High School News

Are you ready to dive into the new season? The High School Swim Team is recruiting new members!

Did you miss Picture Day or want a new photo? Fall Retake Day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Texas School for the Deaf.

From November 3rd to November 7th, our campus will celebrate Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention campaign. This year’s theme centers on awareness, empowerment, and healthy choices, reminding everyone that we have the power to live drug-free lives!

We understand the stress and uncertainty many families are facing right now. SNAP benefits will not go through on November 1, creating a real challenge for households that rely on this support.

As of now, due to the continuing federal government shutdown, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that full November 2025 SNAP benefits will not be issued unless new appropriations are approved.

Let me introduce myself. I retired from teaching and athletic training after 30 years and am now with TxDOT. I am one of the “Traffic Safety Specialists” in central Texas and one of the aspects that I work with are schools and education of young drivers.

Seniors can now sign up for Application Hour on October 10th and 17th during afternoon advisory to meet with their career counselor for help with college or other applications.

Get ready for an evening of fun, food, and fall festivities! Access Residential is proud to partner with the PTSO for a Halloween-themed community event on October 22 from 5–7 PM.

Get ready for a night full of treats, creativity, and fall festivities! The Texas School for the Deaf PTSO, in partnership with the ACCESS Program, invites everyone to join the Trunk or Treat celebration on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 5–7 PM.

What’s better than ice cream and volleyball? Both — at the same time! Come show your school spirit and support the Texas School for the Deaf Volleyball Team at Jeni’s Ice Creams on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Get ready to dig in, have fun, and make a difference! The Roots & Wings Festival Planting Party is happening October 25 at Festival Beach Food Forest (29 Waller Street, Austin).

Congratulations to all Texas School for the Deaf seniors! Reaching your final year of high school is a major milestone!

As part of the Turkey Trot, we’re collecting canned goods and food donations to help families in need. Every donated item counts as 2 laps toward your 5K total during the event.

If you have a child with additional eligibilities, join us for an in-person informal gathering! See attached flyer.

Attention Class of 2025 students and parents: graduation day is fast approaching!

Preparing for the ACT just got easier! Students in the 9–12 Secondary Program can now take advantage of tutoring sessions designed to boost their readiness for this important college admissions test.

This year only happens once. Relive it forever with the official Texas School for the Deaf 2025–2026 Yearbook: TSD of Dreams. Celebrate all the moments, memories, and milestones that made this year unforgettable.

This year’s Feastgiving Food Drive is here! We’re coming together as a community to support Texas School for the Deaf families during the upcoming fall holiday break.

Starting mid-October, counselors will host Expect Respect, a group that meets on Thursdays during lunch and advisory. The program helps students improve communication, build healthy relationships, and promote respect at school. Parent consent is required, and sign-ups are due by October 10, 2025.