"Building our Future Together"
The Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) enrolled its first student in 1863 and takes pride in a rich tradition of serving the educational, social and emotional needs of deaf and hard of hearing students throughout the state of Minnesota.
Located on a beautiful 40-acre campus in the community of Faribault in southeastern Minnesota, the campus features historic limestone buildings nestled among mature oak and maple trees along a circular drive.
GPSD Basketball Brackets are posted! Check it out >>
Announcements from Jill Kes, MSA Health Services Director, on Influenza news. Now, in English and ASL. Check back often because this page will be updated with new information. As of Nov 20, 2009. Take a look » New video! Interviews of Parents and Alumni about their perspectives on MSAD. Great thoughts on the school and its programs. Total time: 10:00 .. Watch >>
Transcript Requests
If you graduated from or left MSAD prior to 2004 and need a copy of a transcript or another record from your file, visit this page for more information ยป
Upcoming Events
- February 11, 2010 - GPSD Basketball Tournament @ Iowa School for the Deaf
- February 12, 2010 - No School
- February 12, 2010 - GPSD Basketball Tournament @ Iowa School for the Deaf
- February 13, 2010 - GPSD Basketball Tournament @ Iowa School for the Deaf
- February 15, 2010 - Presidents' Day Holiday - No School
- February 16, 2010 - School Resumes
- February 22, 2010 - Literacy Night @ 6 PM
- March 5, 2010 - End of 2nd Trimester
- March 16, 2010 - Accuplacer Test
- March 19, 2010 - End of 3rd Quarter
- March 20, 2010 - Spring Break Begins - No School








