September 15, 2026
ASL Sign of the Day - Do you need help?
Pamela Rohring teaches us the Sign of the Day. Open this video and learn!
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September 10, 2026
ParentSquare Information Night for Parents
Join us for a full demonstration of our new communication app, ParentSquare! Come to register your account and learn how to use ParentSquare. Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
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.
August 18, 2026
First Day of School - September 3, 2026
Welcoming back students and staff to the 26-27 school year. Students return on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Staff return on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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.
June 10, 2026
IRT Theatre Presents Revolting Children | Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
IRT Theater Presents in Collaboration with Brooklyn Collaborative Studies Lexington School for the Deaf and St. Mary’s School for the Deaf Featuring Malik Paris
March 19, 2026
SMSD Playground Redesign
View a photo slideshow of the new playground design soon to be installed at St. Mary's School for the Deaf!
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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