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.
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October 13, 2026
ASL Sign of the Day - Is Your Favorite Season Summer or Winter?
Pamela Rohring teaches us the Sign of the Day. Open this video and learn!
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.
October 1, 2026
Order your Let's Go Buffalo T-Shirts or Hoodie Today!
Pre-order your Let's Go Buffalo T-Shirts or Hoodies. They will make great holiday gifts! Orders and money are due by October 8th. All orders will be filled before Winter Break.
September 30, 2026
"Dig for a Cure" Bake Sale Supporting Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Show your support by stopping by the annual bake sale by the Girls Volleyball team. Bake Sale is October 26th, 2026 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm in the YAH.
September 30, 2026
"Dig for a Cure" Volleyball Game - October 27, 2026
October 27th at 3:30PM, Gallagher Gym, Students and staff are welcome!! $20/player or $30/player with shirt. Please contact Wendy Chuba.
September 8, 2026
FDE Presents Scaling New Heights Through Language : Distinguished Speaker Series
In collaboration with St. Mary's School for the Deaf & Buffalo RiverWorks, the Foundation for Deaf Education Presents: Scaling New Heights Through Language with Scott Lehmann & Shayna Unger. 9/24/26
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.
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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