Eighth grader Hope Murapa, a resident of Orange City, just might be a math whiz. Through Iowa School for the Deaf, Hope entered a national middle school math contest for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Of 100 competitors, Hope’s scores placed in the top 21 which earned… Read more >>

Iowa School for the Deaf’s Extended Learning program presents this series for parents and those working in education settings. Tuesdays, Oct. 20 & 27 | 6.30 – 8 p.m. ZOOM Click HERE to register. Registration closes Friday, Oct. 16. In this COVID world, where virtual and hybrid learning environments can… Read more >>

There are some changes about how we support our Bobcats and Lady Cats this year, to keep everyone safe. We encourage you to still be our #1 fans, and to please follow these guidelines. Check the calendar for upcoming sporting events here! Home Volleyball There is a home side and… Read more >>

Iowa School for the Deaf and the Iowa Department of Education is offering free American Sign Language classes to Iowa families and professionals who have or work with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Classes last 8 weeks, and registration will be accepted prior to the beginning of… Read more >>

Welcome back to a year unlike any other! Returning students: This is the link to Power School registration. Parents have received instructions on how to set this up. An account needs to be created by parents, and the snapcode instructions we mailed to you is needed to link your child/children… Read more >>

Tuesdays, July 14, 21 and 28 | 6.30 – 7.30 p.m. Free! Register here. Participants will receive the link and password after they have registered. When you register, you will be able to attend all three Zooms with the same link and password. No need to register three times. Can’t… Read more >>

We have talented writers and artists at Iowa School for the Deaf, and their teachers help their work shine! Every spring, the Council Bluffs Optimist Clubs judge local submissions and produce the literary magazine, The Write Touch, featuring the best work of Council Bluffs middle school and high school students. This… Read more >>

We offer some great camps! Although 2020's camp season was canceled due to coronavirus, you can check out what the types of activities we typically offer here.  

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We couldn’t be more proud of all our students who entered the Gallaudet Youth Programs/Phi Kappa Zeta ASL Literary Competition! Iowa School for the Deaf had first place, second place and honorable mention winners, all featured on this page. This national event is open to second – 12th grade students… Read more >>