Such a cool glimpse into our history and the generations of students who have called St. Rita home. 💚💛🦁
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #throwbackthursday #schoolhistory
What you can donate:
Clothing (pants, shirts, dresses, jackets, etc.)
Footwear (shoes, boots, sneakers, sandals)
Accessories (hats, belts, ties, scarves)
Handbags (purses, totes, backpacks, wallets, briefcases)
Every pound donated goes right back to St. Rita, and 100% of the proceeds support our students and school programs!
Cleaning out your closet? Drop your gently used items in the green Clothes Bin on campus. It’s open to everyone, families, friends, and our local community. Spread the word!
Thank you for helping us make this new partnership a success. Together, we’re reducing waste and making a difference. 🌎🦁
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #clothesbin #communitysupport #sustainability
🥇🥈🥉 In the Social Skills group, our students practiced taking turns while playing a fun game of Zingo! 🎲 With the guidance of one of our amazing speech pathologists, students worked on patience, teamwork, and cheering each other on, all while having a blast together. 💚💛🦁
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #socialskills #handsonlearning
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors, Johnson & Johnson, for donating brand-new equipment for our preschool bike area and coming out to help build it! 🙌
Our preschoolers are loving their new Little Tikes cars, scooters, and tricycles and the joy on their faces says it all. 💚💛🦁
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #preschool #thankyousponsors #lionpride
And a huge cheer for our Lion Staff of the Month, your dedication helps elevate everyone around you! 📚🦁
Together, we're soaring to new heights and keep shining and keep leading! 🛫
#srsdsoaringtonewheights #lionstudentsofthemonth #lionstaffofthemonth #soartonewheights
🐛🪲Mrs. Kim's class is counting bugs and frogs to practice our number bonds! 🐸
Hands-on activities like this make numbers come alive and help students build strong math skills while having fun.
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #mathfun #numberbonds #handsonlearning
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #funfriday #creativity
🍎🍩 Workshop fun in Ms. Kindra’s and Ms. Nanci’s classes! The students had to use their math and brainstorming skills while making the recipe.
Of course, we also got to eat delicious donuts 😀
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #handsonlearning #workshopfun
🧪 In Mr. Yue's chemistry class, our students explored identifying and describing chemicals using their five senses.
With samples like vinegar, rubbing alcohol, ammonia solution, and bleach, they discovered the typical chemical and physical properties of each. Hands-on science makes learning stick, and this experiment definitely sparked curiosity!
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #chemistryclass #handsonlearning
👷♀️🚜 Huge thanks to #SheDig for giving our high school girls the chance to explore new experiences and hands-on learning in construction and heavy machinery!
It was an empowering day of discovery and confidence-building. 💚💛
#srsd #workstudy #futureleaders #stritaschoolforthedeaf
We also shared this moment with our parents by teaching them about Deaf Awareness Month and practicing the ASL alphabet together. Thank you to all the parents who joined us and celebrated alongside our students! 🙌🤟
It was so much fun watching their excitement and seeing ASL come to life in such a unique way.
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #aslfashionshow #deafawarenessmonth #lionpride #handsonlearning
💛 Dream big. 💚 Make a difference.
The Makers of Miracles Grand Raffle is still going strong, and your ticket now gives you 61 chances to win from October 2025 through June 2026! 🦁
Prizes include:
$2,500 Early Bird (Feb 13)
Monthly drawings $100–$1,000
$25,000 Grand Prize (April 7, 2026!)
Every ticket supports our incredible students at St. Rita School for the Deaf — and highlights the inspiring story of our Deaf teacher, Ms. Megan.
🎟️ Get your ticket today:
https://www.srsdeaf.org/o/srs/page/makers-of-miracles-grand-raffle
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #makersofmiracles #grandraffle2025 #supportourstudents #deafeducation
👷♀️🚧 Last week, some of our female students had the amazing opportunity to attend SheDig!
They explored careers in construction and heavy machine operation, learning hands-on what it’s like to work in these fields. 💪✨
What a great experience to open doors and inspire future possibilities! 💚💛🦁
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #shedig #futureleaders #careerexploration
Ms. Kindra's and Ms. Nanci's class took a virtual field trip to Wittenbach Apple Orchard in Michigan.
Students learned about how apples are grown and harvested, and enjoyed the fun way to explore agriculture without leaving the classroom. Thank you, Wittenbach Apple Orchard!
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #virtualfieldtrip #handsonlearning #applefarm
Last Friday, our 3–6 students got creative in science by attempting to make their own bouncy balls! 🏀
The perfect way to end the week while learning something new. 💚💛🦁
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #fridayfun #handsonlearning
She planned a few exciting activities for our students to enjoy in the hours leading up to dismissal. Check out these moments of laughter, teamwork, and smiles! 💚💛🦁
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #earlyreleaseday #funlearning
Picture Day is coming!
Friendly reminder! School Picture Day is on September 23!
Please make sure your child does not wear green… or they might turn invisible in the photos! 💚🚫👻
We can’t wait to see all those smiles! 💛🦁
#stritaschoolforthedeaf #picturedaysmiles
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
