TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Keena Miller
512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444
FOR RELEASE FRIDAY OCTOBER 18, 2024
Texas School for the Deaf Homecoming Week
Blue & White Pep Rally
Friday, October 18
Homecoming Festival
TSD Lady Rangers Volleyball vs. Austin Royals
TSD Rangers Football vs. Alabama School for the Deaf
Saturday, October 19
Austin, Texas – October 18, 2024 – Everyone at the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) is gearing up for the school’s annual homecoming celebration this weekend at the iconic 167-year old south Austin campus, located at 1102 South Congress Avenue.
The school is already abuzz with excited students participating in daily themed costume contests and spirit competitions.
It all leads up to a school-wide pep rally at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 18, with the entire campus, draped in blue and white, celebrating together ahead of the biggest day of the entire year.
TSD Superintendent, Peter Bailey, says “We are excited to welcome everyone to Homecoming 2024, see students, alumni, family, friends and neighbors come together, and fill the campus to celebrate this most cherished tradition every year for TSD Rangers.”
A full day of activities open to the public starting at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 19, the homecoming booth festival runs until 4:00 p.m., with tours of the campus and school museum, food booths, games and vendors.
At 1:00 p.m., the TSD JV Lady Rangers volleyball team faces the Austin Royals in TSD’s Seeger Gym, followed by the varsity match-up at 2:00 p.m.
The homecoming football pre-game festivities begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. on TSD’s Rudolph Gamblin field, with kick-off at 5:30 p.m. when the Rangers meet the Alabama School for the Deaf on the gridiron, and crowning of TSD’s 2024 homecoming royalty at half-time.
WHAT: Texas School for the Deaf celebrates Homecoming 2024
WHERE: Texas School for the Deaf (TSD)
1102 South Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78704
WHEN: Friday, October 18, 2024
1:30 pm - Blue and White Pep Rally - TSD Seeger Gym
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Homecoming Booth Festival – TSD Mall
1:00 pm – TSD JV Lady Rangers volleyball vs. Austin Royals – TSD Seeger Gym
2:00 pm – TSD Varsity Lady Rangers volleyball vs. Austin Royals – TSD Seeger Gym
5:00 pm – Homecoming pre-game – TSD Rudolph Gamblin Stadium
5:30 pm – Kick-off – TSD Rangers vs. Alabama School for the Deaf
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ABOUT THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (TSD)
The Texas School for the Deaf is the oldest continuously operating public school in Texas. Educating Texas students who are deaf and hard of hearing since 1856, the campus also provides outreach and educational resources for students, their families and professionals in the field throughout the state of Texas. With educational excellence and a strong belief in a culture and community at TSD, students form a unique identity based on their individual strengths and talents. TSD is an environment where students learn, grow, and belong. For more information about Texas School for the Deaf, visit: tsd.texas.gov.