Celebrating Black History Month! This February, we honor and celebrate the incredible contributions of Black individuals throughout history. Throughout February, we'll be featuring remarkable Black individuals who have made a significant impact for The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
about 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Black History Month social media graphic. The graphic features different shades of red, yellow, and green. The WVSDB logo is in the bottom left-hand corner.
Season 3 Episode 4 of Bear Necessities WVSDB News is now LIVE! 🐻📷 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tI3ee07XvM&t=27s
about 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
The WV Advisory Council for the Education of Exceptional Children (WVACEEC) is excited to announce a Virtual Resource Fair for parents and families of students with exceptional needs. If you or someone you know would like to get information on the following topics, please join us on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 9- AM-noon for three 45-minute virtual sessions on the following topics: ➡️WVABLE- An important financial planning tool that equips eligible individuals with disabilities and their families to save and invest without jeopardizing their eligibility for public benefit programs, including SSI and Medicaid. Earnings from the investments grow tax-free and funds can be used anytime to pay for qualified disability expenses. ➡️Foster Care Support and Educational Services -Providing educational support to foster care youth (i.e., enrollment assistance.) Gathering supporting documents for special education services. Helping to link foster youth with outside agencies for additional services and support, and increase collaboration and communication between stakeholders, i.e. DHHR, foster care parents, childcare agencies, LEAs, and the WVDE. ➡️CSEDW- Children with Serious Emotional Disorders Waiver program provides additional Medicaid support to children from ages three to 21 with serious mental, behavioral, or emotional health needs. The program helps keep children with their families at home or in the community instead of going to a care facility or a group home. While they are at home or in the community, they receive services to improve their condition. ➡️ACES (Living with Adverse Childhood Experiences) How trauma affects young people and families in WV. Participate in a conversation about how to support youth who are experiencing trauma. ➡️Preparing your child to graduate and transition to adulthood- DRS Services- Supporting youth and adults with disabilities (ages 14 and up) on their path to work and living independently. Find out about services that are available to your child as they prepare to graduate high school. ➡️Special Education Laws and Policies and how to advocate for your child and navigate through the system. Don’t be confused or afraid to ask for help when preparing for a meeting at your child’s school. Learn about support that is available to help you through the special education process. Register with the link BELOW! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ http://tinyurl.com/2c8mykxu
about 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
🏀 Time to shine the spotlight on our INCREDIBLE senior basketball players! 🏀 Meet the Stars of the Night: 🌟Kai Russell #3 🌟J.R. McGee #4 Check out the personalized posters we've created to celebrate this unforgettable season! A heartfelt THANK YOU to Kai and J.R. for a season filled with unwavering dedication, hard work, and unforgettable moments on the court. 💙 Today, the Black Bears hit the road to Staunton for an exciting matchup against The Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Go Black Bears! 🐻
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A senior basketball player smiles and holds up the personalized poster made for them in the WVSDB gymnasium.
A male basketball player smiles and holds up the personalized poster made for them in the WVSDB gymnasium.
Come support the WVSDB Black Bears TONIGHT, January 30th, against The Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🏀 ➡️Girls Basketball Game @ 4:00 PM ➡️Boys Basketball Game @ 5:15 PM If you cannot make it, we will stream the game on our Facebook page. Let's Go Black Bears! 🐻
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB Girls and Boys Basketball Game flyer advertising a game against The Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
As of January 30, the WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days Orientation and Mobility Specialist Residential Care Specialist - night shift - female Substitute Aide II, III, IV/Transportation Substitute LPN Teacher - English 05-AD/DHH PK-AD Teacher - Science 05-AD/Biology 09-AD/DHH PK-AD Teacher - Science 05-AD/Biology 09-AD/VI PK-AD See something of interest this week? Apply online, at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
over 1 year ago, Sondra McKenery
Chalkboard and Chalk with WVSDB Jobs written on it
Exploring biology in Ms. Biddle's Enrichment class! 🧪 A few students had a hands-on experience dissecting a synthetic frog. 🐸 This activity allowed our students to strengthen their observation, identification, and critical thinking skills. 🧠
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female WVSDB student holding tweezers in her right-hand while she dissects a synthetic frog.
A female WVSDB student looks down and points at a section of the synthetic frog that her and another student are dissecting.
One of our ProStart stars, Bella, just aced the "Chef's Choice" dessert challenge with her incredible Reese's Peanut Butter Cup cheesecake! 🍰 Kudos to this talented baker for turning a classic treat into a mouthwatering masterpiece. 🤤 This is just an example of how AMAZING our CTE programs are at WVSDB! Way to go, Bella. We are so proud of you! 🤩
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female WVSDB student stands in the ProStart kitchen while holding two of the Resse Cup cheesecakes that she baked. She is smiling proudly at the camera.
Up-close shot of the Reese Cup cheesecakes that one of our ProStart students baked. The cake has dark brown chocolate and light-brown peanut butter with pieces of Reese Cups crumbled on top.
Highlights from last night's basketball game against The Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 📸 Congratulations to both teams for a job well done on the court. 👏 WVSDB and VSDB will face off again on Tuesday, January 30th, at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. 🏀
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB and VSDB basketball players are rushing down the court. There is a referee is running alongside them.
A WVSDB basketball player is holding the basketball above her head while she looks for a teammate to pass it to.
WVSDB and VSDB basketball players standing on the court.
WVSDB and VSDB basketball players looking up at the basketball that was thrown to try and get a basket.
WVSDB and VSDB basketball players blocking each other from making a basket.
A WVSDB basketball player has the ball and is looking up at the basket to shoot the ball. VSDB players are attempting to block the shot.
❗ALL ABOARD CAMPAIGN ❗ The WVDE TAC: WVOCDB and WV Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) are partnering with WV Birth to Three to provide an annual fiscal stipend to any appropriately certified individual in a region of need, who has completed and meets the application requirements. The All Aboard Campaign Initiative was created to support the statewide shortage of the WV Birth to Three (WVBTT) Hearing and Vision Specialists. If you are interested in applying, please join us on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, for a brief virtual informational session on the application process. 📅 ➡️Session 1 will be 12:00 PM-1:00 PM on February 6th, 2024 https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTEwYmEyMWQtMzlmNi00M2U4LTg0MWYtZTkxNTJhNDc4M2Jm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e019b04b-330c-467a-8bae-09fb17374d6a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229656a79a-64bb-4056-9187-28c666cf6fb5%22%7d ➡️Session 2 will be 6:00 PM-7:00 PM on February 6th, 2024 https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2UzZWE3NTYtNDNlNi00ZDczLWJmZjEtOTdjMDMwMjU0OGJh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e019b04b-330c-467a-8bae-09fb17374d6a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229656a79a-64bb-4056-9187-28c666cf6fb5%22%7d
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
🔥BACKYARD BRAWL 🔥 The Black Bears Basketball team will be traveling to Staunton today to play against The Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Defenders. 🏀 Let's Go Black Bears!! 🐻
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Basketball game social media graphic advertising the basketball game against VSDB. The graphic has both team's logos, a bear paw, a bear claw, and a male and female basketball players.
As of January 23, the WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days Long Term Substitute Orientation and Mobility Specialist Orientation and Mobility Specialist Residential Care Specialist - night shift - female Substitute Aide II, III, IV/Transportation Substitute LPN Teacher - English 05-AD/DHH PK-AD Teacher - Science 05-AD/Biology 09-AD/DHH PK-AD Teacher - Science 05-AD/Biology 09-AD/VI PK-AD See something of interest this week? Apply online, at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
over 1 year ago, Sondra McKenery
Notebook and book bag - WVSDB is hiring
Good evening! The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, due to extreme cold temperatures and potential icy road conditions. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Today, Ruby Losh, an alumna of The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, shared insights with our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students about Sorenson. 📲 Sorenson offers communication tools designed to connect individuals across signed and spoken languages, providing interpreting and captioning solutions. Providing our students with insights into these services is crucial, equipping them with valuable tools for communication and better preparing them for real-life situations. 🌎 Thank you, Ruby!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Ruby Losh demonstrates how a Sorenson video camera works to our Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Ruby demonstrating how Sorenson works by video calling one her boss.
Ruby demonstrating how a group video call works using the Sorenson.
Deaf and Hard-of Hearing students waving back to the person they are communicating with using the Sorenson.
Good evening! The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, January 22nd, 2024 due to extreme cold temperatures. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
🎨During the past two weeks, the residents and staff have been learning about Alaskan culture. The residents designed, built, and wrote summaries about their personal spirit poles. Residents chose animals and things in nature that represent their human spirits. #DormLife
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
A picture of two residents, standing at their jointly designed and built spirit pole. The pole is covered in black construction paper with a yellow face and brown fur.
A picture of two completed spirit poles. One is the spirit pole from the previous photo and the other is in different spear pole with pictures of wolves bears lions and tigers.
A third picture of two different spirit poles. One is a native American travel, cat with orange eyes and green teeth with shredded green paper for the mane.
A wide angle picture of a resident working on the spirit pole with a big round of black construction paper and a staff. Member stands watching the other resident at the table, use construction paper and magic markers to draw.
A picture of a resident working on growing pieces for their spirit pole
A group picture of the Ridge runners working on drawing and constructing pieces for the pole
The residential shift supervisor presenting about Alaskan culture and the spirit poles using the SmartBoard
A group of resident seated around the table getting ready to use construction paper to design their poles
another group of resident seated around a different table, visibly working to cut out pieces of construction paper for the poles
Today residents and staff went to a local movie 🍿 theater to see the movie "Wonka." The movie was closed captioned for residents who are deaf. Video description devices were provided to the residents who are blind. All residents enjoyed concession snacks during the film 🎥. #DormLife #WinterFun2024
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
A group photo of the residence and staff standing in front of the movie theater prior to entering
Another group of resident standing beside the film poster after the conclusion of the meeting
A group of residents and staff standing beside the Wonka movie poster outside of the theater
Picture of staff and students with popcorn and other concessions prior to the movie starting sitting in the theater. The far resident has the video description device on her head.
A wide angle shot inside the movie theater as the movie starts. You see all of the residents and staff seated looking at the big screen.
A group of female residents and staff sitting in a row of the theater, smiling at the cameraman prior to the movie starting
Snow Day Fun! ❄️Our residential students found that favorite campus hill to sled off of with friends. Today's snow was perfect for making snowballs to throw. #DormLife #WinterFun2024
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
Female resident crashes and burns off the sled and is laying in a mound of snow laughing
A group picture of the sled riders
A long angle shot of a slitter coming down the hill on a saucer sled
A resident winding up the throwaway snowball towards the camera while standing on a walkway
A resident packing a snowball in his hand
Picture of two sled riders, one sledding down the hill, and one running up the hill with a sled in his hand to do it again
Picture of a slitter, going down the hill, sitting on a saucer, lead, and a red jacket
A group picture of sliders, getting ready to slide down the hill on the side side of the dormitory
Picture of a resident laying in the snow, making a snow angel
The group of letters having a celebratory toast, with hot chocolate at the end of a fun experience, seated around a table in the dorm kitchen
Good morning! The Boys basketball game against Capon Bridge that was scheduled for today, January 19th, 2024 has been CANCELLED due to weather conditions. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Good evening! The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will be CLOSED on Friday, January 19th, 2024, due to potential winter weather conditions. The 2024/2025 WVSDB virtual school calendar meeting will still take place tomorrow, January 19th, at 9 AM. If you have not done so already, please follow the link below to register for tomorrow's session. https://bit.ly/3dcqwTv Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote