Because every student deserves the chance to build a future they are proud of. 🎓

Where skills become careers. 💼

👉 That’s WVSDB.

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https://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/documents/about-wvsdb/about-wvsdb-booklet/18729221
8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male culinary instructor dressed in a black culinary jacket looks down as he chops green celery. A female student wearing a black shirt and hat stands to his right observing him chop the celery. Below the culinary photo is the phrase "Where Skills Become Careers" in bold, white font. In the upper left-hand corner is the WVSDB Black Bear logo.
Happy Holidays from the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), WVSDB Outreach, and the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP)! ❄️

This season, we’re grateful for our incredible students, families, staff, and partners who make our community so special. ✨

Thank you for helping us create a community where everyone belongs. 💙

#HappyHolidays #WVSDB #HolidayCheer
8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A white, crinkled paper background featuring a red-colored bow in the upper left-hand corner. "Happy Holidays" is in blue, cursive font with yellow stars surrounding the phrase. The WVSDB Outreach, WVSDB Black Bear, and CAP logos are at the bottom center below the Happy Holidays phrase.
Jasper the Elf didn’t make the rules… but someone definitely broke them. 🙄

Cue Nurse Tonya and a quick trip to the WVSDB Infirmary. 🚑

Christmas is TOMORROW, and Jasper has a job to do. 👀🎄

#ChristmasCountdown #WVSDB #ElfontheShelf
8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Three male students surround an infirmary bed, where an elf dressed in red and white attire is tucked into a festive sock while laying on the infirmary bed. The three male students use the American Sign Language (ASL) sign for "sick."
A female nurse, Miss. Tonya, uses her stethoscope on the elf, who is dressed in red and white attire while tucked in a festive sock while lying on the infirmary bed.
A toy elf dressed in red and white attire is tucked into a festive print sock.
A note from Jasper the Elf on white paper that states "I am sick, I had to go to the Nurse's room. Please do not touch me again. Tonya will take care of me. You can visit me from your friend Jasper the Elf" in red-colored font.
Our Students "Sleighed" the Holiday Shopping Game! 🎁

Our elementary students had a blast picking out the perfect gifts for their families at Santa's Workshop! With the money they earned in pre-vocational skills class, they gained hands-on experience with shopping and budgeting. 💰

A huge thank you to Mrs. Christina Payne for being our amazing cashier and to the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) students for helping wrap all those special presents! 🎀

Nothing like learning, giving, and spreading joy all at once! ✨

#LifeSkillsInAction #WVSDB #SeasonofGiving
8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male student wearing a red-colored shirt and black glasses smiles for the camera as he has assistance with wrapping gifts.
A male student wearing a gray-colored shirt and dark brown hair looks down at the gifts that are available for purchase on a table.
Mrs. Christina Payne, a female wearing a dark blue shirt hands money to a female student wearing a Holiday sweater with a green alien on the front. A female aide with red, curly hair wearing red and white plaid pajamas assists the female student with her money management.
A female aide with red, curly hair wearing red and white plaid pajamas assists a male student wearing a white helmet on his head shop for gifts.
A female aide with red, curly hair and wearing red and white plaid pajamas stands beside a male student wearing a white shirt and glasses. Mrs. Christina Payne is handing them a stack of money.
Mrs. Christina Payne, a female wearing a dark blue sweater hands a male student wearing a white helmet his money from shopping.
A female CAP student with dark hair and wearing a bright, orange sweatshirt assists a female elementary student with wrapping gifts.
CAP students are seated at a table as they work together to assist elementary students with wrapping their gifts.
A male student wearing a white helmet on his head and a red and white festive sweater holds up a gift that is wrapped in red and white-colored wrapping paper.
Gifts wrapped in differing wrapping papers are on a gray cart.
Looking for your Holiday inspiration meal? 👀🍴

Zoom in, every dish was made from scratch, with heart, by our incredible kitchen team. 💛

#HolidayFlavors #WVSDB #ComfortOnAPlate
8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Three female kitchen staff members standing side-by-side wearing matching Grinch shirts and festive headbands.
Up-close photo of buttery roles sitting on a pan.
A female kitchen staff member wearing a gray-colored shirt with the Grinch on it, uses a spoon to mix together mashed potatoes that are in a large steel pan.
Up-close photo of a piece of chocolate pie on a white-colored paper plate.
A female kitchen staff member wearing a gray-colored shirt has her back towards the camera as she works on deviled eggs.
An up-close photo of a piece of chocolate cake with a chocolate drizzle on a white-colored paper plate.
An up-close photo of yellow and white deviled eggs sprinkled with a red-colored seasoning
A pan full of green beans mixed with chunks of ham.
As of December 23, 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 Bus Driver (to be certified onsite)
Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II
Substitute General Maintenance/Security
Substitute LPN
Substitute Teacher for Career Academy Program

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
8 months ago, Sondra McKenery
ProStart student monitoring pot of food with We are Hiring banner and school logo
Look who showed up in Mrs. Shoemaker’s elementary class! 🎄

Jasper the Elf stopped by for a friendly game of tic-tac-toe ❌⭕

But uh-oh… someone couldn’t resist and touched him! 😱

Will the holiday magic survive?! Stay tuned… 👀

#ElfOnTheShelf #WVSDB #ClassroomMagic
8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Three male students look at the tic tac toe board made with tape. There is an elf dressed in red and white to the left-hand side of the board. The male student on the left-hand side points and makes a surprised face.
A tic tac toe board made with blue-colored tape. There is an elf dressed in red and white on the left-hand side of the tic tac toe game. On the right-hand side, there is a note from the elf asking to play tic tac toe.
Three male students are seated at a table playing tic tac toe with the elf seated on the table with them. One student has his arms in the air with excitement.
A male student touches the elf while another student gasps with his hand over his mouth in disbelief.
A male student waves his arms with his mouth open as he looks down at the elf that is seated on the table next to the tic tac toe board.
“Normal school day?” Not on our watch. 🙅‍♂️ WVSDB teachers and staff went undercover… in pajamas. Needless to say, our students had no clue it was coming. 😎 #UndercoverPajamaDay #WVSDB #HolidayLaughs
8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Two female staff members dressed in holiday pajamas look innocent as a male student points their way looking disappointed.
Two male students look at a laptop together while a female staff member wearing holiday pajamas and wearing glasses holds up the laptop.
A male teacher wearing blue and yellow-colored pajamas assists a female student with her laptop.
A female aide with short hair and wearing red and black plaid pajama pants holds the hand of a male student.
A female teacher is wearing a matching red pajama set is in front of the class teaching.
Mrs. Hesse, a female principal sits at her desk and smiles for the camera
Two female Speech Language Pathologists wearing pajamas assist a male student during his session.
Elementary students are seated at their desks while staff members are dressed in pajamas.
Art That Shines Bright This Season! 🎨

Congrats to Mira, her stunning design was chosen for our 2025 Holiday Card! ✉️ You can even see her artwork shining on the TV screen behind her. ✨

Way to go, Mira, your talent is sparkling brighter than the holiday lights! 🎄

#HolidayArt #WVSDB #HolidaySpirit
8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female student wearing a black top and floral skirt smiles proudly as she holds up a Holiday card she created. On the TV display behind her, is her creation. A red-colored truck hauling a green tree. "Happy Holidays" is in red-colored font. There is a tree decorated with blue, white, and gold decorations to the right of the female student.
Get Ready for Some Holiday Magic! ✨🎄

The WVSDB 2025 Christmas Program is almost here! Join us virtually and celebrate the season from wherever you are. 🎶

📅 Thursday, December 18, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM
💻 Stream live on Facebook or ZOOM!

Let’s make this season merry together! 🎁

ZOOM Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88301182041?pwd=r6ra5UFn6nPj7STqooVD8E9oGaJ7RF.1
Meeting ID: 883 0118 2041
Passcode: 080797

#VirtualCelebration #WVSDB #HappyHolidays
9 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
2025 WVSDB Christmas Program. A green-colored wreath border with red bows outlines the WVSDB Black Bear logo. Red and white-colored ornaments are hanging from the logo. "Christmas Program" is in red-colored, cursive font.
East Main Street Smells like Coffee ☕

Appalachia Provisions Café Sneak Peek | December 18, 2025
🕣7:30 AM–9:30 AM
🏫Blue and Gold Building
📍301 East Main Street, Romney, WV

We hope to see you tomorrow morning! 👀

#AppalachiaProvisions #WVSDB #CulinaryHospitality
9 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A black mug with the Appalachia Provisions logo on it is being held up in front of an orange sunrise.
WVSDB brought the holiday cheer to Romney! 🎉

Our “Happy Feet Across West Virginia” float danced through the 2025 Romney Holiday Parade, and our students and staff had an absolute blast! ❄️

Every department on campus came together to make this magical float a reality. ✨

Teamwork never looked so festive! 🎄

#HolidayParade #WVSDB #RomneyWV
9 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group photo of students standing side by side with the WVSDB Black Bear mascot in the center along with Superintendent Burch.
A group of students pose for a silly photo with the WVSDB Black Bear mascot.
A male student stands on the parade float and pretends to "drum" on a female student's head with his drumsticks.
Mr. Haza, a male music teacher and a male student side by side while on the float. The float is decorated with blue and white tinsel, a WVSDB banner, and penguins.
Two female students pose for the camera holding their green wreaths with a black and white penguin in the center of the wreath.
A female student wearing a bright, red jacket smiles as she holds packs of hot chocolate in her arms.
Two male staff members pose for a silly photo with the WVSDB Black Bear mascot.
A female student wearing a navy sweatshirt and a light-up necklace holds packs of hot chocolate in her hands.
As of December 16, 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 Bus Driver (to be certified onsite)
Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II
Substitute General Maintenance/Security
Substitute LPN
Substitute Teacher for Career Academy Program

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
9 months ago, Sondra McKenery
Student and instructor using Braille Writer with We Are Hiring banner and school logo.
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
9 months 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
9 months 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!
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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!
9 months 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
9 months 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.