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 25, 2025

2024-2025 Spring Sports Schedule

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

March 25, 2025

Sign of the Day - You Scratched My Back & I'll Scratch Yours

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 14, 2025

Bison News

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

March 13, 2025

Deaf Day of Play - Strong National Museum of Play - March 29, 2025

Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf and The Strong have partnered to celebrate Deaf Day of Play at the museum. March 29th,10:00 a.m. - Admission Applies

March 13, 2025

Yearbook Order Form 2025

2025 Yearbook Order Form. $55.00 + tax = $59.80. Online payment option.

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 7, 2025

Music Show - May 2, 2025

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

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 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.

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.

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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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