Our Mission Statement

Our mission at St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf is to provide a high-quality, accessible Bilingual education in American Sign Language, English, and an Auditory Oral pathway to foster literacy, critical thinking, and personal independence in each student. Through purposeful, equitable, and engaging learning experiences, we empower our students to develop a strong Deaf identity, achieve academic and social excellence, and become confident, self-reliant lifelong learners.

Celebrating over 150 Years!

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  • Creativity in action! 🎨

    Our students experienced the excitement of printmaking for the very first time—designing their own stamps with a variety of shapes, textures, and materials, then bringing them to life with vibrant ink. From rolling to revealing their final prints, each step was filled with focus, joy, and discovery. We’re so proud of the confidence and creativity shown in every unique piece! 💫

    St. Joseph's School for the Deaf

  • Team building, one swing at a time!

    Who knew we had so many golfers on staff? ⛳️ Yesterday’s team-building activity was filled with sunshine, laughter, and some impressive swings thanks to lessons from the @mga1897 Metropolitan Golf Association. Safe to say—we’ve got some hidden talent in our midst! Huge thank you to MGA for an unforgettable experience!

    St. Joseph's School for the Deaf
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