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Put your hands together and make some NOISE! ? We're delighted to announce our May Tiger of the Month, Ethan! HOORAY!!!?? Image Description: Ethan standing in front of his classroom door. He is holding a certificate which reads
Put your hands together and make some NOISE! 💥 We're delighted to announce our May Tiger of the Month, Ethan! HOORAY!!!🎉👏 Image Description: Ethan standing in front of his classroom door. He is holding a certificate which reads "Tiger of the Month. Ethan Almanza. For showing an improvement in ROARS expectations. May 2026. Erika Kaftan, Education Director. Heather Robinson, Assistant Director, Student Life."
Whoa! Big steps for our friend in preschool! Image Description: A student in preschool is navigating a wooden step object. The camera person offers their hand to help him back up. The student takes a small tumble as he climbs down the other side of the steps.
Whoa! Big steps for our friend in preschool! Image Description: A student in preschool is navigating a wooden step object. The camera person offers their hand to help him back up. The student takes a small tumble as he climbs down the other side of the steps.
Our little preschool friends had an amazing bubbles party while enjoying the sunshine! ?Blessed, not stressed, ‘cause we're bubble obsessed! ? Image Descriptions: Preschool students and staff are outside blowing bubbles and using bubble machines. Some kids are trying to catch bubbles.
Our little preschool friends had an amazing bubbles party while enjoying the sunshine! 🎶Blessed, not stressed, ‘cause we're bubble obsessed! 🎶 Image Descriptions: Preschool students and staff are outside blowing bubbles and using bubble machines. Some kids are trying to catch bubbles.
We will be closed today in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will open tomorrow at the regular time. Image Description: The bottom 1/3 of the American flag is visible at the top. It looks like it's waving in the wind. In the middle of the image is white text which reads
We will be closed today in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will open tomorrow at the regular time. Image Description: The bottom 1/3 of the American flag is visible at the top. It looks like it's waving in the wind. In the middle of the image is white text which reads "Memorial Day". Below that is smaller red text that reads "remembering & honoring all who served". Below that is a series of five stars.
Here at WRSD, we build lasting, towering memories, one block at a time. #jenga Image Description: A high school student wearing black and white striped gear is sitting and smiling at her Jenga handiwork. The Jenga tower has some doodles on the blocks.
Here at WRSD, we build lasting, towering memories, one block at a time. #jenga Image Description: A high school student wearing black and white striped gear is sitting and smiling at her Jenga handiwork. The Jenga tower has some doodles on the blocks.
A very important friend in preschool has something to say! Video description: A preschool student is wearing a pink jacket, and she has an orange bucket with her. She is drawing out rocks with nature and weather on them: Sun, butterflies, rain, and hail/sleet. There are other rocks on the ground by her feet, but she did not pick up. One of them had an apple on it.
A very important friend in preschool has something to say! Video description: A preschool student is wearing a pink jacket, and she has an orange bucket with her. She is drawing out rocks with nature and weather on them: Sun, butterflies, rain, and hail/sleet. There are other rocks on the ground by her feet, but she did not pick up. One of them had an apple on it.
Mikael was recently in a Dr Seuss play at Birchland Park. He looks great! ?? Image Descriptions: Mikael posing in his costume: khaki pants, red belt, red suspenders, red bow tie, yellow shirt, and blue over shirt. Mikael is pictured on stage alongside Things 1 and 2, the Grinch, and other Dr Seuss characters.
Mikael was recently in a Dr Seuss play at Birchland Park. He looks great! 🎉😁 Image Descriptions: Mikael posing in his costume: khaki pants, red belt, red suspenders, red bow tie, yellow shirt, and blue over shirt. Mikael is pictured on stage alongside Things 1 and 2, the Grinch, and other Dr Seuss characters.
Friends in Elementary 1 have pet fish! ?? Image Descriptions: Elementary 1 students are sitting around a half circle table. They have taken turns feeding the fish, and they are looking at the fish swim.
Friends in Elementary 1 have pet fish! 🐠🐠 Image Descriptions: Elementary 1 students are sitting around a half circle table. They have taken turns feeding the fish, and they are looking at the fish swim.
We recently held our traditional Get Outside Day! Check out Elementary 1 friends having a blast at the park! ? Image Descriptions: Elementary 1 friends playing on a playground. They are sliding, walking on jungle gyms, blowing bubbles, and using swing sets!
We recently held our traditional Get Outside Day! Check out Elementary 1 friends having a blast at the park! 😊 Image Descriptions: Elementary 1 friends playing on a playground. They are sliding, walking on jungle gyms, blowing bubbles, and using swing sets!
Our friends in middle school dig our gaga pit! Image Descriptions: On WRSD's west campus area, there is an orange pit for gaga. Middle school students and their teacher are playing a game.
Our friends in middle school dig our gaga pit! Image Descriptions: On WRSD's west campus area, there is an orange pit for gaga. Middle school students and their teacher are playing a game.
Friends, we are continuing to plan for the 2026-2027 school year. If you or anyone you know might be interested in any of these positions, please share away! Image Description: A flyer identifying positions that are open. At the top is the text
Friends, we are continuing to plan for the 2026-2027 school year. If you or anyone you know might be interested in any of these positions, please share away! Image Description: A flyer identifying positions that are open. At the top is the text "be a white tiger" with the white tiger text looking like white tiger print. Below that is a teal outline of our school facade. Below that is the text "Available Positions" with the following roles identified: "Teacher of the Deaf, PE Teacher, School Counselor, Instructional Assistant, Outreach Teacher of the Deaf, Licensed ASL Specialist—Outreach, Licensed ASL Specialist (Tuition), Spanish Translator." There are blue and teal blocks along the side of the flyer. At the bottom reads "2026-2027 Planning" with the following roles identified: "Teacher of the Deaf, Counselor, ASL Interpreters, Early Intervention, Licensed Practical Nurse." The footer of the flyer reads "To learn more about WRSD and apply, visit: wrsdeaf.org/careers."
We are so thrilled to CELEBRATE our April Tiger of the Month, Antoine! ?? Image Description: Antoine standing in front of his classroom bulletin board, with classroom items on it. He is holding a certificate which reads
We are so thrilled to CELEBRATE our April Tiger of the Month, Antoine! 😁🤟 Image Description: Antoine standing in front of his classroom bulletin board, with classroom items on it. He is holding a certificate which reads "Tiger of the Month. Antoine Demunga. For showing an improvement in ROARS expectations! April 2026. Erika Kaftan, Education Director. Heather Robinson, Assistant Director, Student Life."
Put your hands together and help us CELEBRATE our March Tiger of the Month, Lexani! ?? Image Description: Lexani standing in front of her classroom bulletin board with various classroom items on it. Lexani is holding a certificate which reads
Put your hands together and help us CELEBRATE our March Tiger of the Month, Lexani! 🤟🎉 Image Description: Lexani standing in front of her classroom bulletin board with various classroom items on it. Lexani is holding a certificate which reads "Tiger of the Month. Lexani Garcia. For showing an improvement in ROARS expectations! March 2026. Erika Kaftan, Education Director. Heather Robinson, Assistant Director, Student Life."
"Teaching is the greatest act of optimism."—Colleen Wilcox Happy Teacher's Appreciation Week to our wonderful teachers! Image Description: A teacher reading a storybook to attentive primary school children sitting on stools during a lesson in a classroom.
Please enjoy the song from our recent Playgroup! ?
Please enjoy the song from our recent Playgroup! 😁
Come join Willie Ross School for the Deaf and be a White Tiger! We are planning for the 2026-2027 school year and would love Teachers of the Deaf, Counselors, and ASL Interpreters for our Tuition program, and Teachers of the Deaf and Early Interventionists for Outreach! Please share this far and wide! Image Description: A flyer advertising open positions at WRSD. The top part reads
Come join Willie Ross School for the Deaf and be a White Tiger! We are planning for the 2026-2027 school year and would love Teachers of the Deaf, Counselors, and ASL Interpreters for our Tuition program, and Teachers of the Deaf and Early Interventionists for Outreach! Please share this far and wide! Image Description: A flyer advertising open positions at WRSD. The top part reads "Be a White Tiger" and below that is a teal outline of the front of WRSD's Longmeadow Campus. The middle of the flyer displays available positions: "Available positions: Teacher of the Deaf, PE Teacher, School Counselor, Instructional Assistant, Outreach Teacher of the Deaf, Licensed ASL Specialist—Outreach, Licensed ASL Specialist (Tuition), Spanish Translator." The bottom of the flyer displays planning needs. "2026-2027 Planning: Teachers of the Deaf, Counselor, ASL Interpreters, Early Intervention." "To learn more about WRSD and apply, visit: www.wrsdeaf.org/careers"
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in our community! ? We hope you have a wonderful day full of love and rest! Image Description: Vintage Victorian painting of mother and child in a rhododendron flower garden.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in our community! 🤟 We hope you have a wonderful day full of love and rest! Image Description: Vintage Victorian painting of mother and child in a rhododendron flower garden.
WRSD will be closed today in recognition of the Patriots Day holiday. This is also the start to our staff and students' SPRING BREAK! We hope everyone enjoys their break this week! You have more than earned it!! Stay safe and enjoy! ? Image Description: An abstract, vintage painting of three white dogs watching fireworks. The dog on the left is wearing a red sun hat, a blue top, and a red bottom. The middle white dog has but a collar on. The right white dog has a red blanket covering its lower half.
WRSD will be closed today in recognition of the Patriots Day holiday. This is also the start to our staff and students' SPRING BREAK! We hope everyone enjoys their break this week! You have more than earned it!! Stay safe and enjoy! 🤟 Image Description: An abstract, vintage painting of three white dogs watching fireworks. The dog on the left is wearing a red sun hat, a blue top, and a red bottom. The middle white dog has but a collar on. The right white dog has a red blanket covering its lower half.
Elementary 1 friends were practicing their mad hoop skills in PE! Image Descriptions: Two friends shooting hoops on WRSD's West Campus.
Elementary 1 friends were practicing their mad hoop skills in PE! Image Descriptions: Two friends shooting hoops on WRSD's West Campus.
We came. We see-sawed. We conquered (the playground). ???? Image Descriptions: Four Elementary 2 friends on a seesaw on our playground. They are smiling and having a good time.
We came. We see-sawed. We conquered (the playground). 💪🏼💪🏽 Image Descriptions: Four Elementary 2 friends on a seesaw on our playground. They are smiling and having a good time.
Our friends in our middle school were making catapults in class! Thank goodness they weren't making trebuchets, or we'd really be in trouble! Image Descriptions: Middle school students at their desks. There are materials used for the construction of a catapult: A snack box, scissors, tape, a ruler, and small weights.
Our friends in our middle school were making catapults in class! Thank goodness they weren't making trebuchets, or we'd really be in trouble! Image Descriptions: Middle school students at their desks. There are materials used for the construction of a catapult: A snack box, scissors, tape, a ruler, and small weights.
Our friends in Elementary 2 love to read! Image Description: Elementary 2 friends are sitting and laying on the floor with blankets. They are reading children's books.
Our friends in Elementary 2 love to read! Image Description: Elementary 2 friends are sitting and laying on the floor with blankets. They are reading children's books.
We love to see our students forming solid friendships! And what better way to do that than in an after school program?! Let loose! Get messy! Watch Monsters, Inc! Image Descriptions: Students sitting on a green, round table eating snacks. There are two large containers of cheese balls and pretzels on the table. The students then sit in a line at the projector. On the screen is Randall Boggs, a purple lizard villain from Monsters, Inc.
We love to see our students forming solid friendships! And what better way to do that than in an after school program?! Let loose! Get messy! Watch Monsters, Inc! Image Descriptions: Students sitting on a green, round table eating snacks. There are two large containers of cheese balls and pretzels on the table. The students then sit in a line at the projector. On the screen is Randall Boggs, a purple lizard villain from Monsters, Inc.
Orange you glad we didn't say banana? ? Image Description: Elementary 2 friends put an orange slice in their mouths and are quite giggly about it.
Orange you glad we didn't say banana? 😁 Image Description: Elementary 2 friends put an orange slice in their mouths and are quite giggly about it.
Don't look now, but the Incredible Hulk paid a visit to our preschool! He was very gentle during his visit! ? Image Descriptions: a preschooler dressed like the Incredible Hulk: A green shirt, green pants, and green shorts over the green pants. In one set of pictures, he is under a black umbrella that has an opening that looks like ski goggles. In another set of pictures, he is wearing a giant polka dot bowtie. In the last photo, he is wearing a black T-shirt with the Incredible Hulk on it.
Don't look now, but the Incredible Hulk paid a visit to our preschool! He was very gentle during his visit! 😁 Image Descriptions: a preschooler dressed like the Incredible Hulk: A green shirt, green pants, and green shorts over the green pants. In one set of pictures, he is under a black umbrella that has an opening that looks like ski goggles. In another set of pictures, he is wearing a giant polka dot bowtie. In the last photo, he is wearing a black T-shirt with the Incredible Hulk on it.
Did anybody else see that giant mechanical white tiger stomping around on our campus this morning? Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa must be up to no good! Thank goodness we have the Power Rangers! Image Description: An April Fool's joke showing the White Ranger and his White Tigerzord from Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers roaring on our Longmeadow campus.
Did anybody else see that giant mechanical white tiger stomping around on our campus this morning? Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa must be up to no good! Thank goodness we have the Power Rangers! Image Description: An April Fool's joke showing the White Ranger and his White Tigerzord from Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers roaring on our Longmeadow campus.
Friends at our East Longmeadow High School site created a maze! Image Descriptions: Helen and Genesis at ELHS are working on building and testing a maze.
Friends at our East Longmeadow High School site created a maze! Image Descriptions: Helen and Genesis at ELHS are working on building and testing a maze.
Friends in PE played giant four square! What fun! Image Description: Inside the student center, middle school friends are playing a game of Four Square with a large playing field, identified by little cones.
Friends in PE played giant four square! What fun! Image Description: Inside the student center, middle school friends are playing a game of Four Square with a large playing field, identified by little cones.
Happy Easter from your friends at Willie Ross! ? Image Description: A 1907 vintage photograph featuring a little girl in a dress with a basket of flowers. The girl is sitting on what looks like a seesaw. There are two jackrabbits on the other side. The center of the seesaw is a giant egg, upon which the seesaw is balanced. There are flowers along the border of the photograph.
Happy Easter from your friends at Willie Ross! 🤟 Image Description: A 1907 vintage photograph featuring a little girl in a dress with a basket of flowers. The girl is sitting on what looks like a seesaw. There are two jackrabbits on the other side. The center of the seesaw is a giant egg, upon which the seesaw is balanced. There are flowers along the border of the photograph.
We at WRSD are planning for next year's staffing needs! If you or anybody you know might be interested in any of these positions, please visit our Careers page at www.wrsdeaf.org/careers! Image Description: A flyer detailing open positions. At the top is an image of the school's exterior with a teal outline. Above this school image are the bolded words
We at WRSD are planning for next year's staffing needs! If you or anybody you know might be interested in any of these positions, please visit our Careers page at www.wrsdeaf.org/careers! Image Description: A flyer detailing open positions. At the top is an image of the school's exterior with a teal outline. Above this school image are the bolded words "we're growing!" "Available Positions: Teacher of the Deaf, PE Teacher, School Counselor, Instructional Assistant, Outreach Teacher of the Deaf, Licensed ASL Specialist—Outreach, Licensed ASL Specialist (Tuition), Spanish Translator." "2026-2027 Planning: Teachers of the Deaf, Counselor, ASL Interpreters." To learn more about WRSD and apply, visit: www.wrsdeaf.org/careers
Our friends at the ASL Club at Framingham State University are hosting a free Deaf community event. For more information or questions, reach out directly to the ASL Club at ASLClub@framingham.edu. WHAT? DeaFSU
Our friends at the ASL Club at Framingham State University are hosting a free Deaf community event. For more information or questions, reach out directly to the ASL Club at ASLClub@framingham.edu. WHAT? DeaFSU "Build Bridges Not Walls" WHEN? Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WHERE? Framingham State University's Logan Gym (Athletic Gym) & Dwight Performing Arts Center (Dwight Hall). 100 State Street, Framingham, MA 01701. To register, scan the QR code on the flyer or copy and paste the URL into your browser: https://framingham.campusgroups.com/ASL/rsvp_boot?id=377477 From the ASL Club: "Join ASL Club in their biggest event of the year. It focuses on the struggles in the Deaf community with language deprivation. It is about inclusive communication and the dismantling of barriers between the Deaf community and the hearing world. "It is open to the Deaf community and everyone else. We will have one Deaf artist come. Interpreters are provided. Notepads and pens provided. Food and Drinks are provided. "Activities for all ages and registration is required, for both FSU community members AND Non-FSU community Members. Food Provided (Pizza, Drinks, Salad, and sweet treats available for all! )" Image Description: An event flyer. At the top are logos for Arts & Ideas, DeaFSU, and Framingham State University. Below this are two photos featuring Deaf Artist Amanda Hilleque (left) and ASL Performer Isabella Bucci (right). Below this is text on yellow/gold background that reads "Art Activities | Food and Drinks | De'VIA Art & ASL Performance | Bounce House | Face Painting | Kid-Friendly | Interpreters Provided." At the bottom of the flyer is event logistics details: April 25, 2026, 11 AM - 3:30 PM. Athletics Center: Gym & DPAC. There is a QR code for a registration link. "Parking @ Maple Lot 123 Maple St., Framingham, MA 01702. More Info: ASLClub@framingham.edu.
Friends in Elementary II were learning about math using interlocking linking cubes! And then they linked a bunch of the cubes and measured their height against the stack! Image Descriptions: Three students working with interlocking linking cubes. There are four students laying on the ground with a large column of interlocking cubes next to them.
Friends in Elementary II were learning about math using interlocking linking cubes! And then they linked a bunch of the cubes and measured their height against the stack! Image Descriptions: Three students working with interlocking linking cubes. There are four students laying on the ground with a large column of interlocking cubes next to them.
Just some preschool friends keeping each other safe as they walk towards their bus. ? Image Descriptions: Two preschool students walking down a sidewalk towards their yellow bus. They are holding hands.
Just some preschool friends keeping each other safe as they walk towards their bus. 💙 Image Descriptions: Two preschool students walking down a sidewalk towards their yellow bus. They are holding hands.
Friends at our Birchland Park are totally into science! With all the neat science stuff we've been doing, methinks we are way overdue for a visit from Bill Nye the Science Guy. ? Image Descriptions: Two BP students are examining something through a microscope. The third image is a picture of what they are viewing in the microscope. It appears to be yellow-ish with waves and patterns on it. There is a horizontal black line that points directly to the center of the view.
Friends at our Birchland Park are totally into science! With all the neat science stuff we've been doing, methinks we are way overdue for a visit from Bill Nye the Science Guy. 🔬 Image Descriptions: Two BP students are examining something through a microscope. The third image is a picture of what they are viewing in the microscope. It appears to be yellow-ish with waves and patterns on it. There is a horizontal black line that points directly to the center of the view.
Happy Passover from your friends at Willie Ross! ? Image Description: A patterned image featuring a goblet of wine with a Star of David. The border of the image is a gold pattern. The inner border is a blue and white checkered pattern, and the center is a pattern with blue vertical stripes. The words
Happy Passover from your friends at Willie Ross! 🤟 Image Description: A patterned image featuring a goblet of wine with a Star of David. The border of the image is a gold pattern. The inner border is a blue and white checkered pattern, and the center is a pattern with blue vertical stripes. The words "Happy Passover" are to the right of the goblet.
Yo, Adrian! You did it! Please join us as we CELEBRATE our February Tiger of the Month, Adrian! ?? Image Description: Adrian standing in front of a bulletin board in a classroom. He is smiling and holding a certificate which reads
Yo, Adrian! You did it! Please join us as we CELEBRATE our February Tiger of the Month, Adrian! 😁🎉 Image Description: Adrian standing in front of a bulletin board in a classroom. He is smiling and holding a certificate which reads "Tiger of the month. Adrian Baez. For showing an improvement in ROARS expectations! February 2026. Erika Kaftan, Education Director. Heather Robinson, Assistant Director, Student Life."
Friends in Longmeadow Campus middle school were testing home made (school made?) race cars! We have some future Lindsay Brewers and Dale Earnhardt, Jr's up here! Students built some simple cars using everyday things: straw, cardboard, and bottle caps. They then used a ramp to measure how fast the cars reached the bottom of the ramp. One student wrapped the ramp in aluminum foil. Image Descriptions: Inside a classroom. There is a narrow cardboard ramp that extends from the top of a white bookshelf directly underneath the smart board. Sarah is timing the cars from start to finish. Students are shown dropping their cars onto the ramp. One student is pictured putting his car together using cardboard, Gatorade bottle caps, and straw.
Friends in Longmeadow Campus middle school were testing home made (school made?) race cars! We have some future Lindsay Brewers and Dale Earnhardt, Jr's up here! Students built some simple cars using everyday things: straw, cardboard, and bottle caps. They then used a ramp to measure how fast the cars reached the bottom of the ramp. One student wrapped the ramp in aluminum foil. Image Descriptions: Inside a classroom. There is a narrow cardboard ramp that extends from the top of a white bookshelf directly underneath the smart board. Sarah is timing the cars from start to finish. Students are shown dropping their cars onto the ramp. One student is pictured putting his car together using cardboard, Gatorade bottle caps, and straw.
Our Longmeadow Campus middle schoolers played ping pong during PE! Image Descriptions: Inside the student center, there are 8 rectangular tables pushed together in groups of two to make four makeshift ping pong tables. Students are using colorful paddles, and the ping pong balls are yellow and white.
Our Longmeadow Campus middle schoolers played ping pong during PE! Image Descriptions: Inside the student center, there are 8 rectangular tables pushed together in groups of two to make four makeshift ping pong tables. Students are using colorful paddles, and the ping pong balls are yellow and white.
Our friends at Mountain View Elementary were working very hard on their measurement assignments! Image Description: Two students are working on measurements. One is working with pencils. The other is working on a worksheet that tasks the student with measuring different objects on the worksheet with a ruler.
Our friends at Mountain View Elementary were working very hard on their measurement assignments! Image Description: Two students are working on measurements. One is working with pencils. The other is working on a worksheet that tasks the student with measuring different objects on the worksheet with a ruler.
In December, our Elementary II friends had a brain break! They got on scooter boards and were loving being chased around by a little grinch robot! Video description: Students in Elementary II are on colorful scooter boards (square boards with wheels on them). There is a small grinch robot that seems to behave like a roomba. The grinch searches (spins in circles) and identifies a student to be loved on by going after them. The students are having a blast rolling away from it, but some students let the grinch love on them.
In December, our Elementary II friends had a brain break! They got on scooter boards and were loving being chased around by a little grinch robot! Video description: Students in Elementary II are on colorful scooter boards (square boards with wheels on them). There is a small grinch robot that seems to behave like a roomba. The grinch searches (spins in circles) and identifies a student to be loved on by going after them. The students are having a blast rolling away from it, but some students let the grinch love on them.
Our friends in our Longmeadow Campus high school were working on their understanding of science! ? Image Descriptions: Two high school students working with measuring and red dye (?). They are stirring the dye into a cup. A third student is holding a bag of what looks like red dye. A fourth student is working a microscope. The last image is the view in the microscope. The top part of it is olive green with several bubbles of different sizes and shapes. The bottom is a little bit clearer with lines jutted about. There is a big, pointed line that points to the exact center of the scope.
Our friends in our Longmeadow Campus high school were working on their understanding of science! 🔬 Image Descriptions: Two high school students working with measuring and red dye (?). They are stirring the dye into a cup. A third student is holding a bag of what looks like red dye. A fourth student is working a microscope. The last image is the view in the microscope. The top part of it is olive green with several bubbles of different sizes and shapes. The bottom is a little bit clearer with lines jutted about. There is a big, pointed line that points to the exact center of the scope.
Hi, friends! WRSD is searching for qualified Teachers of the Deaf, Counselors, and ASL Interpreters in our planning for next school year, 2026-2027. If you or someone you know might be interested, please visit our Careers page and learn more about us and the positions! www.wrsdeaf.org/careers Please share! Image Description: A job opening flyer. At the top are the words
Hi, friends! WRSD is searching for qualified Teachers of the Deaf, Counselors, and ASL Interpreters in our planning for next school year, 2026-2027. If you or someone you know might be interested, please visit our Careers page and learn more about us and the positions! www.wrsdeaf.org/careers Please share! Image Description: A job opening flyer. At the top are the words "we're growing!" in bold. Beneath that is a picture of the facade of WRSD's Longmeadow Campus, outlined in teal. There are alternating blue and teal bars decorating the sides of the flyer. The text reads "Available Positions: Teacher of the Deaf, PE Teacher, School Counselor, Instructional Assistant, Outreach Teacher of the Deaf, Licensed ASL Specialist—Outreach, Licensed ASL Specialist (Tuition), Spanish Translator. 2026-2027 Planning: Teachers of the Deaf, Counselor, ASL Interpreters. To learn more and apply, visit wrsdeaf.org/careers."
Our Longmeadow campus middle schoolers got together and practiced positivity with one another! We love to see it! Sarah and Sean have been doing a wonderful job! Kudos! ?? Image Descriptions: Inside a classroom, desks have been moved around to form one large circle. Sarah and Sean are standing at the head of the class, with a smart board between them. On the smart board are the words
Our Longmeadow campus middle schoolers got together and practiced positivity with one another! We love to see it! Sarah and Sean have been doing a wonderful job! Kudos! 😁🤟 Image Descriptions: Inside a classroom, desks have been moved around to form one large circle. Sarah and Sean are standing at the head of the class, with a smart board between them. On the smart board are the words "What does the word FRIENDSHIP mean?"
"You see, but you do not observe." -Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia" Image Description: A preschool student is peering through a tiny magnifying glass, giving him an investigator look.
Last week was Reading Spirit Week! Wednesday's theme was
Last week was Reading Spirit Week! Wednesday's theme was "Hats Off for Reading"! We wore hats! Image Descriptions: Students and staff are wearing different kinds of hats: winter hats, flat caps, baseball caps, and fisher hats.
Parachute play is *the* quintessential elementary school experience! Image Descriptions: Inside Wing Hall, Elementary II students and staff are stretching out a great big colorful parachute. The parachute has repeating color patterns of blue, yellow, green, and red.
Parachute play is *the* quintessential elementary school experience! Image Descriptions: Inside Wing Hall, Elementary II students and staff are stretching out a great big colorful parachute. The parachute has repeating color patterns of blue, yellow, green, and red.
Hula hoop fun in Elementary 1! We love all the big smiles!! ? Image Descriptions: Three students in Elementary 1 are in a single purple hula hoop. They are spinning in circles and laughing.
Hula hoop fun in Elementary 1! We love all the big smiles!! 😁 Image Descriptions: Three students in Elementary 1 are in a single purple hula hoop. They are spinning in circles and laughing.
WRSD will be closed today in observance of the President's Day holiday. In addition, this week is February Break for our students and teaching staff and faculty! ENJOY your break! You've earned it! Catch up on your books, movies, sleep, and anything else! The Administrative building will open tomorrow morning at the regular time. Be safe and stay warm, friends! Image Description: Theodore Roosevelt with fireworks in the background, an American flag draped over his right arm, and a bald eagle on his left arm.
WRSD will be closed today in observance of the President's Day holiday. In addition, this week is February Break for our students and teaching staff and faculty! ENJOY your break! You've earned it! Catch up on your books, movies, sleep, and anything else! The Administrative building will open tomorrow morning at the regular time. Be safe and stay warm, friends! Image Description: Theodore Roosevelt with fireworks in the background, an American flag draped over his right arm, and a bald eagle on his left arm.
Happy Valentine's Day from your friends at Willie Ross! ?? Image Description: Two robots with oversized heads are hugging each other. The art style is whimsical. The robot on the left has a little more color - toned down white and yellow. it has big blue eyes; its right eye has orange in it. It has a heart on its forehead. The robot on the right is black and white. Its eyes are are black and white as well. Both of them have hearts on their chests. There are blue and orange and black hearts in the background.
Happy Valentine's Day from your friends at Willie Ross! 🤟🥰 Image Description: Two robots with oversized heads are hugging each other. The art style is whimsical. The robot on the left has a little more color - toned down white and yellow. it has big blue eyes; its right eye has orange in it. It has a heart on its forehead. The robot on the right is black and white. Its eyes are are black and white as well. Both of them have hearts on their chests. There are blue and orange and black hearts in the background.
Our friends at our Birchland Park site did a presentation about a memoir assignment they had. Great job, friends! Image Descriptions: Inside a Birchland Park classroom. An interpreter is standing to the side of the lectern. Four students stood behind the lectern one at a time as they gave their presentations.
Our friends at our Birchland Park site did a presentation about a memoir assignment they had. Great job, friends! Image Descriptions: Inside a Birchland Park classroom. An interpreter is standing to the side of the lectern. Four students stood behind the lectern one at a time as they gave their presentations.
We love to see our students being silly and chummy with each other! Image Description: Students in our East Longmeadow High School site are being silly with different poses.
We love to see our students being silly and chummy with each other! Image Description: Students in our East Longmeadow High School site are being silly with different poses.
Friends in Elementary II went on a scavenger hunt in Wing Hall! They were tasked with finding cards that had colors, numbers, shapes, and objects on them! Looks like they had a great workout running all over the Hall! ??‍♀️? Image Descriptions: 3 friends in Wing Hall looking for and collecting cards that have colors, numbers, shapes, and objects on them.
Friends in Elementary II went on a scavenger hunt in Wing Hall! They were tasked with finding cards that had colors, numbers, shapes, and objects on them! Looks like they had a great workout running all over the Hall! 🏃🏽‍♀️💨 Image Descriptions: 3 friends in Wing Hall looking for and collecting cards that have colors, numbers, shapes, and objects on them.
"The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows" - Sydney J. Harris (American journalist) Image Descriptions: A student in Elementary 1 is gazing into a mirror across three different photos.
Our friends at @reminderpublishing recently held a
Our friends at @reminderpublishing recently held a "Design an Ad" student contest! Our student Lucas won first place! 🙌📣 We are all so, so proud of Lucas! Way to go!! As part of Lucas' award, he won 4 tickets to a Thunderbirds game, received a copy of the Reminder and a certificate! Image Descriptions: Lucas is posing with a certificate that reads "Design an Ad student contest. This certificate is awarded to Lucas Tsyganenko. 1st place winner. Design an Ad 2026. The logo for Reminder Publishing and Springfield Thunderbirds are on the bottom. Lucas' ad is a tree with a thundercloud directly above it. There is a big sun on the top right. On ground level around the tree, there is grass. Text to the left of the tree reads "X-Pert Tree Service. East Longmeadow, MA - 01028 (413)-525-0375." The very bottom of the ad reads "Lucas Tsyganenko. Grade 3. Mountain View Elementary. Christine Lohan."
Why yes, this jacket does indeed fit! Thank you ever so much! ?? Image Description: An Elementary 1 student wearing a comically oversized jacket. A staff member is holding a vocabulary card that reads
Why yes, this jacket does indeed fit! Thank you ever so much! 💅🏻 Image Description: An Elementary 1 student wearing a comically oversized jacket. A staff member is holding a vocabulary card that reads "fit" with a picture of a child putting a jacket on.
Friends in Elementary II paid a visit to the White House on Very Important Business! Image Description: Friends in Elementary II at the reception area of the White House. Emmett is holding a letter that is due to go out.
Friends in Elementary II paid a visit to the White House on Very Important Business! Image Description: Friends in Elementary II at the reception area of the White House. Emmett is holding a letter that is due to go out.
Just a video of our BPU Pre-K students playing in the snow! So much cuteness! Video Description: The video opens with the playground gate being opened. Several students climb into the playground area by stepping over high snow. One student walks away from the door and immediately faceplants in the snow. As the video goes on, more students are shown falling over in the deep snow.
Just a video of our BPU Pre-K students playing in the snow! So much cuteness! Video Description: The video opens with the playground gate being opened. Several students climb into the playground area by stepping over high snow. One student walks away from the door and immediately faceplants in the snow. As the video goes on, more students are shown falling over in the deep snow.
Our friends at Bay Path University had a lot of fun playing! Image Descriptions: Preschoolers playing with assorted objects and a purple slide.
Our friends at Bay Path University had a lot of fun playing! Image Descriptions: Preschoolers playing with assorted objects and a purple slide.
Our Pre-K friends at Bay Path University were playing in monster snow! ❄⛄ Image Descriptions: Pre-Kindergarteners all bundled up playing in deep snow.
Our Pre-K friends at Bay Path University were playing in monster snow! ❄⛄ Image Descriptions: Pre-Kindergarteners all bundled up playing in deep snow.
This past Thursday, our basketball team had their second game against @asd1817 ! ASD won 16-12. It was a very exciting game! We have one more game against The Learning Center next month and we will wrap up this basketball season with the much-anticipated Students vs Staff game! Stay tuned! Image Descriptions: A basketball game at The Courts in Enfield, CT. The WRSD team has white jerseys with teal and blue trims and numbers. The ASD team has black jerseys with orange trim and numbers.
This past Thursday, our basketball team had their second game against @asd1817 ! ASD won 16-12. It was a very exciting game! We have one more game against The Learning Center next month and we will wrap up this basketball season with the much-anticipated Students vs Staff game! Stay tuned! Image Descriptions: A basketball game at The Courts in Enfield, CT. The WRSD team has white jerseys with teal and blue trims and numbers. The ASD team has black jerseys with orange trim and numbers.
Hi friends! WRSD is continuing to grow! We are currently seeking classroom assistants for Tuition as well as a Teacher of the Deaf, Licensed ASL Specialist, and Spanish Translator for our Outreach team. We are also looking ahead to next school year. We need Teachers of the Deaf, a School Counselor, and ASL Interpreters starting this fall! Please reach out if you or someone you know might be interested. Please visit www.wrsdeaf.org/careers to learn more about us and learn more about these opportunities. Image Description: A
Hi friends! WRSD is continuing to grow! We are currently seeking classroom assistants for Tuition as well as a Teacher of the Deaf, Licensed ASL Specialist, and Spanish Translator for our Outreach team. We are also looking ahead to next school year. We need Teachers of the Deaf, a School Counselor, and ASL Interpreters starting this fall! Please reach out if you or someone you know might be interested. Please visit www.wrsdeaf.org/careers to learn more about us and learn more about these opportunities. Image Description: A "we're hiring!" flyer for WRSD. At the top are thick letters that read "We're growing!" with a picture of the school front, outlined in teal, below. "Available positions: Teacher of the Deaf, PE Teacher, School Counselor, Instructional Assistant, Outreach Teacher of the Deaf, Licensed ASL Specialist (Outreach), Licensed ASL Specialist (Tuition), Spanish Translator." "2026-2027 Planning: Teachers of the Deaf, Counselor, ASL Interpreters." To learn more about WRSD and apply, visit wrsdeaf.org/careers." WRSD's logo is in the lower right corner of the flyer.
Our middle school class had a great break with Uno! Image Description: Inside a classroom. Several desks are pushed together to make a makeshift table. Sean and some of his students are playing Uno, while other students are hanging out.
Our middle school class had a great break with Uno! Image Description: Inside a classroom. Several desks are pushed together to make a makeshift table. Sean and some of his students are playing Uno, while other students are hanging out.
Our Elementary II friends are working hard! Image Description: A student studying a math workbook. She has a highlighter in one hand and yellow counting blocks below her other hand. In the background, another student is doing separate work.
Our Elementary II friends are working hard! Image Description: A student studying a math workbook. She has a highlighter in one hand and yellow counting blocks below her other hand. In the background, another student is doing separate work.
We will be closed today in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20, at the regular time. Be safe and stay warm. Image Description: A portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. against a cloudy sky. In the distance, the sun hovers on the horizon.
We will be closed today in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20, at the regular time. Be safe and stay warm. Image Description: A portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. against a cloudy sky. In the distance, the sun hovers on the horizon.
Rye's Elementary III class recently had a presentation called Rescue Day! A variety of animals and dinosaurs were stranded on a big boat in the middle of the ocean. Rye's students had to devise tools and machines to retrieve the stranded animals and relocate them safely! Fynnlee started with a vertical flying machine with a bridge and rest area at the foot of the flying machine. Brandon described his machine. It had propellers and an American flag. There was space for the rescued animals to eat and rest. Next was Eilanis, who shared an egg carton boat adorned with lots of beautiful, vibrant feathers. Abdul then shared his smaller, covered boat with an American flag. Carmen shared her boat decorated with fuzzy puff balls and a sail. Maxim shared his last. It was an egg carton boat with colorful sails. It had both an American and Moldovan flag. We're proud of our friends for showing ingenuity when tasked with rescuing animals in the middle of an ocean! Wonderful job, friends!
Rye's Elementary III class recently had a presentation called Rescue Day! A variety of animals and dinosaurs were stranded on a big boat in the middle of the ocean. Rye's students had to devise tools and machines to retrieve the stranded animals and relocate them safely! Fynnlee started with a vertical flying machine with a bridge and rest area at the foot of the flying machine. Brandon described his machine. It had propellers and an American flag. There was space for the rescued animals to eat and rest. Next was Eilanis, who shared an egg carton boat adorned with lots of beautiful, vibrant feathers. Abdul then shared his smaller, covered boat with an American flag. Carmen shared her boat decorated with fuzzy puff balls and a sail. Maxim shared his last. It was an egg carton boat with colorful sails. It had both an American and Moldovan flag. We're proud of our friends for showing ingenuity when tasked with rescuing animals in the middle of an ocean! Wonderful job, friends!
On Thursday afternoon, our students had their first basketball game of the season! Their opponents were our friends at @asd1817 ! ASD won 22-12! It was a great first game of the season! We look forward to more games! ⛹️‍♀️⛹️‍♂️⛹️? Image Descriptions: A basketball game at The Courts. WRSD's team is wearing white jerseys with teal and blue trims. ASD's team is wearing black and orange uniforms.
On Thursday afternoon, our students had their first basketball game of the season! Their opponents were our friends at @asd1817 ! ASD won 22-12! It was a great first game of the season! We look forward to more games! ⛹️‍♀️⛹️‍♂️⛹️🏀 Image Descriptions: A basketball game at The Courts. WRSD's team is wearing white jerseys with teal and blue trims. ASD's team is wearing black and orange uniforms.
Our friends at Bay Path University were playing outside in the snow! Brrr! ❄ Image Descriptions: Preschool students playing in the snow on the playground at Bay Path University.
Our friends at Bay Path University were playing outside in the snow! Brrr! ❄ Image Descriptions: Preschool students playing in the snow on the playground at Bay Path University.
BIG HANDS WAVING!! ? Please join us as we CELEBRATE our December Tiger of the Month!! Congratulations, Jasmin! Great job!! ? Image Description: Jasmin is standing against a white wall. Jasmin is holding a certificate that reads
BIG HANDS WAVING!! 🙌 Please join us as we CELEBRATE our December Tiger of the Month!! Congratulations, Jasmin! Great job!! 🤟 Image Description: Jasmin is standing against a white wall. Jasmin is holding a certificate that reads "Tiger of the Month. Jasmin Ignatyuk. For showing an improvement in ROARS expectations! December 2025. Erika Kaftan, Education Director. Heather Robinson, Assistant Director, Student Life."
Antoine and Scott were working a sewing machine in Work-Study! Image Description: Antoine is learning a sewing machine, and Scott is supporting him.
Antoine and Scott were working a sewing machine in Work-Study! Image Description: Antoine is learning a sewing machine, and Scott is supporting him.
HAPPY NEW YEAR from your friends at WRSD! ??? Image Description: Gingerbread man ornament with 2026 hanging on a festive Christmas tree with blurred bokeh lights creating a holiday atmosphere.
HAPPY NEW YEAR from your friends at WRSD! 🤟🥂🎉 Image Description: Gingerbread man ornament with 2026 hanging on a festive Christmas tree with blurred bokeh lights creating a holiday atmosphere.
Our preschool friends at our Bay Path University site were playing with Lincoln Logs! Did you know Lincoln Logs were invented around 110 years ago? Image Descriptions: Preschool students building structures with Lincoln Logs. The Lincoln Logs are brown, red, green, and tan.
Our preschool friends at our Bay Path University site were playing with Lincoln Logs! Did you know Lincoln Logs were invented around 110 years ago? Image Descriptions: Preschool students building structures with Lincoln Logs. The Lincoln Logs are brown, red, green, and tan.
Hi, folks! ✨Voting deadlne is TOMORROW, December 31! Please vote for us! ✨ Monson Savings Bank created the Community Giving Initiative to encourage community members to provide input on the local non-profit organizations they wanted the Bank to support. This allows Monson Savings Bank to meet amazing non-profits serving their communities and offer them support. Any community member can place a vote for their organization—you don't have to be a member of the Bank to vote! Please vote by December 31, 2025! Voting link: https://www.monsonsavings.bank/CommunityGivingInitiative Thank you! ? Image Description: A flyer from Monson Savings Bank. The top section reads
Hi, folks! ✨Voting deadlne is TOMORROW, December 31! Please vote for us! ✨ Monson Savings Bank created the Community Giving Initiative to encourage community members to provide input on the local non-profit organizations they wanted the Bank to support. This allows Monson Savings Bank to meet amazing non-profits serving their communities and offer them support. Any community member can place a vote for their organization—you don't have to be a member of the Bank to vote! Please vote by December 31, 2025! Voting link: https://www.monsonsavings.bank/CommunityGivingInitiative Thank you! 🙏 Image Description: A flyer from Monson Savings Bank. The top section reads "Community Giving Initiative" and there is a QR code that links to https://www.monsonsavings.bank/.../community-giving.... The middle section reads "Each year, Monson Savings Bank asks the communty to help plan the Bank's community giving activities by inviting people to vote for the non-profit organizations they would like the Bank to support during the upcoming year. The ten non-profit recipients that receive the most votes will receive a donation from Monson Savings Bank. Vote for us by 12/31! Willie Ross School for the Deaf." The bottom section has Monson's logo on the right and an Equal Housing Lenders Member FDIC | Member DIF logo on the left.
From the Willie Ross family to those in our community who celebrate: Sending warm wishes for a joyful Kwanzaa! ? Image Description: A Kwanzaa candle with seven candles. There are three red candles on the left; three green candles on the right; and a black candle in the middle.
From the Willie Ross family to those in our community who celebrate: Sending warm wishes for a joyful Kwanzaa! 🤟 Image Description: A Kwanzaa candle with seven candles. There are three red candles on the left; three green candles on the right; and a black candle in the middle.
Check our our Elementary 2 friends jumping around and getting all their jumping in! Friendly reminder to jump at least 1,000,004 times a day for maximum happiness!! Video description: A fun bop is playing in the background. Elementary 2 students are bouncing and jumping.
Check our our Elementary 2 friends jumping around and getting all their jumping in! Friendly reminder to jump at least 1,000,004 times a day for maximum happiness!! Video description: A fun bop is playing in the background. Elementary 2 students are bouncing and jumping.
Merry Christmas from your friends at Willie Ross! ?❄️? Image Description: A vintage postcard featuring two puffy birds with white chests and brown heads and backs. They are sitting on a snow-covered mistletoe tree branch. Snow and sleet are pouring in the background. At the bottom of the postcard is the text
Merry Christmas from your friends at Willie Ross! 🎄❄️🤟 Image Description: A vintage postcard featuring two puffy birds with white chests and brown heads and backs. They are sitting on a snow-covered mistletoe tree branch. Snow and sleet are pouring in the background. At the bottom of the postcard is the text "Merry Christmas".
BIG HANDS WAVING! ? ? Please join us as we CELEBRATE our November Tiger of the Month, Genesis! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Image Description: Genesis is kneeling in front of a wall of positive notes with her classmates' names on them. Genesis is holding a certificate which reads
BIG HANDS WAVING! 🙌 📣 Please join us as we CELEBRATE our November Tiger of the Month, Genesis! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Image Description: Genesis is kneeling in front of a wall of positive notes with her classmates' names on them. Genesis is holding a certificate which reads "Tiger of the month Genesis Santiago. For showing an improvement in ROARS expectations. November 2025. Erika Kaftan, Education Director. Heather Robinson, Assistant Director, Student Life."
Our Bay Path friends spent time finger painting snowflakes! Image Descriptions: Pre-K students sitting around a circular table. The students are wearing red and blue gowns to protect their clothes from the finger paints. Each student has a plate of red, yellow, and blue finger paint. The students are finger painting snowflake coloring sheets.
Our Bay Path friends spent time finger painting snowflakes! Image Descriptions: Pre-K students sitting around a circular table. The students are wearing red and blue gowns to protect their clothes from the finger paints. Each student has a plate of red, yellow, and blue finger paint. The students are finger painting snowflake coloring sheets.
The number 6 7 craze is truly a sight to behold! Look how our friends in Elementary 2 are doing 6 7! Image Descriptions: Staff and students in Elementary 2 are having a laugh with a variety of 6 7 decor: A chain necklace, a sign with a handle, and a poster board!
The number 6 7 craze is truly a sight to behold! Look how our friends in Elementary 2 are doing 6 7! Image Descriptions: Staff and students in Elementary 2 are having a laugh with a variety of 6 7 decor: A chain necklace, a sign with a handle, and a poster board!
Our friends at our Bay Path University site were working on a giant jigsaw puzzle! Image Descriptions: Pre-K students on the floor with large jigsaw puzzle pieces scattered about. One student is working out the images on the puzzle pieces, which depicts a lake scene with a duck and her babies.
Our friends at our Bay Path University site were working on a giant jigsaw puzzle! Image Descriptions: Pre-K students on the floor with large jigsaw puzzle pieces scattered about. One student is working out the images on the puzzle pieces, which depicts a lake scene with a duck and her babies.
Willie Ross wishes a Happy Hanukkah to those in our community who celebrate! ? ? Image Description: A Hanukkah text doodle. There are red hearts and squiggles. The letters A and P are filled in with green. The U in Hanukkah is replaced by a menorah.
Willie Ross wishes a Happy Hanukkah to those in our community who celebrate! 🕎 🤟 Image Description: A Hanukkah text doodle. There are red hearts and squiggles. The letters A and P are filled in with green. The U in Hanukkah is replaced by a menorah.
Hi, friends! WRSD is looking for qualified individuals to fill some important roles here! To learn more about these positions and to apply, visit www.wrsdeaf.org/careers! Please share widely! Image Description: A flyer identifying open positions: Teacher of the Deaf, PE Teacher, School Counselor, Instructional Assistant Outreach Teacher of the Deaf, Licensed ASL Specialist—Outreach, Licensed ASL Specialist (Tuition), and Spanish Translator. There is a picture of the school building on the top, and it has a teal outline.
Hi, friends! WRSD is looking for qualified individuals to fill some important roles here! To learn more about these positions and to apply, visit www.wrsdeaf.org/careers! Please share widely! Image Description: A flyer identifying open positions: Teacher of the Deaf, PE Teacher, School Counselor, Instructional Assistant Outreach Teacher of the Deaf, Licensed ASL Specialist—Outreach, Licensed ASL Specialist (Tuition), and Spanish Translator. There is a picture of the school building on the top, and it has a teal outline.
Isaias is busy working on money skills! Way to go, Isaias! Image Description: Isaias sitting in front of a smart board, working on money problems.
Isaias is busy working on money skills! Way to go, Isaias! Image Description: Isaias sitting in front of a smart board, working on money problems.
Our friends in Elementary 1 put together a wonderful gigerbread house project! ? Image Descriptions: The students are sitting on the floor with the gingerbread project in front of them. Amy is behind the project watching the students work. In the final pictures, the students are posing for the work they made. The student on the left is making a peace sign. The next student to the right is making a heart shape. The next student to the right is making rock on gestures, and the final student on the right is posing with a smile. The ginerbread project is on a light blue background with two gingerbread houses on either side. It is snowing, and candy canes and other candies are falling from the sky. There are 9 gingerbread people that are colored differently.
Our friends in Elementary 1 put together a wonderful gigerbread house project! 😍 Image Descriptions: The students are sitting on the floor with the gingerbread project in front of them. Amy is behind the project watching the students work. In the final pictures, the students are posing for the work they made. The student on the left is making a peace sign. The next student to the right is making a heart shape. The next student to the right is making rock on gestures, and the final student on the right is posing with a smile. The ginerbread project is on a light blue background with two gingerbread houses on either side. It is snowing, and candy canes and other candies are falling from the sky. There are 9 gingerbread people that are colored differently.
Today is #GivingTuesday! WRSD's unwavering mission is to educate and support Deaf and hard of hearing children in the Western Massachusetts region. Whether students are served by our Outreach or Tuition programs, they receive only the best support that we can provide. Kindness and generosity come from our hearts. And we hope you can share your heart with us and our students! You can find our donation options on our web site, linked below! https://www.wrsdeaf.org/support-us All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our Tax ID is 04-2430193. Thank you for your support! ? Image Description: The front of the school building in pen and wash and cubist styles. There are three Giving Tuesday hearts centered over the image: Navy (largest), teal (medium) and red (smallest).
Today is #GivingTuesday! WRSD's unwavering mission is to educate and support Deaf and hard of hearing children in the Western Massachusetts region. Whether students are served by our Outreach or Tuition programs, they receive only the best support that we can provide. Kindness and generosity come from our hearts. And we hope you can share your heart with us and our students! You can find our donation options on our web site, linked below! https://www.wrsdeaf.org/support-us All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our Tax ID is 04-2430193. Thank you for your support! 🤟 Image Description: The front of the school building in pen and wash and cubist styles. There are three Giving Tuesday hearts centered over the image: Navy (largest), teal (medium) and red (smallest).
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Willie Ross! WRSD, including the administration building, will be closed today and tomorrow in observance of this holiday. Have a wonderful holiday! We will reopen on Monday, December 1 at the regular time. Image Description: Cats at a Thanksgiving table. There are plates with assorted foods as well as glasses of water. Finally, there are eating utensils and decorative pumpkins on the table.
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Willie Ross! WRSD, including the administration building, will be closed today and tomorrow in observance of this holiday. Have a wonderful holiday! We will reopen on Monday, December 1 at the regular time. Image Description: Cats at a Thanksgiving table. There are plates with assorted foods as well as glasses of water. Finally, there are eating utensils and decorative pumpkins on the table.
Our middle school friends at Longmeadow Campus were working on a science experiment! Safety first! ? Image Descriptions: Students in a classroom, seated at desks. They are wearing safety goggles and performing an experiment with a beaker while documenting what they're seeing.
Our middle school friends at Longmeadow Campus were working on a science experiment! Safety first! 🥽 Image Descriptions: Students in a classroom, seated at desks. They are wearing safety goggles and performing an experiment with a beaker while documenting what they're seeing.
Cai's art classes are at it again! He had his Elementary II students do a hedgehog piece! They did such a great job! ?? Everyone better remember where these future famous artists got their start! ??✨ Image Descriptions: Elementary II students posing with their drawings of a hedgehog, titled
Cai's art classes are at it again! He had his Elementary II students do a hedgehog piece! They did such a great job! 🎨🖌 Everyone better remember where these future famous artists got their start! 💙💫✨ Image Descriptions: Elementary II students posing with their drawings of a hedgehog, titled "My Hedgehog".
Too cute not to share! Our preschoolers saluted our #Veterans last week! ? Great job, friends!! Image Descriptions: Preschoolers wearing colorful head bands that they colored. The bands read
Too cute not to share! Our preschoolers saluted our #Veterans last week! 🤟 Great job, friends!! Image Descriptions: Preschoolers wearing colorful head bands that they colored. The bands read "I salute our veterans!" and there are stars and hearts on the bands.
Our friends in PE were playing four square! Image Description: Inside the Student Center, students are playing four square with Matthew watching on.
Our friends in PE were playing four square! Image Description: Inside the Student Center, students are playing four square with Matthew watching on.
Our friends in our Longmeadow Campus middle school were learning about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights! Image Descriptions: Inside Sean's classroom. Sean and students are standing in a corner with the Bill of Rights identified and explained. Sean's students are standing around him and learning about the Bill of Rights.
Our friends in our Longmeadow Campus middle school were learning about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights! Image Descriptions: Inside Sean's classroom. Sean and students are standing in a corner with the Bill of Rights identified and explained. Sean's students are standing around him and learning about the Bill of Rights.
Hi, friends! WRSD is looking for qualified individuals to fill some important roles here! To learn more about these positions and to apply, visit www.wrsdeaf.org/careers! Please share widely! Image Description: A flyer identifying open positions: Teacher of the Deaf, PE Teacher, School Counselor, Instructional Assistant Outreach Teacher of the Deaf, Licensed ASL Specialist—Outreach, Licensed ASL Specialist (Tuition), and Spanish Translator. There is a picture of the school building on the top, and it has a teal outline.
Hi, friends! WRSD is looking for qualified individuals to fill some important roles here! To learn more about these positions and to apply, visit www.wrsdeaf.org/careers! Please share widely! Image Description: A flyer identifying open positions: Teacher of the Deaf, PE Teacher, School Counselor, Instructional Assistant Outreach Teacher of the Deaf, Licensed ASL Specialist—Outreach, Licensed ASL Specialist (Tuition), and Spanish Translator. There is a picture of the school building on the top, and it has a teal outline.
We so cool. ?? Image Description: A staff member posing with a student; they are enjoying the sun with their cool shades!
We so cool. 😎🤟 Image Description: A staff member posing with a student; they are enjoying the sun with their cool shades!
Our friends in Elementary 1 give the BIGGEST hugs! ?? Image Description: A hugging whirlwind of three little children and one big adult!
Our friends in Elementary 1 give the BIGGEST hugs! 💙💙 Image Description: A hugging whirlwind of three little children and one big adult!
Blowing bubbles is soOoOoOoOoOoOoO much fun!! ???? Image Description: Emmett sitting on the floor with big smiles and bubbles.
Blowing bubbles is soOoOoOoOoOoOoO much fun!! 🫧🫧🫧🫧 Image Description: Emmett sitting on the floor with big smiles and bubbles.
BIG HANDS WAVING! ? Please join us as we CELEBRATE our October Tiger of the Month, Ruqiya'A Earth! Congratulations! ?? Image Description: Ruqiya'A standing against a wall holding a certificate that reads
BIG HANDS WAVING! 🙌 Please join us as we CELEBRATE our October Tiger of the Month, Ruqiya'A Earth! Congratulations! 🥳💙 Image Description: Ruqiya'A standing against a wall holding a certificate that reads "Tiger of the Month. Ruqiya'A Earth. For showing an improvement in ROARS expectations! October 2025. Erika Kaftan, Education Director. Heather Robinson, Assistant Director, Student Life."
Friends! ? Image Description: Longmeadow middle school students pose together on a swing. Two students are sitting on the swing in the front. Four students are standing on the swing, in the rear. Two students are standing off to the side.
Friends! 🩵 Image Description: Longmeadow middle school students pose together on a swing. Two students are sitting on the swing in the front. Four students are standing on the swing, in the rear. Two students are standing off to the side.
Today is WORLD KINDNESS DAY! Make kindness the norm! Do one kind act today, share your story or a photo, and tag the @rakfoundation page! Image Description: A banner of blue, purple, and green hearts strung up at the top of the image. Below that is an illustration of the earth with white font that reads World Kindness Day in the center of the earth illustration. There is a yellow light bulb next to green text that reads
Today is WORLD KINDNESS DAY! Make kindness the norm! Do one kind act today, share your story or a photo, and tag the @rakfoundation page! Image Description: A banner of blue, purple, and green hearts strung up at the top of the image. Below that is an illustration of the earth with white font that reads World Kindness Day in the center of the earth illustration. There is a yellow light bulb next to green text that reads "When we act kindly together, kindness spreads everywhere!" Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, randomactsofkindness.org
Simply mind-blowing. Cai's middle school students have been working on one point perspective art pieces! Image Descriptions: Close up views of four pieces. They are painted on a purple background and they have shapes and letters of different colors appear as if they are flying out of the canvas.
Simply mind-blowing. Cai's middle school students have been working on one point perspective art pieces! Image Descriptions: Close up views of four pieces. They are painted on a purple background and they have shapes and letters of different colors appear as if they are flying out of the canvas.
Last week, our friends at our Birchland Park Middle School site enjoyed a ROARS party with games and laughter! They played great games like Hedbanz, Scattergories, Jenga, Sorry!, Bananagrams, Would You Rather, and Taboo! Lots of biiiiiiig smiles! ? We love seeing our students and staff relax and have fun together while excercising their brains! Image Descriptions: Inside a BP classroom. Students are playing Hedbanz and laughing with one another. At another table, Merry and two students are playing Scattergories while Dulce and a student are playing Jenga.
Last week, our friends at our Birchland Park Middle School site enjoyed a ROARS party with games and laughter! They played great games like Hedbanz, Scattergories, Jenga, Sorry!, Bananagrams, Would You Rather, and Taboo! Lots of biiiiiiig smiles! 😁 We love seeing our students and staff relax and have fun together while excercising their brains! Image Descriptions: Inside a BP classroom. Students are playing Hedbanz and laughing with one another. At another table, Merry and two students are playing Scattergories while Dulce and a student are playing Jenga.
Our preschool friends at our Bay Path University site had a wonderful time playing games as part of their PBIS reward! Image Descriptions: Inside WRSD's Bay Path University site classroom, preschoolers are enjoying playing cute board games like Chutes and Ladders, a balancing treetop game, and a sorting rabbit game.
Our preschool friends at our Bay Path University site had a wonderful time playing games as part of their PBIS reward! Image Descriptions: Inside WRSD's Bay Path University site classroom, preschoolers are enjoying playing cute board games like Chutes and Ladders, a balancing treetop game, and a sorting rabbit game.
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