Alana Hartman from the DEP and Stephanie Banik from the Cacapon Institute worked with Ms. Park's and Ms. Biddle's classes, concentrating on invasive species and assisting with the initial cleanup of our campus Rain Garden. 🌸 The presentation began in the classroom, where Ms. Hartman taught the students about invasive plant species in our area. She included various examples for the students to examine. 🌿 The lesson then moved outside to the campus Rain Garden, located between the Sevigny and Bannon buildings, where the students engaged in cleaning the Rain Garden. 🌧️
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Students are observing a presentation from the DEP on a classroom smartboard.
A student looks down at a book while holding a leaf in his hand.
Representatives from the DEP showing a branch to one of our students.
Representative from DEP showing a book to our students.
Representative from DEP explaining how a rain garden works to our students.
One of our student's helping clean up the rain garden.
The rain garden sign explaining what it is and how it works.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree made a stop at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🎄 Our students had a wonderful day seeing the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and signing the banner. Thank you to everyone who came out to watch our Tapestry group perform. 🎤 Thank you to the Hampshire County Convention and Visitors Bureau for putting on such a WONDERFUL event! 🙌
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arriving on WVSDB campus via trailer.
A close-up of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree truck featuring the WV State Capital and tree outline.
WVSDB Tapestry group performing for the Christmas Tree event.
Superintendent Burch posing for a photo with Amy, who is a representative from the Forestry Services in front of a Christmas Tree in the Sevigny building.
WVSDB Tapestry group performing at the Christmas Tree event.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree banner with signatures from visitors.
A student and teacher pose for a photo with Smokey the Bear and an owl mascot.
WVSDB students signing the banner on the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree truck.
WVSDB students standing side-by-side for a photo in front of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree truck.
WVSDB students looking at the signed banner on the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree truck.
As of November 14, 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 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
Students from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind had the opportunity to visit the Monongalia County Technical Education Center in Morgantown, WV. 🏫 Our students were given a tour of their campus and the programs they offer. They were able to meet with students and educators to ask questions. Their ProStart provided a delicious lunch for our students and staff. 🍽️ We would like to personally thank Superintendent Dr. Eddie Campbell, Principal Greg Dausch, and Chef Brian Covell.
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
"Welcome to M-Tec is painted on the wall in the colors green, black, and blue.
Students seated at a table getting ready to eat lunch provided by the M-Tec ProStart students.
M-Tec ProStart students serving our students lunch. There is a spread of pasta and toppings on a table.
M-Tec ProStart students preparing and serving WVSDB students lunch.
Three WVSDB students seated at a table before they are served lunch at M-Tec.
Superintendent Burch speaking with one of the M-Tec ProStart students.
A M-Tech ProStart student preparing students lunch.
A group photo of WVSDB students with M-Tec Health Occupations students.
A M-Tec Health Occupations student giving a demonstration to WVSDB students.
M-Tec students speaking with WVSDB students along with M-Tec Principal, Mr. Dausch.
The United States Capitol's Christmas Tree is coming to The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🎄 Join us TOMORROW, November 14th, at 10:30 AM for the arrival of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Don't miss WVSDB's Tapestry group perform at 10:55 AM! 🎵 You can check out the full itinerary BELOW! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Schedule of events for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Event happening at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind on Tuesday, November 14th.
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Event Flyer
Happy Veteran's Day from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! “There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.” — Alexander Hamilton We thank you for your service! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXQhUF0jIcU&t=39s
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Last week the student council hosted the Blue 💙and Gold 💛Homecoming Dance 2023. Students in 7th through 12th grades celebrated their school spirit as dapper black bears. Congratulations to the members of the Homecoming Court! #blackbearfamily2023
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
A group of dancers who were friends dancing with one of the RCS staff members on the dance floor of the gymnasium
A picture of the homecoming, court members standing outside of the gym door with their crowns on their heads and their formalwear
A picture of two friends standing in front of the WVSDB literally a backdrop with balloons in the gym
A young couple in their formalwear turn it up. The young lady is wearing a blue dress with sparkly sequin and the young man as in tan pants and a striped shirt
A Hwy Language, picture of all the decorations in the gym with blue and gold, is the same and colors with balloons or table cloths on round tables
A picture of a young lady who is attending the the dance in a black and white dress with a white sweater smiling at the camera in front of the blue picture background
Group of friends posing for a picture and their formalwear in front of the WVSDB background
Picture of the homecoming, queen with her sash in a blue dress standing with her friend smiling for the camera
A dance attendee in her gold dress with black camisole smiling at the camera
A group of three male students who were friends taking a picture, smiling at the camera in front of the background
Students from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind traveled to Charleston, WV, for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree send-off! ⭐ Our ProStart prepared and gave out cookies, and our Tapestry students performed for the Governor. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making its way to The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind on Tuesday, November 14th! Don't miss out on seeing our Tapestry students perform during this historical event! 🎄
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB Tapestry students wearing Santa hats while smiling and posing for the camera while holding up the "peace" sign.
WVSDB Tapestry students lined up on the steps of the West Virginia Capitol Building rehearsing their performance.
WVSDB Tapestry students rehearsing their performance while standing on the WV Capitol Building steps.
WVSDB Tapestry students waiting to perform at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree send-off event.
WVSDB Tapestry students performing on the WV Capitol Building during the event.
WVSDB drumline waiting to perform.
WVSDB Tapestry students waiting to perform.
The West Virginia Capitol Building decorated for the Christmas Holiday.
WVSDB Tapestry students rehearsing for their performance.
Congratulations to our very own, Braylin Baker, who was chosen as the winner of the 2023 Holiday Card Art Contest by the American Society of Deaf Children! Her artwork will be featured on the American Society of Deaf Children's holiday cards for the 2023 season. 🎨🎄 Braylin's piece is titled "The Light Within". Way to go, Braylin! We are so proud of you! 🤩
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Artwork by WVSDB student Braylin Baker. The art features a snowman surrounded by snow and a huge tree.
The United States Capitol's Christmas Tree is coming to The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🎄 Join us on Tuesday, November 14th, at 10:30 AM for the arrival of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Each year, a different national forest provides a tree to light up the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building for the holiday season. The Monongahela National Forest, in partnership with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors and presenting sponsor 84 Lumber, will bring the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from West Virginia to Washington, D.C. ➡️This event is FREE for the public, but it is RECOMMENDED to RSVP to cometohampshire@gmail.com
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Capitol Christmas Tree event flyer.
U.S. Forest Service commemorating tree before harvest.
As of November 7, 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 Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse 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
Hiring notice with hands
The WV Lions' Clubs Recreation Programs sponsored a bowling 🎳 trip yesterday for our residential black bears. There were several strikes and moments of joy in the competitive spirit of a game. Pizza 🍕 and ice cream🍦 brought the outing to an end. Thank you WV Lions Clubs for providing memorable recreational and learning experiences. #dormlife #lionsserve
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
a resident holding a orange bowling ball
Two residents smile at the camera while waiting of their lane assignments
Two residents waiting at the shoe rental counter for shoes
a group picture of all the residents and staff standing with the Lions Club representative in front of the bowling lanes
Residents waiting there turn to bowl
A resident and guardians push a bowling ball down a ramp onto a lane towards the pin
A group of residents standing eating pizza and having soda
A resident throws a red bowling ball down the lane
Residents watching the digital scorecards
A resident is standing and excited that the ball rolled down the ramp
Check out the new October Edition of Bear Necessities WVSDB News and get caught up on all of the great things happening at WVSDB! 🐻 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCzCl42TEmQ
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources provided WVSDB students with a Hunter Safety Course. 🌲 During the course, our students gained valuable knowledge on gun safety, first aid, wildlife management, and how to hunt safely and ethically. 🧠 After the course was completed, our students participated in Youth Hunt Day at Gerstell Farms in Mineral County, WV. 🦌 We would like to personally thank the following individuals for their part in helping make this possible: Lieutenant Mike Lott, Sergeant Mike Lindale, Sergeant Nelson, Corporal Brian Nuzuna, Officer Tyler Fischer, Bob Clark, Retired Corporal Joel Whisner, Dane Hampton, WVSDB Interpreter Roy Wilson We would also like to thank Castiglia's Italian Eatery for donating lunch! 🍕
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group photo of WVSDB students, volunteers, and WV DNR Officers standing in front of a green tractor. WVSDB students are wearing camo hunting clothes.
A photo of a WVSDB student and WV DNR Officers posing for a picture while the student holds the deer up that he got.
A WVSDB student and WV DNR Officers posing for a picture in the woods while the student holds up the deer he got.
A WVSDB student and WV DNR Officers posing for a photo while the student holds up his deer.
Last evening the residential students celebrated Halloween with the annual ghostly 👻party and fun. Congratulations to the high school girls dormitory: New River Hall who won the pumpkin carving contest! 🎃. The evening was filled with laughs, dancing, games, and various costume contests. #Halloween2023 #DormLife
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
Picture of the piano, with skeletons, sitting in the chair and Halloween decorations around with two candelabras on each side of the piano on the table
A picture of the decorations of a haunted house, jack-o’-lanterns and witches in the corner of the cafeteria, setting the mood for the party
A deer visit stay outside graveyard that is set up in the back of the Keller Hall dormitory
Picture of a resident who is dressed as an astronaut in an orange jumpsuit with a white spacesuit helmet
Picture of a resident dressed as a cheerleader smiling at the camera
Picture of the food table with two ghost acting as centerpieces
Picture of the resident dressed as a hunter with his orange vest and camouflage outfit with water boots
A picture of all the pumpkins that were carbs for the pumpkin carving contest sitting outside that are lit
A picture of two RCS staff. One staff is dressed as the other staff member 20 years from now both staff members are male and dressed in blue jeans felt vest with black hats
A resident dressed in a beautiful velvet outfit as a dark princess
Our students celebrated Halloween with some trick-or-treating around campus! 🎃 Student Council members transformed one of our hallways into a spooky Halloween hallway for our treaters. 👻 Thank you to all who participated!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Students trick-or-treating through the spooky Halloween hallway.
Students dressed in Halloween costumes posing for a group photo with WVOCDB staff who handed out candy.
Two students dressed in Halloween costumes holding their trick-or-treat bags.
A student posing for a photo while wearing his alien costume.
Students from an elementary class posing for a photo while wearing their Halloween costumes.
A student wearing her Halloween costume while holding a pink bucket and standing beside some carved pumpkins.
A student dressed in a Ghostbuster Halloween costume while standing in front of a marshmallow man costume.
Elementary students walking down the hallway dressed in their Halloween costumes.
As of October 31, 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 - Day/Eve Substitute Residential Care Specialist Teacher - English 05-AD/DHH PK-AD Teacher - Science 05-AD/Biology 09-AD/VI PK-AD Teacher - Science 05-AD/Biology 09-AD/DHH 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
job application form and pen
Residential students were visited by some local community members from the Romney area and Saint Stephen's Episcopal Group who handed out treats and candy. 🍭🍬The students growled a big Black Bear Thank you to the group. #DormLife #WVSDBCommunitySupport.
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
two ladies from the community, dressed up as witches send behind the table, filled with baskets of candy, waiting for the residents to show up
A picture of a group of young men, reaching their hands into the baskets of candy well, the community members watch
Another group of students begin going through the line to select candy from the table, while the pastor of the community watches
Students gather around the table and look at all the candy in the basket in the lobby of the
Another group of male students begin through the line at one end of the table where the candy is
A few student stands at the end of the table and select candy out of the baskets and look for their favorite kind of all a community member
three students stand at the table and get ready to select their candy from the baskets
A picture of a group of students standing against the table, looking at the baskets of candy in the lobby
Representatives from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind and The West Virginia Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind shared low-incidence information and resources with Special Education Directors from across the state of West Virginia at the CASE conference. Way to go, team! 🤩
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Representatives from WVSDB and WVOCDB posing for a photo together at a tabling event at the CASE conference.
Representatives from WVOCDB posing for a photo behind their table at the CASE conference.
The Fall Dinner Show has been RESCHEDULED for November 15th, 2023! 🍂 Don't miss out on an evening of entertainment and a delicious meal prepared by our ProStart students. 🍽️ 🏫Sevigny Building MPR 📅 November 15th, 2023 ⏰6:00 p.m. 🎟️ $20 per ticket ➡️Tickets can be purchased at Romney Brew Station, Town of Romney Office, or by calling the WVSDB office at 304-822-4861. We hope to see you there! 🤩
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Fall Dinner Show flyer with updated date.