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Fighting Hornets Coed Soccer
Soccer Game Today

⚽πŸ”₯ IT’S GAME DAY! πŸ”₯⚽ 

Our Coed Soccer Team is ready to hit the field today! πŸ₯…πŸ’ͺ 

πŸ“ Gillette Park – Field 7 
⏰ 4:00 PM 
βš”οΈ ENCSD vs. Sallie B. Howard 

Come out, bring your school spirit, and CHEER LOUD for the Fighting Hornets! πŸ“£πŸ™Œ 

Every bit of support from the sidelines makes a difference! Let’s go, ENCSD! πŸ’™

⚽️ BRING THE ENERGY! πŸ”₯

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Painting with Coffee
Painting with Coffee

β˜•πŸŽ¨ Learning Through Our 5 Senses! πŸ‘€πŸ‘ƒ

Preschool and first grade have been exploring the five senses this week, and today they brought their learning together for a fun, hands-on activity!

The two classes teamed up to create artwork by painting with coffee. πŸŽ¨β˜• As they painted, students talked about the color they saw and the smell of the coffee, putting their senses to work while getting creative!

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Science Project
Science Project

πŸš€ Out of this world! πŸͺβœ¨
Our brilliant 2nd and 3rd grade scientists stepped into the shoes of astronomers today for a hands-on solar system project! πŸŽ¨β˜€οΈ
Using a reference photo, students carefully painted and assembled their very own models of the planets. From brushing on Jupiter’s stormy red spot to detailing Saturn's rings, their creativity and attention to detail were truly stellar! πŸŒπŸ–ŒοΈ

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North Carolina Arts in Education Week
Arts in Education Week

🎨✨ Celebrating Arts in Education Week! ✨🎨

This week, North Carolina is celebrating Arts in Education Week, proclaimed by Governor Josh Stein as a time to recognize the important role the arts play in a well-rounded education.

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2nd pre-k student
New Preschool Student

πŸŽ‰ Our Preschool Family Is Growing! πŸ§ΈπŸ’›πŸ’š

We’re already in Week 3 of our brand-new preschool program, and we have another reason to celebrateβ€”we welcomed a new student today! 🎈

It was his first day of preschool, and we were so excited to welcome him into our classroom family. πŸ₯° From new faces and new friends to learning, playing, and making memories, we’re thrilled to watch our preschool program continue to grow!

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We are Hiring at ENCSD!
Speech Language Pathologist

πŸŽ‰ Exciting news from Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf! We’re expanding our team and looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our vibrant community! 🀟✨ We have a brand new open position: Speech Language Pathologist!

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Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees Meeting

Update The recording of the meeting is now available on our YouTube channel.

Board of Trustees Meeting

πŸ“… Wednesday, Sept 16 2026
πŸ•£ 8:30 AM
πŸ“ Massey Auditorium

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NYC, search lights representing the twin towers
Honoring 9/11

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έβ€οΈ Remembering September 11, 2001 β€οΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Today, our students at ENCSD came together to honor and remember the lives forever changed by September 11, 2001. Through a special remembrance activity, our students created remembrance ribbons πŸŽ€ as a symbol of respect, unity, and remembrance.

These simple ribbons carry a powerful message: We Remember. We Honor. We Will Never Forget. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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Fighting Hornets Coed Soccer
Soccer Schedule

We are excited to announce that the ⚽ENCSD Coed Soccer team⚽ schedule has been posted to our website. 

Our new athletic director, Jolly Manning, has put together a fantastic team this year. He will be coaching the team with assistant Coach Tammy Phelps. The team manager this year is our student Ridley!

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Preschool
1st Week of Preschool

What a start! Week One of our new preschool program is officially in the books, and our classrooms are already buzzing with excitement, discovery, and growth. 🎨✨

From the moment our first little learner walked through the door, learning has been in full swing. Preschool isn't just about playβ€”it’s where foundational skills take root through intentional and hands-on experiences.

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Hiring
Hiring New Positions

πŸŽ‰ Exciting news from Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf! We’re expanding our team and looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join ou

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ASL Bingo Night
ASL Bingo Night

πŸŽ‰ ASL Bingo Night is Here! πŸŽ‰

Come play, win prizes, and support our students! We’re hosting multiple rounds of bingo with awesome prizes for every round, and all proceeds go directly to supporting student field trips, activities, and special events.

πŸ“… Date: Tuesday, September 22

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1st day of preschool, let's learn, play, and grow.
1st Day of Pre-School

πŸŽ’βœ¨ FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL! βœ¨πŸŽ’

What a wonderful first day it was! πŸ’• Our very first preschool student had an absolute blast spending the day with our amazing staff. From smiles and laughter to new adventures and lots of fun, she settled right in and made herself right at home! πŸ₯°

In fact, she had such a good time that she forgot to miss her Momma! πŸ˜‚β€οΈ We’d say that’s a pretty great first day!

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Cash register with "$1.00" on the display.
Math Activity

Our third grade class is using the classroom store as a fun, hands-on math activity. Students are learning and practicing addition, subtraction, counting money, and other important math concepts while making purchases and interacting with the store. This activity helps make math more engaging and meaningful for our students.

 

 

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A birthday cake with on lit candle and the words "Happy Birthday" in decoration on the cake.
Birthdays!

The cafeteria had a Birthday Celebration today for all students with Birthdays in June, July & August. 
Not pictured Zariyah Dawson-Salvage.

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Deaf Awareness Week
Deaf Awareness Week

It’s getting excitingβ€”Deaf Awareness Week is only ONE MONTH away! πŸŽ‰πŸ€Ÿ

ENCSD Deaf Awareness Week, Sept 21-25 2026
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Elementary 1st Day, computer lab
1st Day of School: Elementary

First Day Smiles in the Computer Lab! πŸš€πŸ’»

We had an absolute blast on our first day back! Our elementary students jumped right into the fun in the computer lab, balancing tech exploration with some creative, hands-on team building.

Highlights from today's activities:

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Open House
ENCSD Open House
πŸŽ‰ Back to School Open House!

We welcomed our students and families back to school at our ENCSD Open House this afternoon! πŸ’šπŸ’›

🏫 Everyone was excited to get ready for the new school year! 

Whether you’re returning to ENCSD or joining our school community for the first time, we are so happy see you!

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Free ASL Classes, Tuesday Evenings 6-7PM, Sept 1 - 29
ASL Community Classes

Free Community ASL Classes for July continue this Tuesday!

πŸ—“οΈ    Tuesdays in September (1st-29th)

⏰    6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

πŸ“   On the ENCSD Campus, Massey Activity Center, in the Hornet's Nest

πŸ«‚   Everyone is Welcome

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Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting

πŸ“… Wednesday, August 19 2026
πŸ•£ 8:30 AM
πŸ“ Massey Auditorium

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Pre-K Admission Form
ENCSD Pre K School

πŸŽ‰ Exciting News from ENCSD! πŸŽ‰

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new Pre-K program! This is an exciting opportunity for our youngest learners to begin their educational journey in a nurturing, language-rich environment where American Sign Language (ASL) opens doors and dreams become reality.

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Now Hiring
Hiring: K-5 Educator

We are hiring K-5 teachers! If you are interested, or know someone who might be, you can find the job posting on our Careers page.

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DHH Rising Stars Day, Gallaudet University, Saturday Sept. 26, 2026
Gallaudet Free Athletic Day

There are less than 10 weeks left until DHH Rising Stars Day at Gallaudet University, and we don't want you to miss this exciting opportunity! We encourage you to register today and join us for a day of athletics, community, and inspiration.

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American Sign Language Free Class! Tuesdays 6pm-7pm, July 7th through July 28th
ASL Class This Tuesday

Free Community ASL Classes for July continue this Tuesday!

πŸ—“οΈ    Tuesdays in July (7th-28th)

⏰    6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

πŸ“   On the ENCSD Campus, Massey Activity Center, in the Hornet's Nest

πŸ«‚   Everyone is Welcome

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American Sign Language Free Class! Tuesdays 6pm-7pm, July 7th through July 28th
ASL Class This Tuesday

Free Community ASL Classes for July start this Tuesday!

πŸ—“οΈ    Tuesdays in July (7th-28th)

⏰    6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

πŸ“   On the ENCSD Campus, Massey Activity Center, in the Hornet's Nest

πŸ«‚   Everyone is Welcome

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