October 15, 2026
ASL Sign of the Day - End of a Period (Later)
Pamela Rohring teaches us the Sign of the Day. Open this video and learn!
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October 15, 2026
SMSD P.T.G. Meat Raffle is Approaching! November 7, 2026
Saturday, November 7th is the P.T.G. Meat Raffle at The Eldridge Bike Club. Doors open at 5:30. Raffle begins at 6:15. $12/person or $90 for a table of 8.
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.
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.
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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