Texas School for the Deaf Home

The Lone Star, Journal of the Texas School for the Deaf • In this issue: TSD Secures Full Legislative Support • Family Weekend Retreat • 2025 Summer Camps and Programs • Redesigning Staff Sign Language Classes • Annual Kick Off Celebration • Rives Gym Dedication, and so much more

Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 22–27, 2025 as Deaf Awareness Week in Texas, recognizing the contributions of deaf and hard of hearing citizens and encouraging all Texans to celebrate and support them.

TSD Superintendent Peter Bailey shared updates as the school begins its 169th year with 500 students and 35 new staff. Highlights include 32 graduates, Nyle DiMarco as commencement speaker, new horse statues, wrapped buses/vans, a mobile app, and renaming the Middle School Gym to Rives Gym. Homecoming will feature national tournaments, football, and an alumni reunion. TSD is also shifting to a unified 7–12 Secondary Program with career-focused pathways.

The Lone Star, Journal of the Texas School for the Deaf • In this issue: Hollywood Visits TSD During SXSW • TSD's Spring Festival • TSD Students Explore Peru • ACCESS Students Explore DC • TSD Class of 2025 • Nyle DiMarco's Full-Circle Return to TSD and so much more

TSD celebrates the Class of 2025 on May 29 with 31 graduates. Keynote speaker Nyle DiMarco, a former TSD student, will receive the Claire Bugen Legacy Award. Graduates earned scholarships, national honors, and college acceptances, highlighting academic and extracurricular achievements.

The TSD Health Center will be closing for the summer on Thursday, May 29, at 6 PM. Please be aware that student medications cannot remain at TSD during the summer break.