Mission St. Rita School for the Deaf is a Catholic school, educating students of all faiths in a Christ-centered, barrier-free communication environment through individualized instruction, personal attention, and direct communication. Vision St. Rita School for the Deaf will maximize our students’ full potential by developing the whole child to be confident, contributing members of society so that they may carry the message of Christ's love to all they encounter. Core Values Communication - Ensuring we allow all to communicate effectively in a respectful manner Catholic - Recognizing that each person is unique, created for a specific purpose and valuable in the eyes of God Family - Nurturing healthy relationships with those we love and those we have yet to know Education - Empowering each person to achieve his or her full potential through an individualized approach to learning Innovation - Willingness to explore and support new ideas and methods in learning