Horace Mann School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Oldest public day school for the Deaf in the United States. Proud to be part of Boston Public Schools. *Opinions are our own. Likes/retweets ≠ endorsements.

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🎓 Today is our seniors' last official day! This week, they had the wonderful opportunity to visit with the next generation of HMS Cougars. 💙 #HMSDeafPride

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Our after-school program wrapped up a few weeks ago, but we’re still relishing the core memories! Rock climbing was definitely a highlight, but the real win was the opportunity to extend ASL access beyond the regular school day.

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Congratulations to Bárbara, the HMS Class of 2026 Valedictorian!
📸: Group photo courtesy of the City of Boston Mayor's Office

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We are proud to see HMS represented at the 3rd annual @BostonSchools Seal of Biliteracy Awards! Earning the MA State Seal for ASL embodies our mission: fostering fluency in both ASL & English to empower our students to contribute to the world as self-determined Deaf individuals.

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🎉 We are still smiling after last night’s Family Fun event! ✨
It was incredible to have our students, families, and staff all together to eat, laugh, and celebrate our amazing community. Thank you to everyone who joined us to keep this wonderful tradition going strong! 💙💛

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The tradition of excellence continues! 🏅 Huge shout-out to our incredible HMS athletes for showing true strength, heart, and Cougar pride at last weekend's Special Olympics Track & Field events. You inspire us all! 🏃‍♂️💨💙🐾 #SpecialOlympics #HMSDeafPride

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Some PreK students took to the hallways to serve as HMS' ✉️📫 carriers! While they look adorable in their USPS gear, they’re actually hard at work. Activities like this help our youngest learners explore community roles while learning the importance of service & communication.

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Huge thanks to artist Ross Miller for bringing history to life! 🌿 HMS 5th graders headed to Boston Common this week to help build a traditional fishweir, a structure used by the Massachusett people over 4,000 years ago. 🐟
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/a6GyUlRE5P

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High Schoolers were treated to a masterclass in identity & advocacy w/ guest Zoé Marie Rodriguez! 🌟 As a Deaf interpreter & Co-Founder of the Puerto Rican Association of the Deaf and Deaf-Blind, Zoé shared her journey of overcoming social criticism to find pride in her identity.

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There’s something special about the bonds formed over a Pre-K breakfast table. These faces are proof that the best part of school isn't just what you learn, but who you learn it with.
Happy Monday from our crew to yours! 🍎🙌

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HMS is so much more than a building; it’s a community where no one stands alone. 🌟 Our administrators always remind us that it truly takes a village to support our students, and this Teacher Appreciation Week, we spent every moment celebrating that collective heartbeat.

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Still 💭 about these treats from the BSAC Showcase! Huge props to the entrepreneurial talent behind this booth. From branding & vision to the customer service & snacks, the "boss" energy was undeniable. We love to see Ss launching their own ventures & showing us how it's done!

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A huge (slightly belated) hug to Nurse Kerisha for #SchoolNurseDay! Whether she’s handing out "magic" ice packs or just offering a comforting smile like in this picture, she is a source of calm, comfort, and kindness for everyone at HMS. 🩺🩹

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Our HS Ss had the incredible opportunity to meet with Ashton Jean-Pierre, a Deaf photographer visiting all the way from Australia. 📸🇦🇺 As a creator, Ashton shared not only his incredible work but also his journey of navigating the industry and the power of visual storytelling.

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Not all heroes wear capes... some wear aprons! 🍎 🍕
A few days late, but we couldn't let #SchoolLunchHeroDay pass w/o a shout-out to our incredible caf. team. As part of their community unit, PreK painted this adorable tribute to the "heroes" who keep them fed & happy every day.

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HMS PIP coordinators are at the MEIC conference in Marlborough today! From home visits to playgroups, this team is laying the foundation for a lifetime of language for deaf and hard of hearing children from birth to age 3. 🧱✨
Learn more at: https://t.co/dB2bwkkUrC

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🥈 The HMS Cougar Chess Team just secured 2nd place at this year's Deaf Chess Invitational in Austin, TX! ♟️🏆
We are so proud to represent both @HMS1869 and @BostonSchools on the national stage! 🐾🤘
Congrats, Cougars! #hmsdeafpride #bpspride #deafchess

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After an incredible "proper HMS send-off" from students & staff, our HMS Cougar Chess Team is at TSD for the Annual Deaf Chess Invitational! Focused & fueled by school pride, they're competing against schools from across 🇺🇸. We are so proud of their sportsmanship & strategy! 🐾♟️

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Several groups of students are heading over to the 🏛️ State House today for the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing's 40th Anniversary celebration! It’s a historic day for advocacy and access in Massachusetts as we celebrate "40 Years Rooted in Community."✨

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One week of vacation was great, but the week leading up to it was even better! We're re-living Spirit Week through these photos today. The creativity was on full display, from coordinated outfits on Twin Day to bold looks on Mustache Day! Which of these styles was your favorite?