Community. Culture. Connection. 🤟

Our December Deaf Social was a beautiful reminder of the power of coming together. Thank you to all who attended and helped create a welcoming, inclusive space.

A heartfelt thank you to WVSDB Outreach, WV Hands & Voices, and WV Deaf Service Center (we missed you and hope to see you next time!) 💛

Stay tuned for more Deaf Socials coming soon. 👀

#DeafCultureMatters #WVSDB #RomneyWV
about 9 hours ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group photo of our 2025 Deaf Social attendees, sitting side-by-side in rows in front of a auditorium stage. The stage is decorated with holiday trees and penguins.
IT’S GAME DAY! 🔥

The Lady Black Bears are hitting the road tonight to take on Highlands High School! 🏀

➡️Tip-off is at 5:30 PM

Let's Go Lady Black Bears! 🐻

#GameDay #WVSDB #LadyBlackBears
about 13 hours ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female basketball player wearing a blue and gold-colored jersey while holding an orange basketball in front of her. The phrase "Game Day" is in bold, white font below the female player. The Highlands High School and WVSDB school logos are below "Game Day."
Good evening, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, December 15th, 2025, due to winter weather conditions. Thank you!
1 day ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Santa made a special stop at WVSDB! 🎅

A HUGE thank you to the United Auto Workers (UAW) 1590 members for spreading holiday cheer with their generous donation of our brand-new sweatshirts featuring both our logo and theirs, along with gifts and plenty of pizza! 🍕

We were also thrilled to welcome representatives from General Motors. 🚗

We are so grateful for this wonderful partnership and for helping make the season bright for our students! 🌟

#SeasonOfGiving #WVSDB #UAW
3 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female student with her red hair pulled back poses with Santa Claus in a red-colored suit and hat.
A female UAW representative dressed festive hands a large red, green, and white stripped gift bag to a male student.
A male student with dark hair holds a large gift bag, as he stands with Santa Claus, who is dressed in a red-colored suit and hat.
A female student dressed in cheetah-print pajamas smiles excitedly with her pink giftbag. She is standing beside Santa Claus, who is dressed in a red-colored suit and hat.
A female UAW representative dressed festive hands a gift bag to a female student with dark, short hair.
A male student smiles excitedly as he holds his red and white gift bag. Santa Claus is standing behind him, dressed in a red-colored suit and hat.
A male student dressed in all-black smiles and holds his gift bag as he stands next to Santa Claus, who is dressed in a red-colored suit and hat.
A group photo of UAW representatives and Santa Claus.
A dark, blue-colored sweatshirt with the UAW logo in white.
A dark, blue-colored sweatshirt featuring the WVSDB Black Bear logo.
Happy Feet Across West Virginia! ❄️

The Romney Parade is about to get extra festive this Saturday, December 13th, 2025, as WVSDB proudly rolls out our “Happy Feet Across West Virginia” float, a labor of love brought to life by every member of our WVSDB campus! 🐧

From students to staff, everyone played a key role in making this penguin-powered creation shine! 🌟

The fun doesn’t stop there! After the parade, join us at our December Deaf Social from 2:00–4:00 PM in the Brannon Auditorium on the WVSDB campus. 🎉

#RomneyParade #WVSDB #FestiveFun
4 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A parade float decorated with igloos, blue snowflakes, holiday trees, and inflatable penguins.
A parade float decorated with igloos, blue snowflakes, holiday trees, and inflatable penguins.
A banner that says "Happy Feet Across West Virginia" in white font, below is the phrase in Braille. There are snowflakes, penguins, and a sleigh surrounding the phrase.
🚨 Game Canceled 🚨

Today’s away game at Highlands High School is canceled due to winter weather conditions. We are looking to reschedule the game at a later date.

Thank you!
5 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Game Canceled in bold, blue and white font. An orange basketball is sitting on the basketball court.
Holiday Magic is in the Air! ✨

WVSDB students sprinkled joy all over the Festival of Trees with their handmade ornaments! ❄️

The Elementary classes went all out with a penguin-themed tree, while Ms. Hensel's class showcased our school colors on their own dazzling tree. 🐧

A big thank you to Judy's Mobile Homes and Hampshire Metal & Industrial Services for sponsoring our beautiful trees! 🎄

#FestivalOfTrees #WVSDB #HolidayCheer
5 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group of elementary students stand in a group while holding up handmade ornaments. There is a large red and white sign that says "Merry Christmas" in the background.
A male student wearing a bright yellow toboggan smiles as he puts on a penguin-themed ornament onto a tree.
A male student with glasses and his sweatshirt hood pulled over his head smiles as he proudly points to the decorated tree.
A male student wearing a blue and yellow plaid jacket holds up red, sparkly garland with red and white candy canes.
A group of male elementary students stand side-by-side in front of a decorated tree while holding up the "I Love You" sign in ASL.
A female student wearing a pink jacket gently puts on a wooden ornament onto the tree.
A male student wearing a blue and yellow plaid jacket helps string red lights onto the tree.
A green tree decorated in red, white, and penguin deocrations.
A green tree decorated with blue and yellow decorations.
Turns out the Grinch didn’t steal Christmas…
He just stopped by the WVSDB dorms for a paint party! 🎨

Students brought the holiday magic to life with creative canvases and festive fun, all part of the exciting experiences our Residential Program offers every week. 🏠

These moments make our dorms feel like home. 💚

#GrinchPaintParty #WVSDB #ResidentialLife
6 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Residential students are seated in groups at circular tables with their canvases propped on easels in front of them.
Two female students seated together at a circular table with a red tablecloth concentrate on their Grinch paintings on a canvas in front of them.
Three female students seated at a circular shaped table paint on canvas that is propped on an easel in front of them.
As of December 9, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies:

LPN - 210 days (evening shift)
RN - 220 days (night shift)
Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II
Substitute LPN

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
7 days ago, Sondra McKenery
ASL alphabet signing WVSDB with We Are Hiring and Apply Now! banners. School logo in lower right side of screen.
Episode 6 of Hands Up, West Virginia is LIVE tonight! 👐⛰️

📅 December 9, 2025, | 6 PM

Get ready for a FREE, interactive adventure with the WVSDB Outreach team, open to anyone, anywhere! 🌎

What’s in store:
✨ Special Guests sharing unique perspectives on Deaf culture
👐 Live ASL demonstrations you can try yourself, perfect for beginners and pros
🎯 Interactive exercises that make learning fun and memorable
💬 Live Q&A - ask questions, get answers in real time
🎧 Fully accessible with captions + ASL/spoken English interpretation

Every episode is more than just a class; it’s a community experience, a chance to connect, explore Deaf culture, and enhance communication skills.

🔗: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84540081655?pwd=VVacqExsddUraMXWamTraCGXq4hfMa.1

#HandsUpWV #WVSDB #WVSDBOutreach
7 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Hands Up, WV logo in front of a gray background. "Season 1 - Episode 6" is in blue-colored font below the logo. The WVSDB and WVSDB Outreach logos are in the bottom right-hand corner.
Saturday Plans? We’ve Got You! 🎉

Join us on December 13, 2–4 PM at Brannon Auditorium, WVSDB Campus, for a Deaf Social like no other!

Come hang out, make new friends, play games, and celebrate ASL & Deaf culture! 🤩

Who will we see there? 👀

#DeafSocial #WVSDB #ASLCommunity
7 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Deaf Social flyer. A blue background with various colored snowflakes and accents surrounds the phrase "Deaf Social", which is in dark blue font. Partner logos are at the bottom.
LADY BLACK BEARS TAKEOVER! 💥

Tonight at 6:00 PM, our Lady Black Bears hit the court AWAY against the Martinsburg Area Christian Homeschoolers!

Let's Go, Black Bears! 🐻

#GameDay #WVSDB #BlackBearPride
8 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female basketball player in a blue and gold uniform poses with an orange basketball on her shoulder. The phrase "Game Day" is in white, bold font below the female player. The Martinsburg Homeschoolers and WVSDB logos are below "Game Day."
Our students lit up Capon Bridge, literally! 🌟

Handmade ornaments from WVSDB students brought holiday cheer to the community. 🎄

Don’t miss the WVSDB tree at this year’s "Light Up Capon Bridge" celebration. ✨

#LightUpCaponBridge #WVSDB #HolidayCheer

10 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A green, artificial tree decorated with blue and gold-colored ornaments and decorations. There are wrapped presents under the tree with a ceramic angel to the right of the presents.
A green, artificial tree decorated with blue and gold-colored ornaments and decorations. There are wrapped presents under the tree with a ceramic angel to the right of the presents.
A green, artificial tree decorated with blue and gold-colored ornaments and decorations. There are wrapped presents under the tree with a ceramic angel to the right of the presents.
Star Power at CVRP Technology Camp! 🌟

One of our Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) students, Kaylee, had the incredible opportunity to sit down and chat with Blessing Offor, a Visually Impaired (VI) musician, during a Technology Camp hosted by the Children’s Vision Rehabilitation Program (CVRP)! 🎶

Programs like CVRP’s camps give VI students across West Virginia moments that spark confidence. 💡

#BlessingOffor #WVSDB #CVRP



11 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Blessing Offor, a male musician wearing a black and gray shirt and sunglasses is seated across from a female CAP student, Kaylee, who is dressed in black jeans and a black jacket.
Uh-oh! 🫣

The Elf on the Shelf has arrived at WVSDB… and he’s already causing chaos! 😆

Students in Mrs. Shoemaker’s class discovered their carefully decorated holiday tree… toppled! 🎄

He’s reporting straight to Santa, so stay tuned for more festive antics! 🎅✨

#ElfOnTheShelf #WVSDB #DeafBlindEducation
12 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Three male students stand in front of a green, decorated tree. They are holding up Holiday items.
A male student reaches up to put a red star on top of a green, decorated tree.Two male students stand behind him observing him putting the star on the tree.
A green tree knocked on the floor with decorations over the floor. The Elf on the Shelf is sitting in the tree.
An up-close of the Elf on the Shelf sitting on the tree that is knocked over with a letter from the elf.
Three male students are pointing to the decorated tree that was knocked over by the Elf on the Shelf.
Today is National Special Education Day! 🌟

At the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), we honor the dedication of our students, families, and educators who make learning accessible for all.

Every day, we empower students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), Blind, or Visually Impaired (VI) to reach their full potential.

Special Education transforms lives, and today, we celebrate its impact across West Virginia! ⛰️

#NationalSpecialEducationDay #WVSDB #EmpowerEveryStudent
13 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
National Special Education Day in bold, dark-blue font in front of a gray background. The WVSDB Black Bear logo is at the top, center.

🚨 Game Canceled

Today’s away game at Highlands High School is canceled due to the weather.

📅 Rescheduled Date: December 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Highlands High School

Thank you!

14 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Orange basketball sitting on a basketball court. The phrase "Game Canceled" is in bold, blue and white font.

As of December 2, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies:

LPN - 210 days (evening shift)
RN - 220 days (night shift)
Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II
Substitute LPN

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369

14 days ago, Sondra McKenery
Teacher and student playing piano together with Join OurTeam! banner.
Episode 5 of Hands Up, West Virginia is LIVE tonight! 👐⛰️

📅 December 2, 2025, | 6 PM

Get ready for a FREE, interactive adventure with the WVSDB Outreach team, open to anyone, anywhere! 🌎

What’s in store:
✨ Special Guests sharing unique perspectives on Deaf culture
👐 Live ASL demonstrations you can try yourself, perfect for beginners and pros
🎯 Interactive exercises that make learning fun and memorable
💬 Live Q&A - ask questions, get answers in real time
🎧 Fully accessible with captions + ASL/spoken English interpretation

Every episode is more than just a class; it’s a community experience, a chance to connect, explore Deaf culture, and enhance communication skills.

🔗: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84540081655?pwd=VVacqExsddUraMXWamTraCGXq4hfMa.1

#HandsUpWV #WVSDB #WVSDBOutreach
14 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Hands Up, West Virginia! A gray, textured background with the Hands Up, WV logo featuring blues, golds, and a pair of hands holding up mountains. The WVSDB and WVSDB Outreach logos are in the lower right-hand corner.
Good evening, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) will operate on a 2-Hour Delay on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 due to inclement weather. Thank you!
14 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
2-Hour Delay in blue-colored font in front of a snow background. The WVSDB Black Bear logo is in the bottom center.