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Two girls smile in white snow front of the playground.
a girl in pink jacket push the red bike. other girl in red jacket bike.
A player hold the ball and ready to shoot.
students cheered and hold the banner, "GO RSD #1"
a player in orange ran with ball with his teammates.
Students walk together and laugh.
pep rally fun in the gym with 4 smiling students finishing a dance with mascot PAWS at their feet
The back of Perkins Hall from above with fall foliage all around
Big group shot of middle and high school students with Adventures speakers.
a man in navy blue look at a student in green and black shirt and laugh
kindergarteners on the bleachers proudly holding go wildcats artwork... with principal Ogden smiling
African dancers leading elementary school children in dance
in the classroom with students engaged with each other
Little white boy with red hair lounging on a big blue outdoor toy with a big smile on his face
ASL storytime on the playground with families and children gathered and big brick school building in the background
High school student working at a community garden. He's handing garlic for planting to a set of hands (person off camera).
Two female graduates in cap and gown walking with little girl in orange tee shirt
Three girls reading in the library on bean bag chairs with a teacher
Male teacher at front of the classroom with maps in social studies classroom. Two students off to the right excited and cheering when they get an answer correct.
5 elementary student in colorful tshirts holding masks they made in art in front of their faces. Busy classroom behind.
Scene from Deaf O'Grease play with many students sitting on the stage and one out front signing
Teachers work with students on writing assignment in classroom. In the forefront is a student with a laptop and a teacher in a yellow tshirt (text "Where's the LOVE") smiling and pointing to the student with excitement.
Two high school students studying at a table in the library
Two young male students working outside... looking in microscopes, with spring trees and brick buildings in the background.
Aerial view of campus in fall with river running behind
ASL classroom with teacher, three young children, and an assistant teacher engaged fun learning
Elementary school children playing four square and laughing on a beautiful spring day... campus buildings behind
Joyful toddler boy playing with a teacher at a light table

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Rochester School for the Deaf, a leader in creating a vibrant community of lifelong learners – one student, one family, one success at a time.

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a man in grey shirt signed to all students and stand front of the old books.

International Travel Provides Opportunities for Learning and Growth

by Jessica Meissner, Director of Curriculum and Curriculum

One goal that RSD has had for many years is to make sure that students have the opportunity to be able to learn and grow both inside and outside of the classroom. The Travel Abroad Program offers juniors and seniors the ability to gain skills over the course of two years, with the culmination being a trip abroad. In April, eight students, Teaching Assistant Jeff Pratt, and I spent 10 days between Paris, France and London, England. What the students gained during the two years of preparation and planning and then what they added to their skills and knowledge during our trip will serve them well in life, regardless of where their path takes them!
Painting by Joshua, yellow smiling people and a dog, in front of blue and orange lockers, with

RSD Students Deliver at ASL Competition

Hands waving high for our students' BIG wins in the Marie Jean Philips ASL Competition!!!

1st Place 8U ASL Poetry - Sylvan W.
1st Place 8U Storytelling - Zeke E.
1st Place 8U Deaf Art - Delaney K.
2nd Place 9-12 ASL Poetry - Carly G.
3rd Place 13-18 Deaf Art - Joshua E.
a flyer of family festival

RSD Family Festival

Join us for an evening on campus celebrating RSD students & families!

Thursday, May 26, 2022 | 5-7pm

ASL Stories & Showcase... Student Art Show...
Bounce House... Games... Cotton Candy...
Food Truck*... Arts & Crafts... and More!

And then stay for the student play at 7pm!
Deaf O'Grease

*All performances, activities and treats are FREE except Food Truck!
Three students sit down and posed thumb up. two staff cheered behind the students.

RSD Places 6th in East Region of Academic Bowl

Once again, RSD participated in Gallaudet University’s Academic Bowl, a prestigious competition of the minds with the strongest Deaf schools and programs across the nation. This year marked RSD's 25th year being part of this rich tradition. Three students – Cody C., Emma K., and Mariana M. – competed with the help of their two coaches – Scott Lipitz and Sarah Stanislow.
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Testimonials

Our two children, looking at them now and the resources they have at RSD - they have friends and adult role models that speak their language. That's huge for us.

- Katelyn T.

RSD taught me more than academic skills in math, science, social studies, and ELA. I personally developed skills in independence, empathy, compassion and creativity.

- McKenna G.

Well-informed teaching and support staff who are inviting to new families who are striving to be sure they are doing the right thing for their deaf and hard of hearing children.

- Denise & William B.

We needed a place that could help our daughter's growth/language development and RSD was the best place for that. It's the first and last place we looked at.

- Jessica W.

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