⭐ You're Invited! ⭐ The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, in collaboration with WV Deaf Service Center and WVOCDB, is hosting a Deaf Tea Chat! ☕ 📅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 flyer
To celebrate the end of the quarter, their hard work, and positive behavior, elementary students participated in butterfly-themed activities. 🦋 Students painted flowers and will later add 3D and jeweled butterfly stickers. They also went through a butterfly life cycle obstacle course where they hatched from an egg, crawled to gather food like a caterpillar, transformed into and emerged from their chrysalis, dried their wings, drank some nectar, and migrated to a warmer climate. They also assembled and experimented with magical floating butterflies. 🐛 We are looking forward to learning more about butterflies from Susan Carroll from the Department of Environmental Protection soon!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Two students laughing at one another while doing a butterfly-themed activity.
A student participating in an activity while smiling towards the camera.
A student smiling at her butterfly activity.
A student concentrating on her activity.
A student looking at the camera while holding up unfolded newspaper.
A student receiving assistance while painting a wooden shaped object.
A student using scissors to cut his activity.
A student laughing while facing towards the camera with students surrounding her.
A student sitting on the floor with newspaper surrounding him from the butterfly-themed activity.
A student holding up a butterfly he made out of beads.
As of October 24, 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 Aide III, IV/Transportation Substitute Custodian Substitute Residential Care Specialist Teacher - English 05-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 written in marker
Students from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind participated in "Our Voice." 🎤 This event was a collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Vision Rehabilitation, CVRP, and The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind to bring WV students with Visual Impairment and Blindness together for a night of musical entertainment! Students even got the opportunity to meet Blessing Offor, who is a blind artist who was featured on "The Voice" and named one of Amazon's Breakthrough Artists of 2023. 🌟
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Students from WVSDB posing for a picture with Blessing Offor.
Blessing Offor performing on stage for the audience.
WV students on stage performing while wearing colorful wigs on their heads.
WV students performing on stage.
Students from the state of WV performing on stage together.
This school year stay over weekends are filled with various activities that lead to skill building and fun 🤩 for the residents. Friendships are strengthened, 💪🏻and personal goals are often attained. 🏆 #dormlife
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
A full young man that got to participate with the West Virginia division of natural resources hunting program this weekend. The group is standing in the lobby prior to leaving.
A Resident plays the guitar and a talent show
A resident recite the poem in the talent show
another resident recite the poem, and reads the story in the town Joe
A resident tells jokes in the talent show
A Resident displays a ghost that he made the side door this weekend
Another resident stands beside his store in points to the ghosted us hanging on his dorm room door that he made
I Recents miles of the camera, pointing to a Gosha he made
A Resident places his hand on the ghost that he made well just hanging on a hallway door
complete a completed leaning tower of Pisa made a pasta. The residents travel to Italy over the course of one of the weekends.
Last evening the residential black bears 🐻took the chill off of a brisk fall evening by making campfire 🔥 chili. The black bears enjoyed the chili because the cast iron pot is empty. #DormLife #BlackBearFamily2023
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
A resident stands over the campfire, warming his fingers in the fall air
Residence work together to tear up cardboard to act as kindling for the fire
A Resident place is the pot of chili over the campfire to cook
another resident text rid of the campfire chili pot
Residence for the ingredients into the cast-iron pot over the fire
Residence with supervision stirs the chili while it’s cooking on the fire
Two reasons for assisted by staff to feel where are the cast iron pot is over the flame
Hey, student stands in line in the activity room to get a RAW to Lee. How old is bean dip down of the cast iron pot by staff member
A picture of the empty cast-iron pot with remnants of chili in it would be dipping ladle
and why they angle shot of all the residence in line to get a bowl of chili with crackers
Students from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind had a BLAST at Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students, also known as SCIVIS. 🚀 Keep reaching for the STARS! 🌟
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Students from WVSDB posing for a group photo wearing red and green shirts at the 2023 Space Camp.
TODAY, October 20th, is the FINAL day to purchase Fall Dinner Show tickets! ⏳ 🏫Sevigny Building MPR 📅 October 26, 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. Come out and support our students! 🤩
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Fall Dinner Show flyer with orange and red leaves around the border. The WVSDB logo is at the top center.
Last evening, Frankfort High School invited students from WVSDB to come out and support them during their sectional game against Berkeley Springs! ⚽ Frankfort will advance to the sectional championship! 🏆 Thank you, Frankfort administrators, for allowing us to spectate! Way to go, Falcons! 🤩
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB students spectating the Frankfort High School soccer game at the Frankfort stadium.
WVSDB students sitting in the bleachers watching the soccer game.
Frankfort soccer players about to kick the soccer ball.
WVSDB students at the concession stand.
WVSDB students and staff watching the Frankfort High School soccer game at Frankfort stadium.
HURRY! ⏳ We have a LIMITED amount of Fall Dinner Show tickets available! 🎟️ Come out and enjoy an evening of entertainment and a delicious meal prepared by our ProStart students. 🍽️ 🏫Sevigny Building MPR 📅 October 26, 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. ➡️The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, October 20th!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Fall Dinner Show flyer featuring a border full of leaves and pumpkins with a plate in the center with a spoon and fork on either side.
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind would like to thank everyone who came to the Community Forum last evening concerning the Administration Building Memorial. 🐻 Feel free to scan the QR Code BELOW to leave your feedback. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A blue and gold background with the phrase "scan me" in gold with the QR code in the center of the graphic.
Yesterday, our students celebrated White Cane Day! 🎉 White Cane Day symbolizes the white cane’s importance in blind and low-vision communities. This day aims to educate people across the nation about blindness. Our students shared their personal experiences on the importance of having and using their canes. Check out more about the history of White Cane Day below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.helenkeller.org/white-cane-day/
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Mrs. Moreland sharing the history and importance of White Cane Day with our students.
One of our students sharing her experience on the importance of using her cane.
Students sharing their experiences on the importance of using and having thier canes to fellow students,
One of our staff members sharing his experiences with using a white cane and guide dogs.
As of October 17, 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 Aide III, IV/Transportation Substitute Custodian III 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 newspaper
❗REMINDER❗ 🏫Administration Building Memorial Community Forum 📅Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, at 6:00 PM 📍Sevigny Building Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is hosting a Community Forum to discuss the Administration Building Memorial TOMORROW, October 17th, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Sevigny Building MPR. Chris Campbell from ZMM Architect Services will be joining us to answer questions about the Memorial. ➡️There will be NO virtual option, so please join us in person if possible.
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A blue and gold social media graphic with the event details of the Administration Building Memorial Community Forum.
WVABLE is hosting a series of Lunch and Learn Webinars! 💻 📅Wednesday, October 18th, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Discussion topics include: ➡️Who is eligible and the new eligibility criteria beginning Jan. 1, 2026 ➡️Benefits and advantages of saving with WVABLE through a STABLE Account ➡️How to enroll and how the accounts work Register with the link BELOW! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://wvtreasury.com/Savings-Programs/WVABLE/WVABLE-Events
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVABLE Lunch and Learn Webinar flyer
Have you gotten your tickets to The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's Fall Dinner Show?? 🍂🍽️ Don't miss out on an evening of entertainment and delicious food prepared by our ProStart students. 🏫Sevigny Building MPR 📅 October 26, 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. The ticket sale ends on Monday, October 16th!⏳
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A ProStart student cutting up honeydew.
A ProStart student mixing fruit into a large bowl to make a fruit salad.
A ProStart student putting sauce onto an egg sandwich.
Next week kicks off The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's Homecoming Week! 🎉 💙Monday, October 16th - School Colors Day 💛Tuesday, October 17th - Throwback Tuesday 💙Wednesday, October 18th - Wacky Wednesday 💛Thursday, October 19th - Dress Your Best 💙Friday, October 20th - PJ Day
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB Spirit Week flyer. A dark blue border with gold trim and blue and gold pawprints on either side.
Tonight was the last recreational swimming 🏊activity for the dorm until early Spring. The residents enjoyed time to socialize and focus on physical fitness during their evenings in the wonderful heated pool 💦 at the local wellness center. #DormLife #BlackBearFamily2023
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
A group of friends laugh while coming up for air in the shallow end of the pool
A group of residence stands in the circle and square smile at the camera as they are taking time to catch their breath in the pool
I Recents miles and points at the camera while he comes up for air
Young resident wades into the water in the shallow end of the pool
Young resident, who is joyful ways to the camera from the middle of the
A young man is learning how to swim and is waiting in the middle of the pool
Young lady resident is enjoying walking in the warm water of the pool
Do you residence stand at the edge of the pool in the water and look at the camera?
A resident gets ready to push the button on his super soaker that he filled with pool water
I have resident chases her pink ball that is bobbing on the water. It is a therapeutic exercise.
Last Saturday, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind welcomed back our Deaf Alumni to compete in a game of volleyball against our current students. 🏐 It was a fun day for all in attendance! 🦁 If you missed the game, be sure to check out the livestream!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB residents warming up before the volleyball game against WVSD Alumni.
A WVSD welcome banner featuring ASL and the Lion mascot.
WVSDB residents warming up before the game.
One student helping another student serve the volleyball over the net.
A WVSDB student getting ready to serve the ball over the net.
WVSD Alumni warming up before the game against the students.
A student serving the ball over to the alumni team.
Students and Alumni shaking hands after the game to show sportmanship.
⭐ You're Invited! ⭐ The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, in collaboration with WV Deaf Service Center and WVOCDB, is hosting a Deaf Tea Chat! ☕ 📅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 flyer featuring a gold color background and a green teacup with a tree on the front.