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Registration Open NOW for the 2022 WPSD Auction & Gala

Posted on August 10, 2022

 

Mark your calendars for October 14th! The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is excited to host the 2022 Annual Auction & Gala at the Rivers Casino!!!

Enjoy a wonderful evening of great food, drinks, and exciting live and silent auction items in downtown Pittsburgh. All proceeds support the programs and opportunities provided by WPSD to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students throughout our region.

Click here to register for this wonderful event!  We look forward to seeing you on October 14th!!

 

 

Learning Continues in the Summer at WPSD!

Posted on August 1, 2022

Through hands-on activities and experiments, students in our Children’s House and the Extend School Year program have been learning the differences between saltwater and freshwater, naming the five oceans, and exploring what can be found in them.  The students have enjoyed painting seashells, grading shells from largest to smallest, and experimenting with sink and float. Soon, they will have the opportunity to learn about the layers of the ocean and what living creatures can be found in each layer.

 

 

 

Now Presenting the Class of 2022

Posted on July 19, 2022

On a warm evening in June, fifteen seniors officially graduated from WPSD. After they received their diplomas, each student talked about their love for their family, friends, and WPSD.  We were so pleased to have Dr. Becky Clark – a certified mental performance consultant, sports diplomat, mentor, scholar, and licensed psychotherapist – as the commencement speaker. WPSD staff and students are so proud of each and every one of these seniors – of their accomplishments and the good people they have become. Special congratulations to the valedictorian, Valerie D., and salutatorian, Destiny M.  As you go out into the world to make your mark, “Always Remember and Never Forget, WPSD is #1!”

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Graduation Day Traditions

Posted on June 22, 2022

Fifteen WPSD seniors walked the halls of the School for the last time on the morning of June 9th. The graduates were dressed in their caps and gowns, being cheered on by their friends and peers who lined the halls to high five them and congratulate them on this important milestone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Later the seniors gathered in front of the main building of the school to pose for their formal graduation pictures. Of course, some fun and silly photos were thrown into the mix as well. It was a great way to capture this important moment in their lives and commemorate their enduring friendships!  We will miss this wonderful group of students! #WPSDproud

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track and Field Achievements

Posted on June 21, 2022

Our WPSD Lions track team traveled to Maryland School for the Deaf in May to take part in the ESDAA meet. Seven teams participated in the meet. The top six finishers in each event earn team points. Our blue and gold warriors performed excellently, nabbing 2nd Place in their divisions. Several individual WPSD students took 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place finishes in events such as: 110 M High Hurdles, Long Jump, 1600 M Run, and Discus just to name a few.  We are #wpsdproud!  Go Lions!

BOYS:

100 M Dash – Jon H. – 6th place
200 M Dash – Jon H. – 5th place
400 M Dash – Walker R.– 4th place
800 M Run – Chris B.– 6th place
1600 M Run – Chris B. – 4th place
110 M High Hurdles – Ashton J. – 2nd place
300 M Hurdles – Spencer A. – 3rd place
4×100 Relay – Danny R., Spencer A., Jared P., and Wade D. – 3rd place
4×200 Relay – Ashton J., Walker R., Danny R., and Jared P. – 3rd place
4×400 Relay – Danny R., Spencer A., Jared P., and Wade D. – 1st place
Shot Put – Danny R. – 5th place
Discus – TayVon R. – 6th place
High Jump – Wade D. – 2nd place
Spencer A. – 4th place
Long Jump – Wade D. – 1st place
Ashton J. – 3rd place
Triple Jump – Ashton J. – 4th place
GIRLS:
100 M Run – Katelynn K. – 2nd place
200 M Run – Fahmo A. – 3rd place
400 M Run – Katelynn K.– 1st place
800 M Run – Rylee M. – 1st place, Lily F. – 4th place
1600 M Run – Fahmo A. – 1st place, Kierra O. – 2nd place
3200 M Run – Rylee M. – 1st place, Samantha R. – 3rd place
100 M High Hurdles – Neveah C. – 2nd place
300 M Intermediate Hurdles – Neveah C. – 2nd place
4×100 Relay – Jada P., Lily F., Kierra O., and Samantha R. – 3rd place
4×200 Relay – Neveah C., Samantha R., Rylee M., and Fahmo A. – 3rd place
4×400 Relay – Neveah C., Rylee M., Fahmo A., and Katelynn K.– 2nd place
Shot Put – Jada P. – 3rd place
Discus – Jada P. – 3rd place
High Jump – Kierra O. – 2nd place
Long Jump – Starla B. – 5th place
Kierra O. – 6th place
Triple Jump – Starla B. – 4th place
Ellie H. – 5th place

Prom 2022

Posted on May 25, 2022

The WPSD students who attended the Prom enjoyed a wonderful night of dinner, fun and dancing!  The campus was full of energy and excitement as students arrived for the Promenade in their finest attire and dresses.  It was wonderful to see family, friends and staff attending this pre-Prom event.

This year’s Prom was held at the Edgewood Country Club in Churchill! Wade D. was named Prom King and Fahmo A. took the crown for the Queen. DJ Nico DiMarco provided some excellent tunes for this wonderful night. An exciting and memorable event for all involved!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Middle School Spring Dance

Posted on May 23, 2022
As the flowers began to bloom and the birds began to sing, the Middle School students and staff celebrated the fact that Spring had officially sprung with their annual Spring Dance! A much treasured tradition, Miss Lauren Diesenberg and her 8th grade Student Body Government put on a fantastic event.  Students enjoyed dancing and delicious snacks, and everyone created lasting memories with their friends.  Check out some of the students’ reflections with regard to this wonderful event.
“Our Middle School Dance was fun. I love to dance, and I like decorating even though it takes a long time. I enjoy it and I enjoy hanging out with my friend.” ~ MB
“Decorating the Middle School Dance was pretty fun because I helped decorate the outside of the Lion’s den with flowers and we had pizza!” ~DM
“We decorated the lion’s den. We worked hard and enjoyed ourselves. This was the 8th grade group’s last spring dance because 8th will move soon to high school. We had a blast!” ~LH
“Spring dance was my favorite time of the year, and I knew this was gonna be my last spring dance which made me a little sad. However, I am proud that I was able to help decorate the party as an 8th grader. I danced all wild, which I never used to do before, and I danced all I could because I knew this was my last year of middle school. That day was awesome!” ~ KT
“Our spring dance was really fun for 8th grade, and all in middle school. Decorating was my most favorite part of the dance because all the 8th graders decorated the snack bar however we wanted, and we had a huge pizza when we were done with our work.” ~ CB

Congratulations to our newest National Honor Society members!

Posted on May 20, 2022

On April 7th, WPSD inducted new members, Amr A., Wade D., Kierra O, and Sami R. into the Western PA School for the Deaf Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) joining current members Valerie D., Destiny M., and Makenna H. The NHS goals are to promote scholarship, stimulate a desire to render services, promote leadership, and develop character. The students were inducted in front of their family, friends, and peers. WPSD High School Math Teacher, Nicole Borelle, a former NHS member and RIT/NTID graduate was selected as the Keynote Speaker.

Congratulations to our new 2021-2022 inductees!