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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through student leadership! 🌟 3rd graders worked alongside our school librarian to curate and build a special book cart display. We love seeing HMS students take ownership of their learning and highlight stories that celebrate diverse perspectives and cultures.

Three smiling 3rd-grade students stand beside a mobile book cart outside the HMS library, showcasing a Hispanic Heritage Month display with clearly visible book covers.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Did you know our high schoolers can earn college credit this year? 🎓 Our RIT/NTID-backed Financial Literacy dual enrollment course teaches essential real-world skills: 📊 Budgeting & saving 💳 Credit & borrowing 🔒 Money security & rights 🚗 Major purchase prep 🏦 Banking basics

A collage of three photos from a Financial Literacy class taught in American Sign Language (ASL). In the top photo, a teacher signs in ASL at the front of the room with financial math projected on the screen behind him, while a large group of students watch from a U-shaped seating arrangement. In the bottom two photos, taken from behind the students, the teacher answers questions in ASL.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

1 sheet of foil + pennies = an epic lesson in problem solving! 🪙⛵️ Before diving into a formal 4-step problem solving process, students built foil boats, loaded them with pennies until they sank, and revised their designs on the fly. The takeaway? Problem solving is a process, not a destination! 🧠✨

Collage of four photos showing students in a foil boat STEM challenge. Top row: Student teams huddle together using upright binders and iPads as shields to keep their boat designs secret. Bottom row: Students gather closely around a white water bucket on a standing desk, leaning in with anticipation as pennies are added to a boat.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🎓 Today, our staff showed up in full force repping our alma maters for BPS College Pride Day, officially kicking off College and Career Month! It’s a beautiful reminder that every journey is unique, and we hope to inspire the next generation of HMS scholars as they begin theirs. #BPSCollegeMonth

A two-photo collage celebrating College Pride Day. Top photo: School staff members smiling on the outdoor building steps, wearing college shirts and sweatshirts. Bottom photo: A colorful hallway bulletin board featuring inspirational messages and graphics about going to college.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🎨 Students explore culture & identity through clay & color with De’VIA. They created original artwork reflecting their lived experiences & cultural pride Using intentional color, line, & traditional motifs. Art becomes a powerful tool for self-expression when culture is centered in the classroom. 🖼️

Four-photo collage with a central text graphic. Center Banner: A blue rectangle with white text that reads: "De'VIA: Deaf View/Image Art: Expressing culture, heritage, and identity through visual art." Top Left: Students engaged in an ASL class discussion about De'VIA with artwork examples projected on the front screen. Top Right: Close-up of a student painting a hand-shaped clay ceramic sculpture. Bottom Left: A student holding up her painted ceramic open-hand sculpture toward the camera. Bottom Right: A student using paint markers to decorate the details on his ceramic hand sculpture.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

2 languages. 2 distinct original poems. 1 shared title. High school Humanities Ss compared Clayton Valli’s iconic ASL poem “Mushrooms” w/ Sylvia Plath’s English poem of the same name. They were analyzed as separate, literary works side-by-side, deepening critical thinking and linguistic mastery!

Four-photo collage with a central text graphic. Center Banner: A blue rectangle with white text that reads: "Comparative Poetry Analysis: Analyzing two distinct original poems: one in ASL and one in English." Top Left: Students viewing Clayton Valli’s ASL poem "Mushrooms" projected on a screen. Top Right: A teacher pointing to lines of English text from Sylvia Plath’s poem "Mushrooms" on the board while looking toward the class. Bottom Left: Students reading and writing notes on printed copies of Sylvia Plath’s poem. Bottom Right: A teacher pointing encouragingly to a student who is signing an explanation in ASL.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🎭📚Literacy comes alive when students step into the stories they read and view! Our students recently explored storybooks by Deaf authors and brought them to life through student-led ASL skits. Students built strong comprehension, performance fluency, and pride in Deaf literature. 🎬🤟

Four-photo collage with a central text graphic. Center Banner: A blue rectangle with white text that reads: "Bringing Deaf Literature to Life: Transforming storybooks by Deaf authors into student-led ASL skits." Top Left & Right: Screenshots showing student film re-enactments in ASL. Bottom Left: Students looking at the front board as Shira Grabelsky’s ASL storybook, "The Pink Monkey," is projected for the class. Bottom Right: View from behind two students collaborating at a desk, editing their ASL video performances in iMovie on an iPad.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

These students are exploring a Deaf Community unit that connects ASL, Deaf culture, and practical life skills. Holding up the Sign Union Flag represents a celebration of global Deaf heritage and real-world empowerment!

Group of three students with a teacher and staff member smiling at the camera while holding up the blue and yellow Sign Union flag, which represents the Deaf culture, community, heritage, and empowerment.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today is International Day of Sign Languages! 🤟 A Deaf-centered curriculum isn't just a one-week topic for us. It's our foundation. Educators weave Deaf culture, history, and perspectives into every subject so our students build deep pride in their language and heritage 365 days a year.

Collage of four photos. Top left: A video of a well-known Deaf content creator telling a story in ASL is projected on a screen as students watch attentively. Top right: Two students work together editing a video on an iPad in iMovie. Bottom left: View from behind students engaged in an ASL group discussion with their teacher. Bottom right: Overhead view of a student creating a De'VIA piece.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Check out careers.hms1869.org for more information about our available positions.

We are hiring!
Available Positions:
- Lead ASL Interpreter
- Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Art (until Dec.).
- Per Diem Substitute Teachers
- School-Based Social Worker
- Anticipated Openings:
- One to One Paraprofessional
- Paraproessional
careers.hms1869.org

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

10/10 enthusiasm for lab safety! 🥽🔥 From fire extinguishers and emergency blankets to safety showers and spill kits, our students are fully prepped and ready for a great year in the lab. Check out the main-character energy! 🧪✨

Collage of four photos showing high school students in a science classroom handling science safety equipment with enthusiasm. Top left: Student looks off camera with a horrified look on his face as he juggles two red first aid wool blanket bags. Bottom left: Student holds up a fire extinguisher with a blank look on her face. Right: Student points to an emergency safety shower with a dramatic look on his face.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

📚 Books came to life in the best way today! We were thrilled to welcome Deaf author Jonaz McMillan for an unforgettable ASL storytelling of his book, "Monster Hands!" Seeing our students completely captivated by his expressive read-aloud was pure magic. 🌟

Top Left: Author Jonaz McMillan points to an open page of his book, held by a colleague. Top Right: Jonaz shares a page of his book with captivated students. Bottom Left: Students raise their hands in front of Jonaz to sign "monster" in ASL. Bottom Right: HMS Head of School, Dr. Michelle Eisan-Smith, stands in front of a green screen with open arms while Jonaz shines a flashlight on her hands as students sign "monster."

Top Left: Jonaz McMillan autographs books at a blue table surrounded by eager students. Top Right: A student laughs in front of the green screen as a flashlight illuminates his open hands. Bottom Left: Group photo of HMS administrators with author Jonaz McMillan. Bottom Right: Jonaz leads an interactive ASL storytime for attentive students.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

From spring seeds to a fall harvest! 🫘 Our 5th graders are officially harvesting the lima beans they planted last spring. A huge shoutout and thank you to our summer school crew for keeping them hydrated all summer! 💧🌱

A collage of three photos showing 5th graders harvesting lima beans. The top photo shows three students examining garden plants. The bottom left shows a student leaning into the garden near a bamboo teepee trellis. The bottom right shows a student smiling while holding a container of harvested lima beans.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We love seeing our leadership recognized! 🤟 From her days as a Gallaudet University student to serving as a leader at HMS, Dr. Michelle continues to foster a strong, inclusive, and thriving environment for our school community. Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/drmichellegallaudet

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Alumni Michelle Eisan-Smith creates community at Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Psychology | Gallaudet University

Everybody is getting ready for the new academic year at Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HMS). Teachers are stocking the classroom

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Another year, same favorite HMS tradition! 💙💛 Bringing our amazing students back for the first day of school never gets old, and kicking off another school year with this energy is everything! Here’s to a year of learning, growing, and making unforgettable memories together! ✨ youtu.be/Hf1xAzdYkgA

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Nothing brings our school community together quite like Alanna walking us through procedures… and then immediately breaking out the robot! 🤖✨ All staff are back together, completely in sync, and ready for the new school year. We can’t wait to see our students next Tuesday! 🍎 #HMSDeafPride

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

That’s a wrap on two days of Summer Institute! 🍎✨ Our teachers spent the last two days collaborating, planning, and gearing up for an incredible school year ahead. Swipe through for a peek behind the scenes! Which slide is your favorite? 👇

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

📚✏️ The first day of school is just around the corner, and we're excited to welcome our students back for another amazing school year! 📅 You can check out our full school calendar for important dates and events throughout the year at calendar.hms1869.org. 🎉

- Important Dates | September, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Grade 1-12+ students return
Thursday, September 10, 2026 - First day of school for Pre-K and Kindergarten students
Thursday, September 14, 2026, 5:00PM - 7:00PM - Open House for families of current HMS students

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Dr. Michelle representing Horace Mann School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing at BPS' August Leadership Institute this week, three days of learning and planning to kick off a strong 2026-2027 school year for our students. 🎉 📸 Photo via @bostonschools.boston.gov

Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing's Head of School, Dr. Michelle Eisan-Smith, seated at a table in a large space filled with Boston Public School administrators for their annual leadership institute. With her laptop open, she is in the middle of a conversation with another person not shown using American Sign Language (ASL).

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🐾 Happy last day of school! ☀️ We are still riding the wave of energy from our 5th graders rocking the Cougar Fight Song at their moving-up ceremony the other day! 🤟🥁 Congratulations to all of our students. Have a safe, fun, and wonderful summer break, Cougars! 😎 #HMSDeafPride

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Future architects in the making! 🏗️✨ From designing blueprints to building 3D models of homes from their countries, HMS 2nd graders beautifully brought their Country Homes Showcase to life through our CORE curriculum. 🌍🏠

A two-panel vertical collage in the shape of a square. Top panel: Four elementary students wearing yellow plastic construction hats stand in a classroom, smiling at the camera while holding up their blueprint drawings. Bottom panel: Four student desks are lined up in front of a colorful bulletin board that reads "Future World Changers." Each desk displays a student-made 3D model home, a blueprint, a book, and an educational thinking map.

Collage of four close-up photos of each desk featuring a 3D home, a blueprint, a corresponding book, and a thinking map.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Sunshine, sweet friends, and a really good story. ☀️📖 There are no faster friendships than those formed over a shared picture book! Watching little minds explore together is the absolute best part of the day.

Four preschool-aged students sit together outside on a sunny day, smiling and pointing at an open book. A black chain-link fence is visible in the background.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

From not knowing ASL or English at age 9 to the 🎓 stage, Deibyn's journey is unforgettable. At HMS, he found his way to connect with the 🌎. Through his own determination & our dual-language program, he flourished. Proud is an understatement! Read his story in The Boston Globe: tinyurl.com/deibynhms

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He arrived in Boston deaf and unable to sign or speak English. This week, he graduated high school. - The Boston Globe

Every graduation season, there are stories of students who have overcome obstacles. Deibyn Orozco's resilience sets him apart.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the HMS Class of 2026! Today, we celebrate an incredible group of graduates ready to take on the world. 🤟

Top three photos: valedictorian and school district representatives on stage communicating with the audience. Bottom image shows the Head of School waving her hands in the air in congratulations to the 3 graduates on stage wearing blue caps and gowns looking out at the audience.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Check out careers.hms1869.org for more information about our available positions.

We are hiring!
Available Positions:
- HUB School Coordinator
- Lead ASL Interpreter
- One to One Paraprofessional
- Paraprofessional
- School-Based Social Worker
- Anticipated Openings 2 teachers of the deaf: Early Childhood with Special Education Background, High School Humanities
careers.hms1869.org

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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

Photo taken from inside a classroom looking out. A group of elementary students, seen from behind, peek around a doorway into the hallway to watch high school seniors walking by in graduation caps and gowns.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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.

A collage of four images. Top row: Three individual photographs, each showing a student from behind as they scale a colorful bouldering wall. Bottom row: A single wide photograph taken from behind three students walking on treadmills in front of a large window.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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

A three-image collage celebrating BPS Valedictorians. Top right: HMS valedictorian Bárbara stands on stage for a photo with City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and members of the Boston School Committee. Top Right: The HMS Valedictorian holds a certificate while posing alongside HMS Head of School Dr. Michelle Eisan-Smith and a BPS representative, with Fenway Park visible in the background. Bottom: A group photo features all the Boston Public Schools Valedictorians smiling together atop the iconic Green Monster at Fenway Park.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We are proud to see HMS represented at the 3rd annual @bostonschools.boston.gov 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.

A young man with dark hair and glasses stands on a stage against a black background, delivering a speech using American Sign Language (ASL). He is dressed in formal attire with a modern twist, wearing a white button-down shirt, a black vest, a bright red tie, black dress pants, and sneakers. He is captured mid-motion while signing, with an expressive and confident look on his face.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🎉 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! 💙💛 #HMSDeafPride #HMSfamily

A collage of four photographs from the HMS family fun event. Top left: Assistant Head of School Jennifer Greenfield is on stage next to a large screen welcoming the guets. Top right: a young HMS student is interacting with someone through ASL at a table with representatives from Gallaudet University. Bottom left: DEAFinitely, Inc.'s hip hop crew on stage posing for the camera at the end of their performance. Bottom right: A PreK student has a big smile on his face looking up and grabbing the ice cream being passed down to him from an ice cream truck.

A collage of nine photographs of close ups of HMS students at a family fun evening event. In all photos, students are smiling and looking at the camera.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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

A collage of four photographs featuring HMS students wearing dark blue, numbered athletic shirts. The students are actively participating in Special Olympics track events on an outdoor running track.

A collage of four photographs. The top row consists of three images showing HMS students smiling at the camera from an award podium; the center image features a student in a wheelchair shaking hands with a Fire Chief. The larger bottom image shows a group of students and staff smiling together on a sunny day, with some individuals partially shaded beneath a pop-up tent.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Some Pre-K students took to the hallways to serve as our school’s official mail 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 and communication.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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: fishweir.org

A collage of three photos. The top two images show students working outdoors on a sunny day, using sticks and rocks to build a traditional fish weir. The bottom image shows a group of eight students standing proudly in front of the finished structure, smiling and using ASL finger-spelling to spell out the words "fish weir."

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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. 🤟🇵🇷

A collage of three photos. The top two photos show guest presenter Zoé Marie Rodriguez, a woman with dark hair and glasses wearing an all-black outfit, standing at the front of a classroom. She is expressively using American Sign Language (ASL) to engage with the audience, with educational visuals projected on a large screen behind her. The bottom photo is a wide group shot featuring Zoé surrounded by a large group of high school students and several staff members

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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! 🍎🙌

Five Pre-K students are gathered around a round, bright blue cafeteria table during breakfast. They are all looking up at the camera with joyful smiles. In front of them on the table are several breakfast trays featuring bowls of cereal and portions of fresh fruit.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

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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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Still thinking 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! 👏🔥💼

Top: A group of five high school students stands together, smiling and posing for a photo. Bottom Left: Two students are seated behind a vendor table featuring various treats. They are smiling at the camera and holding up the "I Love You" (ILY) hand sign in ASL. Bottom Right: A close-up view of the table display, showcasing an assortment of treats alongside a printed menu and a visible allergy warning sign.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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. 🩺🩹

A heartwarming photo taken from inside the nurse's office looking out into the hallway. In the center, three elementary-aged students wearing black shirts are clustered around Nurse Kerisha, who is wrapping her arms around them in a group hug. Nurse Kerisha is leaning down slightly with a genuine, wide smile on her face.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our high school students 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.

Top: A group of high school students stands alongside Deaf Australian photographer Ashton Jean-Pierre, smiling for a group photo. Bottom left and right: Two views from the back of the classroom showing students engaged as Ashton presents at the front of the room. He is seen using American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate, with a digital presentation displayed on the board behind him.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

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.

A colorful "School Lunch Hero" poster hanging in the HMS cafeteria. It features line drawings of the cafeteria staff, lovingly brought to life with bright, abstract paint colors by our preschool students.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

HMS PIP (Parent Infant Program) 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: pip.hms1869.org

Two HMS Parent Infant Program (PIP) coordinators stand on either side of a vertical HMS PIP banner at the MEIC conference in Marlborough. They are positioned behind a table draped in a blue and white tablecloth featuring the Boston Public Schools and Horace Mann School logos. Displayed on the table are program brochures and QR code cards for attendees.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

🥈 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 @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social and @bostonschools.boston.gov on the national stage! 🐾🤘 Congrats, Cougars! #hmsdeafpride #bpspride #deafchess

Group picture of the 5-player HMS chess team standing in the school cafeteria surrounded by 2 coaches Al Sandoval and Ally Marcino, Secondary Director Kate Angoff, and Head of School Dr. Michelle Eisan-Smith, all posing for the camera.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

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

Screenshot taken from the YouTube livestream shows Table 3 and a long table with several chess boards set up and competitors on either side as students face off in the annual Deaf Chess Invitational.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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." ✨

A group of six students and two teachers stand together smiling for a photo inside the grand marble halls of the Massachusetts State House. They are posed in front of historic architecture, celebrating the MCDHH 40th Anniversary.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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

Top Left: three students wearing all black are smiling and posing for the camera with their arms around each other. Top Right: three students stand in front of a teacher holding up the ILY sign all wearing pink, smiling, and posing for the camera. Bottom: large group of students and teachers posing for the camera with silly looks on their faces while wearing fake mustaches.

Top: group of 6 students and 1 paraprofessional wearing fake mustaches pose for the camera. Bottom Left: group of 6 students and 2 teachers are wearing fake mustaches while posing for the camera. Bottom Right: photo of Tony the fish swimming in front of a mustache covering his face looking towards the camera.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

✨ 5th graders recently stepped into the role of interviewers during a virtual visit with author Karen Kane! The students brought a thoughtful list of questions about Charlie and the Frog. Seeing them connect through ASL and dive into the book’s journey over Zoom was an incredible experience! 🐸📖🤟

Screenshot of two screens from a Zoom meeting, the top showing author Karen Kane smiling while looking at the camera holding up her books "The Boney Hand" and "Charlie and the Frog" and the bottom showing the group of 5th graders in their classroom participating with their teacher Becky McVey.

Collage of two photos, each showing side view of students interacting 1:1 through ASL with author Karen Kane via Zoom. Students' questions are displayed on the white board next to Zoom screen featuring Karen at the top and the class at the bottom.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🐾 The Cougars are back for Year 2! ♟️ After placing 4th at Nationals last year, the HMS Deaf Chess Team is heading to Texas this May to go for the trophy. Help us get across the finish line! Donate here: bit.ly/supporthmschess

Top Left: Students sit on both sides of a long, black-clothed table set with chess boards, smiling at the camera.
Top Right: The team stands in a large hall alongside the tournament commissioner, holding trophies and smiling.
Bottom: The five-student HMS Chess Team stands together, holding a sheet displaying their official tournament results.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Our Deaf school leaders are showing our students every day that their potential is limitless. 🤟 "We want to make sure our students see themselves," says Head of School Dr. Michelle Eisan-Smith. "This means we are all role models." ✨ #HMSDeafPride

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Boston's Horace Mann led by school's first fully deaf principal

Horace Mann is being lead by one of the most historical figures in the school’s 155 year history — Dr. Michelle Eisen-Smith, its first ever fully deaf principal.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Shoutout to Partners Interpreting for a powerful, hands-on training session on navigating VRI. HMS students dove into "real-life" mock scenarios to practice the vital skill of self-advocacy and learn how to ensure their communication needs are always the top priority.

Top: A group photo of students and Partners Interpreting staff smiling and posing for the camera. Bottom left: A student stands at the front of the classroom signing in ASL to the group. A teacher and a Partners Interpreting staff member stand on either side of him as the class watches. Bottom right: Students sit around a laptop participating in a mock Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) scenario.

Top left: Partners Interpreting Director Paul Tracy stands at the front of the classroom, pointing to a projected image on the board as students watch intently. Top right: HMS teacher Jenn O’Brien signs in ASL to students seated around a table with a laptop featuring a mock VRI scenario. Bottom: A group photo of students and Partners Interpreting staff smiling and posing for the camera.

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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @hmsdeaf1869.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

This is what it’s all about. Seeing the pure joy on these faces as walk into our school every day reminds us why we love what we do. We are so proud to be a part of their journey and can't wait to see all they accomplish! 🎒⭐️

Four preschool-aged children stand in a row on a concrete landing near a set of school stairs. They are holding hands and looking at the camera with smiles. All four children are wearing lightweight jackets. The school building is out of frame; the background shows a sidewalk and a quiet residential street stretching behind them.

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