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!
7 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
7 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
7 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!
7 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
7 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.
Turns out the Grinch didn’t steal Christmas…
He just stopped by the WVSDB dorms for a paint party! 🎨

Students brought the holiday magic to life with creative canvases and festive fun, all part of the exciting experiences our Residential Program offers every week. 🏠

These moments make our dorms feel like home. 💚

#GrinchPaintParty #WVSDB #ResidentialLife
7 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Residential students are seated in groups at circular tables with their canvases propped on easels in front of them.
Two female students seated together at a circular table with a red tablecloth concentrate on their Grinch paintings on a canvas in front of them.
Three female students seated at a circular shaped table paint on canvas that is propped on an easel in front of them.
As of December 9, 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 General Maintenance/Plumber II
Substitute LPN

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
7 months ago, Sondra McKenery
ASL alphabet signing WVSDB with We Are Hiring and Apply Now! banners. School logo in lower right side of screen.
Episode 6 of Hands Up, West Virginia is LIVE tonight! 👐⛰️

📅 December 9, 2025, | 6 PM

Get ready for a FREE, interactive adventure with the WVSDB Outreach team, open to anyone, anywhere! 🌎

What’s in store:
✨ Special Guests sharing unique perspectives on Deaf culture
👐 Live ASL demonstrations you can try yourself, perfect for beginners and pros
🎯 Interactive exercises that make learning fun and memorable
💬 Live Q&A - ask questions, get answers in real time
🎧 Fully accessible with captions + ASL/spoken English interpretation

Every episode is more than just a class; it’s a community experience, a chance to connect, explore Deaf culture, and enhance communication skills.

🔗: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84540081655?pwd=VVacqExsddUraMXWamTraCGXq4hfMa.1

#HandsUpWV #WVSDB #WVSDBOutreach
7 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Hands Up, WV logo in front of a gray background. "Season 1 - Episode 6" is in blue-colored font below the logo. The WVSDB and WVSDB Outreach logos are in the bottom right-hand corner.
Saturday Plans? We’ve Got You! 🎉

Join us on December 13, 2–4 PM at Brannon Auditorium, WVSDB Campus, for a Deaf Social like no other!

Come hang out, make new friends, play games, and celebrate ASL & Deaf culture! 🤩

Who will we see there? 👀

#DeafSocial #WVSDB #ASLCommunity
7 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Deaf Social flyer. A blue background with various colored snowflakes and accents surrounds the phrase "Deaf Social", which is in dark blue font. Partner logos are at the bottom.
LADY BLACK BEARS TAKEOVER! 💥

Tonight at 6:00 PM, our Lady Black Bears hit the court AWAY against the Martinsburg Area Christian Homeschoolers!

Let's Go, Black Bears! 🐻

#GameDay #WVSDB #BlackBearPride
7 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female basketball player in a blue and gold uniform poses with an orange basketball on her shoulder. The phrase "Game Day" is in white, bold font below the female player. The Martinsburg Homeschoolers and WVSDB logos are below "Game Day."
Our students lit up Capon Bridge, literally! 🌟

Handmade ornaments from WVSDB students brought holiday cheer to the community. 🎄

Don’t miss the WVSDB tree at this year’s "Light Up Capon Bridge" celebration. ✨

#LightUpCaponBridge #WVSDB #HolidayCheer

7 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A green, artificial tree decorated with blue and gold-colored ornaments and decorations. There are wrapped presents under the tree with a ceramic angel to the right of the presents.
A green, artificial tree decorated with blue and gold-colored ornaments and decorations. There are wrapped presents under the tree with a ceramic angel to the right of the presents.
A green, artificial tree decorated with blue and gold-colored ornaments and decorations. There are wrapped presents under the tree with a ceramic angel to the right of the presents.
Star Power at CVRP Technology Camp! 🌟

One of our Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) students, Kaylee, had the incredible opportunity to sit down and chat with Blessing Offor, a Visually Impaired (VI) musician, during a Technology Camp hosted by the Children’s Vision Rehabilitation Program (CVRP)! 🎶

Programs like CVRP’s camps give VI students across West Virginia moments that spark confidence. 💡

#BlessingOffor #WVSDB #CVRP



7 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Blessing Offor, a male musician wearing a black and gray shirt and sunglasses is seated across from a female CAP student, Kaylee, who is dressed in black jeans and a black jacket.
Uh-oh! 🫣

The Elf on the Shelf has arrived at WVSDB… and he’s already causing chaos! 😆

Students in Mrs. Shoemaker’s class discovered their carefully decorated holiday tree… toppled! 🎄

He’s reporting straight to Santa, so stay tuned for more festive antics! 🎅✨

#ElfOnTheShelf #WVSDB #DeafBlindEducation
7 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Three male students stand in front of a green, decorated tree. They are holding up Holiday items.
A male student reaches up to put a red star on top of a green, decorated tree.Two male students stand behind him observing him putting the star on the tree.
A green tree knocked on the floor with decorations over the floor. The Elf on the Shelf is sitting in the tree.
An up-close of the Elf on the Shelf sitting on the tree that is knocked over with a letter from the elf.
Three male students are pointing to the decorated tree that was knocked over by the Elf on the Shelf.
Today is National Special Education Day! 🌟

At the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), we honor the dedication of our students, families, and educators who make learning accessible for all.

Every day, we empower students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), Blind, or Visually Impaired (VI) to reach their full potential.

Special Education transforms lives, and today, we celebrate its impact across West Virginia! ⛰️

#NationalSpecialEducationDay #WVSDB #EmpowerEveryStudent
8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
National Special Education Day in bold, dark-blue font in front of a gray background. The WVSDB Black Bear logo is at the top, center.

🚨 Game Canceled

Today’s away game at Highlands High School is canceled due to the weather.

📅 Rescheduled Date: December 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Highlands High School

Thank you!

8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Orange basketball sitting on a basketball court. The phrase "Game Canceled" is in bold, blue and white font.

As of December 2, 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 General Maintenance/Plumber II
Substitute LPN

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

8 months ago, Sondra McKenery
Teacher and student playing piano together with Join OurTeam! banner.
Episode 5 of Hands Up, West Virginia is LIVE tonight! 👐⛰️

📅 December 2, 2025, | 6 PM

Get ready for a FREE, interactive adventure with the WVSDB Outreach team, open to anyone, anywhere! 🌎

What’s in store:
✨ Special Guests sharing unique perspectives on Deaf culture
👐 Live ASL demonstrations you can try yourself, perfect for beginners and pros
🎯 Interactive exercises that make learning fun and memorable
💬 Live Q&A - ask questions, get answers in real time
🎧 Fully accessible with captions + ASL/spoken English interpretation

Every episode is more than just a class; it’s a community experience, a chance to connect, explore Deaf culture, and enhance communication skills.

🔗: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84540081655?pwd=VVacqExsddUraMXWamTraCGXq4hfMa.1

#HandsUpWV #WVSDB #WVSDBOutreach
8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Hands Up, West Virginia! A gray, textured background with the Hands Up, WV logo featuring blues, golds, and a pair of hands holding up mountains. The WVSDB and WVSDB Outreach logos are in the lower right-hand corner.
Good evening, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) will operate on a 2-Hour Delay on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 due to inclement weather. Thank you!
8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
2-Hour Delay in blue-colored font in front of a snow background. The WVSDB Black Bear logo is in the bottom center.
✨ Big News from Appalachia Provisions! ✨

Our student-run cafe, led by Chef Brian Olden, is brewing up something special and will open early 2026! 🍽️

Plus… we’re bringing you exclusive Appalachia Provisions merch you’ll love!

Keep your eyes peeled 👀

The official opening date is coming soon! 📅

#AppalachiaProvisions #WVSDB #ComingSoon
8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Overview of the Appalachia Provisions Cafe.
A black coffee mug with "WVSDB, Est. 1870, Romney WV" in white font, sitting on a shelf with more black mugs behind it.
An overview of the Appalachia Provisions Cafe with a refrigerator, eating area, and stools.
A black Appalachia Provisions hat with the Appalachia Provisions logo featuring a white outlined mountain.
An overview of the Appalachia Provisions cafe featuring the seating area and stools.
🎿❄️ Hit the Slopes with Us! ❄️🎿

Students in grades 6–12 who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), or Blind/Low Vision (VI), this one’s for you! Join us February 8–11, 2026, for our February Discovery P.O.I.N.T. session. 🌟

Not only will you explore one of our five Career & Technical Education (CTE) Academies, but you’ll also experience an Adaptive Ski Trip designed just for you! 🛠️

This exciting adventure is brought to you in partnership with WVSDB, WVSDB Outreach, and the WV Lions Club Recreation Program.

Don’t miss the adventure! 🏔️

#AdaptiveSkiTrip #WVSDB #WinterAdventure
8 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Discovery P.O.I.N.T. Adaptive Ski Trip flyer featuring our five CTE Academies and event descriptions. The WVSDB, WVSDB Outreach, and WV Lions Club Recreation Program logos are in the bottom left-hand corner.