West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

This evening the residential social club visited the 🍨Hanging Rocks Ice Cream Shop🍦to enjoy some delicious treats and relaxation time with friends. Look at these happy smiling faces. #DormLife #BlackBearFamily2023

over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis

A group picture of the members of a social club, standing around a fall display at the ice cream shop

I Recents it’s in a rocking chair, eating her cup of sundae ice cream

Another female resident sits in a chair, holding her cup of ice cream and licking the spoon

Hey Mail residence as a picnic table with a Sunday in front of him and smiles, well dipping his van into chocolate sauce

Two members of the social club sit and play a game of checkers on the picnic table at the ice cream shop

Two members of the social club smile at the camera. One of them is eating a big dipper of ice cream off of her cone, and the other is standing there with his arm around her.

A member of the social club sheepishly looks at the camera while eating a bite of ice cream from a sundae cup

A member of the social club displays her Sunday that is overflowing the plastic cup, and is smiling

A male member of the social club holds his sundae with the spoon his hand, and looks at the camera while standing

Two members of the social club socialize, while one member of the social club eats his milkshake, and the other member talks to him

Brooklyn Bernier is a 5th grader at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, who participated in the Pumpkin Race today, which is an entire county cross-country race for 4th & 5th graders. 🎃 She placed 33rd in the race. 🏆 We are very proud of Brooklyn for representing WVSDB so well! 🤩

over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Brooklyn smiling at the camera before competing in the Pumpkin Race. She is wearing a white shirt with an orange pumpkin on it.

Participants in the Pumpkin Race beginning the race.

Brooklyn running towards the race finish line.

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

A social media graphic advertising the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree coming to WVSDB's campus.

❗EVENT NOTICE❗ 🏫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 on Tuesday, 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 highlighting the details of the Administration Building Memorial Community Forum.

Congratulations to WVSDB sophomore, Jenna Payne! 🤩 Jenna competed at the state FFA Career Development Events with the Hampshire County FFA Chapter on the campus of West Virginia University. 🌾 She was a member of the poultry judging team. Jenna placed 13th overall individually and her team placed 11th! Way to go, Jenna! 💛

over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A picture of Jenna Payne wearing her FFA jacket with her hands interlocked in front of her.

As of October 10, WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: General Maintenance/HVAC Technician - 261 days Literacy Coordinator for Deaf/Hard of Hearing - 261 days Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days Long Term Substitute Orientation and Mobility Specialist Orientation and Mobility Specialist Professional Interpreter I, II Residential Care Specialist - Day/Eve 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

Our Voice🎶 Blind and low-vision children from across the state will be performing with Blessing Offor, a breakthrough artist who also happens to be blind. For the last 6 months, children have been working on their music for this performance. This is a concert you don’t want to miss! 🤩

over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Our Voice flyer. Blue and purple background with gold lettering and pictures of Blessing Offor.

The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's Fall Dinner Show is right around the corner! 🍂🍽️ 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. Tickets are LIMITED!⏳

over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote

The premiere of Bear Necessities Season 3 is now LIVE! 🤩 Check out episode 1 BELOW! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qABWQdjk1zA

over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote

The residential social club has been involved in unique skill building activities since the start of the school year. During the first meeting, members made bird feeders and placed them around campus to provide a healthy snack for our wildlife. Members also worked together to create peanut butter no bake cookies. 🍪 This week a cotton top tamarin visited the club. The monkey provides comfort and support to multiple groups of people in the local community. #dormlife #clubscreateskillbuilding

over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis

two student work at creating bird feeders. one holds completed string of oats up to show camera

completed bird feeder treats laying on the table

A staff helps a student hang a bird feeder in a tree

a male students hangs multiple bird feeders

Two students attempt to hang feeders outside

A resident smiles as the monkey sits on their shoulder

A picture of no bake peanut butter cookies cooling on a rack

A picture of a resident with the monkey sitting on the shoylder

Two students sitting at a table. The monkey is sitting on the resident’s lap

"You're the Apple of my Eye." 🍎 Join us on Thursday, October 12th, at 6 p.m. for an online Zoom event hosted by WV Hands and Voices! Enjoy the story, "Let's Go, Apple Picking," apple stamping, crafts, and have fun with other families of deaf or hard-of-hearing children via Zoom. Those who register one week before the event will receive a package in the mail including a copy of the storybook and the supplies needed for the crafts and activities. 📦 We look forward to spending the evening with your family! Register TODAY! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ http://www.wvhandsandvoices.org/

over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote

"You're the Apple of my Eye" flyer featuring baskets of apples and information regarding this online event.

As of October 3, WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: General Maintenance/HVAC Technician - 261 days Literacy Coordinator for Deaf/Hard of Hearing - 261 days Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days Long Term Substitute Orientation and Mobility Specialist Orientation and Mobility Specialist Professional Interpreter I, II Residential Care Specialist - Male - Night Shift Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse Substitute Residential Care Specialist Teacher - English 05-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

The West Virginia Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind hosted their Fall Conference on The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's campus this past week! 🍂 Over 150 educators and staff members who support or work directly with children with vision and/or hearing loss from across West Virginia traveled to Romney to participate in this year's conference. ✏️ The key focus was on literacy for low-incidence students and support the West Virginia Department of Education’s Ready, Read, Write, West Virginia initiative. Thank you to everyone for making the 2023 Fall Conference a SUCCESS! 🤩

over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Participants of the 2023 Fall Conference gathered in the MPR, while seated at tables.

Keynote Speaker Blessing Offor seated at a keyboard during his presentation and performance.

One of the Fall Conference presenters speaking to her participants.

WVU STEAM TAC giving a presentation to their participants.

Ms. Adkins giving her presentation during her Fall Conference segment.

Participants watching the presenter give a presentation on a product.

Keynote Speaker Dr. Lisalee E. Egbert giving her presentation in the MPR.

Charity Warigon giving her presentation in the MPR.

An emergency communication card make and take session.

Don't forget to register for this online literacy event! 📚 Families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing are invited to an online Zoom event TOMORROW, September 27th, beginning at 6 PM. The featured guest speaker is Dr. Lisalee D. Egbert, who is a professor and coordinator for the ASL program at the University of Texas at Arlington. Sign up with the QR Code or link below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Let's Talk About Literacy online zoom event flyer.

As of September 26, WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: LPN - 210 days Long Term Substitute Orientation and Mobility Specialist Orientation and Mobility Specialist Professional Interpreter I, II Residential Care Specialist - Day/Eve Residential Care Specialist - Male - Night Shift Substitute Aide II, III, IV/Transportation Substitute LPN Substitute RN Teacher - English 05-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

The residential students flew into a walking tour of the Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum yesterday. 🛩️ All residents enjoyed learning about the history of aviation and space exploration 👩‍🚀. #StayOverWeekend #DormLife

over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis

I’m a museum, a group male students Stanford, their staff in front of a big mama airplane

Another group of students and staff sit at the snack bar table

A group of students stand in the museum with her staff members

another group of students, a Melsteph stand in front of a club plane

A group of students stands in front of the escalator to the museum

To students who are friends look across the museum in a aviation presentation

Two students standing on either side of the space suit display

A group of students stand in the aviation tower, and watch an airplane land

Assume since waiting for her group to get done with a display

Our ProStart students have been busy in the kitchen! 🍽️ They've been learning knife skills, stocks, sauces, and so much more! Our Career and Technical Education programs help equip our students with the skills they need to be successful in their post-graduate careers. Our Bear’s Den Café will open in October, which serve all faculty and staff! 🐻

over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Mr. Olden and a ProStart student washing vegetables and placing them on a baking sheet.

A ProStart student placing pepperoni on a pizza before it goes into the oven to bake.

A ProStart student in the kitchen cutting up corn on the cob.

A ProStart student posing and smiling at the camera with a pan of pastries in front of her.

A ProStart student using a WVU cookie cutter to cut out WVU shaped cookies.

A ProStart student looking down at a pan while whisking ingredients.

Mr. Olden assisting a ProStart student bagging up vegetables that were washed.

Let's Talk About Literacy! 📚 Families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing are invited to an online Zoom event on Wednesday, September 27th, beginning at 6 PM. The featured guest speaker is Dr. Lisalee D. Egbert, who is a professor and coordinator for the ASL program at the University of Texas at Arlington. Sign up with the QR Code or link below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote

"Let's Talk About Literacy" Flyer featuring details about this online Zoom event. The flyer also features details about the key speaker, Dr. Lisalee D. Egbert.

As of September 19, WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: LPN - 210 days; LTS Orientation and Mobility Specialist; Orientation and Mobility Specialist; Professional Interpreter I, II; Residential Care Specialist - Day/Eve; Residential Care Specialist - Male - Night Shift; Substitute Aide III, IV/Transportation; Substitute LPN; Substitute RN; 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? Apply online, at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369

over 1 year ago, Sondra McKenery

💥DHH Family Weekend! 💥 This past weekend, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind hosted a DHH Family Weekend! 🦸 This was a collaborative event between WVOCDB and the Residential Departments, along with partnerships with West Virginia Hands & Voices and Moving Mountains. Families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing came to visit the WVSDB campus, attended informative sessions, and engaged in family fun activities. 🤩

over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote

The front of the Residential Hall decorated with a balloon arch and wooden cutouts of popular superheroes.

Superhero decorations are hung up inside of the Residential Hall celebrating DHH Family Weekend.

Superhero decorations are hung up around the inside of the Residential Hall.

A room in the residential hall set up with yellow chairs for a showing of a superhero movie.

A photobooth set up for families to get pictures in.

Outdoor activities set up for families to enjoy.

Tables set up inside the Residential Hall with activities and balloons on the table.