Ready, Set, Drive - ASL Driver’s Prep Program. 🚗
Struggling with the written driver’s license test? This program is designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals (ages 15+) who use American Sign Language (ASL) and want extra support. NO age limit!
What’s Included:
➡️Instruction fully in ASL
➡️Practice questions with explanation
➡️Road signs, traffic laws, and test vocabulary
➡️Test-taking strategies in a supportive environment
📅 Options:
First-Time Test Takers: July 7–30 (Tuesday/Thursday)
Retake Prep: July 13–17 (Monday–Friday)
💻 Small-group sessions on Zoom
🔗: https://forms.office.com/r/zpgBPm2Nnh
📩 Contact Ms. Rachel Lanham
rachel.torrence@k12.wv.us | 304-822-4810
Struggling with the written driver’s license test? This program is designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals (ages 15+) who use American Sign Language (ASL) and want extra support. NO age limit!
What’s Included:
➡️Instruction fully in ASL
➡️Practice questions with explanation
➡️Road signs, traffic laws, and test vocabulary
➡️Test-taking strategies in a supportive environment
📅 Options:
First-Time Test Takers: July 7–30 (Tuesday/Thursday)
Retake Prep: July 13–17 (Monday–Friday)
💻 Small-group sessions on Zoom
🔗: https://forms.office.com/r/zpgBPm2Nnh
📩 Contact Ms. Rachel Lanham
rachel.torrence@k12.wv.us | 304-822-4810
Walking with Purpose, Standing with Confidence! 💥
WVSDB students and members of the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) recently began an exciting Personal Self-Defense Class led by Grand Master Rick Rando and Instructor Trevor McCabe! 🥋
Their first class introduced students to walking with purpose, situational awareness, and the foundations of self-defense.
We are proud to provide opportunities that empower our students for success! 🌟
A huge thank you to Grand Master Rick Rando, Instructor Trevor McCabe, and Kick Masters Karate LLC in Frostburg, MD, for investing in our students and sharing these valuable life skills! 👏
#CAP #WVSDB #Empowerment
WVSDB students and members of the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) recently began an exciting Personal Self-Defense Class led by Grand Master Rick Rando and Instructor Trevor McCabe! 🥋
Their first class introduced students to walking with purpose, situational awareness, and the foundations of self-defense.
We are proud to provide opportunities that empower our students for success! 🌟
A huge thank you to Grand Master Rick Rando, Instructor Trevor McCabe, and Kick Masters Karate LLC in Frostburg, MD, for investing in our students and sharing these valuable life skills! 👏
#CAP #WVSDB #Empowerment
Join Us for WVSDB 2026 Summer Camps! 🌟
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) is excited to offer two exciting summer camp experiences for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Low Vision (VI) students!
🏀 Sports Camp
📅 June 14–17, 2026
🔬 STEM Camp
📅 July 12–16, 2026
💥 Completely FREE to attend!
🚌 Transportation is PROVIDED via regional bus hubs
🏡 Overnight housing is AVAILABLE in WVSDB dorms
⏰ Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026
➡️We encourage interested students and families to register early to secure a spot.
🔗: Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/cW3jQ4uiHN
#Summer2026 #WVSDB #DHH #VI
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) is excited to offer two exciting summer camp experiences for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Low Vision (VI) students!
🏀 Sports Camp
📅 June 14–17, 2026
🔬 STEM Camp
📅 July 12–16, 2026
💥 Completely FREE to attend!
🚌 Transportation is PROVIDED via regional bus hubs
🏡 Overnight housing is AVAILABLE in WVSDB dorms
⏰ Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026
➡️We encourage interested students and families to register early to secure a spot.
🔗: Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/cW3jQ4uiHN
#Summer2026 #WVSDB #DHH #VI
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the amazing team at WVSDB! 💙
Today, we recognize and appreciate the hardworking professionals who keep our offices running, support our staff and students, and help make each day a success. 🌟
Thank you for the countless ways you support our campus each day. 💛
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #WVSDB #ThankYou
Today, we recognize and appreciate the hardworking professionals who keep our offices running, support our staff and students, and help make each day a success. 🌟
Thank you for the countless ways you support our campus each day. 💛
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #WVSDB #ThankYou
At Appalachia Provisions Café, this is a Fan-Favorite-Heavy Kind of Week. 🔥
🔥 FEATURED LINEUP:
🌯 Big Haza Burrito — big flavor, bigger appetite
🌶️ Buffalo Chicken Wrap — fan favorite with our homemade ranch (you already know why)
🍞 Danish Bread Pudding — if you know, you know
🥗 Grilled Chicken Caesar — crisp, reliable, perfect
🌯 BBQ Bacon & Blue Wrap — smoky, bold flavor stack
🍰 Crème Brûlée Cheesecake — because of course there’s cheesecake
📍 301 East Main Street, Romney, WV
🗓 Wednesday, April 22 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🗓 Thursday, April 23 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
See you in the A.M. 😏
#EatLocal #WVSDB #RomneyWV
🔥 FEATURED LINEUP:
🌯 Big Haza Burrito — big flavor, bigger appetite
🌶️ Buffalo Chicken Wrap — fan favorite with our homemade ranch (you already know why)
🍞 Danish Bread Pudding — if you know, you know
🥗 Grilled Chicken Caesar — crisp, reliable, perfect
🌯 BBQ Bacon & Blue Wrap — smoky, bold flavor stack
🍰 Crème Brûlée Cheesecake — because of course there’s cheesecake
📍 301 East Main Street, Romney, WV
🗓 Wednesday, April 22 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🗓 Thursday, April 23 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
See you in the A.M. 😏
#EatLocal #WVSDB #RomneyWV
As of April 21, 2026, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year :
LPN - 210 days - Night Shift
Manager of Human Resources and Transportation - 260 days
Substitute Aide II, III, IV Supv/Transportation
Substitute General Maintenance/Groundsman
To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
LPN - 210 days - Night Shift
Manager of Human Resources and Transportation - 260 days
Substitute Aide II, III, IV Supv/Transportation
Substitute General Maintenance/Groundsman
To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
Hands Up, West Virginia! Season 2 - Episode 8👐⛰️
📅April 21, 2026
⏰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
We also want to extend our deepest thanks to Jennifer Casto and the WVSDB Outreach Team for making this program possible not only throughout West Virginia but across the nation through this amazing initiative. Your commitment to outreach and accessibility is expanding opportunities and creating greater access for communities everywhere. ❤️
Tune in and get your Hands Up, West Virginia! 🤟
🔗:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84540081655?pwd=VVacqExsddUraMXWamTraCGXq4hfMa.1
#HandsUpWV #WVSDB #WVSDBOutreach
📅April 21, 2026
⏰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
We also want to extend our deepest thanks to Jennifer Casto and the WVSDB Outreach Team for making this program possible not only throughout West Virginia but across the nation through this amazing initiative. Your commitment to outreach and accessibility is expanding opportunities and creating greater access for communities everywhere. ❤️
Tune in and get your Hands Up, West Virginia! 🤟
🔗:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84540081655?pwd=VVacqExsddUraMXWamTraCGXq4hfMa.1
#HandsUpWV #WVSDB #WVSDBOutreach
The Black Bears Took Nationals by Storm! 💥
Our Esports team finished 4TH OVERALL at the ESDAA National Deaf Scholastic Esports Championship! 🎮
Congratulations to Allyssa and Carson for earning All-Star Team honors! ⭐
Shoutout to our CHAMPIONSHIP Fortnite team, Carson, Brayden, Aiden, and Zain, for bringing home the trophy! 🏆
From start to finish, they showed what WVSDB is all about! 🐻
Special thanks to the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) for hosting an incredible event! 🙌
#ESDAA #WVSDB #StudentAthletes
Our Esports team finished 4TH OVERALL at the ESDAA National Deaf Scholastic Esports Championship! 🎮
Congratulations to Allyssa and Carson for earning All-Star Team honors! ⭐
Shoutout to our CHAMPIONSHIP Fortnite team, Carson, Brayden, Aiden, and Zain, for bringing home the trophy! 🏆
From start to finish, they showed what WVSDB is all about! 🐻
Special thanks to the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) for hosting an incredible event! 🙌
#ESDAA #WVSDB #StudentAthletes
Let's Get Social! 🎉
Our May Deaf Social is happening Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at 2 PM, and you won’t want to miss it! 🌟
Enjoy:
🏓 Pickleball
🎯 Corn Hole
🎨 Crafts
🍪 Light Refreshments
🎁 Door Prizes
📍 Brannon Auditorium
301 East Main Street
Romney, WV
A HUGE thank-you to our amazing partners:
💙 WVSDB Outreach
💙 WVSDB CAP
💙 WV Hands & Voices
💙 WV Deaf Service Center
Everyone is welcome, no matter your ASL skill level! Come have fun and connect with the community! 🤟
#DeafSocial #WVSDB #DeafCommunity #ASL
Our May Deaf Social is happening Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at 2 PM, and you won’t want to miss it! 🌟
Enjoy:
🏓 Pickleball
🎯 Corn Hole
🎨 Crafts
🍪 Light Refreshments
🎁 Door Prizes
📍 Brannon Auditorium
301 East Main Street
Romney, WV
A HUGE thank-you to our amazing partners:
💙 WVSDB Outreach
💙 WVSDB CAP
💙 WV Hands & Voices
💙 WV Deaf Service Center
Everyone is welcome, no matter your ASL skill level! Come have fun and connect with the community! 🤟
#DeafSocial #WVSDB #DeafCommunity #ASL
The WVSDB Esports Team is heading to Pittsburgh, PA, to compete in the National Deaf Scholastic ESports Championship! 🏆
Our Black Bears take the arena Saturday, April 18th, at 8:15 AM and are ready to battle on the national stage! 🎮
Show your support by tuning in to the tournament livestream using the link below and cheering on our students from wherever
you are!⬇️⬇️⬇️
🔗: https://www.twitch.tv/gardenstateesports
Let’s Go, Black Bears! 🐻
#Esports WVSDB #ESDAA
Announcing a New Career Opportunity -
WVSDB is pleased to share that the Human Resources Coordinator role has been restructured to supervise the transportation services for our campus. The position is now titled Manager of Human Resources and Transportation. There is a new job description and salary listed in the posting on our website. Check it out at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
WVSDB is pleased to share that the Human Resources Coordinator role has been restructured to supervise the transportation services for our campus. The position is now titled Manager of Human Resources and Transportation. There is a new job description and salary listed in the posting on our website. Check it out at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
Ready, Set, Drive - ASL Driver’s Prep Program. 🚗
Struggling with the written driver’s license test? This program is designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals (ages 15+) who use American Sign Language (ASL) and want extra support. NO age limit!
What’s Included:
➡️Instruction fully in ASL
➡️Practice questions with explanation
➡️Road signs, traffic laws, and test vocabulary
➡️Test-taking strategies in a supportive environment
📅 Options:
First-Time Test Takers: July 7–30 (Tuesday/Thursday)
Retake Prep: July 13–17 (Monday–Friday)
💻 Small-group sessions on Zoom
🔗: https://forms.office.com/r/zpgBPm2Nnh
📩 Contact Ms. Rachel Lanham
rachel.torrence@k12.wv.us | 304-822-4810
Struggling with the written driver’s license test? This program is designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals (ages 15+) who use American Sign Language (ASL) and want extra support. NO age limit!
What’s Included:
➡️Instruction fully in ASL
➡️Practice questions with explanation
➡️Road signs, traffic laws, and test vocabulary
➡️Test-taking strategies in a supportive environment
📅 Options:
First-Time Test Takers: July 7–30 (Tuesday/Thursday)
Retake Prep: July 13–17 (Monday–Friday)
💻 Small-group sessions on Zoom
🔗: https://forms.office.com/r/zpgBPm2Nnh
📩 Contact Ms. Rachel Lanham
rachel.torrence@k12.wv.us | 304-822-4810
FAST SEASON LOADING… 💨
Today, Thursday, April 16th, we hit the track and officially kick off our season! ⚡
➡️ April 16: Romney Middle School (RMS)
➡️ April 30: Maryland School for the Blind (MSB)
➡️ May 8–9: ESDAA Tournament @ Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD)
➡️May 12: EAAB Tournament @ Maryland School for the Blind (MSB)
This season belongs to the Black Bears. 🐻
#TrackSeason #WVSDB #ESDAA #EAAB
Today, Thursday, April 16th, we hit the track and officially kick off our season! ⚡
➡️ April 16: Romney Middle School (RMS)
➡️ April 30: Maryland School for the Blind (MSB)
➡️ May 8–9: ESDAA Tournament @ Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD)
➡️May 12: EAAB Tournament @ Maryland School for the Blind (MSB)
This season belongs to the Black Bears. 🐻
#TrackSeason #WVSDB #ESDAA #EAAB
Build the Foundation for Workplace Success! 🚀
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) in collaboration with WVSDB Outreach is hosting our April Discovery P.O.I.N.T. Session, and it’s all about preparing students for future workplace success! 🗓️: April 19-23, 2026.
Students will learn:
✨ Personal hygiene & professional presentation
✨ Mock job interviews
✨ Workplace readiness
✨ Portfolio development
PLUS, students will participate in one of five Career & Technical Education (CTE) Academies for hands-on career exploration!
➡️Completely FREE for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Low Vision (VI) students
🚌 Free transportation is provided with hub pick-up locations across the state
Don’t miss this opportunity to build confidence, gain real-world skills, and take the next step toward your future! 🎓
April 15 is the DEADLINE to register! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZxASXYktSX
#DiscoveryPOINT #WVSDB #WorkPlaceSuccess
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) in collaboration with WVSDB Outreach is hosting our April Discovery P.O.I.N.T. Session, and it’s all about preparing students for future workplace success! 🗓️: April 19-23, 2026.
Students will learn:
✨ Personal hygiene & professional presentation
✨ Mock job interviews
✨ Workplace readiness
✨ Portfolio development
PLUS, students will participate in one of five Career & Technical Education (CTE) Academies for hands-on career exploration!
➡️Completely FREE for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Low Vision (VI) students
🚌 Free transportation is provided with hub pick-up locations across the state
Don’t miss this opportunity to build confidence, gain real-world skills, and take the next step toward your future! 🎓
April 15 is the DEADLINE to register! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZxASXYktSX
#DiscoveryPOINT #WVSDB #WorkPlaceSuccess
What’s Next After High School? Discover CAP! 🎓
Here’s another exciting opportunity to learn more about the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) program!
Join us for an upcoming virtual info session to explore how CAP at WVSDB supports Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Low Vision (VI) young adults as they transition into adulthood.
🎯 Through CAP, students gain:
➡️ College exploration opportunities
➡️ Career readiness & real-world work experiences
➡️ Skills for independence and everyday success
📅Upcoming Session:
✨ Thursday, April 16 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Open to students, families, educators, and service providers
🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/BYDDiSUvMy
#CAPProgram #WVSDB #CollegeAndCareer
Here’s another exciting opportunity to learn more about the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) program!
Join us for an upcoming virtual info session to explore how CAP at WVSDB supports Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Low Vision (VI) young adults as they transition into adulthood.
🎯 Through CAP, students gain:
➡️ College exploration opportunities
➡️ Career readiness & real-world work experiences
➡️ Skills for independence and everyday success
📅Upcoming Session:
✨ Thursday, April 16 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Open to students, families, educators, and service providers
🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/BYDDiSUvMy
#CAPProgram #WVSDB #CollegeAndCareer
Did someone say… we’re BACK?! 👀
Appalachia Provisions Café is back, and this menu is worth showing up early for:
🥐 Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant (Breakfast done right, every time)
🧀 Blue Cheese Roasted Red Pepper Focaccia (Savory with a little sass)
🥗 Cranberry Pecan Grilled Chicken Salad (Sweet crunch meets grilled perfection)
🌯 Greek Chicken Wrap (Zesty, wrapped, and ready)
🍰 Oreo Peanut Butter Cheesecake (no explanation needed… just get here)
📍 301 East Main Street, Romney, WV
🗓 Wednesday, April 15 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🗓 Thursday, April 16 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Pull up, grab a bite, and taste what you’ve been missing 🙌
#AppalachiaProvisionsCafe #WVSDB #RomneyWV
Appalachia Provisions Café is back, and this menu is worth showing up early for:
🥐 Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant (Breakfast done right, every time)
🧀 Blue Cheese Roasted Red Pepper Focaccia (Savory with a little sass)
🥗 Cranberry Pecan Grilled Chicken Salad (Sweet crunch meets grilled perfection)
🌯 Greek Chicken Wrap (Zesty, wrapped, and ready)
🍰 Oreo Peanut Butter Cheesecake (no explanation needed… just get here)
📍 301 East Main Street, Romney, WV
🗓 Wednesday, April 15 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🗓 Thursday, April 16 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Pull up, grab a bite, and taste what you’ve been missing 🙌
#AppalachiaProvisionsCafe #WVSDB #RomneyWV
IT’S GAME DAY! ⚡️
WVSDB is hitting the virtual field against the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) in a high-energy Rocket League battle 🚗⚽️
Let's Go, Black Bears! 🐻
#ESports #WVSDB #RocketLeague
WVSDB is hitting the virtual field against the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) in a high-energy Rocket League battle 🚗⚽️
Let's Go, Black Bears! 🐻
#ESports #WVSDB #RocketLeague
As of April 14, 2026, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year :
Human Resource Coordinator - 260 days
LPN - 210 days - Night Shift
Substitute Aide II, III, IV Supervisory/Transportation
Substitute Cook III
Substitute General Maintenance/Groundsman
To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
Hands Up, West Virginia! Season 2 - Episode 7👐
📅TONIGHT, April 14, 2026
⏰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
📅TONIGHT, April 14, 2026
⏰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
Join Us for WVSDB 2026 Summer Camps! 🌟
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) is excited to offer two exciting summer camp experiences for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Low Vision (VI) students!
🏀 Sports Camp
📅 June 14–17, 2026
🔬 STEM Camp
📅 July 12–16, 2026
💥 Completely FREE to attend!
🚌 Transportation is PROVIDED via regional bus hubs
🏡 Overnight housing is AVAILABLE in WVSDB dorms
⏰ Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026
➡️We encourage interested students and families to register early to secure a spot.
🔗: Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/cW3jQ4uiHN
#Summer2026 #WVSDB #DHH #VI
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) is excited to offer two exciting summer camp experiences for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Low Vision (VI) students!
🏀 Sports Camp
📅 June 14–17, 2026
🔬 STEM Camp
📅 July 12–16, 2026
💥 Completely FREE to attend!
🚌 Transportation is PROVIDED via regional bus hubs
🏡 Overnight housing is AVAILABLE in WVSDB dorms
⏰ Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026
➡️We encourage interested students and families to register early to secure a spot.
🔗: Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/cW3jQ4uiHN
#Summer2026 #WVSDB #DHH #VI
