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WPSD host its annual “Pink Day.”

 

The Girls’ Athletic Association at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf hosted its breast cancer awareness fundraiser this month.

Students and staff showed their support in a big way as evidenced by the school-wide ‘Pink Picture.’

The color pink was prevalent all over campus that day as a show of solidarity to honor and remember all those courageous individuals in our lives that have faced breast cancer.

 

 

 

18th Annual Eastern Middle School Basketball Tournament at WPSD on 3/1 & 3/2

Welcome to the 18th Annual Eastern Middle School Basketball tournament at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf!  We are delighted to have you as our guests!

Young student-athletes are fun to watch. They don’t realize that skills taught in the classroom are utilized and incorporated in sports: math skills, eye-hand coordination, hand-foot coordination, strategic thinking, and the list goes on.

During this event, we will see lively  competition, witness friendships develop and grow, and experience the thrill of victory and the pain of defeat.  Regardless of wins or losses, sportsmanship and friendships will be what these children will treasure the most from this event.

 We have an exciting schedule of games scheduled for the tournament.  To see the schedule and discover more about each team, click the image of the cover page fro this year’s touranment program.  Let’s join together to cheer and encourage every player during the tournament!

 

Honoring a Great Teacher, Mentor, and Deaf Advocate – Dan Emerick.

The WPSD Physical Education and WPSD Counseling departments hosted the eighth annual Dan Emerick Wellness Walk in conjunction with the High School PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) kickoff event.  This Wellness Walk honors a great teacher, mentor, and deaf advocate – Dan Emerick.  He was always a vital part of PBIS. He always said “keep them moving.” Dan was a Health and Physical Education teacher at WPSD for 34 years. He was a son of two deaf parents, was a gentle giant and always had a positive spin on life. Dan dedicated his time to the deaf senior citizen groups and supported many WPSD fundraising events. He was a fabulous husband to his wife, Nancy and a proud father of his daughter, Shannon. Dan loved WPSD as well as the University of Pittsburgh. The walk is also a way to promote physical well being and health at WPSD. We thank everyone who enjoyed the beautiful weather and walked with us.

WPSD Collaborates with Little Lake Theatre for “Captain Louie Jr” Musical!

WPSD students partnered with the Little Lake Theatre outside of Canonsburg, PA to put on the production of “Captain Louie Jr” in early October.  The cast was divided between 13 hearing students from local school districts and eight from WPSD.  The production was presented simultaneously in spoken English and American Sign Language (ASL).  Once the hearing cast members were selected, they took part in a 10-week ASL course to enhance their understanding of ASL and build relationships with their deaf counterparts.

WPSD was excited about this very special partnership with Little Lake Theatre and the unique opportunity it provides in the performing arts for its students.  Students practiced in WPSD’s auditorium and at Little Lake Theatre for several months prior to opening night.  Several performances were scheduled at the theatre including one in the WPSD auditorium for staff, students and families to see.  The kids did a spectacular job and we are so proud of each one of them!  We look forward to more opportunities for collaboration with Little Lake Theatre in the future! We are #wpsdproud!