Good evening, WVSDB families, This is a reminder that homegoing will take place tomorrow, Friday, February 13, 2026. There will be no school on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Thank you, and we hope you enjoy the long weekend!
about 8 hours ago, Alyssa Hansrote
What’s next after high school? Let’s talk CAP! 🎓

Join us for a virtual info session to learn about the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) at WVSDB. A postsecondary transition program for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Visually Impaired (VI) young adults.

🎯 CAP supports students through:
➡️College exploration
➡️Career readiness & work experiences
➡️Building independence and real-world skills

📅 Feb 12, 2026, | 11 AM–12 PM
📅 Feb 23, 2026, | 6–7 PM

Open to students, families, educators, and service providers
🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/BYDDiSUvMy

#CAPProgram #WVSDB #CollegeAndCareer
1 day ago, Alyssa Hansrote
CAP Virtual Session graphic. A transparent aerial photo of the WVSDB campus with event details in black text. The CAP logo is in the lower right-hand corner.
CAP Virtual Session graphic. A transparent aerial photo of the WVSDB campus with event details in black text. The CAP logo is in the lower right-hand corner.
This Week’s Menu Understood the Assignment. 📝

This week’s lineup at Appalachia Provisions Cafe:
🔥 Buffalo Chicken Wrap (homemade buffalo sauce = 🔥🔥🔥)
🥗 GINORMOUS Chef Salad (capital letters for a reason)
🍰 Peanut Butter Oreo Cheesecake (don’t ask, just order)

📅 February 11 & 12 | 7:30 AM–1:00 PM

We’ll be ready when you are. 😏

#CTEMonth #WVSDB #SimulatedWorkplace
2 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Peanut Butter Oreo Cheesecake. A slice of peanut butter cheesecake with chocolate Oreo crumbles on top.
Chef salad. Pepperoni, salami, tomatoes, boiled eggs, tomatoes on a bed of green lettuce.
Buffalo chicken wrap. Chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce wrapped in a tortilla.
A refrigerator featuring this week's menu items - yogurt parfait, pasta salad, chef salad, and buffalo chicken wraps.

As of February 10, 2026, 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 Bus Driver (to be certified onsite)

Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II

Substitute General Maintenance/Security

Substitute LPN

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

3 days ago, Sondra McKenery
ProStart student monitoring pot of food with We are Hiring banner and school logo
This is how we do Super Bowl Sunday! 🏈

From festive treats to a creative halftime scavenger hunt, our residential students made game day unforgettable! 🎉

#SuperBowlSunday #WVSDB #ResidentialLife
3 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Two male students stand side-by-side posing and showing off their "muscles."
Students and Residential Care Specialists are gathered around a table cheering with their arms in the air for celebration.
A female Residential Care Specialist and a female residential student are seated on bean-bag chairs. The female student holds up the "I love you" sign in American Sign Language (ASL).
Residential students are seated and gathered around a high-top table in the student union.
Students mingling with one another in the student union. The Super Bowl is playing on a TV behind the students.
Good evening, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 9, 2026, due to projected cold temperatures. Thank you!
4 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Good evening, WVSDB families. Please note a change to the homegoing schedule for the upcoming week. Homegoing will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026. Bus pickup times will remain the same, and homegoing will follow the normal schedule. This is also a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Thank you!
5 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
What’s next after high school? Let’s talk CAP! 🎓

Join us for a virtual info session to learn about the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) at WVSDB. A postsecondary transition program for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Visually Impaired (VI) young adults.

🎯 CAP supports students through:
➡️College exploration
➡️Career readiness & work experiences
➡️Building independence and real-world skills

📅 Feb 12, 2026, | 11 AM–12 PM
📅 Feb 23, 2026, | 6–7 PM

Open to students, families, educators, and service providers
🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/BYDDiSUvMy

#CAPProgram #WVSDB #CollegeAndCareer
7 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
CAP Virtual Informational Session. Black text in front of a aerial photo of the WVSDB campus. The CAP logo is in the lower right-hand corner.
CAP Virtual Informational Session. Black text in front of a aerial photo of the WVSDB campus. The CAP logo is in the lower right-hand corner.
Are you a nurse looking for a great work environment? WVSDB has full-time and part-time opportunities for RNs and LPNs. Come visit campus and find out more about how the jobs may be a good fit for you at the Job Fair on February 26, from 2 pm to 6 pm in the Brannon Building Auditorium.
8 days ago, Sondra McKenery
We Are Hiring Nurses graphic with school logo
Good evening, WVSDB families, Our administration has been closely monitoring the winter weather forecast that may impact a regular homegoing on Friday, February 6, 2026. Due to the potential for inclement weather, we have made the decision to move homegoing to tomorrow, Thursday, February 5, 2026. This decision was made with the safety of our students as our top priority. Homegoing will follow normal Friday procedures. Bus pickup times will remain the same as a typical Friday homegoing. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we take proactive steps to ensure safe travel. Please follow our WVSDB communication channels for any additional updates. Thank you!
8 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Senior Night Love for Bray! 🏀

Your dedication and leadership have helped shape this team and inspire everyone around you. Bray, you’ve left your mark on the Lady Black Bears basketball team, and we couldn’t be prouder of you! 🤩

And we’re not done yet…
This weekend, the Lady Black Bears head to the ESDAA Basketball Tournament in Rhode Island! 🔥

Let’s go, Lady Black Bears! 🐻

#SeniorNight #WVSDB #ESDAA
8 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Two coaches stand on either side of a female basketball player who is holding a basketball with team members signatures, a bouquet of flowers, and blue and yellow balloons. They are all smiling proudly at the camera.
Appalachia Provisions Café is back at it tomorrow, February 4th! ⛰️

Doors open 7:30 AM–1:00 PM, and our incredible student team is fired up and ready to serve you something delicious. 🍽️

Swing by, grab your favorites, and support our talented future chefs.

They can’t wait to welcome you! 🤩

#CTEMonth #WVSDB #AppalachiaProvisionsCafe
9 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Southwestern salad featuring chicken, rice, black beans, hard boiled eggs, and cheese.
Large chocolate brownie with peanut butter frosting on the top.
An overview of the items for sale in a refrigerator.
Cafe Menu in white font in front of a black background.
As of February 3, 2026, 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 Bus Driver (to be certified onsite)
Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II
Substitute LPN

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
10 days ago, Sondra McKenery
ASL alphabet signing WVSDB with We Are Hiring and Apply Now! banners. School logo in lower right side of screen.
The Wait is Over! ⌛

WVSDB Outreach is kicking off Season 2 of Hands Up, West Virginia! with an all-new, high-energy session tonight, February 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM! Jump into real-world communication with the Deaf community through live American Sign Language (ASL) demonstrations, interactive activities, and a lively Q&A you won’t want to miss. ⛰️

👉 Fully accessible with live captions
👉 ASL & spoken English interpretation provided
👉 Fun, engaging, and welcoming for ALL

Tune in and get your Hands Up, West Virginia! 🤟

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

#HandsUpWV #WVSDB #WVSDBOutreach
10 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Hands Up, West Virginia! A blue and gold logo with a set of hands holding up mountains. Text reads "Hands Up, West Virginia! Season 2 Episode 1." The WVSDB Outreach and WVSDB logos are in the lower right-hand corner.
February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month! 💼

Did you know?! 🤔

The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) give Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) & Blind/Low Vision (VI) students the tools to learn and explore through five specialized CTE Academies. 💡

Your future starts here! 🚀

#CTEMonth #WVSDB #CareerReady
10 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male student wearing a navy-colored sweatshirt with the WVSDB Black Bear logo on the back works with a male instructor wearing a yellow-colored shirt with a machine that smooths wood.
A male instructor wearing a yellow-colored shirt, hearing and eye-protective equipment assists a male student who is also wearing hearing and eye-protective equipment use a table saw to cut a piece of wood.
A male instructor and a male student stand on either side of a piece of equipment that smooths out wood.
A male instructor holds a large piece of brown wood as a male student stands across from him using a measuring tape to measure the width of the piece of wood.
Good evening, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Thank you!
11 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Good evening, As of today, Friday, January 30, 2026, WVSDB plans for a normal return of students to campus on Sunday, February 1, 2026. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and will notify families promptly if there are any changes. Thank you!
13 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Not all heroes wear capes… some drive plows. 🚜

Huge shoutout to our Maintenance and Custodial Teams for battling snow and ice to keep our campus safe and running smoothly. ❄️

Thanks to you, our students and staff can return safely! 💛

#CampusHeroes #WVSDB #BehindTheScenes
13 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
An orange Kubota tractor with a plow on the front is parked in a parking lot with several buildings in the background. There is white snow that has been plowed.
Throwback Thursday! ⏪

January is Braille Literacy Month, and we’re throwing it WAY back! Check out these throwback photos of students learning, practicing, and typing in Braille. ⌨️

At the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), access means meeting students where they are, in every language, format, and learning style. 📚

#ThrowbackThursday #WVSDB #BrailleLiteracy
14 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Three individuals standing side-by-side, gathered around a desk with Braille equipment sitting on top. The individual in the middle is wearing headphones and typing on a Braille writer.
A group of students seated at their desks with a Braille writer in front of each student.
A group of students seated at their desks with a Braille writer in front of each student.
An individual stands to the left while holding a large book, while a seated individual to the right types on a Braille writer.
As of January 27, 2026, 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 Bus Driver (to be certified onsite)
Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II
Substitute LPN

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
17 days ago, Sondra McKenery
Braille embossed paper with logo and WE ARE HIRING banner