Face coverings are optional. Social distancing is still encouraged when practical and possible. Self-screening for symptoms is still expected. There will be additional information posted at the entrance of the building.
June 13 - 17: Transition Week at SD Rehab Center in Sioux Falls For more information, please call 605-626-2234
June 14 - 18: Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Program
June 14 - July 25: SD Braille & Talking Book Library "Summer Reading Program - Tails and Tales" For more information, please call 1-800-423-6665 option #1 (Registration Deadline is May 28 for the early bird drawing)
June 21 - 25: Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Program
July 4: Independence Day
July 5: Independence Day Holiday Observed; Closed
July 12 - 13: Transition Services Liaison Project (TSLP) Summer Institute in Pierre For more information, please call 605-626-2995
July 12 - 16: Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Program
July 19 - 23: Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Program
July 26 - 30: Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Program
July 30: Family Swim For more information, please call 605-626-2234
July 30 - 31: Family Weekend For more information, please call 605-626-2234
Accessibility at SDSBVI
The South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SDSBVI) is committed to web accessibility for all, regardless of ability or disability. We work continually to improve the accessibility and usability of our digital content, informed by web accessibility standards. Accessibility is an ideal and responsibility that we share with the greater community. We collaborate with our webmaster to make this website and its contents as accessible as possible.
Please review additional content:
This Week's Menu
2021-2022 School Calendar
Student/Parent Handbook
Consultants' Corner
Pioneer
Staff Directory
Transcript Request Form
SDSBVI Web Store (DSS)
SDSBVI Web Store (Geffdog)
We made it. It might be three little words, but it might be the most important accomplishment we had this year when we consider all the challenges that this year presented. It took the efforts of everyone to make it work. I would like to thank all the staff for their work and dedication to keep our school running and our students learning. The students also played a huge role in the success of the 2020-21 school year. Their willingness to adapt and to continue down their educational path is to be commended.
This year there have been many additions to the educational landscape at SDSBVI. The following is a list of the additions we have made or are making to assist our students and teachers.
These projects and future projects will serve as a valuable foundation for future programming. Thank you to all of the people that assisted with these projects. As this year’s seniors graduate and we invite students back for ESY services, it serves as a time for reflection but also a time for celebration. We made it! You made it! The students have grown so much since the beginning of the school year and we look forward to operating next year with fewer restrictions. Our world is forever changing, and we will continue to adapt with it. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer. (Superintendent Dan Trefz)
When the student needs touch cues, place the student’s hands on top of the teacher’s hands: this gives the student more choice about how much to feel and gives them a better level of comfort and control.
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