Horace Mann in the News

WCVB editorial emphasizes the role public schools play in shaping connected communities. The piece encourages families, educators, and local partners to come together to support students, invest in learning, and celebrate the work happening in schools every day.

HMS welcomed WCVB’s Andrew Vrees for the Principal for a Day program, where he met our students, toured classrooms, and explored our journalism program. See the full news clip and get a glimpse of our vibrant school community in action.

As the 5th oldest school in BPS, we honor HMS's founding and look back on the past five years, filled with innovation, connection, and incredible achievements. Watch our Founding Day video and see how our students, staff, and families continue to make history together.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

"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."

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

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.

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.

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.

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.