The Residence
A Place to Learn and Live: The Residence at WPSD.
The campaign to construct, equip, and furnish the new Residence enters into its final months, concluding at the end of the school year this June. To date, the campaign has raised almost $1.6 million through the generosity of over 600 donors, including complete participation by the Board of Trustees, 90% of our staff and gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. We have reached the 80% mark in our fundraising goal of $2,000,000 and have our sights set on meeting this 
goal. We are truly overwhelmed by the generosity and support of so many.
Established in 1869, WPSD and its affiliated programs provide tuition-free services and instruction to more than 300 children from 54 counties across the Commonwealth. It is the largest comprehensive center for the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing children in Pennsylvania. The nationally recognized academic programs and extracurricular activities span preschool through 12th grade. WPSD offers an all-inclusive communication environment from sign language through spoken English to meet the individual needs of each student. Serving 40% of WPSD’s students, residential life at WPSD offers a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment along with full access to the School’s academic and extra-curricular program to every deaf and hard-of-hearing student regardless of their home address.
Responding to the needs of these students, WPSD built a new Residence with six living suites, each with bedrooms, bathrooms, a study area, and a kitchen. It offers a large central common area for socialization and group study. With features such as state-of-the-art wireless and information technology networks and a geothermal heating and cooling system, the building operates with increased efficiency and promotes sustainability. In order to be a standard-bearer for responsible construction in the community, the School is seeking LEED Certification for the building. Discover more about the sustainability and efficiency initiatives within the Residence in this newsletter. This facility is the newest demonstration of WPSD’s 145-year commitment to serve deaf and hard-of-hearing students throughout the Commonwealth.
Why is the Residence such an important project for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Pennsylvania? Discover the answer as our students offer a tour and explain the benefits of their new living space.
The Residence campaign is entering into its final months. Our goal is within reach! Would you consider a donation to this important project? Discover more about WPSD, the Residence, and opportunities for your involvement by downloading the Residence brochure or by contacting Matt Campion, Director of Institutional Advancement at 412.244.4250 or mcampion@wpsd.org.
