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.
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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.
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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 18, 2026
Bison News
View our morning video announcements every Friday, brought to you by Bison News!!!
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
May 11, 2026
Sign of the Day - Indoctrination
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 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!
June 11, 2025
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June 11, 2025
2025-2026 School Calendar
View and download the SMSD 2025-2026 Calendar.
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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