🔥Game Day! 🔥

Come out and cheer for the Black Bears tonight as we take on the Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) Defenders! ⚽

📅 When: Monday, September 15, 2025
⏰ Kickoff: 5:30 PM
📍 Where: WVSDB

Can’t make it in person? We’ve got you covered. Watch the action live on Facebook! 🎥

Let's Go Black Bears! 🐻

#GameDay #WVSDB #SoccerSeason
about 15 hours ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Bindi Lowe - Soccer Photo.
It’s time to Discover YOUR Potential with Discovery P.O.I.N.T.! 🌟

Join Discovery P.O.I.N.T., where you can explore one of our five CTE Academies, build new skills, and earn certifications like ServSafe.

✨ October Session Bonus:
Choose your adventure - participate in a Youth Hunt with WV DNR or celebrate White Cane Day in Beckley!

➡️Open to West Virginia DHH & VI students in grades 6–12.
📅 Deadline: Registration closes Sunday, September 14, 2025.

🔗: https://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/forms/discovery-point-registration

#DiscoveryPOINT #WVSDB #DHH #VI
3 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Discovery P.O.I.N.T. advertisement. Photos of culinary students in front of a blue and green-colored background.
How awesome is this?! 🤩 Our Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) students created amazing locker signs for the WVSDB soccer team. ⚽️ Daevon, one of our CAP superstars, personally hung them on each player’s locker as a surprise! 🎉 We’re so lucky to have such incredible teamwork and collaboration between WVSDB and CAP students! The Black Bears soccer team is on the road tonight as they take on Lighthouse Christian Academy (LCA)! 🐻 #CAP #WVSDB #TeamCollaboration
4 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Daevon, a CAP student points to a paper jersey with a black bear on it as it hangs on a blue-colored locker.
Daevon, a CAP student holds out his arms to show the display of jerseys hanging on a row of blue-colored lockers.
Adventure Awaits! 🌲

Is your child ready to explore, learn, and grow? Boy Scouts allows students to earn merit badges, build leadership skills, and participate in exciting outdoor adventures. 🏕️

📅 Interest Night
When: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Where: Blue and Gold Student Union

Join Scoutmaster Andy Mackert and our Troop Leaders to learn more!

➡️Parents are welcome.

Don’t miss this chance to see what Scouting can offer your child. 🌟
5 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Boy Scouts Interest Night Flyer.
What an amazing day at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! We were honored to welcome Mr. Justin Perez, who shared the art of Visual Vernacular. 🌟 ➡️Visual Vernacular is a powerful way of storytelling that brings stories to life using gestures, facial expressions, and body movement, without the need for spoken or signed words. We were also thrilled to welcome our friends from Mrs. Richardson's ASL class at Hampshire High School (HHS) to experience this magical performance alongside us. ✨ It was an inspiring reminder of the power of communication and connection! 🤩 #VisualVernacular #WVSDB #StorytellingMagic
5 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Mr. Justin Perez performs in front of the stage in the MPR with a large smart board behind him.
Students seated on the floor give a “thumbs up” to Justin Perez, who is standing in front of the audience.
Justin Perez watches a male student as the student acts out emotions.
Justin Perez helps a male student act out a lion
Justin Perez kneels down and observes a group of male students who are using Visual Vernacular.
Justin Perez stands on a stage with his hands out in front of him. A large smart board is behind him with a dog on it.
Students stand up from their yellow-colored chairs and put their arms on the air during an activity.
A group of students act out a scene during an activity. A female student points to the ceiling and smiles.
A female student stands with Justin Perez as they act out throwing an invisible ball back and forth to one another.
🌟 Step Into Your Future at WVSDB! 🌟

Discovery P.O.I.N.T. at WVSDB offers Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Visually Impaired (VI) students the chance to learn new skills, explore potential career paths, and participate in activities crafted for their success.

Program Highlights:
➡️Hands-On Learning: Explore one of five Career & Technical Academies and gain real-world skills.
➡️Peer Connections: Meet and collaborate with other DHH and VI students.
➡️Youth Hunt: Outdoor adventure and wildlife exploration with WV DNR.
➡️White Cane Day: Celebrate independence and accessibility in Beckley, WV.

Discover possibilities designed just for you! 🤩

🔗 Register TODAY! https://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/forms/discovery-point-registration

#DiscoveryPOINT #WVSDB #DHH #VI
6 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Mr. Haza - Music Instructor helps a student learn the keys on a musical keyboard.
As of September 9, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies:

LPN - 210 days
LTS Teacher - CTEBuilding Construction
Professional Interpreter I, II
Residential Care Specialist - evening shift (male)
Substitute Aide
Substitute Cook III
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
2 individuals at interview table with We Are Hiring banner
🔥 It’s Game Day! 🔥

At 4:30 PM today, September 8th, Moorefield High School (MHS) is stepping into Black Bear Territory at WVSDB… and we’re ready to defend our home turf! ⚽

Join us at WVSDB to cheer loud and proud, or catch every play on our Facebook Live stream if you can’t be there in person. 🎥

Let’s go, Black Bears! 🐻

#LetsGoBlackBears #WVSDB #WVSDBSoccer
8 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Raiden Haywood. A male soccer player wearing a blue and gold jersey stands proudly with his hands on his hips. "Haywood" is behind him in yellow-colored font.
Introducing the 2025 WVSDB Soccer Team! ⚽ The 2025 season kicks off on Monday, September 8th, at 4:30 PM against Moorefield High School (MHS) at WVSDB. Let's go Black Bears! 🐻 #SoccerSzn #WVSDB #BlackBears
10 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
2025 WVSDB co-ed Soccer team group photo with team members and coaches standing in front of a soccer net.
At the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP), our students don’t just learn skills; they also create opportunities for others. 🌟

Earl and Daevon, two of our CAP students, launched an American Sign Language (ASL) Club to connect Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Visually Impaired (VI) students. 🤟

Every voice, every skill, every student matters.

That’s the heart of CAP! 💙

#CAPLeadsTheWay #WVSDB #DeafAndBlindEducation
11 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
CAP students seated at a roundtable while two male students, Earl and Daevon, lead them in an American Sign Language (ASL) session.
Earl, a male CAP student uses American Sign Language (ASL) while students follow his lead.
🚨REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

This October, Discovery P.O.I.N.T. is offering students in grades 6–12 a one-of-a-kind experience! 🌟

Participants can choose from:
➡️Youth Hunt in collaboration with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR)
➡️White Cane Day Celebration

In addition to these exciting events, participants will explore one of our five Career & Technical Education (CTE) Academies, gaining hands-on skills for the future! 📚

📅 When: October 14-19, 2025
📍 Where: The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)

✅Register today: https://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/forms/discovery-point-registration

#DiscoveryPOINT #WVSDB #HandsOnLearning
12 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Chef Brian Olden observes a student put red-colored, raspberry icing on top of a homemade PopTart.
A huge THANK YOU to The Bank of Romney for their generous donation of school supplies to our students! ✏️ 📚

Because of your support, our students can start the year prepared and ready to succeed. 🤩

We are so grateful for your partnership and commitment to education in our community. 💛💙

#CommunityPartners #WVSDB #ThankYou
13 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB students and staff stand alongside The Bank of Romney representatives. Students are holding up their school supplies. A box full of supplies sits in front of the group.
As of September 2, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies:

Custodian III - Itinerant - 261 days
Professional Interpreter I, II - 200 days
Substitute Cook III
Substitute LPN

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
14 days ago, Sondra McKenery
CTE Teacher watching student with power tool use with We Are Hiring banner
Final Reminder! 🚨

Today, August 29, 2025, is your last chance to register for the 2025 Fall Conference at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) in Romney, WV.

Don’t miss out on this amazing professional development opportunity! 🌟

🔗: https://forms.office.com/r/dXbBJsFcrf

#FallConference #WVSDB #ProfessionalDevelopment
18 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
"2025 Fall Conference" above the WVSDB Outreach and WVSDB Logos.
Snapshots of Residential Life 📸

Our residential students have been enjoying evening outdoor activities, exploring the town of Romney, visiting local businesses, and building connections beyond campus while creating memories together.

Residential life isn’t just where students live; it's where they learn and thrive together. 🤗

#DormLife #WVSDB #ResidentialLife
18 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male student goes to throw a brown football to another student outside of Keller Hall.
Two male students stand side by side one another and pose for the camera.
A female student sits in a patterned chair inside of a local coffee shop.
Two male students are seated on a green-colored metal bench.
A male student runs to hit the ball with a racket.
A male student throws a brown football outside of Keller Hall.
Students seated at a rectangular-shaped table playing an array of games.
Less than 2️ weeks until the WVSDB Soccer Team kicks off their season! ⚽️

Our players have been practicing hard and are ready to kick off their season opener on Monday, September 8th, 2025.

Get ready for an exciting season, our Black Bears are ready to shine on the field! 🐻

#SoccerSeason #WVSDB #LetsGoBlackBears
19 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Soccer players on a green field wearing blue and gold-colored jerseys.
A male player dribbles the soccer ball towards the net while a female player attempts to block the soccer ball.
WVSDB Soccer players wearing blue and gold-colored jerseys are practicing playing offense and defense.
A male player kicks the soccer ball to another player while a female player observes the play.
Rock the Brew with WVSDB! 🎸

The WVSDB Rock Band is bringing the music to Romney Brew Station! ☕

📅Friday, September 19, 2025
⏰ 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
📍 Romney Brew Station

Bring your friends, grab your favorite Brew Station treat, and experience the energy of WVSDB Rock Band live! ⚡

#SupportStudentMusicians #WVSDB #RomneyBrewStation
20 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Male WVSDB Rock Band musicians stand on a stage with their instruments alongside music teacher, Mr. Haza.
As of August 26, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies:

Custodian III - Itinerant - 261 days
General Maintenance/Painter - 261 days
LPN - 210 days
Professional Interpreter I, II
Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
21 days ago, Sondra McKenery
Student stirring stockpot in ProStart kitchen with We  Are Hiring banner
🌟 Discover Something New This October! 🌟

Discovery P.O.I.N.T. is a one-of-a-kind program for West Virginia students in grades 6–12 who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), Blind, Low Vision (VI), or Deafblind.

Students will experience:
✅ Hands-on learning in Career and Technical Education (CTE) fields
✅ Opportunities to connect with peers across WV
✅ A supportive, inclusive environment for DHH, VI, and Deafblind students
✅ Special activities like the Hunter’s Safety Course with WV DNR or the White Cane Day Celebration in Beckley

📅 October 14–19, 2025
🔗https://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/forms/discovery-point-registration

Discover your Potential. ✨

#DiscoveryPOINT #WVSDB #WVStudents
21 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Discovery P.O.I.N.T. October Information and Registration Details.
The Culinary Magic of Appalachia Provisions ✨

Our Culinary ProStart Academy, Appalachia Provisions, brought their A-game, catering a West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) training right on campus! Under Chef Olden’s guidance, students prepped, cooked, and set up a delicious spread. 🍽️

Our students served treats from yogurt parfaits to beloved West Virginia pepperoni rolls. ⛰️

It’s safe to say no one left hungry!

#CTE #WVSDB #ProStart
24 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Chef Olden stands with three of his ProStart students in front of a table with freshly baked items.
Chef Olden stands across from a female student as they put various ingredients into dough.
Milee, a female student smiles for the camera as she holds up a yogurt parfait.
Bindi, a female student takes freshly mixed dough out of a large metal bowl.
Sierra, a female student puts a tray of muffins into the oven.
James, a male student mixes up citrus water that is full of oranges and lemons.
Chef Olden stands across from a female student as they brush on an egg wash onto pieces of pastry dough.
An up-close view of pumpkin muffins with a streusel on top.
An up-close photo of the yogurt parfaits in plastic containers with the black and white "Appalachia Provisions" logo.
Bindi, a female student sets up the yogurt parfaits into rows on top of a table.