St. Mary's School for the Deaf

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About Us

Welcome!

We are Child First. We believe that all children can learn. We believe that all St. Mary's School for the Deaf students have a right to learn utilizing every accessible communication avenue. We believe that all St. Mary's School for the Deaf students have a right to a safe, healthy, and positive environment at the school.

Latest News

March 11, 2025

Being Michelle: Movie Screening & Panel - April 7, 2025

Movie Screening and Panel - Monday, April 7, 2025 | 5-7:30 pm at Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons Extension. Registration Required.

March 11, 2025

2025 Math Competition

Mathletes enjoyed a morning of team bonding and preparation, full of laughter and great memories. In the afternoon, they challenged the Academic Bowl Team and some Staff members to some math puzzles.

March 7, 2025

Music Show - May 2, 2025

Music Show is May 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the YAH!

March 6, 2025

Sign of the Day - National Deaf Youth Day

St. Mary's School for the Deaf ASL Specialist, Pamela Rhoring teaches us The Sign of the Day. Watch this short tutorial video to learn a new sign.

March 5, 2025

Bison News

View our morning video announcements every Friday, brought to you by Bison News!!!

March 4, 2025

We Are Hiring!

Open Classified Positions: Teacher (Special Education Teacher), Occupational Therapist Open Certified Positions: Teacher Aide Teacher Aide (Classified - Position - Teacher Aide - non-competitive)

February 27, 2025

52nd Annual Physical Education and Sports Demonstration - March 27, 2025

St. Mary’s School for the Deaf would like to invite you to the 52nd Annual Physical Education and Sports Demonstration Thursday, March 27th, 2025 at 1:00 PM. in the Gallagher Gym

February 27, 2025

National Deaf Youth Day is March 6th, 2025

National Deaf Youth Day was developed to recognize and bring together Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth from schools for the deaf, mainstream programs, and universities.

February 26, 2025

SMSD Presents: Peter Pan Jr. - May 21-May 22, 2025

Performed in American Sign Language with support from vocal musicians. Gallagher Gym, 5/21 9:30am & 7:00pm, 5/22 7:00pm. A musical based on the play by Sir J.M. Barrie.

February 12, 2025

Meet the Board of Trustees

Learn about the 2024-2025 Board of Trustees at St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

Upcoming Events

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P.E. Student of the Month – February 2025

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Judah Thomas

“Judah Thomas has been selected as Student of the Month for February.
Judah is in our Pre-K class. He has become better at following directions,
sharing, taking turns and being patient. Judah enjoys class and playing with his
peers. He is a pleasure to work with. Congratulations!”

Our Mission

St. Mary's School for the Deaf is committed to providing equitable access to exemplary educational programs that prepare Deaf Students to be self-directed, lifelong learners, who are productive members of society.

To Accomplish this Mission

We inspire ALL to achieve personal goals and strive for excellence. We offer a rigorous and relevant curriculum that addresses the diverse learning styles of all our students. We instruct our students in basic and critical thinking skills. We promise to collaborate as a community and with the community at large. We expect all members of the SMSD community to act with integrity.

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