Where Have You Explored This Summer? ☀️ WVSDB students, families, and staff; summer is flying by, and we want to know: where have your travels taken you? Whether you’ve been… 🏖️ Relaxing on the beach 🏕️ Camping under the stars 🎢 Visiting amusement parks 🛫 Exploring a new state or even a new country! We’d love to hear about it! Drop a photo or share a favorite memory in the comments. 📸 Let’s see where the WVSDB community has been this summer! 🌊 #SummerAdventures #WVSDB #WVTourism
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male student pretends to be on the telephone inside of a bright red telephone booth.
Two female students are seated at the top of a rock-climbing wall.
A female student looks back and smiles for the camera as she sits on a rock beside the flowing creek water.
A female student wearing a dark blue-colored jacket and jean shorts stands in front of a colorful mural of angel wings.
Empowering Students Since 1870 - Enroll Today! ✔️ Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. At the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), we combine more than 150 years of expertise with modern, hands-on learning opportunities to prepare students not only academically but for life beyond graduation. 🎓 From Career and Technical Education (CTE) academies to our Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), every program is designed to build independence and confidence that lasts a lifetime. 🏫 Schedule a campus tour today to see how our dedicated staff and vibrant community can support your child’s unique journey. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/page/campus-tours #EnrollNow #WVSDB #WVSchools
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female student wearing a white and brown jacket looks down as she uses her fingers to read Braille.
We see your child. We hear your child. We support your child. 📣 At the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), we understand that every child has unique strengths, challenges, and ways of communicating. Whether your child is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, or DeafBlind, WVSDB is a place where they’ll be truly seen, heard, and supported. With small class sizes, specialized instruction, a caring residential environment, and hands-on learning in both the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and Career & Technical Education (CTE), students don’t just attend school here, they thrive. 🤩 Let's explore what WVSDB can offer your child. 💛 ➡️ Enrollment is now open for Fall 2025. 🔗 https://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/page/admissions #WVEducation #WVSDB #WVEd
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female teacher assists a male student with a tactile book.
As of June 24, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies: Professional Interpreter I, II Professional Interpreter I, II - Residential Program (eve/wknd hrs) Substitute Aide Substitute Cook III Substitute General Maintenacne/Carpenter I 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
We Are Hiring with School Logo and HR Contact Info
It’s DeafBlind Awareness Week! 🧏🦯 At the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), we are proud to support our DeafBlind students through the work of dedicated staff like Mrs. Priscilla, one of our DeafBlind Intervenors, who plays a vital role in helping students connect with their environment, communicate effectively, and engage fully in their education. 📚 Every student deserves access. Every student deserves a connection. This week, we celebrate our DeafBlind students and the incredible staff who support them every step of the way. 💬 #DeafBlindAwarenessWeek #WVSDB #IntervenorImpact
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female deafblind intervenor assists a male student. They are both seated at a table while the female intervenor holds onto the male student's hands.
A female intervenor looks down as she assists a male student with picking up objects off of a table.
Happy West Virginia Day! 💛 💙 Today, we honor 162 years of West Virginia’s statehood, a celebration of our mountains, our people, and our shared resilience. ⛰️ From our beautiful campus in Romney, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) is honored to be part of this state's legacy, empowering students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, and DeafBlind. We’re honored to be woven into West Virginia’s history, and even more excited to help shape its future. 🌟 #WestVirginiaDay #WVSDB #WVTourism
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
An aerial photo of the WVSDB campus with the phrase "West Virginia Day" in yellow-colored font in front of the photo. The WVSDB Black Bear logo is in the lower left-hand corner.
🌟Schedule a Campus Tour Today! 🌟 Are you exploring school options for a child who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, or DeafBlind? We invite prospective students and families to visit our beautiful Romney campus, meet our dedicated staff, and experience the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's (WVSDB) community firsthand. 🏫 Come see how WVSDB can make a difference in your child’s future. 💛 ➡️https://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/page/campus-tours #CampusTour #WVSDB #WVEducation
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Aerial View of WVSDB campus in the Fall season.
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 school year! 🐻 At WVSDB, students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), Blind, or Visually Impaired (VI) are part of a community that helps them Achieve, Challenge, and Thrive every day. With individualized support, hands-on learning, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), students gain the skills and confidence they need for life beyond the classroom. 📚 Now’s the time to give your child an education built just for them. 🌟 ➡️ https://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/page/admissions #WVEducation #WVSDB #NowEnrolling
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
School Admissions. Blue and yellow accents border the graphic. The phrase "School Admission, Now Open for Registration, and Enroll Now Today" are in the center of the graphic in front of a white background. The WVSDB Black Bear logo is to the right. Achieve, Challenge, Thrive is below in yellow-colored font.
As of June 17, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies: Professional Interpreter I, II Professional Interpreter I, II - Residential Program (eve/wknd hrs) Substitute General Maintenance/Carpenter I 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
Teacher and student in ProStart kitchen with Join Our team and school logo
As we wrap up the 2024–2025 school year, enjoy this glimpse into the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's (WVSDB) rich history, a vintage black-and-white photo of students and staff getting ready for homegoing. 🚌 Here’s to the memories we’ve made this year and to the many more to come. We can’t wait to welcome our students back in the Fall! 🍂 #WVSDBHistory #WVSDB #EndOfYear
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A black and white photo of students and staff members standing in front of a large bus.
The Blue and Gold Building has been undergoing a remarkable transformation! 💙💛 As the oldest building on the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's (WVSDB) campus, it holds decades of history, and now, it's stepping into the future. Opening Fall 2025, the renovated building will feature: ☕ Appalachia Provisions Café 💼 Updated Conference Rooms 🎓 A Brand-New Student Center Honoring our legacy while creating space for what’s next. 🐻 #CampusUpdates #WVSDB #ModernMeetsTradition
11 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Blue and Gold Building.
The front of the newly renovated Blue and Gold Building.
A long hallway inside the Blue and Gold Building featuring dark flooring and white walls.
The cafe kitchen featuring white counter tops and light brown-colored cabinets.
Conference Room. Dark blue and gray carpet with a gold-colored wall on the far side of the room.
Tables and chairs set up in the new student center. Dark blue and gray flooring with gold and blue-colored ceiling tiles.
A Wild Day of Learning! 🐾 Our elementary students had a wonderful time visiting the zoo! They loved getting up close with animals, asking questions, and learning new facts about creatures big and small. 🐢 Thank you to our amazing staff and chaperones for making this experience possible. 💛 #HandsOnLearning #WVSDB #ZooDayAdventures
12 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female student and a male student in a wheelchair are side-by-side one another as they smile for the camera.
A male student wearing a blue hat and wearing sunglasses leans down to touch a brown goat.
Three male students stand side-by-side one another as they look into the animal exhibit.
A female nurse leans down next to a male student in a wheelchair.
A male student wearing a black shirt and khaki pants stands in front of some greenery.
A female student with a pink bow in her hair looks out into a peacock exhibit.
As of June 10, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies: Professional Interpreter I, II Professional Interpreter I, II - Residential Program (eve/wknd hrs) Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II Substitute LPN To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
12 months ago, Sondra McKenery
Hand over Braille book with We Are Hiring title and WVSDB logo
Our elementary students are helping our Pollinator Garden grow! 🌼 They’ve been planting flowers, learning about pollinators like bees and butterflies, and having fun getting their hands in the dirt. 🌿 We’re so proud of their hard work and love for nature! 💛 #PollinatorGarden #WVSDB #HandsOnLearning
12 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male student kneels down in the green pollinator garden.
A female student smiles for the camera as she kneels down in the greenery of the pollinator garden.
A male student in a wheelchair holds a rake.
A male student wearing a white helmet on his head sits in the green grass surrounded by packets of seeds.
A male student stands with his white cane in one hand and holding green grass in the other.
A female student kneels down to scoop dirt while a male student beside her holds a gardening tool full of dirt.
A male student kneels down in the green pollinator garden.
A female student smiles for the camera while proudly holding up a pack of seeds.
A male student holds a green bucket with greenery in the inside.
Congratulations to Ana Collins on her acceptance into the Governor’s School for Tourism! 🌟 Ana is a shining example of how Career and Technical Education (CTE) opens doors. As a student in our Culinary/Hospitality Academy, she’s gaining hands-on experience that prepares her for real-world success. 🍽️ This summer, Ana will take her learning even further as she explores West Virginia’s tourism industry. 🏕️ We’re incredibly proud of her and can’t wait to see how this opportunity shapes her journey! 🤩 #CTEWorks #WVSDB #GovernorSchoolForTourism
12 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Audrianna Collins. A female student wearing a red and black plaid flannel poses in front of a dark blue backdrop.
Wrapping Up the 2024–2025 Athletics Season! 🌟 Our athletes finished strong at the Eastern Athletic Association for the Blind (EAAB) Track Tournament hosted by the Maryland School for the Blind (MSB)! A huge thank you to our coaches, staff, families, and fans for your support throughout the year. We’re proud of all our student-athletes and the milestones they’ve achieved! 🏆 We can’t wait to see what the 2025–2026 athletics season brings! 🐻 #WVSDBAthletics #WVSDB #LetsGoBlackBears
12 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male athlete wearing a blue and gold-colored uniform jumps into a sand pit.
Group photo of male and female track athletes and coaches dressed in blue and gold-colored attire.
Two male athletes wearing blue and gold-colored track uniforms run side-by-side on a red-colored track.
A male athlete wearing a blue and gold-colored uniform jumps into a sand pit.
A male raises his arms to get athletes' attention. Athletes line up to begin their race.
As of June 3, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following opportunities: Professional Interpreter I, II - Residential Program (eve/wknd hrs) Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II Professional Interpreter I, II Substitute LPN To apply for any of the positions listed above, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
12 months ago, Sondra McKenery
Picture of a bear w WVSDB Logo and Become a Black Bear - Apply Now!
The waterline has been repaired and water has been restored to the residence hall.
12 months ago, Christine Lewis
There was a water main break on campus.  The break is currently affecting the residence hall.  All other buildings have water. It is being repaired.  All residents are safe and currently outside.
12 months ago, Christine Lewis
To wrap up graduation season, our Residential Life staff hosted a special picnic for our seniors to celebrate with friends and family! 🎓 Huge congratulations to the Class of 2025, we’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish! #Classof2025 #WVSDB #GraduationCelebration
12 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Female students are seated at a rectangular shaped table. They are looking at the camera.
A male and female Residential Care Specialist are at the front of the room beside a table filled with treats for the seniors
Male and female seniors are standing side by side in front of a table with a large cake sitting on the top.
A blue and yellow, rectangle-shaped cake that says “Congratulations Class of 2025"
Students and staff seated at a rectangular shaped table enjoy their meals
Students and staff seated at a rectangular-shaped table enjoy their meals.
Families of students seated at a table while they smile for the camera.
Students and staff seated at a rectangular table enjoying their meals.
Students and staff seated at a rectangular table while they mingle and enjoy their meals.