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Thanksgiving : Nov. 28

Updated on 09/25/2024

Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in the United States, Canada, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Liberia. It began as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest

Welcome / Multiple Video's & Tour of ISVI

Updated on 09/06/2024

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 C

International Day of Persons with Disabilities : December 3

Updated on 09/25/2024

Although December has not been designated a special heritage month, it does contain celebratory days that are recognized internationally. On December 10 in 1948, the United Nations General Assembl

Support our Students / School

Updated on 10/30/2024

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 financia

PTO Zoom Meeting - December 4 @ 6:00 pm

Updated on 11/08/2024

We will have a Zoom PTO Meeting - December 4 at 6:00 pm CST. Parents, Faculty, Students, Please plan on joining us. The zoom link is listed below. Future

Leo's Pizza - ISVI Pack the House on September 13

Pack the House @ Leos - December 11

Updated on 10/10/2024

The Sophomore Class @ the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is hosting a Pack the House Night @ Leo's Please mark your calendars and stop in for an amazing dinner for a great

Newsletter

Updated on 09/17/2024

Check out the latest Newsletter from the Athletic Office CLICK BELOWSeptember Newsletter

Lions Club Fruit Sale

Updated on 09/06/2024

The dates will be posted once set. ======= It's that time of year - Our Jacksonville Lions Club is selling Fruit. For more information, contact TBA @ TBA

Mrs. K's Holiday Program - Featuring our ISVI Students

Mrs. K's Holiday Program - Dec. 20

Updated on 09/25/2024

Mrs. Kerhlikar and her students work hard to put on several programs throughout the school year. We're really excited today as it's the Holiday Program which will be in auditorium.

Memorial Wrestling Tourney 12/21

Updated on 09/25/2024

On Saturday December 21st we will be hosting the Annual Bob Mansell Memorial Wrestling Tournament at the Mid-West Athletic Complex here in Jacksonville. 32 High Schools compe

Christmas : Dec. 25

Updated on 09/25/2024

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.

World Braille Day . Jan 4

Updated on 09/25/2024

World Braille Day on January 4 is celebrated to honor the birth of Braille's inventor, Louis Braille. Braille's gift to the world has brightened the lives of millions of people arou

Martin Luther King Day : Jan. 20

Updated on 09/25/2024

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesman and leader in the American civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.

Pack the House Night @ Los Rancheros Jan. 21

Updated on 11/20/2024

On Tuesday, Jan. 21 we'll have a Pack the House Night @ Los Rancheros from 11 am - 10 pm Los will donate $$$ back to the ISVI Booster Club based on orders from all

Pep Rally % Cheer & Wrestling

Updated on 09/25/2024

On Thursday, January 23 - ISVI will have a Pep Rally for our Cheerleading & Wrestling Teams as they prepare to travel to Arkansas for the NCASB Conference Championships.The Pep Rally wil

ISVI Celebrates 175 years

Updated on 09/25/2024

ISVI is celebrating it's 175th Birthday Today, Jan. 13 ISVI put on a special program with a panel of alumni as our guest speakers as well as student-led remarks. Th

Bowling Season begins 2/3

Updated on 09/25/2024

Bowling season begins Monday, February 3rd

Black History Month : February

Updated on 09/25/2024

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States

IAER Conference - Feb. 5-7

Updated on 09/25/2024

Open the attachment and check out the information on the upcoming IAER Conference which starts February 5th in Naperville. Illinois Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind a

Valentine's Day : Feb. 14

Updated on 09/25/2024

Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. St Valentine's Day is an annual festival to celebrate rom

Random Acts of Kindness Week . Feb. 16-22

Updated on 09/25/2024

Join us during this special week dedicated to Keep Kindness Growing STC! It’s easy to get started, simply look for opportunities to share kindness, care and compassion. NO ACT OF KIN

President's Day : Feb. 19

Updated on 09/25/2024

Washington's Birthday is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Increasingly, the holiday h

Women's History Month : March

Updated on 09/25/2024

Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, to Rosa Pa

Casmir Pulaski Day : March 3

Updated on 09/25/2024

Casimir Pulaski Day is a local holiday officially observed in Illinois, on the first Monday of March in memory of Casimir Pulaski, a Revolutionary War cavalry officer born in Poland as Kazimierz Pułas

Forensics Season Begins : March 3

Updated on 09/25/2024

For more information contact:FORENSICS:Mrs. Courtney @ Click Here to Email Coach

Swimming Season Begins March 3

Updated on 09/25/2024

For more information contact:SWIMMINGMrs. Richardson @ rachael.richardson@illinois.govorMr. Foster @ michael.foster@illinois.govorMrs. Howard @ leslie.lynch@illinois.gov

ISVI's Talent Show : March 6 @ 6 pm

Updated on 09/25/2024

Mrs. Kerhlikar's Annual Talent Show for our ISVI Students at 6:00 pm in our auditorium.

Daylight Savings Time : March 9

Updated on 09/25/2024

Daylight saving time, also known as daylight savings time or daylight time, and summer time, is the practice of advancing clocks during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time.

National SEL Day . March 14

Updated on 09/25/2024

SEL = Social Emotional LearningSEL Day is an annual event on the 2nd Friday in March to showcase, promote, advocate, and support SEL in school and communities across the world.

Pi Day : March 14

Updated on 09/25/2024

Every year on March 14, the world celebrates Pi Day to recognize the mathematical constant, Pi. It defines as the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter and the value for Pi is 3.14. d

St. Patrick's Day : March 17

Updated on 09/25/2024

Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

Down Syndrome Day March 21

Updated on 09/25/2024

Join us in Recognizing Down Syndrome Day on Wednesday. World Down Syndrome Day is on March 21, this date was picked to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome

Opening Doors 2024-25

Updated on 09/25/2024

When: TBDWhere: ISVI Campus - 658 East State St., Jacksonville, IL 62650 All meals and housing will be provided for conference dates at no cost! Registration is also Free!Parents, caregiver

Pack the House @ My Buddy's BBQ . TBA

Updated on 09/25/2024

On TBA from 4-7 pm we'll have a Pack the House Night @ My Buddy's BBQ My Buddy's will donate $$$ back to ISVI based on orders from all dine in & pickup orders between 4-7

April } Autism Awareness Month

Updated on 09/25/2024

In 1970, the Autism Society launched an ongoing nationwide effort to promote autism awareness and assure that all affected by autism are able to achieve the highest quality of life possible. In

National Deaf History Month : April

Updated on 09/25/2024

National Deaf History Month is recognized and celebrated every year from March 13th to April 15th to recognize the accomplishments of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. Three key events i

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day: April 2

Updated on 09/25/2024

Wednesday, April 2 is National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. This is a national day when we celebrate our paraprofessionals and highlight the contributions of paraprofessionals to their

Earth Day : April 22

Updated on 09/25/2024

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org

Low Vision Clinic returns Dates - Oct. TBD

Updated on 09/25/2024

The Brewer/Taylor Lions' Low Vision Clinic is a joint project of the Lions of Illinois Foundation, Illinois College of Optometry, Illinois Eye Institute, and ISVI. Adjunct support provided

PROM : April 26

Updated on 09/25/2024

A Great Tradition and Time Shared by our Students @ ISVI

Secretary's Day : April 23

Updated on 09/25/2024

In 1942, the National Secretaries Association was formed in order to recognize the contributions of administrative personnel to the economy, support their development, and attract workers to the

ACES Day : May 1

Updated on 09/25/2024

ACES Day = All Children Exercising Simultaneously ACES takes place on the first Wednesday in May as part of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month along with National Physical Education Week.

Pep Rally % Forensics & Swim

Updated on 09/25/2024

On Thursday, May 1 - ISVI will have a Pep Rally for our Forensics & Swimming Teams as they prepare to travel to Springfield for the NCASB Conference Championships.The Pep Rally will take

Braille Challenge : TBA

Updated on 09/25/2024

The Braille Challenge is an annual two-stage Braille literacy competition designed to motivate blind students to emphasize their study of Braille. The program parallels with the importance and educati

International Firefighters Day . May 4

Updated on 09/25/2024

International Firefighters Day is celebrated every year on May 4th to recognize and honor the sacrifices of firefighter’s who risk their lives for others. International Firefighters’ Da

Article on 175 Years

Updated on 09/25/2024

Jacksonville Journal Courier % ISVI Celebrating 175 years By Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree REPORTER Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is celebrating 175 years of education for those wi

ISVI's School Play: May 7

Updated on 09/25/2024

The ISVI School Play will be held onWednesday, May 7th @ 2:00PM. Please join us on campus to support theISVI students. Auditorium doors will openapproximately @ 1:45 PM. Thank you Mrs.

Teacher Appreciation Day

Updated on 09/25/2024

We are very thankful to have such outstanding teachers at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired. On Tuesday, May 6th we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day

ISVI's Art Show : May 7

Updated on 09/25/2024

On May 7th various works of Art will be on display that were created by our ISVI students.

School Nurse's Day May 7

Updated on 09/25/2024

National School Nurse Day on the Wednesday of National Schools Week honors all school nurses who care for the children in the schools every day. School nurses promote learning through healthy chi

Victory Day V-E Day May 8

Updated on 09/25/2024

Victory Day (V-E Day) is a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in the 15 republics of the Soviet Union, following the signing of the German

Mother's Day : May 11

Updated on 09/25/2024

Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on d

National Police Week May 11-17

Updated on 09/25/2024

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 fro

Armed Forces Day May 17

Updated on 09/25/2024

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

National Red Nose Day . May 22

Updated on 09/25/2024

Red Nose Day is an annual fundraising campaign to end the cycle of child poverty and ensure a healthy future for all children.Red Nose Day has several strategic areas that it focuses on in order

2025 Sr. Trip

Updated on 09/25/2024

ISVI's Annual Sr. Trip is May 16-17 This years' trip is going to be Amazing!

ISVI Graduation May 23

Updated on 09/25/2024

Congratulations to our Seniors as they'll Graduate Friday Morning May 23, 2025. Be sure to check the Live Stream page for access.

Memorial Day : May 27

Updated on 09/25/2024

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.

2025 Opening Doors & Summer Camp

Updated on 09/25/2024

ISVI's 2 summer programs will be held in June - Dated TBD 1st one - Opening Doors . Contact Ms. Clark for more information 2nd one - Summer Camp . Contact Ms. Staats fo

Super-Kds Day

Updated on 09/25/2024

Quincy's Optimist Club's Annual Super Kids Race is in the books.In addition to the Optimist Soap Box Derby, the Quincy Optimist Club allows children with special needs to race with a buddy driver. &nb

Flag Day : June 14

Updated on 09/25/2024

In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th.It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. B

Father's Day : June 15

Updated on 09/25/2024

Father's Day is a holiday of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society.

Juneteenth . June 19

Updated on 09/25/2024

>Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The

Title IX June 23, 1972

Updated on 09/25/2024

53 years ago on June 23rd, Title IX of the Education Amendments was signed into law. This game changing law “is a comprehensive law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in all programs or ac

Independence Day : July 4

Updated on 09/25/2024

Independence Day, also called Fourth of July or July 4th, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood.It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continen

ADA - July 26, 1990

Updated on 09/25/2024

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) / 1990The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, tr

Booster Club's Fundraiser

Updated on 09/06/2024

The ISVI Booster Club is selling Football Cards for the NFL season. Each week we're guaranteed at least 1 WINNER from our allotment of tickets we're selling. Your 1 Ticket gives you

Twilight Parade

Updated on 09/25/2024

The Twilight Parade always precedes the opening of the State Fair in August and this years’ theme is - TBA Once again, we'll have a float. ISVI staff, students, and their famili

Victory Day : Aug. 14

Updated on 09/25/2024

Victory Day, also known as VJ Day, marks the anniversary the Allies’ victory over Japan during World War II. It followed the dropping of the devastating atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hi

Track Season - Practices Start 8/20

Updated on 09/25/2024

NCASB Track Season starts.

Registration 2025-26

Updated on 09/25/2024

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is set - TBD. If you have any questions, contact us at 217-479-4436

Labor Day : Sept. 1

Updated on 09/25/2024

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the de

911 : Sept. 11

Updated on 09/25/2024

24 years ago on September 11, 2001 almost 3,000 people lost their lives during the attacks at the Twin Towers, Pentagon and aboard United Airlines Flight 93.At 8:46 a.m. ET, American Ai

Pep Rally / Track

Updated on 09/27/2024

On Thursday, September TBD - ISVI will have a Pep Rally for our Track Teams as they prepare to travel to Ohio for the NCASB Conference Championships.The Pep Rally will take place in our Audi

Hannah Mansell Memorial Happy Day Walk/Run : Sept. 27

Updated on 09/29/2024

A Memorial walk/run was started in 2021 in Honor of Hannah Mansell.A graduate of Jacksonville High School, Hannah was an American Sign Language Interpreter in the Mattoon School District and absolutel

Goalball begins 9/29

Updated on 10/01/2024

Goalball Season begins Monday, September 29th

Breast Cancer Awareness Month : October

Updated on 09/06/2024

For nearly four decades now, the country has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time annually devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer—including

Columbus Day : Oct. 13

Updated on 10/15/2024

Columbus Day is a national holiday in many countries of the Americas and elsewhere, and a federal holiday in the United States, which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's ar

White Cane Day : Oct. 15

Updated on 09/06/2024

White Cane Safety Day is a national observance in the United States, celebrated on October 15 of each year since 1964. The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are

Boss' Day : Oct. 16

Updated on 09/06/2024

Patricia Bays Haroski registered "National Boss' Day" with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 1958. She was working as a secretary for State Farm Insurance Company in Deerfield, Illinois&nb

Pep Rally is Set - Oct. 30

Updated on 11/01/2024

On Thursday, October 30 ISVI will have a Pep Rally for our Goalball Teams as they prepare to travel to St. Louis for the NCASB Conference Championships.The Pep Rally will take place in our A

Halloween : Oct. 31

Updated on 09/06/2024

Halloween or Hallowe'en, less commonly known as All-Halloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Chris

American Indian Heritage Month : November

Updated on 09/06/2024

November is designated as National Native American Heritage Month. This observance commemorates the history, heritage, and culture of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. It is during this month we a

Daylight Savings Time : Nov. 2

Updated on 11/04/2024

Daylight saving time, also known as daylight savings time or daylight time, and summer time, is the practice of advancing clocks during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time.

Election Day : Nov. 4

Updated on 11/06/2024

In the United States the day on which elections for national public office are held, occurring annually on the first Tuesday after 1 November.

Wrestling begins 11/10

Updated on 11/08/2024

Wrestling Season begins November 10th

Veteran's Day : Nov. 11

Updated on 09/06/2024

Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. These memorial gestures all took place on

Cheerleading Season begins 11/10

Updated on 11/12/2024

Cheerleading begins Monday, November 10, 2025

World Kindness Day : Nov. 13

Updated on 09/06/2024

In a world that seems to be getting more and more divided, it can feel like there’s not much you can do. And yet, we all know that doing small acts of kindness for strangers or people in need

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