PROM
4 students pose for a picture before Prom
RCW's
Our Residential Care Workers play a Vital Role with the care and welfare of our students. A group of RCW's pose for a quick picture. They are AMAZING
Everyone's a Champion
Our summer camp students were victorious at Super-kids Day
Illinois Capital
ISVI students pose for a picture at the Capital
Baking at TLC
Two of our students make some cooking at TLC
O&M Lesson are awesome
Proud Achievement
2 Elementary students strike a pose after their cup creation.
Recognition
Retired Coach and Teacher Mr. Raabe poses for a picture with his wife who is also a retired teacher at ISVI.
New ISVI Logo
3 ISVI Students hold a picture of our new School Logo
Police Officer reads a Book to Students
A member of the Jacksonville Police Department shares part of his day by reading a book to a class.
We Love Swimming
One of our students in the midst of swimming a race
Planting Trees
3 of our students pose for a picture after helping to plant a tree on campus
Future TVI's
Students from Mrs. Hurts' 3rd grade class at Eisenhower pose for a picture after a Braille lesson put on by the Pilot Club
Partnership with Police Dept.
Amazing Para's
A group of Para's take a second to pose for a picture.
Rec Activities are So Cool!
Our students gather round and roast marshmallows under the pavilion
Life in the Dorm
Our students turn and pose for a picture at the table in a dorm
Outdoor Ed
One of our Nurses' wraps up a lesson in which a student is about to release a Butterfly from her hand
Cooking
Pictured are 3 students baking cookies in class with their Teacher
Announcements
National Police Week May 10-16
National Police Week is celebrated on whatever week May 15 falls in, under President Kennedy’s decree to honor the men and women who risk their lives every day in the line of duty — it takes place from May 15 to 21 this year. It is also a time for police officers to honor their fallen colleagues, make sure those surviving them are supported, as well as to remember their commitment to keeping people safe.Citizens and civilians can also celebrate the day by showing some love and gratitude to the police officers around them. National Police Week is all about honor, gratitude, remembrance, servitude, and peer support.
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Pack the House Night @ Los Rancheros May 12
Please join us on Tuesday, May 12th as we're hosting a Pack the House Night @ Los Rancheros from 11 am - 10 pm Los will donate $$$ back to support our upcoming Graduation Activities based on orders from all dine in & pickup orders between 11:00 am - 10:00 pm. Delivery will not be credited. Help us Spread the word, and Thank you for your support!
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Support our Students / School
We are very thankful of all the organizations and business' that support our students, school, and activities. The donations, advertisements, and sponsors obviously help us by their financial donations, but equally important: they help us to build stronger connections between the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired and the community. As with every school, budgets are tight and the cost of activities and sports continue to rise. ISVI is a residential school in which our students are from all over the state. Unlike our local public schools, the vast majority of our students are not local. At the same time, our students are integrated throughout Jacksonville and as a result, Jacksonville becomes their 2nd home. From their first day of attendance, our students learn to advocate for themselves and become as independent as possible. We’re fortunate in that this community embraces all the schools. This is evident by the
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Armed Forces Day May 16
Truman, the holiday was established in 1949. The creation of a single day celebration for all five branches of the United States military made sense due to its recent unification under the Department of Defense. Today, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of every May, this year falling on May 16.
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2026 Sr. Trip May 16th
ISVI's Annual Sr. Trip is May 16 This years' trip is going to be Amazing!
More About 2026 Sr. Trip May 16thISVI Graduation May 22
Congratulations to our Seniors as they'll Graduate Friday Morning May 22, 2026. Be sure to check the Live Stream page for access.
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Memorial Day : May 25
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly observed on May 30 from 1868 to 1970.
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Virtual Tour of ISVI
Welcome to our Virtual Tour of ISVI!Thank you for visiting our web site! Below are 7 links to separate Videos. The first two are about ISVI while 4 are news reports from Channel 20 out of Springfield on two of the several sports we participate in - Goalball and Track. At the end there's yet another Video of our Opening Doors Program. This website's goal is to be an added resource as to all the great opportunities that are happening for the students at ISVI. For more detailed school information click on ISVI's State website. You can also find links taking you directly to other local schools in Jacksonville such as ISD, Routt, & JHS. We are fortunate in that both Routt & JHS work directly with both ISD & ISVI. We are also proud to be a Leader in Me School. We're still a work in progress as we continue to include what's happening at our sister schools in town. It's a family
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2026 CAMP LIONS
Camp Lions Registration Opens in early January! Students with low vision/blind and/or hard of hearing/deaf are all eligibleVisit https://lionsofillinoisfoundation.org/
More About 2026 CAMP LIONSOpening Doors 2026
In June, we will host our Annual Opening Doors Program@ ISVI Campus658 East State St., Jacksonville, IL 62650 Dates are not yet determinedOpening Doors is a multi-day conference for parents of children with vision loss, including those with additional disabilities, who are 6 years old or younger. All meals and housing are provided for at no cost! Registration is also Free! Parents, caregivers, and providers are encouraged to attend. Early Intervention and Professional development credit will be offered. For more information contactMrs. Michelle Clark michelle.clark@illinois.gov
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2027 Summer Camp
ISVI's Summer Camp 2027 Dates - yet to be announced We're always excited to bring together students who are blind and visually impaired from schools throughout Illinois for an exciting learning adventure. Students explore ways to bring S.T.E.A.M and Transition to life. Students will also engage in exciting learning activities, field trips, and other recreation activities and sports. For more information call us at 217-479-4436
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ISVI Track Results
CoEd Varsity TrackCongratulations as ISVI finished 1st at the 50th Annual Al Eberhardt Track Invite in Missouri
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