Today was the opening day for our incredible teachers and staff at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! 🐻 Their dedication and hard work pave the way for a successful year ahead. 📚 Here's to a fantastic start! ✨ #BackToSchool #WVSDB #Education
9 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male staff member wearing a gray suit stands behind a podium while a female interpreter is standing on stage behind him.
Three females seated in chairs are looking at the camera and smiling.
An overview photo of the entire staff seated at round tables mingling among one another.
A female wearing a navy dress with yellow flowers stands behind a podium.
Three female staff members seated at a round table are smiling for the camera.
Female staff members seated in navy-colored chairs smiling at the camera.
Two female staff members are seated at a round table smiling for the camera.
As of August 6, the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: Professional Interpreter I, II Professional Interpreter I,II for Residential Program - 200 days (eve and wknd hrs) Substitute Bus Driver Teacher - Elementary Education K-3/DHH Teacher - English 05-AD/DHH PK-AD See something of interest this week? Apply online, at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=4736
9 months ago, Sondra McKenery
Chalkboard with WVSDB jobs and school supplies
Welcome to the Black Bear's Den: WVSDB Sports! 🏅 We're excited to share a glimpse into the world of sports at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! Celebrate with us as we showcase the dedication and passion that define our Black Bears. 🐻 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d275NjWdd4o #Athletics #WVSDB #BlackBears
9 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
As of July 30, the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: Professional Interpreter I, II Substitute Aide/Transportation Substitute Bus Driver Substitute LPN Teacher - Elementary Education K-3/DHH PK-AD Teacher - Mathematics 05-AD See something of interest this week? Apply online, at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=4736
9 months ago, Sondra McKenery
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Discovery P.O.I.N.T. is HERE! ⭐ Don’t miss out on Discovery P.O.I.N.T. at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! This incredible mini-course initiative is available for county students aged 14 and up who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision, or deafblind. ✨ What’s Discovery P.O.I.N.T.? ✨ Your child can choose to attend one week or all six weeks and dive into one of our five Career and Technical Education (CTE) academies: 🍽️ProStart Culinary/Hospitality 🔧Building Maintenance and Operations 💼Personal Career Readiness 📊Business Enterprise 🎶Music Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kickstart your child's future! #DiscoveryPOINT #WVSDB #CTE
9 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female student wearing her white culinary jacket and a black hat watches her instructor pour melted peanut butter onto a chocolate cake. a black hat is ladling sauce into a bottle.
That's a wrap for our Sports Summer Camp! 🏅 It was a fantastic experience for everyone involved! Our campers dedicated themselves to learning goalball and basketball, both sports taught them new skills and boosted their confidence. 🏀 They also had a wonderful time on a field trip, enjoying a day of fishing that encouraged teamwork and patience. 🐟 These experiences are so important for our campers, providing them with opportunities to learn, grow, and create unforgettable memories. ❤️ #SportsCamp #WVSDB #SummerCamp
9 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Two camp participants attempting to block the ball from going into the goalball net.
A male camp participant wearing a red shirt holds out his arms to catch the goalball before it goes into the net.
Camp participants standing in a line dribbling basketballs.
A female camp participant excitedly holds up a fish she caught.
A camp participant attempts to block a goalball from going into the net.
An RCS and camp participant help a male camp participant with a fishing pole.
A female camp participant holds out her arms to block the basketball.
A camp participant attempts to block a goalball from going into the net.
A male camp participant proudly holds up a fish he caught.
A female camp participant holds her fishing pole and patiently waits.
We are incredibly proud of our Outreach team for their dedication and hard work at the 2024 INVEST conference in Morgantown! 🤩 Special thanks to Dr. Ressie Phillips for her fantastic presentation on "Using ASL to Enhance Other Language Learning." 🤟 Representing the WVDE TAC: West Virginia Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind (WVOCDB) at these important statewide events is essential. Our Outreach Specialists consistently share their expertise and make a significant impact. Thank you for all that you do! 🌟 #WVDE #WVOCDB #WVSDB
9 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Two female Outreach Specialist stand side by side smiling for the camera behind a vendors table.
Two females stand beside one another smiling at the camera while holding a photo booth prop.
A female Interpreter presents during her session. She is holding up the letter "Y" in ASL.
A female Interpreter presents during her conference session. There is a female standing to the right of her holding a large book.
Our Summer Sports Camp is in full swing! 🏀 Students are thriving in our Basketball and Goalball sessions, specially tailored for DHH (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) and VI (Visually Impaired) participants. This camp is all about staying active, honing new skills, and making unforgettable memories. 🏆 The excitement on the basketball court and the determination during the goalball sessions are truly inspiring. 🤩 The teamwork and energy from everyone involved have been phenomenal! 🏅 #SportsCamp #WVSDB #ActiveCommunity
9 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Camp participants are standing side by side in a line waiting for the female coach to explain directions.
A male coach assists a male participant with dribbling an orange basketball.
Camp participants are running in a line while dribbling their basketballs.
A male coach teaches the correct technique on how to shoot a basketball to camp participants.
A female coach attempts to block a male participant from making a basket.
A female coach observes as a female participant shoots a basketball towards the net.
A female participant jumps to attempt to make a basket.
Camp participants are in a line while practicing their dribbling.
A female participant attempts to block another female participant.
Camp participants are standing in the foul shot position while a student attempts to make a foul shot.
As of July 23, the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: Professional Interpreter I, II Substitute Aide/Transportation Substitute Bus Driver Substitute LPN Teacher - Mathematics 05-AD See something of interest this week? Apply online, at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=4736
9 months ago, Sondra McKenery
Notebook and bookbag with WVSDB is Hiring!
That's a wrap for our Olympic Literacy Camp! 🏅📚 Our students enjoyed learning about the Olympic Games, exploring different countries, and diving into their unique cultures and cuisines. Through engaging stories, we focused on enhancing literacy while broadening their global knowledge. 🌍 A highlight of the camp was our fun field trip to Urban Bounce, where students got to enjoy some active playtime. To top it all off, Ms. Kathy from Tiffany's Florist joined us and taught our students how to create beautiful floral arrangements. 💐 We’re so proud of our campers and their enthusiasm for learning! 🌟 #OlympicLiteracyCamp #WVSDB #Olympics2024
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male student is making a thinking face while looking down at a book and writing down information.
A female Outreach Specialist assists a male student with a tactile book.
A male student looks down at a tactile world map.
A female aide signs a word in ASL to a female student during a visual phonics activity.
A male student looks down while he completes a visual phonics activity.
A female Outreach Specialist assists a male student with a tactile activity.
A female aide hands a piece of greenery to a male student to touch.
A female aide assists a male student with making a floral arrangement.
A female aide and a female student are seated at a table with their floral arrangements sitting on the table in front of them.
A Huge Shoutout to Our Amazing Team! 🌟 We want to give a special shoutout to the amazing nurses and Audiology department at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. 🐻 Your hard work and dedication during our summer camps have been nothing short of extraordinary. Your compassion, care, and commitment mean the world to us. Thank you for making such a difference—you are truly appreciated! 💙 #AudiologyAppreciation #WVSDB #NurseAppreciation
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Two female nurses stand side by side smiling for the camera in front of Sevigny Building.
A female Audiologist assists a male student and female aide in the Audiology booth.
A female Audiologist looks into the ear of a male student with a medical instrument.
A female Audiologist holds a medical instrument beside a male student.
Meet the WVSDB Staff! 🐻 Dr. Christine Lewis - Director of Student Life 🌟 With 20 years at WVSDB, she leads as the Director of Student Life, overseeing all aspects of residential programming. Dr. Lewis ensures students are supported academically and learn independent living skills through the state-approved expanded core curriculum. She designs activities to enhance fitness, social, emotional, and personal care skills, fostering independence and career-building skills. 🤩 Dr. Lewis bridges students' families and the school, making WVSDB a true home for residents. 🏠 She holds a BS in Psychology, an M.Ed. in School Guidance & Counseling, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. 🎓 Her goal is to improve students' quality of life and preserve their dignity. Outside WVSDB, she consults for advocacy groups supporting individuals with disabilities. #StudentLife #WVSDB #InclusiveEducation
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Professional photo of Dr. Christine Lewis. She smiles at the camera. Her title "Director of Student Life" is above her in white font. Her name is below her photo. The WVSDB Black Bear logo is at the bottom center.
Career Exploration Summer Camp! 🌟 We are excited to collaborate with 360 Degree Academy for an enriching Career Exploration Summer Camp! 🔍 Our campers are learning about various careers and developing essential skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving to prepare them for the future. In the evenings, they cool off with fun water activities, and indoor sporting games, and enjoy some tasty ice cream! 🍦 #SummerCamp #WVSDB #CareerExploration
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female interpreter is seated beside a female camp participant at a computer as the interpreter assists her with an assignment.
A male student sits at a computer and looks up information on the computer.
Two female camp participants are seated at computers filling out their assignments.
A female aide sits beside a female participant and assists her with the paper assignment.
A female 360 Degree Academy representative signs information to two female students.
Camp participants outdoors playing water games.
Camp participants in the gymnasium playing basketball.
Camp participants seated in a row playing water games where they dump water on the person seated behind them.
Camp participants seated at a circular table as they socialize and enjoy ice cream.
Olympic Literacy Summer Camp in Full Swing! 🏅 Campers are already immersed in books, Olympic-themed crafts, and expressing their creativity through storytelling. 📚 The Olympic spirit is alive as our young champions strive for gold in literacy! 🌟 #OlympicLiteracyCamp #WVSDB #ReadingChampions
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female teacher wearing a bright red shirt assists a female camper with making a paper torch. They are crinkling up orange tissue paper.
A female teacher wearing a bright red shirt. She is holding up a paper torch.
A female camp helper assists a student during the torch walk. She holds up the torch craft they made.
A female Outreach Specialist assists a male student during the torch walk. He smiles and holds his torch in the air.
The group of campers hold up their handmade paper torches up to a lamp post.
A female Outreach Specialist and male student smile as they do a literacy activity. There is a circular globe sitting in front of them.
A female camper and a female helper look down at a literacy activity and using a book to help look up information.
A group of students are sitting at a table with books in front of them. There are aides around them for assistance.
A female aide and a male camper are seated at a table. She is assisting him with an activity.
Two female campers are seated at a table while they watch a female Outreach Specialist present from a smartboard. There is a male interpreter to the right of the board.
Join us for an enchanting performance of Pinocchio by our talented campers! They've been working tirelessly to bring this classic tale to life. 🎭 📅 Date: Saturday, July 13th, 2024 📍 Location: Brannon Building Auditorium, WVSDB Campus 🕐 Showtimes: 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM Can't make it in person? No worries! We'll be live streaming the performance so you won't miss a moment. Come support our amazing young performers!✨
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Summer Camp students standing on stage while marching in place.
Three Summer camp students are sitting on the stage in a circle, while the older actors are standing behind them preparing for the performance.
Campers are standing on the stage looking towards one of the directors who is wearing a fake nose and dark wig with a red hat.
Campers are standing on stage practicing their lines.
The director is dressed up with a fake nose and dark wig. She is holding up her hand while two campers look towards her.
A summer camp student is looking towards the director who is dressed in a cape, fake nose, and dark wig.
The director who is dressed up is walking off the stage while two actors watch.
Actors are looking towards the dressed up director. They are practicing their lines and rehearsing.
Many Summer camp participants are standing on stage while rehearsing one of their songs to prepare for the final performance.
That's a wrap for Jurassic Literacy Camp 2024! 🦖 Our campers embarked on amazing adventures, from exploring the wonders of Smoke Hole Caverns to diving into exciting dinosaur-themed activities focusing on learning and literacy and soaking up the great outdoors. ☀️ A special thank you to everyone who made this camp possible—we couldn't have done it without your support! 💖 #JurassicLiteracyCamp #WVSDB #LearningAdventures
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Students, teachers, and aides exploring the caves at Smoke Hole Caverns.
A male student wearing a red shirt is swinging high on a blue and yellow swing set.
A female aide smiles and lifts up her hands while she is dressed in a dinosaur costume.
A female student wearing a gray shirt holds up the rocks she discovered during a mining activity.
A female interpreter wearing a purple shirt smiles and looks at the camera while a male student gives her a hug.
Campers are outside looking towards a female aide waiting for instructions for their activity.
A female aide assists a female student on a dinosaur coloring activity.
A female student wearing a striped shirt and yellow glasses is looking down and painting a dinosaur.
A female helper sits on the ground across from a male camper as he holds his cane.
A group of campers are gathered around one another and sitting in a circle while doing a water activity.
We're incredibly thankful to Breezewood Adventures for their wonderful partnership with our Summer Camp! 🚣‍♂️🎣 Our campers are having a blast with evenings of fishing and canoeing, experiencing the joys of summer activities firsthand. ☀️ Breezewood's dedication to creating these opportunities is truly appreciated and makes a world of difference for our campers! 🌲🌊 #SummerCamp #WVSDB #BreezewoodAdventures
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group of students standing side-by-side in an outdoor setting for a group photo. There are canoes stacked high behind our campers.
Two campers are sitting in front of the canoe while a Residential Care Specialist sits in the back padding them.
Three campers are sitting in canoes. One female camper is holding a yellow paddle. They are all three wearing red life jackets.
A camper and RCS both hold up their paddles in the air and smile for the camera in a green canoe.
A group of campers and workers are standing together for a group photo in front of a pond where they went fishing.
A Breezewood Adventure employee wearing a red shirt and hat holds up a fish for two campers to look at.
A male camper looks and smiles at the camera while holding on to his fishing pole.
Two students are facing the pond while holding onto their fishing poles.
Meet the WVSDB Staff! 🐻 Dean of Students/Principal - Melanie Hesse! We are excited to introduce our dedicated Dean of Students. She has been with WVSDB for over 20 years, holding various key positions. Starting in 2003 at WVSDB Deaf Elementary, she became Director of Special Education in 2016, Director of Outreach in 2019, and now serves as Dean of Students. 📚 With a Bachelor's in Education from Fairmont State College, a Master's in Special Education from Marshall University, and certifications in DHH and VI. 🤟 Fluent in ASL and proficient in Braille, our Dean brings unmatched expertise and passion to our school. Join us in celebrating her incredible journey and commitment to our community! 🤩 #EmployeeSpotlight #WVSDB #SpecialEducation
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Melanie Hesse- Dean of Students photo in a circular frame. The phrase "Dean of Students" is in white font above her photo. Her name "Melanie Hesse" is below her photo, along with the WVSDB Black Bear logo.
Missoula Theater Camp Presents: Pinocchio! 🎭 Our talented campers have been hard at work, rehearsing for their performance of Pinocchio! 🎉 Join us on Saturday, July 13th, at 1:30 PM & 4:00 PM in the Brannon Auditorium on the WVSDB Campus for a magical performance. Can't make it in person? No worries! We'll be streaming the performance live! 📸 Don't miss out on this incredible production by our young stars! 🌟 #MissoulaTheatre #WVSDB #Pinocchio
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female camp counselor holds the hand of a female student and walks with her across the stage.
A female student smiles and performs a skit on stage while fellow campers are seated in a circle around her.
A female camp counselor is seated in a chair on the stage while three campers are seated on the floor in front of her while they rehearse lines.
A female camp counselor and female camper stand on the stage rehearsing while holding the script.
A female camp counselor and two female campers are standing on stage looking at their scripts.
Campers and a female camp counselor are standing on stage rehearsing for the performance.
A female camp counselor stands on stage with three campers.
As of July 9, the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days Substitute LPN Substitute Residential Care Specialist Substitute RN Teacher - English 05-AD/DHH PK-AD Teacher - Science 05-AD/Biology 09-AD WVTAC - IRC Program Specialist - 261 days See something of interest this week? Apply online, at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=4736
10 months ago, Sondra McKenery
Classroom with chalkboard centered - WVSDB JOBS displayed