Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

Picture Day . 26-27

Picture Day for our 2026-27 school year will be scheduled and posted here once scheduled.

World Kindness Day : November 13

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...Read More

School Outreach Workers Appreciation Day

School Outreach Programs are an essential part of any school. Here at the Illinois School for the Blind, we’re fortunate to have one of the Best! Thank you to our...Read More

Booster Club’s Fundraiser

Our Main Fundraiser once again is once again the Wrestling Tournament in December. We would really appreciate your support: there are multiple ways in which you can assist....Read More

Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day

This day highlights the essential role substitute teachers play in keeping schools running, maintaining learning continuity, and supporting students when their regular teacher is absent. Thank you to all...Read More

Lions Club Fruit Sale

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

Thanksgiving : November 26

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...Read More

Cheerleading Season begins November 30

Cheerleading begins Monday, November 30th. Contact Ms. Graves or Ms. Petefish for more details.

PTO Zoom Meeting / December 2

We will have a Zoom PTO Meeting – December 2nd at 6:00 pm CST. Parents, Faculty, Students, Please plan on joining us. We’ll post the zoom link below. ...Read More

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...Read More

Pack the House at Leo’s – Sr. Class

The Senior class at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is hosting a Pack the House Night @ Leo’s on Wednesday, December 9th from 4:00 – 10:00 pm. Please...Read More

School Admissions Staff Appreciation Day

Today, we spotlight our Admissions Staff for all they do. Clear communication and support for all the families inquiring about our school play important factors when choosing to attend our...Read More

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NCASB and IHSA Athletics offered

NCASB Sports

Throughout the school year, our students compete in a conference called the NCASB (North Central Association of Schools for the Blind).

The state schools in our conference include Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Seven different sports are offered within NCASB: Track and Field, Goalball, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Bowling, Forensics, and Swimming.

Several schools also have an E-Sports Club

IHSA Sports

Students in grades 9 through 12 may compete in Illinois High School Association (IHSA) swimming and wrestling seasons.

In swimming, the IHSA features a separate division for individuals from all schools in Illinois who are blind or visually impaired. The girls’ season takes place in the fall, while the boys’ season is in the winter.

IHSA wrestling (winter) does not have a separate division like swimming, but does have the rule for constant-contact for all matches involving blind or visually impaired wrestlers.