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Dr. Michelle Eisan-Smith receives NAD's 2024 Dr. Gertrude "Gertie" Scott Galloway Leadership Award

We're grateful for this recognition of HMS Head of School Dr. Michelle Eisan-Smith's outstanding leadership in education and community service. Thank you, NAD, for this incredible honor!

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HMS students participate in MIT Edgerton Center's STEAMED workshop

This fantastic hands-on STEAM experience tailored for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students gave them the opportunity to build underwater ROVs, gain valuable skills in circuits, motors, and frame construction. At the end of the course, students tested their robots in a pool.

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Class of 2024 Meets with the Executive Director of Deaf, Inc.

On their last day of school, HMS graduating seniors had a special visit from Darian Gambrell at Deaf Inc. Our soon-to-be Class of 2024 alumni had an enriching discussion about their future plans, and learned about the fantastic services and support that Deaf Inc.

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Horace Mann School first graders visit MBTA training center to learn about transportation

HMS students learned about public transportation on a decommissioned train, bus, and trolley - away from all the bustle of commuters. Visits like this are crucial to learning, as it takes what happens in the class and applies it to a real live experience.

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Former HMS Heads of School Are Recipients of MSAD's 2023 Golden Hand Award

At their 2023 conference, the Massachusetts State Association of the Deaf (MSAD) recognized former HMS administrators Maritza Ciliberto and Emilys Peña for their exemplary work leading HMS and their fierce advocacy for deaf and hard of hearing children

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HMS identifies three strategic planning priorities in a strategic vision announcement

HMS is grateful for the support from students, staff, families, and Deaf community members who participated in surveys and focus groups. For all updates related to this process, please visit strategicplan.hms1869.org.

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PBS NewsHour Features HMS Class of 2023 Valedictorian Muna Abanoor

"For many students, this time of year marks a milestone year in the making: graduation. We hear from high school valedictorians and salutatorians around the country about this moment and what they see ahead for the future."

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BPS Celebrates 2023 Valedictorians at 25th Annual Luncheon

Class of 2023 valedictorians from Boston Public Schools are honored at Fenway Park at an annual luncheon with Boston Mayor Wu and BPS Superintendent Skipper

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HMS Announces Strategic Plan Initiative with Innivee Strategies

Collaborating with Innivee Strategies, HMS is beginning its strategic planning process. Innivee will hold focus groups with key school community members to gather information on what the school is doing well, where we can improve, and what you envision for our future.

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Boston Public Schools Announces 2022 Educator of the Year Awards

HMS Teacher Mary Simmons is one of seven recipients of Boston Public Schools' 2022 BPS Educator of the Year Awards. The program recognizes and celebrates exceptional educators who go above and beyond to impact the lives of BPS students and community members.

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Class of 2022 HMS Graduation

HMS and the Class of 2022 were honored to invite Asma Sheikh, a proud Deaf female scientist and first-generation college student from Pakistan, to be the graduation keynote speaker. Asma shared her experience breaking barriers and showed our Deaf students they are capable of anything.

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BPS Class of 2022 Valedictorians Honored at Fenway Park

33 valedictorians from Boston Public Schools are honored at a luncheon at Fenway Park with Boston Mayor Wu, BPS Superintendent Cassellius, members of the Boston School Committee, and more.

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