Forty-eight Lexington students gained valuable work skills this summer by participating in NYC's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). The program connects NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experiences. The program is sponsored by NYC’s Department of Youth and Community Development.
Lexington's Deaf Awareness Committee has launched a fundraiser on Bonfire to support Deaf Awareness Week (September 22-30 ) and National Deaf History Month (April) activities at the school. Our Bonfire shop offers short and long sleeve shirts, pullover sweatshirts, and hoodies in a variety colors and styles for adults, kids, and toddlers. Shirts will be shipped to homes. To purchase adult & children's sizes: https://www.bonfire.com/lexington-deaf-awareness-committee-fundraiser-1/ To purchase toddler sizes: https://www.bonfire.com/lexington-deaf-awareness-toddler-fundraiser/
During the 2025/2026 school year, David Wilcox's Elementary 8 (E8) classroom participated in National Geographic's Explorer Classroom Project. The class selected bat conservation as their project. Click here to see a copy of their Bat Conservation newsletter!
Last week’s graduation was filled with emotions - pride, joy, relief, excitement and perhaps some sadness - as students left the nest to face life’s next chapters. Check out our Flickr album for more photos! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCXSEQ
The Board of Trustees of Lexington School for the Deaf is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Trisha Danah as the new Superintendent of Lexington School for the Deaf. Ms. Danah will start in the position on July 1, 2026. The Board looks forward to this next chapter in Lexington’s history and welcomes her on behalf of the Lexington community.