As of February 18, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following opportunities: Paid Internship Opportunity - School Psychologist Professional Interpreter I, II Professional Interpreter I, II - Residential Program - 200 days (eve and wknd hrs.) Substitute RN Teacher - Mathematics 05-AD/VI PK-AD To apply for any of the positions listed above, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369 Over the next few weeks WVSDB will transition to advertising for 2025-2026 opportunities. You will notice a brief lapse in advertisements as this occurs.
10 months ago, Sondra McKenery
Calcuator, notebook, pens, etc w WVSDB Jobs banner and logo
Summer Camps at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! 🌞 This summer, K-12 students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), or Visually Impaired (VI) from across West Virginia are invited to an unforgettable camp experience at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! 🏕️📚 What to Expect? ✅ Hands-on activities & creative workshops ✅ Exciting learning experiences ✅ Outdoor adventures & team building ✅ A supportive, inclusive environment 📍 WVSDB Campus ➡️July 6th-10th, 2025 ➡️July 13th-17th, 2025 ➡️July 20th-24th, 2025 ➡️July 27th-31st, 2025 Limited spots are available—Register today! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/t0vF6TfcQn #SummerCamps #WVSDB #DHH #VI
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Elementary Summer Camps Informational Flyer.
Secondary Student Summer Camp Informational Flyer
Happy Valentine's Day from the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! 💖 Mrs. Shoemaker’s Elementary class was busy spreading love today, crafting heartfelt Valentines filled with joy and kindness! 💌 We want to remind you how valued, appreciated, and loved you are on this special day. 💕 Thank you for being part of our WVSDB family! 🐻 #HappyValentinesDay #WVSDB #YouAreLoved
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group of Elementary students stand side by side and hold up their red, white, and pink Valentine's crafts.
A male student smiles at the camera as he holds a Valentine in his hand.
A female student holds up a Valentine's bag proudly and smiles at the camera.
A female aide is seated in a chair as she points to the camera. A male student stands beside her and smiles.
A male student blows bubbles.
A male student proudly smiles at the camera with his Valentine's crafts sitting on the table in front of him.
Get ready to celebrate Read Across America with our Reading-Themed Spirit Days! 📚 📅 Monday, March 3rd – Hats Off to Reading! 🧢 Wear your favorite hat! 📅 Tuesday, March 4th – Books Can Take You Places! ✈️ Wear vacation-themed clothes like Hawaiian shirts, character ear bands, or theme park shirts! 📅 Wednesday, March 5th – Reading Gives You Superpowers!⚡ Dress like your favorite superhero! 📅 Thursday, March 6th – Cozy Up with a Good Book! 📖Wear your comfiest pajamas! Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading! 📖 #ReadAcrossAmerica #WVSDB #CelebrateReading
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Read Across America Informational flyer.
February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month! 🔧📚 At the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), we believe Career & Technical Education (CTE) is a game-changer for our Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), and Visually Impaired (VI) students. Through hands-on learning, industry certifications, and real-world experiences, our students gain the skills they need for success in college, careers, and independent living. 🎓 #CTEMonth #WVSDB #CareerSuccess
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female student wearing a white culinary jacket mixes together an array of fruits in a large metal bowl.
A male teacher demonstrates to a student on how to properly use a drill.
A female student uses a ladle to scoop chocolate and put it on a metal tray.
Two male students work together to cut a piece of wood.
A female student whisks yellow eggs in a large metal bowl.
A student looks down as they use a piece of equipment to cut a piece of wood.
A female student scoops out batter to put into cupcake liners.
Good evening, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) will operate on a 2-Hour Delay on Thursday, February 13th, 2025. Thank you!
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Drone Competition Day! ✈️ Today was an exciting day as students put their piloting skills to the test in our Drone Competition! 🏆 A huge thank you to Dr. Ensign and the South Middle School students for joining us and lending a helping hand. Great job to all participants for showcasing your skills and teamwork. 🤩 #STEM #WVSDB #DroneCompetition
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male student wearing a bright yellow shirt holds a black remote controller in his hands and looks down at a black drone device.
Two female students stand side by side as they look on a computer to code their drone.
A male student looks at the drone he is flying and concentrating on the course.
Drone Course. Multiple colored obstacles are set up in a white rectangle.
A male student places a drone on a green mat.
Students and coaches stand with one another and are mingling.
Students and coaches are standing beside one another as one student shows his drone.
A male student holds a remote controller and looks carefully as he flys the drone.
Students standing side by side are holding remote controllers and competing against one another with their drones.
Good evening, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) will be CLOSED on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. This will be a Non-Traditional Instructional Day (NTID) for students. Teachers and aides will NOT report. Students should complete Snow Packet 2 as part of their instructional day. Thank you!
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Our elementary students celebrated the 100th Day of School on Friday with a day full of fun and learning! 🎉 They created snacks with 100 pieces, listened to 100th Day stories, and shared 100 kind words with one another as well as with WVSDB staff. 🤩 It was a wonderful way to spread kindness and reflect on how much they've learned and grown in the past 💯days! #100DaysOfSchool #WVSDB #WVSDBElementary
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Female students are gathered around a table as they look down to work on their crafts.
A male student wearing a yellow shirt looks at the camera and smiles. There are white Styrofoam cups in front of him.
A male student is assisted by a female aide as he looks down to work on his craft.
A white heart shaped sticker with the phrase "You Make the World a Better Place" with a blue heart-shaped balloon on the right-hand side.
As of February 11, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following opportunities: Paid Internship Opportunity - School Psychologist Professional Interpreter I, II Professional Interpreter I, II - Residential Program - 200 days (eve and wknd hrs.) Substitute RN Teacher - Mathematics 05-AD/VI PK-AD To apply for any of the positions listed above, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
10 months ago, Sondra McKenery
Bookbag with schools supplies - WVSDB JOBS banner on side of graphic
Good evening, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) will be CLOSED on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025. This will be a Non-Traditional Instructional Day (NTID) for students. Teachers and aides will NOT report. Students should complete Snow Packet 1 as part of their instructional day. Thank you!
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Girls Basketball Tournament Highlights! 🏀 The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) girls' basketball team had an amazing time competing at the Marie H. Katzenbach Basketball Tournament in New Jersey! 🏆 They played hard, showed great teamwork, and made unforgettable memories on and off the court. 💙 #GirlsBasketball #WVSDB #BasketballTournament
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Female basketball players in blue and yellow uniforms are huddled together for a pregame meeting.
Females in blue and yellow uniforms pass the ball to one another while females in blue and white uniforms try to get the ball back.
A female in a blue and yellow uniform dribbles the ball away from females in blue and white uniforms.
A female in a blue and yellow uniform dribbles the ball away from females in blue and white uniforms.
A female in a blue and yellow uniform passes the ball to a teammate.
A female in a blue and yellow uniform jumps in the air to celebrate getting a point.
Game Day Alert! 🏀 The basketball tournament is underway, and the Lady Black Bears are ready to hit the court! 🐻 They’ll take on the VSDB Lady Defenders today at 2 PM! Stream the Game Below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/live/z3BagOE8EcU?feature=shared
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Girls Basketball Tournament LIVE STREAM link for Friday, February 7th, 2025! 🏀 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/live/SCpmlAZ4AeM?si=RFU95DaBUJIEE4Fn
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB Girls Basketball Tournament! 🏀 Our WVSDB Girls Basketball team is on the road to compete in a tournament at the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf in New Jersey! 🌟 Let's Go Black Bears! 🐻 #BasketballTournament #WVSDB #LetsGoBlackBears
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Group photo of the girls basketball team. Two rows of females in blue and yellow basketball uniforms. Two female coaches dressed in blue polos are on either side. The WVSDB Black Bear logo is in the top center of the graphic. The date of the tournament is in white-colored font at the bottom center of the graphic.
Get College Ready with the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🎓 This weekend is all about preparing high school juniors and seniors with vision or hearing loss for higher education! 📚 Here’s what’s included: ✅ Connect with Representatives from DRS, HEPC, and WVU ✅ Financial Aid Guidance ✅Network with D/HH, B/LV College Students & Graduates ✅Scholarship Workshops and Practice ✅Personalized Support Navigating Financial Aid Plus, on-site interpreters and specialized technology for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Visually Impaired students will be available to make sure everything is accessible. ➡️Parents are welcome to attend! Lodging will be provided for registered participants, and transportation can be arranged for students attending independently. In collaboration with the WV Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind, Higher Education Policy Commission, WV Division of Rehabilitation Services, and WVU Office of Accessibility Services, this event is designed to help you succeed in college and beyond. ⭐ For more information, please contact Rachel Lanham, WVSDB Transition Coordinator, at rtorrence@k12.wv.us or call 304-822-4810. Register now! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/ZhZtjB1GnF #CollegePrepWeekend #WVSDB #HigherEducation
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
College Prep Weekend advertisement. Blue and gold background. All event details are in white font. The event partners logos are at the bottom. There is a blue silhouette of a graduate at the top.
Good evening, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 6th, 2025 due to impending winter weather conditions. Thank you!
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Girls Basketball Game Cancelled! 🏀 Due to impending weather conditions, tonight’s girls' basketball game has been cancelled. ❄️ Stay safe!
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Group photo of the girls basketball team. Two rows of females in blue and yellow basketball uniforms. Two female coaches dressed in blue polos are on either side. There is the phrase "cancelled" in bright red-colored font.
Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟 This week, we celebrate the incredible impact of school counselors in shaping student success. Here at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), we are especially grateful for Ms. Maguire, whose dedication and guidance make a difference in the lives of our students every day. 💙💛 From academic support to career planning and personal development, Ms. Maguire is always there to help our students Achieve, Challenge, and Thrive! Join us in thanking her for all she does! 🤩 #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #WVSDB #SchoolCounselor
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female smiles proudly in front of a dark blue photography backdrop. She is wearing a black fleece jacket with the WVSDB logo and her name in gold-colored font.
Game Day Alert! 🏀 The WVSDB Girls Basketball Team is on the road TONIGHT to take on Lighthouse Christian Academy! 🐻 📅 Date: February 3rd, 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Lighthouse Christian Academy Can’t be there in person? No problem! We’ll livestream the game on Facebook so you can cheer on our Lady Bears from anywhere! 🎥 #WVSDBBasketball #WVSDB #LetsGoBlackBears
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Group photo of the girls basketball team. Two rows of females in blue and yellow basketball uniforms. Two female coaches dressed in blue polos are on either side.