November 13, 2026
ASL Sign of the Day - Veterans Day
Pamela Rohring teaches us the Sign of the Day. Open this video and learn!
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November 13, 2026
Annual Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Concert - Tuesday, November 24th
St. Mary's School for the Deaf (SMSD) is hosting our Annual Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Concert on 11/24/26 at 10am. The event is part of the Nourish the Need SMSD 2026 Annual Food Drive.
November 13, 2026
Nourish the Need Food Drive - Happening Now!
Our "Nourish the Need" Food Drive has officially begun! From now through Tuesday, November 24, we will be collecting non-perishable food items to support our neighbors served by Calvary Baptist Church
October 14, 2026
2026 Foundation for Deaf Education's Annual Appeal
DONATE TODAY! The FDE advances opportunities for students at SMSD, ensuring they learn, lead, and thrive in a community where language, belonging, and potential are fully realized.
October 1, 2026
Family Skate Night - October 29, 2026
Sponsored by the SMSD Alumni Association and the SMSD Parent-Teacher-Group. Please join us on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 6:30-8:80 at the Rainbow Rink, 101 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda.
August 24, 2026
Free Backpacks for SMSD Students
If your child would benefit from a backpack, please contact one of our Administrative Assistants to arrange a convenient pickup time.
June 22, 2026
Introducing ParentSquare: A New Way to Connect with SMSD
SMSD is transitioning to ParentSquare on July 1, 2026. This new communication platform delivers messages, important information, and emergency alerts into one place.
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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