That’s a Wrap on Week 2 of our Summer Camp Series! 🚀 Students had a blast launching rockets with Dr. Ensign and NASA, flying drones, diving into robotics, and exploring all things STEM. Huge thanks to our amazing Residential Life team, WVSDB Outreach crew, and the dedicated aides who helped make it all happen. 🤩 Onto Week 3! ☀️ #STEMCamp #WVSDB #NASA
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group photo of camp participants, Residential Life staff, and aides posing for a group photo in front of Keller Hall.
A group photo of drone competition winners and their male instructor standing side by side holding up their certificates in front of an auditorium stage. There is a large smart board in the background.
A group photo of all drone camp participants standing side by side holding up their certificates in front of an auditorium stage. There is a large smart board sitting on the stage in the background.
A male camp participant grabs the hand of the male drones instructor while he hands the camp participant his competition certificate.
A male drones instructor poses with a female camp participant as she holds up her certificate and laughs proudly.
A group photo of camp participants and robotics instructors standing side by side in a group. The campers are all holding up their certificates.
STEM Summer Camp was a blast for our Elementary students! 🚀 They launched water and stomp rockets, flew astronaut kites, and explored the skies with telescopes. 🔭 It was a week full of hands-on discovery and fun! 💫 #STEMLearning #WVSDB #STEMAdventures
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Two female camp participants are seated on the ground side-by-side while they look closely at snap circuits.
A female aide wearing a peach-colored shirt assists a male camp participant with his snap circuit project.
A female teacher wearing a green shirt and wearing glasses assists a male student in a wheelchair with looking through a telescope.
A male camp participant is running towards the camera while he is holding onto his astronaut kite.
A female camp participant wearing a cheetah-print shirt looks down as she concentrates on cutting her pink-colored play-dough.
A female camp participant looks down and smiles as she touches the snap circuit.
A male camp participant has his foot on the pedal of the stomp rocket machine. A female aide wearing a tie-dyed shirt stands beside him and watches him. Two females are observing in the background.
A male camp participant is excited about his rocket launching into the air. A female aide wearing a tie-dyed shirt and wearing sunglasses looks up into the sky to look for the rocket. One female observes in the background.
Our STEM Summer Camp has Been Non-Stop Excitement this Week! 🎉 Campers got creative with vibrant tie-dye t-shirts, cast their lines during an epic fishing adventure with @BreezewoodAdventures, and stepped into the world of technology with an awesome intro to drones and robotics. 🤖 From creativity to curiosity, every day has been packed with hands-on learning and unforgettable fun! 🤩 #STEMCamp #WVSDB #STEMinAction
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male summer camp participant is seated at a table with his white t-shirt sitting in front of him for tie-dye.
A female camp participant wearing a hat looks down at her white t-shirt as she puts blue dye onto the shirt.
A female camp participant holds her cane in her right hand and holds a brown-colored horse’s head with her left hand.
A female camp participant poses with a male helper as they both hold each end of a fish.
A male camp participant proudly holds up a fish he caught. A male helper smiles for the camera while holding up a thumbs up.
A group photo of camp participants posing for a photo in front of a lake.
A female camp participant assists a male camp participant with learning how to fly a drone. They both have their hands on the remote controller.
A female interpreter assists a male camp participant with feeling the drone controller.
A male camp participant wearing a blue and yellow-colored hat smiles for the camera as he builds an infrastructure with legos.
A male camp participant looks down as he concentrates on building his infrastructure out of legos.
Graduate Spotlight! 🎓

Meet Cody, a proud graduate from the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! 🐻

Cody, a 2025 graduate, is now employed at a local movie theatre! 🍿

His success comes from real-world experience paired with the strong support of our school, administrative, and residential teams.

That encouragement helped Cody successfully transition into the workforce, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🤩

#GraduateSpotlight #WVSDB #CareerReady
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Cody Dean. A male individual stands proudly with his hands in his pockets while smiling at the camera. A movie theatre snack bar is in the background.
A male individual wearing an all-black work uniform, smiles for the camera as he holds a broom in his left hand.
Our Elementary Space Camp is Blasting Off! 🚀

Students began exploring the planets, practiced unplugged coding by programming each other like robots, and were inspired by watching the big kids launch their rockets into the sky! 🌠

The excitement is out of this world! 🌌

#SpaceCamp #WVSDB #STEMAdventures
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Camp participants stand close together as they hold up inflatable balls that represent the planets.
A female camp participant wearing yellow glasses looks down as she places blue and red letters into a sentence.
A male camp participant wearing a blue shirt holds up a wooden rocket that was launched into the sky.
A female camp participant wearing yellow glasses smiles at the camera as she holds up a frog with the letters "F,R,O,G' spelling out the word.
A female camp participant jumps into the air excitedly as another female camp participant who is seated on the ground looks up at her and smiles.
As of July 15, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies:

LPN - 210 days
Professional Interpreter I, II - Residential Program (eve/wknd hrs)
Secretary II, III - Itinerant - 261 days
Substitute Custodian
Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II
Substitute LPN

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
10 months ago, Sondra McKenery
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Lift-Off into Learning! 💥 Our STEM Summer Camp is officially underway at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! On Day 1, our Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Low Vision, and Deafblind students teamed up with Dr. Ensign from NASA to build and launch their own rockets! 🚀 Through hands-on activities, they explored the principles of engineering, design, and flight, proving that STEM is for everyone. 🤩 #STEMForAll #WVSDB #SummerCamp2025
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male Summer Camp participant wearing a gray shirt looks down as he assembles his rocket.
Dr. Ensign stands at the front of the room in front of students seated at a table. A female ASL interpreter stands to the right interpreting for camp participants.
Dr. Ensign stands in front of a table as he puts glue onto a piece of wood.
A female teacher assists a female camp participant with gluing pieces of her rocket together.
Dr. Ensign stands behind the rocket launch pad.
Dr. Ensign assists a male, blind camp participant with pressing a button to launch the rocket.
Dr. Ensign assists a male camp participant with pressing the launch button.
Two wooden rockets sitting on the launch pad. A green field is in the background.
Week 1 of Summer Camp = Success! 🎉

From building bridges to building friendships, students at both our Transition Camp and Elementary Engineering Camp had an incredible week of learning and growing together.

In Engineering Camp, our youngest students got hands-on with STEM as they learned about different types of bridges and constructed their creative designs. 🛠️

Meanwhile, our Transition Camp students focused on teamwork, communication, and social interaction, participating in team-building challenges, exploring downtown Romney, and even introducing new campers to the exciting game of goalball! 🥅

A huge THANK YOU to Ms. Rachel Lanham for leading our Transition Camp, Mrs. Shoemaker for guiding Engineering Camp, and to all the staff who made this week possible, including our amazing WVSDB Outreach team, Residential Life team, and dedicated aides. 💛

Here’s to more summer fun ahead! 🌞

#SummerCamp2025 #WVSDB #DHH #VI
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male camp participant smiles for the camera as he holds up a blue umbrella.
Camp participants stand in a circle while holding up their arms.
A male RCS staff member does a "thumbs up" with both his hands while a camp participant stands beside him holding up a small gold-colored trophy.
Two female camp participants are seated at a table side-by-side while two trophies sit on the table in front of them.
Camp participants participate in a game of "limbo."
Two camp participants are seated in chairs, while they both smile at the camera.
One female student demonstrates how to play goalball to a new camp participant in the gymnasium.
📣Upcoming Weeks at WVSDB Summer Camp – Parent Reminders! 📣

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The next couple of weeks at WVSDB Summer Camp are shaping up to be full of exciting outdoor activities, and we want to make sure your camper is prepared!

Please remember to send the following items:
🎣 Fishing Gear – Campers will have the opportunity to enjoy some time by the water.
☀️ Sunscreen – We’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors, and you can never bring too much sunscreen!

Thank you for helping us ensure your camper has a safe and enjoyable experience!

-WVSDB Summer Camp Team
10 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Engineering Fun at WVSDB! 🛠️

Our elementary students explored the world of bridges during Summer Engineering Camp! From learning about different bridge designs to building their own with creative materials, these young engineers put their skills to the test.

This hands-on experience was especially meaningful for our Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Visually Impaired (VI) students, offering a fully accessible way to explore STEM in action. 🤩

#EngineeringCamp #WVSDB #STEMForAll
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group of camp participants, teachers, and aides pose for a photo while standing on a bridge. The bridge is surrounded by a green forest.
A camp participant holds up their bridge creation while smiling proudly at the camera.
A female camp participant smiles as she looks down at her green-colored bridge creation.
A male camp participant has some assistance with gluing his bridge together.
A male camp participant smiles at his blue-colored bridge creation.
A male camp participant seated at a circular-shaped table smiles at the camera with his bridge building materials in front of him.
Camp participants are seated around a circular-shaped table while building their bridges.
Camp participants are seated around a circular-shaped table while building their bridges.
Our Transition Camp students have had a week full of learning and adventure! 🌟

Understanding the transition from school to adulthood is especially important for our Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Visually Impaired (VI)students as they build the skills and confidence needed for independence and future success.

This week, they explored the voting process, then ROCKED the vote with a rock-climbing experience! 🧗‍♀️

At WVU’s Outdoor Education Center, they took on the low ropes course, learning how to communicate, work as a team, and recognize when to support one another. 💬🤝

They ended the day with a delicious meal from the Beehive Café because learning is always better with good food! 🍴💛

#TransitionCamp #WVSDB #EmpoweredLearners
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group photo of camp participants in front of the Keller Hall Residential Hall.
A female student is seated while she holds up a heart shape with her hands.
A male camp participant wearing a bright blue rock climbing helmet smiles for the camera.
Camp participants seated at wooden picnic tables under a large tent enjoy their lunch.
A female camp participant wearing a blue rock climbing helmet climbs up a wall.
A male camp participant holds onto a piece of rope during the rope course activity.
A female camp participant looks down and smiles for the camera as she climbs up the side of a large rock.
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's (WVSDB) Summer Camp is off to a fantastic start! ☀️

Our campers kicked off the week with an ice cream social, team-building LEGO challenge, and hands-on leadership activities. 🍦

These experiences are designed to build confidence, communication, and collaboration skills that empower our DHH and VI camp participants to thrive! 🌟

#SummerCamp2025 #WVSDB #DHH #VI
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Students are seated at a rectangular-shaped table while they enjoy ice-cream.
Two female students seated at a rectangular-shaped table. One female looks down as she draws on a piece of paper, while the other female smiles at the camera.
Students and a male RCS staff member stand side-by-side as they hold up their LEGO creations.
Two male students smile while looking at the camera.
Students seated at a rectangular-shaped table while different colored LEGO pieces scatter across the table.
As of July 8, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies:

Custodian III - Itinerant
Professional Interpreter I, II
Professional Interpreter I, II - Residential Program (eve/wknd hrs)
Secretary III - Itinerant - 261 days
Substitute Custodian
Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II
Substitute LPN

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
11 months ago, Sondra McKenery
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs prepare students for real-world success. 🎓

American Sign Language (ASL) ensures our Deaf students have full access to learning. 📚

Together, they show what’s possible when education meets culture and language.

Our CTE students prove: Our students can! 🌟

#OurStudentsCan #WVSDB #WVSDBStrong
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male student wearing a white culinary jacket and a black hat holds cooking utensils in his hands as he looks down at the chicken he is cooking on a grill.
Wishing You a Safe and Happy Fourth of July from WVSDB! 🌟

As we celebrate Independence Day, we’re grateful for the freedoms we enjoy and the community we share.

Have a fun and safe holiday! 🎆

#FourthOfJuly #WVSDB #IndependenceDay
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
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WVSDB Summer Camp Preparation! ☀️

Next week, we’re kicking off the first official week of our WVSDB Summer Camp Series, and we’re so excited to welcome our campers back to campus for a fun-filled experience!

🎒 What to Pack:
✔️ Comfortable clothing for daily activities
✔️ Closed-toe shoes for walking and outdoor games
✔️Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)
✔️Any assistive devices (hearing aids, glasses, cane, etc.)

🏕️ Camp Highlights:
➡️ Hands-on learning experiences
➡️ Outdoor games and recreation
➡️ Enrichment in ASL, literacy, and daily living skills
➡️ Social time with peers in a fun and inclusive environment

If you have any questions or specific needs before camp begins, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 💛💙

#2025SummerCamp #WVSDB #DeafandBlindEducation
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
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Behind Every Student Success is a Story. 📖

Hear what a WVSDB parent has to say about the difference the right school can make.
👇

#StudentSuccess #WVSDB #EnrollNow
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
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American Sign Language (ASL) Idioms! 🤟

An idiom is a phrase whose meaning isn’t obvious from the words themselves, like “break the ice,” which means to start a conversation. 🧊

Our American Sign Language (ASL) class students at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) have created their own original ASL idioms.

🎥 Explore the full video series here:
https://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/page/american-sign-language-asl-resources

#ASLIdioms #WVSDB #ASL
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
As of July 1, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies:

Custodian III - Itinerant
Professional Interpreter I, II
Professional Interpreter I, II - Residential Program (eve/wknd hrs)
Substitute Aide
Substitute Cook III
Substitute Custodian
Substitute General Maintenance/Locksmith
Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II
Substitute LPN
Substitute RCS

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
11 months ago, Sondra McKenery
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Your Future. Your Path. Your School. 🌟

At the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), we combine strong academics with hands-on Career & Technical Education (CTE), specifically designed for students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Low Vision, or Deafblind.

📚 Explore real career pathways
🛠 Earn certifications in high-demand fields
🎓 Learn in an environment that understands your needs
🏫 Live on campus with students from across West Virginia

➡️Enrollment is open. Your future starts here.

🔗: https://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/page/admissions

#WVStudents #WVSDB #YourFutureBeginsHere
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male culinary instructor assists a student with whisking eggs in a large metal bowl.
A male instructor assists a male student with using a table saw.
A male instructor assists a male student with the piano.