Ohio State School for the Blind

Ohio State School for the Blind The Ohio State School for the Blind opened its doors in 1837, and it was located in downtown Columbus

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A friendly reminder, No School Monday September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday September 8...
09/04/2026

A friendly reminder, No School Monday September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday September 8 at their regular time.
Enjoy the long weekend!

09/03/2026

What a way to kick off the season! The best blind band in the land made their season debut yesterday at the Millersport parade, and they absolutely shined. This is just the beginning — we can't wait to watch them grow this season! 🥁

09/03/2026

The Best Blind Band in the Land! ❤

The first week of school is off to a strong start! We've loved seeing both new and returning students dive into classes,...
08/20/2026

The first week of school is off to a strong start! We've loved seeing both new and returning students dive into classes, meet their teachers, and explore exciting tools and technologies that will shape their learning this year. Here's to an amazing year ahead full of growth, discovery, and success.

Today was a great day at OSSB! Our open house brought students and families together to meet teachers and staff, connect...
08/18/2026

Today was a great day at OSSB!

Our open house brought students and families together to meet teachers and staff, connect with our new principal, explore resource tables, and get settled in for another exciting school year. We loved seeing familiar faces and welcoming new members of the OSSB community!

We’re so excited to welcome all of our students back to campus and can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 📚✨

🎒✨ We're READY! Are you?! ✨🎒Our staff spent this week preparing for an amazing new school year, and we can't WAIT to wel...
08/15/2026

🎒✨ We're READY! Are you?! ✨🎒

Our staff spent this week preparing for an amazing new school year, and we can't WAIT to welcome you back!

📅 Mark your calendars:
Monday, Aug 17 | Open House & Move-In | 2–5 p.m. (Dorms open at 3 p.m.)
Tuesday, Aug 18 | FIRST DAY! 🎉

✅ Don't forget to complete your registration!

See you soon, OSSB family! 💙

Ohio's Sales Tax Holiday is happening August 7–9, making it a great time to shop for qualifying school supplies and get ...
08/08/2026

Ohio's Sales Tax Holiday is happening August 7–9, making it a great time to shop for qualifying school supplies and get ready for the first day of school!

📚 View the OSSB school supply list: ossb.ohio.gov

Have questions about the proposed ODBES Campus Connector Bridge Project?Join us tonight at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual infor...
07/27/2026

Have questions about the proposed ODBES Campus Connector Bridge Project?

Join us tonight at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual information session to learn more about the proposed bridge connecting the Ohio State School for the Blind and the Ohio School for the Deaf. We'll provide an overview of the project, discuss the timeline and what to expect, and answer your questions during a live Q&A.

We hope you'll join the conversation.

Don't forget! Join us tonight at 6 p.m. for a virtual information session about the proposed ODBES Campus Connector Bridge Project connecting the Ohio School for the Deaf and the Ohio State School for the Blind.

We'll share an overview of the project, discuss what to expect, and answer your questions during a live Q&A.

📅 Monday, July 27
🕕 6:00–6:30 p.m.

Join us on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82142414783...
Meeting ID: 821 4241 4783
Passcode: Bridge

07/17/2026

Want to make a difference this fall? 🍂 The Ohio State School for the Blind is hosting a Track & Field Championship on Sept 25–26 and we need volunteers to help run events across the weekend. Shifts: Friday, Sept 25 — 3:30 PM–9:00 PM; Saturday, Sept 26 — 7:30 AM–4:30 PM. Saturday volunteers will receive lunch. 🥪 Your time helps create an inclusive, exciting experience for student athletes — can you join us? Contact Tim Etienne to sign up: [email protected](opens in new tab). Who’s in?

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5220 North High Street
Columbus, OH
43214

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