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Score a Hat Trick with SMSD & the Sabres!

Ready to score big? SMSD has been personally selected by the Buffalo Sabres to be the beneficiary of their exciting 50/50 Raffle for the December 27th Sabres vs. Blackhawks game!

This isn't just any ordinary raffle. It's your chance to win a whopping $71,600 jackpot while directly supporting SMSD's mission of providing accessible, equal, and inclusive education for all children. Plus, SMSD will keep a cool 45% of all organizational sales!

The Give 716 Holiday Raffle (presented by the Buffalo Sabres Foundation) offers a guaranteed $71,600 jackpot! The best part? You don't have to attend the game to win! All ticket sales are online, so you can win from the comfort of your home.

SMSD's name and logo will be prominently displayed before and during the December 27th game, so you can cheer for both SMSD and the Sabres!

Here's how to play:

Starting December 1st, head over to this link to purchase your raffle tickets. It's as easy as a slap shot!

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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

December 19, 2024

Signs of the Day - MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HANUKKAH, KWANZAA, HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025

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.

November 25, 2024

2024-2025 Winter Sports Schedule

2024-2025 Winter Athletics Game Schedule for St. Mary's School for the Deaf Boys' Varsity Basketball, Girls' Varsity Basketball and Grade School Basketball.

November 21, 2024

2024-2025 Annual Appeal - DONATE TODAY!

Your donation can be the spark that ignites a brighter future. Make a difference in personalized learning, empowering communication, a thriving community, and college and career readiness.

November 7, 2024

Congratulations Student of the Month, Roshana Swabeyda!

St. Mary's School for the Deaf Physical Education Department Presents the October 2024 Student of the Month, Roshana Swabeyda. Congratulations, Roshana!

November 7, 2024

St. Mary's School for the Deaf Quarterly Chronicle Issue 01

Hot off the press! Introducing the St. Mary's School for the Deaf Quarterly Chronicle, Issue 01 | Summer/Fall 2024. View our magazine to see what we are doing at our school.

August 22, 2024

2024-2025 School Calendar

View and download the SMSD 2024-2025 Calendar.

July 29, 2024

Website Translation

Translate our website from English to your language. Website translation is available in 133 languages.

April 26, 2024

The St. Mary's Store is Open!

Spirit Wear is now available! We have teamed up with BSN to offer you a HUGE variety of SMSD gear. There are items available in Mens, Womens, Kids and Accessories.

P.E. Student of the Month – November 2024

A young boy smiles for the camera, wearing a grey shirt with the words 'St. Mary's School for the Deaf Athletics'.

Jorge Soto Velasquez

“Jorge Soto Velasquez has been selected as Student of the Month for November in Physical Education. Jorge is a hard worker and loves to compete! He gives great effort and tries his best. Jorge is nice to his friends and respectful to the staff. He is willing to help whenever needed. Jorge loves being active and never gives up!!! Congratulations!”

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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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Inspire Future Generations

“I am a Senior at SMSD. I have better access to communication here. I can play sports here. At a hearing school, I may not be able to play because of communication issues. I have peers I can sign with, access to activities like drama, building trades, journalism, and work experience opportunities. If I was at a public school, the lack of communication would prevent me from being able to do any of these things.”

Saul, High School Student

“St. Mary’s School for the Deaf has been a large part of our lives. It is an incredible institution that provides everything needed to be successful. Our daughter Julia attended SMSD from Pre-K to Graduation. SMSD opened doors and provided opportunities that she would not get in mainstream environment. The dedicated staff are amazing and work very hard to obtain the best from each student. Julia graduated as Valedictorian and is in the honors program as a sophomore at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. SMSD is more than a school, it is a family. A family we are very proud to be a part of.”

Lauren, Parent of SMSD Alumni

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