News
β½π₯ ITβS GAME DAY! π₯β½
Our Coed Soccer Team is ready to hit the field today! π₯ πͺ
π Gillette Park β Field 7
β° 4:00 PM
βοΈ ENCSD vs. Sallie B. Howard
Come out, bring your school spirit, and CHEER LOUD for the Fighting Hornets! π£π
Every bit of support from the sidelines makes a difference! Letβs go, ENCSD! π
β½οΈ BRING THE ENERGY! π₯
βπ¨ Learning Through Our 5 Senses! ππ
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. π¨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!
π Out of this world! πͺβ¨
Our brilliant 2nd and 3rd grade scientists stepped into the shoes of astronomers today for a hands-on solar system project! π¨βοΈ
Using a reference photo, students carefully painted and assembled their very own models of the planets. From brushing on Jupiterβs stormy red spot to detailing Saturn's rings, their creativity and attention to detail were truly stellar! πποΈ
π¨β¨ Celebrating Arts in Education Week! β¨π¨
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.
π Our Preschool Family Is Growing! π§Έππ
Weβre already in Week 3 of our brand-new preschool program, and we have another reason to celebrateβwe welcomed a new student today! π
It was his first day of preschool, and we were so excited to welcome him into our classroom family. π₯° From new faces and new friends to learning, playing, and making memories, weβre thrilled to watch our preschool program continue to grow!
π Exciting news from Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf! Weβre expanding our team and looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our vibrant community! π€β¨ We have a brand new open position: Speech Language Pathologist!
Update The recording of the meeting is now available on our YouTube channel.
Board of Trustees Meetingπ
Wednesday, Sept 16 2026
π£ 8:30 AM
π Massey Auditorium
πΊπΈβ€οΈ Remembering September 11, 2001 β€οΈπΊπΈ
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 π as a symbol of respect, unity, and remembrance.
These simple ribbons carry a powerful message: We Remember. We Honor. We Will Never Forget. πΊπΈ
We are excited to announce that the β½ENCSD Coed Soccer teamβ½ 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!
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. π¨β¨
From the moment our first little learner walked through the door, learning has been in full swing. Preschool isn't just about playβitβs where foundational skills take root through intentional and hands-on experiences.
π Exciting news from Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf! Weβre expanding our team and looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join ou
π ASL Bingo Night is Here! π
Come play, win prizes, and support our students! Weβre 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.
π Date: Tuesday, September 22
πβ¨ FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL! β¨π
What a wonderful first day it was! π 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! π₯°
In fact, she had such a good time that she forgot to miss her Momma! πβ€οΈ Weβd say thatβs a pretty great first day!
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.
The cafeteria had a Birthday Celebration today for all students with Birthdays in June, July & August.
Not pictured Zariyah Dawson-Salvage.
Itβs getting excitingβDeaf Awareness Week is only ONE MONTH away! ππ€

First Day Smiles in the Computer Lab! ππ»
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:
We welcomed our students and families back to school at our ENCSD Open House this afternoon! ππ
π« Everyone was excited to get ready for the new school year!
Whether youβre returning to ENCSD or joining our school community for the first time, we are so happy see you!
Free Community ASL Classes for July continue this Tuesday!
ποΈ Tuesdays in September (1st-29th)
β° 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
π On the ENCSD Campus, Massey Activity Center, in the Hornet's Nest
π« Everyone is Welcome
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Wednesday, August 19 2026
π£ 8:30 AM
π Massey Auditorium
π Exciting News from ENCSD! π
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.
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.
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.
Free Community ASL Classes for July continue this Tuesday!
ποΈ Tuesdays in July (7th-28th)
β° 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
π On the ENCSD Campus, Massey Activity Center, in the Hornet's Nest
π« Everyone is Welcome
Free Community ASL Classes for July start this Tuesday!
ποΈ Tuesdays in July (7th-28th)
β° 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
π On the ENCSD Campus, Massey Activity Center, in the Hornet's Nest
π« Everyone is Welcome