Patty Anderson from Anderson's Corner in Romney GRACIOUSLY donated a gift certificate to each employee at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🎁 To show our appreciation, our Building & Maintenance class made Patty a West Virginia cutting board, and our ProStart program gifted cookies! Thank you SO much for the generous Holiday gift! We appreciate you supporting The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. 🤩
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Patty Anderson from Anderson's Corner smiling at the camera while holding up the West Virginia cutting board the Building and Maintenance students created for her.
Two female students and one male student from WVSDB standing and smiling for the camera with Patty Anderson from Anderson's Corner.
An alumnus of The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, Xander came to speak with current students about his first semester of college experience. 🎓 Way to go, Xander! Come back and visit us again soon! 👋
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Xander, a former WVSDB student sitting at the piano and speaking into the microphone discussing his first semester of college experience.
A photo of the audience sitting in the Sevigny Building MPR listening to Xander discuss his experience.
Xander standing by the stage in the Sevigny Building MPR holding a microphone in his left hand.
Xander standing in front of the stage in the Sevigny Building MPR while discussing his first semester experience in college.
Xander sitting at a piano and talking into the microphone. Dean Hesse is standing beside him.
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will host their annual Holiday Program on Friday, December 22nd, 2023. ❄️ 🏫Sevigny Building MPR ⏰10 AM There will be a virtual option if you cannot attend in person. You MUST fill out the form if you will be attending virtually. Please use the form below to RSVP! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/1YmHxaxMjD We hope to see you there! 🤩
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB Holiday Program reminder flyer. The flyer features a green background with red and white Christmas trees.
This evening the residential students were merry and bright as they shopped 🛒the night away while working on the independent living skills of buying gifts on a budget, learning how to use self-check out in a commercial setting, and navigating through a store. Smiling faces ☺️, fun with friends, and confident strides were the results of this off campus experience. #Dormlife #BlackBearPride
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
A staff member in student walk through the isles of a department store. The student is smiling with a Christmas headband on her head.
A staff member is shown helping to students identify objects for gifts
A staff member and two male students leisurely walk through the aisles, looking for items to put in their cart to purchase
Two older students independently shop for items on their gift list for their families
Two students shop, and all four small gifts for friends
A group of students has seen sitting on the bench after shopping under a shoplifting sign and making a joke out of the sign
two students are seeing walking and smiling to the isles while he staff member pushes a cart
A students and staff member pose for the camera as they walk out of the store once the student has successfully purchased an item
Group of middle school girls, shops in an hour for hair, barrettes, and squishmellows
A group of students and a staff member weights on the bench at the front of the store. Once they are done shopping for the other students to finish.
Check out Episode 3 of Bear Necessities WVSDB News: Holiday Edition! 🎄 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le6JTXYMO8M
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Elementary students from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind have been learning measurements! 📏 The first activity our students participated in was measuring how tall they were with string and then placing the string inside an ornament. The second activity our students participated in was using measurements to bake cookies! 🍪
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
An elementary student is being measured with a string by a teacher and teacher's aide for the ornament activity.
A close-up picture of the ornament hanging on a Christmas Tree with a tag that says how tall the student was in the year 2023.
Ms. Park helping a student add up his measurement using a whiteboard.
Ms. Park using string to measure the height of an elementary student. She has scissors in her right hand getting ready to cut the string for the exact measurement.
Two male students seated beside one another. One student is pouring flour into a mixing bowl and the other student is waving to the camera.
A male elementary student takes a break from mixing ingredients into a bowl to smile and wave to the camera.
A male student pours in ingredients into a mixing bowl with the help of Ms. Park.
A teacher's aide assists a male student while decorating his cookies.
Three cookies are decorated with icing and sprinkles while sitting on a paper plate.
A male student wearing a Christmas hat poses and smiles proudly at the camera with his decorated Christmas cookie.
As of December 19, WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days Long Term Substitute Orientation and Mobility Specialist Long Term Substitute Teacher K-3/DHH PK-AD w ASL Orientation and Mobility Specialist Residential Care Specialist - Day/Eve Substitute Aide II, III, IV/Transportation Substitute LPN Substitute Residential Care Specialist 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
Job application in marker
Yesterday evening, our residential students were surprised with a pizza party and a visit from Santa Claus, who handed out gifts to our students. 🎁 Our residents had a wonderful evening opening gifts, eating pizza, and mingling with one another. 🍕 We would like to give a special thank you to the UAW Local # 1590 for providing a magical evening for our students. ❤️
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Superintendent Burch, Dr. Lewis, Santa Claus, and representatives from the UAW standing for a group photo in the Keller Hall cafeteria.
Santa Claus posing with two male WVSDB students.
WVSDB students opening presents given by the UAW. One student holds his gift up while smiling for the camera.
WVSDB students seated at a table in the Keller Hall cafeteria waiting for Santa Claus to give them their gifts.
Four female WVSDB students looking up and smiling at the camera while enjoying their pizza from the UAW.
WVSDB students in line to receive pizza from UAW workers.
WVSDB students seated at a table in the Keller Hall cafeteria opening gifts from the UAW and mingling among one another.
WVSDB students seated at a table in the Keller Hall cafeteria talking to a RCS.
Zain, a student from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, collaborated with Mr. Larry Wagner from Graceland Studio to make and gift 100 epoxy resin flowers for staff members at WVSDB. 🌼 WVSDB staff members were delighted with their gifts. Thank you for the generous gifts, Mr. Wagner. 😊
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group of 6 people standing and posing for a photo in front of a Christmas Tree while holding flowers that were gifted by Graceland Studio.
An aide smiles while picking out her flower of choice from a WVSDB student.
A blind individual is holding and feeling some of the flowers to help her decide which one she wants.
A WVSDB teacher is trying to choose which flower he wants to pick from the WVSDB student handing out the flowers.
A teacher's aide hugs the WVSDB student who was giving away flowers to show her appreciation.
A teacher's aide looks focused at the flowers while picking out which one she wants.
A custodian looks happily down at the flower she has chosen.
A WVSDB interpreter looks happily at the flowers the student is handing out while she chooses one for herself.
As of December 12, 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; Residential Care Specialist - Male - Night Shift; Substitute Aide III, IV/Transportation; Substitute LPN; Substitute Residential Care Specialist; 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
hands and newpaper w hiring headline
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, in collaboration with the West Virginia Deaf Service Center and the WVDE TAC: Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind, hosted a Deaf Tea Chat. ☕ Attendees enjoyed an evening of mingling, games, and light refreshments prepared by the WVSDB ProStart students. We look forward to continued collaboration with the WV Deaf Service Center and WVDE TAC: Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind. 😊
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Superintendent Burch standing in the front of the group of attendees presenting an opening statement for the Deaf Tea Chat.
Deaf Tea Chat attendees sitting in blue chairs in a circle in the center of the Brannon Building MPR.
Superintendent Burch introducing WVSDB students to Deaf Tea Chat attendees.
Deaf Tea Chat attendees sitting in blue chairs in a circle.
WVSDB students engaged in Deaf Tea Chat activities.
Superintendent Burch introducing WVSDB students to Deaf Tea Chat attendees.
A group photo featuring all Deaf Tea Chat attendees, WVSDB students, and collaborating partners.
Come out and support the WVSDB Black Bears TONIGHT, December 12th, against the Legacy Basketball Team! 🏀 ➡️Girls Basketball Game @ 5:00 PM If you are unable to make it, we will be streaming the game on our Facebook page. Let's Go Black Bears! 🐻
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB basketball graphic advertising game details.
This past weekend, students from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind participated in the Holiday Parade in Romney, WV. ❄️ RCS staff members and students honored the emergency personnel and military with our float. Thank you to all who were involved to help make this parade a SUCCESS! 🤩
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Three WVSDB students waiting to walk in the parade while holding flags to honor first responders and military personnel.
The WVSDB float decorated with Christmas decorations and posters thanking first responders and military personnel. The WVSDB drumline is sitting in the float.
A picture of a banner thanking military and first responders with students in the background holding flags.
Three WVSDB students posing for the camera while they wait to walk in the parade. One student is holding a thank you poster.
The WVSDB Drum Line sit and wait for the parade to begin.
The WVSDB Drum Line sitting on the float waiting for the parade to begin.
The WVSDB Drum Line sitting on the float performing during the parade. The float features a WVSDB banner and thank you posters for military personnel and first responders.
All WVSDB staff and students will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow December 11. Please be safe!
over 1 year ago, Melanie Hesse
The Monarchs and the Ridge Runners Dorm Pods have been busy making holiday Santa, Snowman, and Grinch Gourds. The residents have enjoyed creatively painting different festive personalities in their individual gourd characters. The holiday cheer is in full swing at Keller Hall. #WVSDBholidays
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
Three of the residents stand behind their snowman and grinch painted gourds that are sitting on a table in front of them
One of the residents holds his completed, grinch painted gourd with green paint and yellow eyes
One of the residents holds his painted white snowman gourd in his hands while sitting at the table
A resident smiles at the camera while seated at the table with his green grinch gourd, half done in front of him waiting for the paint to dry
A female resident holds her white painted snowman, gourd all sitting in a chair and smiling at the camera
A resident holds her white snowman painted gourd, while sitting in a chair and smiling at the camera
A residence sits on the floor in front of the Christmas tree with her painted white snowman with a red cap in her lap
The resident is happy with glee, hearing the rattle of her snowman gourd, and the smiling at the camera, while seated in the chair
hey, resident smiles, and laughs while seated in a chair and holding the white snowman gourd
Help The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind ring in the holidays with the 12 Days of Christmas Spirit Week! 🎁 Your student can participate in our Christmas Spirit Week by dressing with the themes below⬇️ ❄️Dec 7. Christmas Spirit - What represents Christmas 🎄Dec 8. Pajama Day ❄️Dec 11. Favorite staff member – Dress as your favorite staff member 🎄Dec 12. Old versus Young – Dress as an older or younger person. ❄️Dec 13. Favorite Christmas Character 🎄Dec 14. Flannel Day ❄️Dec 15. Cold Weather – wear your sweaters, gloves, hats, blankets, etc. 🎄Dec 18. Hat/Crazy Hair ❄️Dec 19. Christmas Tree – Dress like a Christmas Tree 🎄Dec 20. Wacky Christmas ❄️Dec 21. Christmas Colors 🎄Dec 22. Christmas Formal Thank you!!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
The 12 Days if Christmas Week flyer with all the dates and activities on it to celebrate the holidays. The flyer has a dark blue background with numerous white snowflakes.
Come out and support the WVSDB Black Bears TOMORROW, December 6th, against the Romney Pioneers! 🏀 ➡️Girls Basketball Game @ 5:00 PM ➡️Boys Basketball Game @ 6:30 PM If you are unable to make it, we will be streaming the game on our Facebook page. Let's Go Black Bears! 🐻 📷 Photo Credit: Hampshire Review
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB Basketball flyer featuring bear paws, and photos of both boys and girls WVSDB basketball players.
Students from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are preparing for the holiday season. ❄ Our Elementary students combined Math with decorating for Christmas last week. 🎁 Ms. Biddle's class measured the area outside the elementary wing of the Sevigny Building to determine the placement of holiday pathway markers. The students were assisted by Ms. Cassie's class in putting out the decorations. Students worked to ensure that the final design was symmetrical. 🎄
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male student holds a large plastic candy cane.
A female student signs directions to a younger male student.
A male student supports a solar Christmas tree.
A female student places a plastic candy cane in the ground as a male student looks on.
A male student assists a female student with placing a solar lit Christmas tree in the ground.
A female student places a plastic candy cane in the ground.
A male student holds a tape measure out for a younger male student to look at.
Have you ever wanted to learn American Sign Language? 🤔 Now is your chance! The WVDE TAC: Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind is offering FREE ASL virtual education opportunities using Microsoft Office TEAMS beginning this week! ➡️Introductory ASL Class: Every Tuesday beginning December 5, 2023, 4:00 pm https://bit.ly/3s8SDx8 ➡️Intermediate ASL Class: Every Wednesday beginning December 6, 2023, 4:00 pm https://bit.ly/45nlPPL ➡️Advanced ASL Class: Every Thursday beginning December 7, 2023, 4:00 pm https://bit.ly/448go5E We hope to see you in the virtual classroom! 🤩
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Statewide ASL Class Schedule for the Winter session.
We are 1 week away from our Deaf Tea Chat! ☕ This event is a collaboration between the WV Deaf Service Center, WVOCDB, and The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. 📅Saturday, December 9th, 2023 ⏰2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 🏫The Brannon Auditorium Families of deaf and hard-of-hearing children, alumni, and people who know or are learning ASL are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there! 🤩
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Deaf Tea Chat social media graphic featuring a black teapot with candy canes, poinsettia's. and greenery behind the teapot. The bottom of the graphic has the logos for the WV Deaf Service Center, WVOCDB, and the WVSDB logo.