Willie Ross School for the Deaf

06/19/2026

We will be closed today in recognition of Juneteenth.

Our administrative office will open on Monday at the regular time.

Image Description: Abstract Juneteenth illustration of Juneteenth and Black Lives Matter. There is a red column on the left side, a black column on the right side. There is a silhouette of an individual; behind this silhouette is a green column.

06/18/2026

Hi, friends!

As part of our continued planning for the 26/27 school year, we are looking for an Audiologist to support both our Outreach and Tuition programs.

This role will provide audiological services for students in public schools to include evaluation of learning environment, recommendations for amplification, recommendations for hearing assistive technology, maintenance of equipment and installation of equipment for schools.

This role will also provide educational audiology services to students in a Total Communication setting, including assessment, recommendations for amplification, monitoring of hearing status, maintenance of equipment and evaluation of classroom setting to support the school’s educational and communication philosophy.

This full-time role is for 188 days of the year, following the school calendar.

For more information and to apply, visit our Careers page at the link below!

This website hosts an overview of Willie Ross School for the Deaf's educational and audiological programs as well as events and resources for the community.

06/16/2026

A couple of weeks ago, our EI families met at McCray's Farm in South Hadley for our last Playgroup of the school year.

Everyone had a wonderful time seeing the animals and enjoying yummy ice cream!

It's always so great to get to see our families connecting and seeing the kids making new memories and connections about our world.

Image Descriptions: Families interacting with various farm animals: chickens, ducks, goats and peacocks. They are also hanging out on a tractor. A family is munching on ice cream!

06/15/2026

Last week, we enjoyed our annual Field Day!

We started with our traditional Tug of War games and our potato sack hoppity hop races.

There was so much for the kids to do: Face painting! Obstacle courses! Water games! Dunking water on our retiring President and helping to keep him cool!

It was an amazing day! Field Day is the BEST!!

06/14/2026

Want to show your Tiger Pride?

Look at our merch shop at the link below! We have a lot of great options!

https://www.yourspersonallyllc.com/wrsd

WRSD will receive 15% on all sales from Yours Personally LLC , our merch vendor!

Spirit Wear for Willie Ross School for the Deaf. Show your school spirit and help raise funds for WRSD. 15% of each item price is donated to WRSD.

06/13/2026

Massachusetts has a new charitable contributions deduction. It's available to all taxpayers, whether or not you itemize deductions on your federal return. Just keep track of your contributions and report them on the state tax return you file in the first part of 2027. They'll be deducted from your taxable income. This deduction is universal, and permanent, so you can utilize it every year going forward.

To take advantage of this deduction, consider supporting our educational mission by visiting https://www.wrsdeaf.org/support-us.

Our students and staff send their heartfelt thanks and appreciation in advance.

Support WRSD and our mission to educate deaf and hard of hearing children in the western Massachusetts region.

06/12/2026

Hi, friends! If you're looking for something to do this Sunday, June 14 from 12 to 4 p.m., our friends at Hamilton-Wenham Human Rights Coalition are hosting their 6th Annual Hamilton-Wenham Pride Picnic!

This will be held at the Patton Homestead located at 650 Asbury St, Hamilton, MA.

ASL interpreters will be provided.

For more information about this event, visit https://www.hwhumanrights.org/pride-picnic

Any questions or concerns about this event should be directed to Hamilton-Wenham Human Rights Coalition.

Image Description: A flyer advertising an event. There is a Pride flag in the background. There is a transparent blue streak in the middle of the flyer. On the top right corner is the logo for the Hamilton-Wenham Human Rights Coalition. In the middle of the flyer is text which reads "You are invited to the 6th annual Hamilton-Wenham Pride Picnic! Sunday, June 14 | 12 - 4pm. Patton Homestead 650 Asbury St, Hamilton." There is a QR code which points to this link: https://www.hwhumanrights.org/pride-picnic. On the bottom left is an interpreting access logo with the words "interpreting services will be available."

06/12/2026

Our preschool friends had a blast playing outside—and Outside is among the very best classrooms we have to offer! 🌳☘

Image Descriptions: Preschool students playing outside. They are playing with their toys and activity stations. Some are blowing bubbles and others are digging in the dirt. All of them are having a blast with their friends!

06/11/2026

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."