October 2026 Newsletter

Trick or Treat Spirit!

Trick or Treat spirit filled the school hallways on October 30th. Students enjoyed visiting offices and classrooms in search of treats. Superintendent Trisha Danah wowed elementary students with her dino-tastic costume. Check out our Instagram and Facebook pages for more photos.

Varsity Soccer Team Repeats ESDAA Win!

Congratulations to the Bluejays for capturing their second consecutive ESDAA Division 1 Soccer Championship. Lexington secured the title with a commanding 7-0 victory over American School for the Deaf. Both teams showed tremendous determination and spirit throughout the competition.

Individual student awards went to Jia Hui Tan and Daniela Acosta-Guzman, who were named to the All-Tournament team. Ahmed Abdrabou was named our Most Valuable Player and also received an award during the skills competition for most goals scored. Additionally, goalkeeper Jesse Coleman received an award for the longest kick. The team was coached by Gabriel Carino, Sergio Valdivieso, and Alvaro Jaramillo. Special thanks to the Ohio School for the Deaf for hosting a wonderful event.

Jia Hui Tan

Daniela Acosta-Guzman

Ahmed Abdrabou

Jesse Coleman

Lexington Hosts ESDAA Volleyball Tournament

Lexington was proud to host the 44th Annual ESDAA Girls' Volleyball Tournament on October 16–18, as we joined in celebrating the 100th anniversary of ESDAA! Thirteen teams competed in this year's event across two brackets of play: Gold and Silver. The Bluejays played with spirit and placed fourth overall. The American School for the Deaf took home the championship trophy, with second and third place going to Delaware School for the Deaf and Rochester School for the Deaf, respectively. Individual student awards went to Genesis Campbell and Shania Makarchand, who were named to the All-Tournament team. The team was coached by Pamela Manzueta and Shanika Hewitt. A big thank you to Athletic Director Nicolàs Tegni, Administrative Assistant Kerstti Vega, and all the volunteers who helped make the event a success.

Lexington Recognized by Education Insights Magazine

Lexington is proud to be named one of "The 5 Best Private Specialized Schools Creating Brighter Futures in 2026" in the October 2026 issue of Education Insights magazine. In the article, Superintendent Trisha Danah discussed the school's whole-student philosophy, its commitment to language accessibility, and priorities for 2026 and beyond. Click here to read the article!

MSSG Haunted House

Hand waves to thrill master Spencer Stelmach and Middle School Student Government (MSSG) for another great Haunted House. Students had fun adding live "scares" to the spooky animatronic display. The annual event raises funds for middle school student activities.

Fall Pep Rally

Bluejay spirit was on full display at the October 15th fall pep rally! The event recognized members of the fall sports teams - middle school soccer, middle school volleyball, high school cross country, high school soccer, and girls volleyball. High school students Shania Makarchand & Jia Hui Tan served as MCs for the event. The Bluejay Song was performed by Reeana Sukhra & Jie Lin with Sophie Ariza serving as the drummer and coaching by Melissa Vigilante (Lex '91).

L-R: Sophie, Jie, and Reanna performed the Bluejay Song.

Members of the volleyball team posed at the Pep Rally.

Students Help with ESDAA Tournament Decor

The gym lobby was a welcoming space for ESDAA Volleyball Tournament players and attendees thanks to the creative talents of students in Lexington's art and STEAM classes. A large ESDAA 100th Anniversary logo, surrounded by logos for each of the thirteen participating teams, was painted on a temporary wall outside the gym. The painting was a perfect background for photos during the three-day event.

Painting ESDAA school logos in the gym lobby.

The completed painting with student signatures in lower right corner.

Home Depot Donates Trick or Treat Buckets

A big thank you to the East Elmhurst Home Depot for donating trick or treat buckets to the students. The sturdy orange buckets were a hit with students and staff!

Deaf Actor Visits Drama Club

Members of the Drama Club had the opportunity to work with professional Deaf actor Erin Rosenfeld at their October 6th meeting. Rosenfeld led students through the process of auditioning, from beginning to end, to prepare them for upcoming auditions for the April 2027 production of IN THE HEIGHTS. Students were able to do a short mock-audition and casting with Rosenfeld's guidance.

Quick Notes & Upcoming Events

(Click here to see the 2026-2027 school calendar!)

November 2 - Battle of the Books - Middle School Competition
November 3 (Election Day - remote learning day for students)
November 11 (Veterans' Day - School & Center Closed)
November 17 (Superintendent's Conference Day - No school for students)
November 26 & 27 (Thanksgiving - School & Center Closed)
December 2 - School Picture Day
December 5 - Holiday Wrestling Invitational, Lexington gym