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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...Read More
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 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
Our Main Fundraiser once again is once again the Wrestling Tournament in December. Â Â We would really appreciate your support: Â there are multiple ways in which you can assist....Read More
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
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 is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in the United States, Canada, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Liberia. Â It began as a day of giving thanks for the blessing...Read More
Cheerleading begins Monday, November 30th. Contact Ms. Graves or Ms. Petefish for more details.
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
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
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
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. Â
Seven different sports are offered within NCASB: Track and Field, Goalball, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Bowling, Forensics, and Swimming. Â
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. Â 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.
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Veteran's Day 2026
Veterans Day honors all living American military veterans, marking the anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended World War I hostilities (originally observed as Armistice Day).
Veterans Day is a U.S. legal holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars
The 251st United States Marine Corps Birthday is on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
It commemorates the establishment of the Continental Marines by the Continental Congress on November 10, 1775.
Happy Birthday Marines! Semper Fi
North Central Association of Schools for the Blind
This weekend the Missouri School for the Blind will host the 2026 NCASB Conference Goalball Championships.
This double-elimination tournament will start at 4:00 pm CST
For more info: email
timothy.cobb@msb.dese.mo.gov
