West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

Leaves aren’t the only thing falling… our jaws are too! 🍂✨

Bray’s newest cake is EVERYTHING! 🤩

Career and Technical Education (CTE) skills never tasted so good! 🎂

#CakeBoss #WVSDB #CTE

16 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A female student in a black culinary jacket holds a round-shaped cake that is decorated with orange, red, and brown accents.

Building a World That Everyone Can Navigate. 🌎

October 15th is White Cane Safety Day!
When you see someone using a white cane, remember:
✅ It means independence.
✅ It means awareness.
✅ It means equal access.

Give space, show respect, and help spread awareness about accessibility and inclusion. 👨‍🦯

#WhiteCaneDay #WVSDB #AccessibilityForAll

17 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Two females assist a female student with using and navigating with her white cane.

🌟 WVSDB is Hiring RNs & LPNs! 🌟

Are you a compassionate, dedicated nurse looking for meaningful work that makes a difference? Join the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) and become part of a team that supports the health and well-being of incredible students every day. 💙

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
✅ Competitive Pay
✅ Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
✅ Retirement Plan

Whether you’re an RN or LPN, your skills and compassion can help create a safe and nurturing environment where students thrive.

📍 Location: Romney, WV
💻 Apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369

#HealthcareCareers #WVSDB #JoinOurTeam

17 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

We are Hiring Nurses Advertisement featuring "Open Positions", "Benefits", and "Location."

As of October 14, 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
RN - 220 days
Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II
Substitute General Maintenance/Security
Substitute LPN

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

18 days ago, Sondra McKenery

⚽ It’s Senior Night! ⚽

Join us today, Tuesday, October 14th, at 4:45 PM, as we honor our seniors Bray Baker and Skylar Lanham during the Black Bears’ final home game of the season! 💛

The Black Bears face off against Moorefield High School (MHS) in an exciting home matchup you won’t want to miss.

🎥 Can’t be there in person? Please tune in to our Facebook livestream to cheer them on virtually!

Let’s Go, Black Bears! 🐻

#SeniorNight #WVSDB #MatchDay

18 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Bray Baker. A female student dressed in a blue and gold-colored soccer uniform holds up a neon green soccer ball on her shoulder.

Skylar Lanham. A female student dressed in a blue and gold-colored soccer uniform poses with a neon green soccer ball on her hip.

Multiplication Dream Team! ✖️🟰

Our Middle School students joined forces with our Elementary friends to practice multiplication tables, and teamwork made the magic happen.

These two groups proved that learning is better together! 🤩

#MultiplicationMagic #WVSDB #LearningTogether

19 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A female student signs using American Sign Language (ASL) while a male student observes her.

A male student signs using American Sign Language (ASL) while students observe him.

Two male students sit side-by-side as they practice math.

Two students seated at a table. The female student assists a male student with his math work.

Two male students seated across from one another as they practice math.

It’s their culture, voice, and story. 🤟

Watch our WVSDB family share what Deaf Culture means to them! 🐻

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https://youtu.be/EqSt9jq-3Jo

#DeafCulture #WVSDB #ASL

22 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Steshka just blew us away with this original Cardinal painting! 🎨

The Blue & Gold Café will soon be open, and YOU can snag incredible student-made artwork like this.

Bring home a one-of-a-kind masterpiece created by our very own WVSDB artists. 🖼️

Stay tuned for the official opening date! 👀☕

#StudentArt #WVSDB #SupportStudentArtists

23 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A female student holds up a large canvas painting of a red cardinal with pink flowers surrounding the cardinal.

⚽️ Game Day! ⚽️
The Black Bears are on the road to take on Lighthouse Christian Academy (LCA)! 🐻

🗓 October 9, 2025
🕓 Kickoff: 4:00 PM

Let’s bring the energy and show LCA what Black Bear Pride is all about! 💛

#GameDay #WVSDB #MatchDay

23 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Soccer Match Day. A female soccer player holds a neon green soccer ball on her hip. She is wearing a blue and gold-colored soccer uniform.

In Bear Tones Music Academy, students don’t just learn how to play, they learn how to care for their instruments too! 🎸 Eli is getting hands-on experience changing strings on both an electric guitar and a bass guitar. From performance to maintenance, our students are mastering every part of the music-making process! 🎶 #MusicAcademy #WVSDB #MusicEducation

24 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A male student looks down as he strings a beige-colored electric guitar.

A male student looks down as he concentrates on stringing a green-colored electric guitar.

Game On! 🕹️

Who’s ready for some epic battles? Our Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) Crews go head-to-head with Rochester & American Schools for the Deaf at 6:30 PM.

Who will reign supreme? 🔥

#eSports #WVSDB #GameOn

24 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Esports Match. Pink and purple accents surround a female gamer who is facing a TV while she concentrates on the video game she is playing.

Bray’s cake is a perfect example of turning hands-on learning into scroll-stopping, delicious results 🎂

#CTE #WVSDB #HandsOnLearning

25 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A female student looks down as she puts green-colored icing onto a white cake.

A white cake with purple, pink, and blue colored flowers with greenery accents.

🚀 It’s Game Day! 🚀

Our WVSDB Rocket League team is taking on the Rochester School for the Deaf (RSD) today, October 7th, 2025, at 3:30 PM! 🏎️

Let’s Go, Black Bears! 🐻

#RocketLeague #WVSDB #eSports

25 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

eSports Rocket League Match Day. Purple and pink accents surround a male student playing video games on a computer.

As of October 7, 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
RN - 220 days
Substitute General Maintenance/Plumber II
Substitute LPN

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

25 days ago, Sondra McKenery

SLP w student at desk with We Are Hiring! Apply Now banners

Happy Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Month! 👨‍🦯

After a day practicing independence in Winchester, VA, our students went to locate their bus… but first spotted a FedEx truck! 😅

Thanks to their O&M training, they stayed calm, asked questions, and problem-solved, proving just how essential these skills are for independence, safety, and confident navigating of the world. 🤩

#OrientationAndMobility #WVSDB #StudentSuccess

26 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Three students stand outside of a white Fed-Ex truck that is parked next to a sidewalk.

VI Students Take Off on a Space Adventure! 🚀

This past week, Ms. Hartman led our Blind/Low Vision (VI) students to Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students (SCIVIS) in Alabama! From astronaut training to hands-on STEM experiments, they explored new skills and problem-solving in an exciting, real-world setting.

Experiences like SCIVIS empower our VI students with confidence and curiosity, opening doors in science and technology! 🌌

#SCIVIS #WVSDB #STEMEducation

29 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Ms. Hartman takes a selfie with the WVSDB students who attended Space Camp with a large space shuttle in the background.

A male student wearing a red shirt sits in an astronaut simulator.

Space Camp attendees are sitting at computers while wearing headsets.

A male student smiles for the camera as he prepares to participate in a rock-climbing activity.

Two students smile for the camera as they prepare to participate in the rock-climbing activity.

A female student prepares to begin the rock-climbing activity.

A male student looks down as he climbs the rock wall.

A male student is seated with another male student as they engage in a STEM activity using water.

The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Presents...
Halloween Dinner Show! 👻🎃

🍴 Dinner prepared by Chef Brian Olden & his ProStart students
🎭 Entertainment by Mr. Josh Haza and our talented WVSDB students
🕸️Costumes encouraged - come as spooky, silly, or spectacular as you dare!

🗓️ October 30th, 2025, | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 WVSDB

⚠️ Limited seats - reserve yours before they vanish!
📞 Call 304-822-4860
💵 Cash or check only

Support our students while enjoying an evening of treats, tricks, and terrifyingly tasty bites! 🦇

#Halloween #WVSDB #DinnerShow

29 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

✨Today we celebrate School Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨

Our custodians are the behind-the-scenes heroes who turn messes into masterpieces and ensure our school always sparkles. 💛

WVSDB wouldn’t shine without you! 🌟

#CustodianAppreciationDay #WVSDB #ThankYou

30 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Though Deaf Awareness Month has ended, the message remains: awareness and inclusion are ongoing. 💙

Our students and staff wore blue in honor of the month, showing their support for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community, not just in September, but always.

#DeafAwareness #WVSDB #DeafCommunity

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Students dressed in blue stand together for a group photo in front of a wall with blue and yellow stripes.

Students and staff stand side by side in a group, some holding up the "I love you" sign in ASL in front of a wall with blue and yellow stripes.

🎓✨ Ready for College? Let’s Prep Together! ✨🎓

The Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) program is hosting a College Prep Weekend designed for Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), Blind, Low Vision (VI), and Deafblind students. 🌟

📅 November 13–16, 2025
📍 WVSDB Campus

➡️College prep workshops
➡️Explore resources & supports made for YOU
➡️ Build confidence and connections for your future

📩 Contact Rachel Lanham, WVSDB Transition Coordinator, at rachel.torrence@k12.wv.us
to learn more.

Don’t miss this chance to take the next step toward your college journey! 🚀

#CollegePrep #WVSDB #CareerAcademyforPostgraduates

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

College Prep Weekend Informational Flyer.