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.
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
August 26 - 27: New Staff On Duty; Orientation Days
August 30 - September 3: Staff Professional Development / Classroom Prep
September 6: Labor Day Holiday; Closed
September 7: Registration Day; No Classes; Dorms open at 1:00 PM
September 8: Classes Begin (School Day is 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM); 1st Quarter Begins
September 17 - 18: SDAB State Convention, Aberdeen Fairfield Inn & Suites
October 15: Special Olympics Regional Bowling
October 22 - 24: Dakotas AER Conference at NDVS/SB in Grand Forks, ND or participate virtually
November 5 - 7: Special Olympics State Bowling
February 4 - 5: North Dakota Goalball Tournament at NDVS/SB in Grand Forks, ND
March 11 - 12: South Dakota Goalball Tournament at SDSBVI
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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