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, returning and new families! 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 to the account.… 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.  

This page will be updated as new information is released regarding school closure and other school-related COVID-19 information. COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols Letters & videos from ISD Administrators Remote Learning Resources        

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 >>

  FREE! Register/registrarse HERE/AQUI Deadline to register: March 4, 2020. March 11 – 13, 2020 at Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs We are excited to bring back STEM Days for the second year to Iowa’s 6th -8th grade students who are deaf or hard of hearing! This… Read more >>

The traditional homecoming celebration at Iowa School for the Deaf actually starts on Monday, Oct. 14 with spirit-themed days throughout the week. ISD invites students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing outside of the school to join in the activities Thursday, Oct. 17-19, with special workshop leaders and fun. The public… Read more >>

The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, met at Iowa School for the Deaf in September. At its annual recognition lunch, teacher elementary teacher Megan Jones and dormitory student life advisor Taryn Peterson received honors. Faculty Excellence Award: Megan Jones “Whenever I am looking for a mentor for a new… Read more >>