Phoenix Day School for the Deaf

Call for Presenters & Performers!

ASDB is seeking Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing community members, educators, advocates, organizations, and performers to participate in our Deaf Awareness Week events, taking place September 24–26, 2026.

We're looking for engaging presenters for student sessions during the day and talented performers for community events in the evening at our Phoenix and Oro Valley campuses.

Interested in participating? Submit a brief proposal by June 30, 2026.

We look forward to celebrating Deaf Awareness Week and showcasing the talents, experiences, and voices of our community!

For more information or to apply, please see the attached flyer.

💙 Help Us Celebrate Our Incredible PDSD Staff! 💙

Our teachers, aides, interpreters, nurses, and support staff work hard every day to support and empower our students. We are seeking donations to help fund staff appreciation efforts throughout the school year, including appreciation events, treats, recognition gifts, and other morale-boosting activities.

Every contribution makes a difference and helps us show our gratitude to the amazing individuals who serve our students and families.

More Info: https://tinyurl.com/pdsdbookfair

Thank you for supporting the PDSD community! 💛

It’s that time of year again—Graduation Day is here!

Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026 and all of their accomplishments! Our High School Graduation Ceremony will be live-streamed TONIGHT at 5:30 PM, so whether you're near or far, you can be part of this special moment.

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 19
🕓 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Live Stream Link: https://youtube.com/live/fvbbK8xpKzw?feature=share

Help us cheer on our incredible graduates as they take this next big step—congratulations, Class of 2026!

// SENIOR SPOTLIGHT //

🎓 Angel Ye

💙 House of Gallaudet

Quote: "You are not alone; please ask for help and advice. Find your own path and strategies; don't just follow others. Keep trying until you succeed. Life is hard, but you can find a way. Be yourself. I believe in you."

Please help us congratulate Angel and the

// SENIOR SPOTLIGHT //

🎓 Genesis Puente Lizarraga

💚 House of Cogswell

Quote: "I'm not lost, I'm just taking a scenic confusion route; it's still beautiful."

Please help us congratulate Genesis and the

// SENIOR SPOTLIGHT //

🎓 Miriam Mendez

🖤 House of Foster

Quote:"When you enter high school, time will be fast."

Please help us congratulate Miriam and the

A few weeks ago at the Mingus Invitational Track Meet, she brought home 2nd place in Shot Put — and she was SO close to taking 1st place!

She has now earned medal awards at 4 track meets in a row! This is the first time this has happened from 1986 to the present, and we are incredibly proud of her hard work and dedication!

The PDSD girls track team continues improving personal records and showing amazing growth every meet.

Let’s go PDSD!

// SENIOR SPOTLIGHT //

🎓 Ah’Mani Johnson

💚 House of Cosgwell

Quote: "baby shark doooo dooo."

Please help us congratulate Ah’Mani and the

// SENIOR SPOTLIGHT //

🎓 Bryan Jimenez Coutino

💚 House of Cogswell

Quote: "I became Looney Tunes because it my freedom and no matter what, who you are"

🎓 Please help us congratulate Bryan and the

// SENIOR SPOTLIGHT //

🎓 Khalil Herzfeld

💙 House of Gallaudet

Quote:"You should never give up, no matter how you feel."

🎓 Please help us congratulate Khalil and the