Horace Mann School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

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.

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

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.

🎓 Congratulations to the HMS Class of 2026! Today, we celebrate an incredible group of graduates ready to take on the world. 🤟 A huge thank you to our keynote speaker, Andre, for keeping it real with our students. Thank you for reminding us that life isn't a race, there is no perfect timeline, and that our setbacks only help us grow. To our graduates: Your difference is your power. Never let anyone else decide your limits. Keep growing, keep learning, and go write your own story! 📝✨

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

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

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.

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

We are incredibly proud to see HMS represented at the third annual Boston Public Schools Seal of Biliteracy Awards Ceremony! 🌟
Earning the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy for ASL perfectly embodies our mission as a Dual Language school. By fostering academic fluency in both ASL and English, we empower our students to contribute to the world as self-determined Deaf individuals. 🤟
Congratulations to all 518 earners across the district! Your dedication to multilingualism inspires our entire community. 🎉🎓👏

🎉 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! 💙💛