In 1961, the state legislature appropriated more funds for the program and a permanent school was built and dedicated in 1963.
The dormitory facility opened in 1990; before that date students stayed with host families.
The original portion is used as a library and resource center for the deaf/hard-of-hearing and visually impaired in the area, with various services provided.
As of summer of 2013, plans are underway to demolish Pineview Elementary and the Wyoming School for the Deaf.
[3][4] The Casper Historic Preservation Commission and the school's alumni are both fighting the proposed demolition, which would take place in 2014 under plans to build a replacement for Pineview Elementary.