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Falling Hard for These Flavors! 🍂

We've got a fresh lineup of delicious bites and sweet treats worth falling for at Appalachia Provisions Café.

☕ Coffee & Breakfast:
Coffee 16oz — $3
Iced Coffee 20oz — $4
Assorted Tea — $2
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant — $6
Homemade Sausage Gravy & Biscuits — $5
Hard-Boiled Eggs — $2
Strawberry Chocolate Pretzel Yogurt Parfait — $4

🍴 Lunch Favorites:
Grilled Chicken BLT Salad — $12
Southwest Chicken Wrap (La Gramita) — $7
Ginormous Roast Beef Sammy with Horsey — $7

🍪 Something Sweet:
Pumpkin Maple Cookies — $3
Crème Brûlée Cheesecake — $5

🥤 Drinks:
Assorted Drinks — $3

📍 301 East Main Street
🗓️Wednesday, October 14 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🗓️Thursday, October 15 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Falling for good food? Happens to the best of us! 😉

#RomneyWV #WVSDB #SupportOurStudents

about 15 hours ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Student wearing an Appalachia Provisions chef uniform uses a commercial food processor to shred cooked chicken in the café kitchen.

Close-up of freshly prepared bacon, egg, and cheese croissant sandwiches arranged on a tray.

Two culinary students prepare yogurt parfaits, layering yogurt, strawberries, and chocolate-covered pretzels in clear cups.

Individual slices of crème brûlée cheesecake with caramelized tops are arranged in clear takeout containers.

Two Appalachia Provisions culinary students smile for the camera while holding freshly prepared yogurt parfaits.

Student wearing an Appalachia Provisions chef uniform uses tongs to transfer cooked bacon from a baking sheet.

As of October 13, 2026, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year:

Substitute Teacher

Substitute Registered Nurse

EDC - Boys Basketball - Head Coach (internal only)

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

about 22 hours ago, Jonathan Nickleson

Picture-Perfect Partnerships! 📸

Our elementary students joined forces with the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) program for a picture-perfect collaboration!

From mixing and matching accessories to striking their best poses, everyone had fun! 🎭

One thing's for sure: this collaboration was definitely photo-album material! 🐻

Thank you, CAP, for hanging out with our elementary crew and making memories with us! We think the smiles say it all! ✨

#CareerAcademyForPostgraduates #WVSDB #PicturePerfectMoments

1 day ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A smiling student wearing a cowboy hat, white sunglasses, and red bandana poses inside a decorative CAP Program photo frame.

Two smiling individuals pose in front of a blue backdrop wearing playful photo booth accessories, including a straw hat, furry hat, and red and white leis.

Four individuals pose together wearing playful photo booth accessories, including animal masks, leopard-print ears, colorful glasses, and feather leis.

Two individuals pose with peace signs while wearing furry hats, colorful leis, and a black vest in front of a blue photo booth backdrop.

A student wearing a fluffy blue hat and bright red feather boa holds a large decorative CAP Program photo frame in front of a blue backdrop.

Two individuals pose together wearing leopard-print ears, oversized pink sunglasses, and a fluffy blue hat in the photo booth area.

Two elementary students pose in front of a blue backdrop wearing furry hats, colorful leis, and a faux-fur vest. One makes a playful roaring expression.

Two smiling young adults pose with playful accessories, including pink glasses, pearl headpieces, and an oversized pencil prop.

A smiling student wearing glasses, a patriotic cap, and a red, white, and blue vest holds a decorative CAP Program photo frame.

A young adult makes a playful expression while wearing a colorful novelty hat and holding a pink hat in front of a blue photo booth backdrop.

Launching into Discovery for World Space Week! 🌎

In Ms. Biddle's and Ms. Cassie's science classes, students set out to answer one big question: Does the shape of a rocket's fins affect how far it flies? 🤔

To find out, students tested different fin shapes, launched stomp rockets, and used bar graphs to analyze their results. Along the way, they put their scientific thinking skills into action through hands-on experimentation and discovery!

One small stomp, one giant leap for learning! 🚀

#WorldSpaceWeek #WVSDB #STEMEducation

5 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A teacher assists a student wearing glasses with preparing a stomp rocket during a hands-on science activity. The student holds part of the rocket assembly while the teacher helps adjust and secure the components.

A student steps onto the air pump of a stomp rocket launcher in a school hallway. A teacher kneels nearby to position the launcher while classmates and staff observe the experiment.

A student uses a measuring tape stretched along the school hallway to measure the distance traveled by a stomp rocket. A small rocket rests on the floor nearby as the student records the results of the experiment.

A smiling student using a wheelchair participates in a stomp rocket experiment alongside classmates and teachers. One teacher kneels to prepare the launcher while another stands beside the student, providing support during the activity.

A student wearing a protective helmet prepares to activate a stomp rocket launcher by stepping onto its air pump. Two teachers kneel nearby to position the rocket and assist the student while classmates observe.

A student steps onto the air pump of a stomp rocket launcher while a teacher kneels to position the rocket. Classmates watch nearby as the student participates in the hands-on World Space Week science experiment.

A student wearing glasses examines a bar graph displayed on an illuminated light box. The student places a hand on the graph while reviewing data collected during the stomp rocket science experiment.

Good morning, WVSDB Parents and Guardians!

As a friendly reminder, residential students will return to campus on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following their regular transportation schedule.

While there will be NO school on Monday, October 12, 2026, residential students will enjoy planned on-campus activities throughout the day.

Have a wonderful weekend!

5 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Postcards from Space Camp: Part 2. 🚀

Our Blind/Low Vision (VI) students packed their Space Camp experience with new adventures, exciting challenges, teamwork, laughter, and plenty of moments they won’t soon forget.

Experiences like these are what it’s all about, giving our students opportunities to explore, grow, challenge themselves, and discover just how much is possible.

From right here in West Virginia to truly out-of-this-world adventures, we want our students to know that possibilities are everywhere. 🌎

And judging by these photos... they had a pretty incredible time discovering them! ✨

#SCIVIS #WVSDB #DiscoverWVSDB

6 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

WVSDB student dressed in astronaut training gear, including a white suit and helmet, prepares for a simulated space mission.

Two participants in astronaut training suits are suspended horizontally while completing a simulated space mission activity.

WVSDB student seated and secured inside a multi-axis rotation simulator at Space Camp while an instructor stands beside her.

WVSDB student experiencing a multi-axis rotation simulator as the rotating rings turn her sideways during a Space Camp activity.

WVSDB student wearing a helmet and harness sits in a Space Camp simulator while an instructor assists nearby.

WVSDB student wearing a safety harness climbs a tall wooden pole as part of an outdoor challenge course.

WVSDB student wearing a helmet and safety harness suspended in the air during an outdoor challenge course activity.

WVSDB student wearing a helmet and safety harness suspended above the floor during a Space Camp training activity.

WVSDB student wearing a headset sits at the controls of a spacecraft simulator while following printed instructions.

Smiling WVSDB teacher poses inside a full-size white astronaut suit during the Space Camp experience.

It's That Time of Year Again! 🍂

One of our favorite WVSDB traditions is back! 🎶

Join us Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 PM for an evening that puts our students in the spotlight.

🍽️ Enjoy a delicious fall-inspired dinner prepared by our talented students.

🎶 Then, enjoy the show as WVSDB students take the stage for an evening of live performances!

From the kitchen to the stage, this special night celebrates the creativity, hard work, and talents of our students.

And wait until you see what’s on the menu...
🥗 Cranberry Pecan Salad with Wild Berry Vinaigrette
🍗 Dijon Roasted Chicken & Bacon Cheddar Stuffing
🍝 Pumpkin Alfredo Ravioli
🥔 Herb Buttered Potatoes
🌿 Maple Balsamic Roasted Asparagus
🍰 Pumpkin Roll Cake
🍮 Danish Bread Pudding & Crème Anglaise
🍪 Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
🧊 Iced Tea & Citrus-Infused Water

From culinary skills to musical talents, our students are ready to shine! 🌟

🎟️ Tickets are $25 and LIMITED!
📞Call 304-822-4860 to reserve yours today.

#StudentTalent #WVSDB #DeafEducation #BlindEducation

6 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

WVSDB Fall Dinner Show menu. Main course includes cranberry pecan salad with wild berry vinaigrette, Dijon roasted chicken with bacon cheddar stuffing, pumpkin Alfredo ravioli, herb buttered potatoes, and maple balsamic roasted asparagus. Desserts include pumpkin roll cake, Danish bread pudding with crème anglaise, and salted chocolate chip cookies. Refreshments include iced tea and citrus-infused water.

Putting Skills to Work! 🦯

Recently, some of our Blind/Low Vision (VI) students took their learning beyond campus and into the community during a trip to Winchester, Virginia, with our Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Instructor, Mrs. Moreland.

Navigating a community provides something a classroom alone can't replicate: changing environments, unfamiliar routes, real decisions, and opportunities to problem-solve in the moment. 🗺️

That's why O&M is such an important part of the specialized education WVSDB offers. We're helping students develop skills they can carry with them into adulthood, at home, at work, in college, and throughout their communities.

This is O&M in action. This is WVSDB. 🐻

#OrientationAndMobility #WVSDB #SpecializedEducation #BlindLowVision

7 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

WVSDB Blind/Low Vision students use white mobility canes while traveling along a wet downtown sidewalk in Winchester, Virginia, during an Orientation & Mobility lesson.

A WVSDB Blind/Low Vision student travels along a downtown Winchester sidewalk using a white mobility cane during community-based Orientation & Mobility instruction.

A WVSDB Blind/Low Vision student uses a white mobility cane to navigate a wet brick sidewalk in Winchester during an Orientation & Mobility lesson.

A WVSDB Blind/Low Vision student continues navigating through a revolving door using a white mobility cane during community-based O&M instruction.

A WVSDB Blind/Low Vision student smiles while standing outside a building in Winchester, Virginia, holding a white mobility cane.

Falling Hard for This Menu. 🍂

☕ Coffee & Breakfast:
Coffee 16oz $3
Iced Coffee 20oz $4
Assorted Tea $2
Fried Bologna, Egg & Cheese Sammy $6
Hard-Boiled Eggs $2
Pumpkin Pecan Yogurt Parfait $4

🍴 Lunch Favorites:
Blueberry Walnut Chicken Salad $12
Buffalo Chicken Wrap $7
Crispy Chicken Bacon Ciabatta $7
Country Ham & Bean Soup $4

🍪 Something Sweet:
Chocolate Chip Cookies $3
Homemade Cinnamon Buns $5
Pumpkin Roll Layer Cake $5

🥤 Drinks:
Assorted Drinks — $3

📍 301 East Main Street
🗓️Wednesday, October 7 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🗓️Thursday, October 8 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

The leaves can fall. Your lunch standards shouldn’t. 😉

#RomneyWV #WVSDB #SupportOurStudents

8 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A culinary student wearing an Appalachia Provisions hat whisks ingredients in a large stainless steel mixing bowl in the kitchen.

Freshly prepared croissant sandwiches filled with cheese and meat, arranged together on a tray.

Fresh salad topped with chicken, blueberries, pecans, shredded carrots, cucumbers, and crumbled cheese over leafy greens.

Individual cups of pumpkin dessert layered with a creamy white topping, arranged on a stainless steel countertop.

Close-up of a slice of pumpkin roll layer cake with layers of pumpkin cake and creamy white frosting.

As of October 6, 2026, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year:

Substitute Teacher

Substitute Registered Nurse

EDC - Boys Basketball - Head Coach (internal only)

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

8 days ago, Jonathan Nickleson

Postcards from Space Camp. 📬

Our Blind/Low Vision (VI) students recently had an out-of-this-world experience at Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students (SCIVIS)! 🌎

SCIVIS gives students who are Blind or have Low Vision the opportunity to experience the excitement, challenge, and discovery of Space Camp in an accessible environment.

For our students, that meant stepping into new experiences, taking on challenges, working together, and discovering just how much is possible. ✨

We brought back lots of photos and memories from the adventure, and we can't wait to share them with you. Consider this your first postcard from Space Camp! 🚀

#SCIVIS #WVSDB #BlindLowVision #VIStudents

9 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

WVSDB students and staff wearing galaxy-themed shirts pose together at the airport during their SCIVIS Space Camp trip.

Students laugh together while seated in an auditorium during their SCIVIS Space Camp experience.

Students wearing safety harnesses prepare for a hands-on challenge during SCIVIS Space Camp.

WVSDB students and staff pose together outdoors in front of a large Space Shuttle display at Space Camp.

A WVSDB student explores tactile materials during a hands-on Space Camp activity.

Students wearing helmets and safety gear work together around a raft during a water-based Space Camp activity.

A WVSDB student wearing a headset works at a mission control station during a hands-on Space Camp simulation.

When Leaders Meet Future Leaders. 🌟

Our Blind/Low Vision (VI) students had a special opportunity to connect with leaders from the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)!

We were honored to welcome Eric Bridges, President & CEO, and Bethany Johnson, Vice President of Programs, to WVSDB. Their visit allowed students to connect, ask questions, and learn from professionals working to expand possibilities for people who are Blind or have Low Vision. 💡

Thank you for visiting WVSDB! 💙

#AmericanFoundationForTheBlind #WVSDB #BlindLowVision

12 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Group of WVSDB students and staff smiling together in a school hallway. Several students hold white canes.

As of October 2, 2026, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year:

Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse

Residential Health Services Nurse - 220 days - evening

Substitute Teacher

EDC - Boys Basketball - Head Coach (internal only)

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

12 days ago, Jonathan Nickleson

A Seat at the Table. 🐻

➡️WVSDB is proud to introduce the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council!

This new council allows students to share their perspectives, ideas, and experiences directly with school leadership. Through meaningful conversations, council members will provide insight into what matters most to students and help make WVSDB an even stronger school community. 🏫

Congratulations to the members of our first Superintendent’s Student Council! We can’t wait to see the ideas and conversations this group brings.

Students shouldn’t just experience WVSDB; they should help shape it. 💙

13 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Group photo of eight WVSDB students and Superintendent Burch standing together on the steps outside a brick campus building for the new Superintendent’s Student Council.

Blue Looks Good on WVSDB! 💙

Recently, WVSDB staff wore blue to recognize Deaf Awareness Month and celebrate the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students, staff, families, and community who are such an important part of WVSDB.

More than a color, it was a simple way to show our support, celebrate Deaf culture and community, and recognize the incredible DHH students, staff, families, and individuals who make a difference every day. 🤩

At WVSDB, Deaf awareness is more than something we recognize in September. It’s part of who we are every day. 🤟

#DeafAwarenessMonth #WVSDB #ASL

14 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Group photo of WVSDB staff members gathered in front of a dark stage curtain. Staff are wearing various shades of blue in recognition of Deaf Awareness Month, and several people are making the ASL “I love you” handshape.

WVSDB Rock Band Live at Redbird Café! 🎸

We love seeing our students take their talents beyond campus and into the community! Join us at Redbird Café and catch the WVSDB Rock Band live as they share their love of music with the Romney community. 🎶

📍 Redbird Café
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–12 PM

Come out, enjoy some live music, and cheer on our talented student musicians! ❤️

See you there! 🤘

#StudentMusicians #WVSDB #RomneyWV

14 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Well, Well, Well… Look What’s for Lunch. 🍴

A new week means a new lineup at Appalachia Provisions! ⬇️
Morning Favorites: ☕
Coffee $3 • Iced Coffee $4 • Assorted Tea $2
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sammy $6
Warm Pumpkin Focaccia $4
Hard-Boiled Eggs $2
Strawberry Pecan Yogurt Parfait $4

Lunch Favorites: 🍴
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad $12
Thai Peanut Chicken Wrap $7
Cubano Ciabatta $7
Maryland Crab Soup $4

Something Sweet: 🍪
Chocolate Chip Cookies $3
Ginormous Cream Puffs $5

Drinks: 🥤
Assorted Drinks $3

📍 301 East Main Street
🗓️Wednesday, September 30 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🗓️Thursday, October 1 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

We’re Not Saying You Need a Cream Puff… But You Need a Cream Puff. 👀

#RomneyWV #WVSDB #SupportOurStudents

15 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A culinary student works with ingredients in a large mixing bowl as part of hands-on food preparation at Appalachia Provisions.

Large cream-filled pastries topped with chocolate drizzle, packaged and ready to serve at Appalachia Provisions.

An Appalachia Provisions culinary student shapes fresh dough on baking sheets in the kitchen.

Freshly prepared chicken salads topped with cranberries, pecans, shredded carrots, cheese and other ingredients at Appalachia Provisions.

An Appalachia Provisions culinary student references a cookbook while preparing food in the kitchen.

Two culinary students measure and combine ingredients using a kitchen scale during food preparation at Appalachia Provisions.

Appalachia Provisions culinary students work alongside their instructor while preparing ingredients in the kitchen.

Two Appalachia Provisions culinary students work together to transfer a prepared filling from a mixing bowl in the kitchen.

As of September 29, 2026, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year:

Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse

Residential Health Services Nurse - 220 days - evening

Substitute Teacher

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

15 days ago, Jonathan Nickleson

Black Bear Athletics Starts Here. 📍

Meet Dr. Christine Lewis, WVSDB Athletic Director and a dedicated advocate for student athletics! 🌟

Athletics are an important part of the WVSDB student experience, giving our Black Bears opportunities to challenge themselves, build confidence, and proudly represent our school. Dr. Lewis helps bring those opportunities to life every day.

And there’s even more excitement ahead! 👀

Under Dr. Lewis’s leadership, WVSDB is preparing to host the 2027 ESDAA Division II Girls Basketball Tournament. 🏀

📅 February 12–14, 2027
📍 West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

Dr. Lewis, thank you for all you do to support our students and make athletics such a meaningful part of the WVSDB experience! 🐻

#WVSDBAthletics #WVSDB #ESDAA

19 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Hands Up, West Virginia! Continues this Fall! 🍂

Join us for the next Hands Up, West Virginia! class on October 20, 2026!

Hands Up, West Virginia! is offered through WVSDB Public School Partnerships and is designed to make American Sign Language (ASL) learning welcoming and accessible to families, educators, students, service providers, community members, and anyone interested in learning ASL. 🤟

📅 Upcoming Classes:
Season 3: October 20 • November 17 • December 15
Season 4: February 16 • March 16 • April 20 • May 18

⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81518670543?pwd=FECZbFPaZJA798yCXEbMtlzISY83TW.1
💛 FREE to attend
▶️ Attend live or watch on demand

Whether you're just getting started or continuing to build your ASL skills, there’s a place for you in Hands Up, West Virginia!

👉 Scan the QR codes on the flyer to join live or explore on-demand classes.

#HandsUpWestVirginia #WVSDB #AmericanSignLanguage

19 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Hands Up, West Virginia! flyer promoting WVSDB’s free online American Sign Language learning series through Public School Partnerships. The program is open to families, educators, school staff, service providers, students, community members, and anyone interested in ASL. Season 3 classes are September 15, October 20, November 17, and December 15. Season 4 classes are February 16, March 16, April 20, and May 18. Classes are held virtually via Zoom from 6–8 p.m. Participants may attend live or watch on demand.