Middle School

Our science class proudly hosted Superintendent Peter Bailey, and the students took full charge—teaching him a mini-lesson on soil layers and leading a fun “dirt cup” activity.

Our VEX V5 Robotics teams delivered an impressive performance this season, with Region IV serving 30+ teams and only 21 advancing to the State Championship. Two of our three teams—Robots Gone Wild 19991B and GearWarriors 19991A—advanced to the state quarterfinals, with 19991B finishing 3rd overall in qualification matches. GearWarriors 19991A also earned the prestigious Judges Award for their perseverance and professionalism after battling back from a challenging start. We are incredibly proud of their growth, resilience, and competitive spirit as they now prepare for the Deaf National Tournament!

National Bound! Congratulations to the TSD Math Hackers team for winning the RIT Southeast Regional Mathcounts Competition! Our talented middle school mathematicians competed against other schools in the region and emerged victorious, showcasing exceptional problem-solving skills, teamwork, and dedication. Their success at the regional level advances them toward the national competition at RIT, where they will represent TSD and continue their pursuit of excellence in math. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and wish them the best of luck as they take the next step in the Mathcounts journey!

Families who are planning for their child’s college future are encouraged to learn about the Certificate of Deafness Tuition Waiver Program (CODTW) through Texas Health and Human Services. This program provides eligible students who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing with a waiver for tuition and tuition-based fees at Texas state-supported colleges and universities. An informational session will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM (CST), presented in ASL and spoken English with captions and interpretation provided. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend to better understand eligibility requirements and how to plan ahead for post-secondary education.

Please view the video link below, which showcases their Awards Ceremony, where they recognize the winners of the National Literary Competition, including our very own students who submitted their work from their classes within our 6-8 programs!

Join us in recycling plastic bags to help protect Texas land, water, and air. Your participation also helps our school earn an H-E-B gift card-the more bags collected, the higher the reward!

All Female Youth Volleyball Camp (Grades 3–8)
June 12–14 at TSD | $65 | Open to all skill levels
Deadline: May 15 | See flyer for QR code to register

In this captioned video, you’ll see the energy and enthusiasm that filled the room as students engaged in a dynamic information session covering how electric vehicles work, the role of clean energy, and the future of sustainable transportation. The workshop also featured career journey testimonials, giving students real-world insight into pathways in energy, engineering, and technology fields.

Get ready for an evening of entertainment as Texas School for the Deaf Performing Arts presents Good Night, Ladies! Performances run April 9–11, with multiple showtimes available.

Got someone you like? Have a secret crush? Just want to spread some friendly love among your friends? We've got something for you! See the flyer/student video for all the details on our Student Council Valentine's Fundraiser!

Are you creative? Got art skills? Bursting with Ranger Pride? Put this to good use and help us create a T-shirt everyone wants to wear!! Click here to learn more!

Due to the popularity of the Signing Stampede in July, we are back with a Winter Stampede. See below for all the details!!!

Winter weather led to school closures on January 27–28 due to extreme cold and icing, and while one day is covered by built-in minutes, March 23 will serve as the inclement weather make-up day with school in session at 8:00am and a regular residential return on Sunday, March 22.

We want to reassure our students, staff, and families that TSD remains committed to a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment, with clear protocols for any law enforcement presence, including ICE.

Come swim, bike and run in the Travis Heights Elementary and TSD's Youth Magic Tri!!!

TSD’s Academic Bowl is holding open practice after school every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30–4:30pm, giving high school students and 8th graders a chance to experience this fast-paced, team-based academic competition with no pressure.

This fall, Dr. Brendan Stern of Gallaudet University visited the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) to lead an engaging debate workshop with middle and high school students. The interactive sessions introduced students to the fundamentals of debate through hands-on activities, mini-debates, and strategic drills designed to build critical thinking, confidence, and expressive skills. Students responded with enthusiasm, energy, and a clear curiosity about how debate works both in and beyond the classroom.

MAP testing days are here. Please see below for more information!!

The Family Storytelling Project invites families to share things that reflect their experiences and traditions to learn from one another through shared stories.

Check out this exciting opportunity from NTID Youth Programs at RIT, sponsored by Sorenson! Deaf middle and high school students can join free online gaming sessions that build community, teamwork, and inclusion—featuring popular games like Rocket League, Fortnite, and Super Smash Bros.