdeaf.org/o/srs/page/employment
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #nowhiring #joinourteam #specialeducation #deafeducation
As we get ready to head back to school, we came across one of our favorite photos Fr. Waldhaus, the first president of St. Rita School for the Deaf, standing in prayer in the woods before our main building was constructed in 1924.
This powerful image reminds us that St. Rita was built on faith. From the beginning, Fr. Waldhaus trusted that God would guide and protect this school, and He still does!
Fr. Waldhaus didn’t just pray; he took action. He started with just 11 students in a small schoolhouse. As families saw their children learning and thriving, more and more came. Students succeeded, graduated, and built meaningful lives, and their parents continued to send them to St. Rita.
Seeing the growing need, Fr. Waldhaus dreamed and built bigger. He believed with all his heart that children with disabilities could do anything, and he made sure the world knew it too. 💚💛
That same spirit lives on today. Our staff returns next week to prep classrooms, complete training, and get ready to welcome our students, who arrive in just two weeks!
📚 Need help getting ready? Visit our website for back-to-school resources:
https://www.srsdeaf.org/page/back-to-school-2025-2026
We can’t wait to see our halls full of life again. Let’s rise, grow, and soar together! 🚀
#srsdsoaringtonewheights #stritaschoolforthedeaf #backtoschool2025 #welcomeback
⚾️ Let’s make it happen, St. Rita family! Our students and alumni have the chance to sign and sing the National Anthem at the Cincinnati Reds game on August 30—but we need your support to get there 🧢🇺🇸
We’re aiming to sell 400 tickets, and reaching 200+ helps show we’re all in 💚💛🦁
Let’s pack the stands with St. Rita pride and show the world what our community is made of!
🎟 Get your tickets here:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/DeafDay25
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #redsanthem2024 #lionpride #signandsing #deafpride #supportourstudents
Soaring into the 2025–2026 school year! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to campus as we kick off another exciting year at St. Rita School for the Deaf. 💚💛
Need back-to-school info? Head to our website for everything from school supply lists to handbooks and policies 🎒✏️
🍽️ Our lunch and breakfast menus are coming soon—stay tuned!
Let’s rise, grow, and soar together this year!
🔗 Visit: https://www.srsdeaf.org/page/back-to-school-2025-2026
#srsdsoaringtonewheights #backtoschool2025 #soartonewheights #stritaschoolforthedeaf #welcomeback
Imagine winning big and making a real impact.
The Makers of Miracles Grand Raffle is underway, and your ticket gives you 63 chances to win from July 2025 to June 2026 🦁
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
💸 $2,500 Early Bird Drawings (Aug 18 & Feb 13)
💸 Monthly prizes from $100 to $1,000
💸 A $25,000 Grand Prize (April 7, 2026!)
And best of all? Every ticket supports our incredible students at St. Rita School for the Deaf
You’ll also get to read the inspiring story of our Deaf teacher, Ms. Megan, and see why this fundraiser truly matters.
🎟 Grab your ticket today:
https://www.srsdeaf.org/o/srs/page/makers-of-miracles-grand-raffle
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #makersofmiracles #grandraffle2025 #deafeducation #supportourstudents
Despite battling off-and-on thunderstorms on their first afternoon, they raised $103 to donate to our school. Rain or shine, their hearts were all in 💛💚
We’re incredibly grateful for their generosity and proud to see such kindness in action. 🤟🫶🏻🤟
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #communitykindness #youthgiving #heartsofgold #gratitude
We're hiring for the 2025–2026 school year!
St. Rita School for the Deaf is looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team. If you have experience working with Deaf students or individuals with disabilities, we’d love to hear from you
Come be part of a place where every voice and hand matters.
🔗 Learn more and apply:
https://www.srsdeaf.org/o/srs/page/employment
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #nowhiring #specialeducation #joinourteam #deafeducation
Enrollment is open for the 2025-2026 school year at St. Rita School for the Deaf! 💚💛
Looking for a supportive, inclusive place where your child can learn, grow, and thrive? Whether you're new to our community or returning, it's never too late to join us!
We’re also proud to share that our preschool program has earned a Gold Rating from Step Up To Quality. A recognition from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth that highlights our commitment to going above and beyond in early learning.
Come see what makes St. Rita so special.
📸 Swipe through to see the heart of our school in action!
🔗 Learn more or enroll here:
https://www.srsdeaf.org/o/srs/page/enroll-your-child
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #openenrollment2025 #deafeducation #joinourfamily #stepuptoquality #earlylearning
Let’s make some noise—on and off the field! Our students and alumni have the amazing opportunity to sign and sing the National Anthem at the Cincinnati Reds game on August 30 🧢🇺🇸
To make it happen, we need to sell 400 tickets, and hitting 200+ by the end of July will help show we're serious and committed 💪
Let’s pack the stands with St. Rita pride and make this dream a reality for our community 💚💛🦁
🎟 Get your tickets here:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/DeafDay25
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #redsanthem2024 #lionpride #signandsing #deafpride #supportourstudents
Want to support a great cause and maybe win some serious cash along the way? The Makers of Miracles Grand Raffle is happening now and your ticket gives you 63 chances to win between July 2025 and June 2026 🦁
🎟 Here’s what you could win:
💸 Early Bird – $2,500 (Aug 18 & Feb 13)
💸 Monthly Drawings – $100 to $1,000
💸 Grand Prize – $25,000 (April 7, 2026!)
Even better, this raffle helps support the amazing students at St. Rita School for the Deaf. Don’t miss the touching story of our Deaf teacher, Ms. Megan, and see why this raffle truly matters
🎟 Learn more and get your tickets:
https://www.srsdeaf.org/o/srs/page/makers-of-miracles-grand-raffle
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #makersofmiracles #grandraffle2025 #deafeducation #supportourstudents
Loving the fashion, smiles, and memories. Recognize anyone?
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #tbt #srsdhistory #flashbackfun
Be sure to visit our website to find back-to-school resources such as school supply lists, handbooks, and policies.
Our lunch & breakfast menu is coming soon—stay tuned!
Let’s get ready to rise, grow, and soar together! 🚀
Visit: https://www.srsdeaf.org/page/back-to-school-2025-2026
#srsdsoaringtonewheights #backtoschool2025 #soartonewheights #welcomeback
Take us out to the ball game—literally! We’re working toward a special opportunity for our students and alumni to sign and sing the National Anthem at the Cincinnati Reds game on August 30 🇺🇸🧢
To make it happen, we need to sell 400 tickets by the end of July (200+ helps show we’re committed!)
And to get you in the spirit! Check out this short video from 2021 of our students signing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” in ASL . VIDEO HERE https://youtu.be/GZ3gBCDuLkw
Get your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/DeafDay25
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #redsanthem2024 #supportourstudents #signandsing #aslpride
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Teri Loch, a longtime member of the St. Rita family.
Teri spent many years at St. Rita School for the Deaf as a dedicated teacher, mentor, and friend. Her love for science and all things “slimy" made learning unforgettable for so many students. She brought joy, curiosity, and kindness to every corner of our school.
Please keep her family and all of Teri’s loved ones, in your thoughts and prayers.
A visitation will be held on August 2nd at 10:00 AM at Spring Grove Funeral Home, with prayers to follow at the burial site.
Rest in peace, Ms. Loch. You will always be part of the St. Rita family. 🕊️
#stritaschoolforthedeaf
There’s still time to join St. Rita School for the Deaf for the 2025 school year! If you're looking for a welcoming, inclusive place where your child can feel supported and succeed. We’d love to have you 🦁
From early learning through high school, our teachers and staff help students grow, thrive, and feel at home every step of the way.
Know someone who might be interested? Spread the word!
Enroll or learn more: https://www.srsdeaf.org/o/srs/page/enroll-your-child
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #openenrollment2025 #deafeducation #inclusivelearning #joinourfamily
The new school year is almost here and we’re still looking for passionate team members to join us! Feel free to share this!!
St. Rita School for the Deaf is hiring for the 2025–2026 school year. If you have experience working with Deaf students or individuals with disabilities, we’d love to connect with you 💚💛
Make a difference. Join a community that feels like family.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.srsdeaf.org/o/srs/page/employment
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #nowhiring #joinourteam #specialeducation #deafeducation
We recently came across a 1926 report written by our first president, Fr. Waldhaus. At that time, the school had 120 students, and get this:
They used 6,000 lbs of milk per month, averaging 25 gallons a day from just 8 cows! 🐄🥛
The farm included 10 horses, 8 cows, 4 calves, 1 bull, 4 sows, and 31 goats
238 acres were used to grow wheat, corn, and hay 🌽
Pretty amazing, right? We wish we still had the farm today! it would be an incredible hands-on learning experience for our students! 💚💛
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #srsdhistory #schoolfarm #deafeducation #heritage
Ready for your chance to win big and make a difference? The Makers of Miracles Grand Raffle is in full swing! From July 2025 to June 2026, your ticket gives you 63 chances to win—and every ticket supports the students of St. Rita School for the Deaf. 💚💛🦁
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
Early Bird Drawings – $2,500 (Aug 18 & Feb 13)
Monthly Drawings – $100 to $1,000
Grand Prize – $25,000 (April 7, 2026!)
Plus, don’t miss the inspiring story of our Deaf teacher, Ms. Megan—a beautiful reminder of why this raffle matters
Get your ticket & learn more:
https://www.srsdeaf.org/o/srs/page/makers-of-miracles-grand-raffle
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #makersofmiracles #grandraffle2025 #supportourstudents #deafeducation
