WVSDB played their second soccer game of the season against VSDB last evening. ⚽ ➡️Raiden scored 3 goals. ➡️Eli scored 2 goals. ➡️James scored 1 goal. It was a close game with VSDB winning the game with a score of 8-6. Our next soccer game will be on Monday, September 25th, against Frankfort! Let's Go Black Bears! 🐻
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group photo of the 2023 WVSDB soccer team in front of the goal net.
Our Elementary students have been studying the moon! 🌑 To wrap up the study, students created moon art with glue and salt, a moveable model of how the Earth orbits the sun and the moon orbits Earth. To end the lesson, they played a game to identify the different phases of the moon. 🌕🌓🌒
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Two students sitting at a table. One is looking down while the other student is pouring glue on his moon phase project.
A student standing behind moon phase flash cards.
A student smiling at the camera with their moon phase project in front of him.
Two students standing beside one another while playing a moon phase game.
A student smiling at the camera while holding up her moon phase project she created.
We are going to try to livestream the soccer game today at 4:00 if the internet will hold out! We are welcoming VSDB to campus today!
over 1 year ago, Melanie Hesse
Last evening, Donna Summerlin was recognized for being a finalist for the 2024 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year. 🎉 Donna is known for her hard work, integrity, patience, flexibility, and willingness to help. Thank you for representing The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. We are so proud of you! 💛💙
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Donna Summerlin and Superintendent Burch posing for a photo during the 2024 WV School Personnel award ceremony.
Donna Summerlin posing with her family and Superintendent Burch during the 2024 School Service Personnel award ceremony.
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind would like to thank The Bank of Romney for their gracious donation of school supplies for our students! ✏️ For the past 20 years, The Bank of Romney has sponsored its "Tools for School" program, where their bank locations collect school supplies donated by their employees, as well as members of the community. 🍎 Thank you!! 🤟
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
6 students standing in a line against a wall holding school supplies donated by The Bank of Romney.
Representatives from The Bank of Romney posing for a picture with WVSDB students and Dean Hesse. There are book bags and school supplies.
6 students standing in a line against a wall holding school supplies donated by The Bank of Romney.
As of September 12, 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 - Science 05-AD/Biology 09-AD/DHH PK-AD; 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
We're hiring sign
Check out some of the AWESOME upgrades we have been making to the school! 🤩 A fresh coat of paint featuring our school colors! 💙💛 Stay tuned for more facility updates!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A photo of the hallway featuring the new paint of one yellow stripe and one blue stripe.
A photo of the hallway featuring the new paint of one yellow stripe and one blue stripe.
A photo of the hallway featuring the new paint of one yellow stripe and one blue stripe.
A photo of the hallway featuring the new paint of one yellow stripe and one blue stripe.
This weekend the residential students attended the Hampshire County Arts & Music Festival. Everyone enjoyed the face painting and visited the different vendors. On Saturday afternoon, the residents learned various country line dances from a local fitness instructor. Later in the evening some of residents needed to work on personal fitness. #dormlife #StayOverWeekends
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
A group picture behind the arts and music festival sign in the street of Downtown
Two residents show off their face painting
residences as someone paints her face at the festival
I want angle picture of a Group Hwy Residents, visiting different vendor tables in the plaza
A resident in the first front of the picture shows off his arm henna tattoo, while another resident looks on
The resident walk down the street on both sides of the street our vendors
A picture of the fitness instructor leading the residence in a line dance in the gymnasium
I saw the picture of the residence doing the line dance in the gymnasium
The resident works out in the weight room, curling a butt bar with weights on it
Female residences in the line press machine and gets ready to push the bar of the England
Congratulations to the WVSDB Black Bear soccer team who played a hard fought away game against VSDB to open the season!!⚽️ The final score was 10-5 with VSDB coming away with the win. WVSDB player Raiden scored 4 goals and his fellow teammate Eli scored one goal showing good concentration. All members of the team demonstrated sportsmanship and teamwork. #BlackBearPride #WVSDBAthletics
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
Two players shake hands after the game and congratulate each other for goals made
It was Engle’s yard of a player dribbling the ball of the field towards the goal
A picture of players standing on the field in between house
Picture of the WVSDB black bears, standing on the sideline at half time
exact number helps a blind player run towards the ball
Staff member waits patiently with another player has the ball is at the other end of the field
A shot of the action in the middle of the soccer field players from both teams running towards the ball
Another picture of players, running towards the ball and kicking it away from the other team
A silly picture of a group of girls who are WVSDB player sitting on the stage in the gym at VSDB after the game
an overhead view of the players congregating after the game on the field
As of September 5, WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: General Maintenance/HVAC Mechanic II - 261 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 III, IV/Transportation Substitute Residential Care Specialist 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
Job Application on wipe off board
During the first two weeks of school, the residential students took advantage of the warm weather to engage in different recreational activities and spend time with friends. #dormlife
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
My group of Stum is having a snack of pizza sitting on some picnic tables outside hurry
Dorm pod six created masquerade mask during a dorm activity together. They are standing showing them off with one of their RCS staff in the middle of the group acting scared.
A resident works out, hitting the heavy bag in the weight room at the gymnasium
A Resident swims in the local wellness pool
The ridge runners enjoy swinging on the campus playground
A group of residents swim in the pool
A male resident fixes his goggles for swimming
One of the Ridge, my nurse comes down the slide and his smiling
Female resident enjoys the pool
A group picture of the campers, a dormed Pod, six standing on or near a picnic table with the sun setting in the background smiling
Thank you to the members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) who sponsored a picnic dinner for our students and staff. The UAW members are always supportive and generous to the WVSDB Black Bear Community. #parternship
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
Members of the UAW preparing to serve dinner in the cafeteria
Another member of the UAW getting a tray, ready to place ones on for students coming through the serving line
Two members of the UAW, waving to the camera behind the serving line
A picture of picnic tables with students eating their dinner on the back patio of the dorm
Picture of a group of students and one staff member, enjoying their picnic dinner seated in the cafeteria
Do you want Engle picture of the cafeteria with students and staff seated enjoying dinner after the UAW serve them
A staff member, helping a student prepared to eat dinner in the cafeteria seated at a table
Hey, student smiles at the camera with a Styrofoam plate, a picnic food in front of him
Who's ready for a NEW season of WVSDB's Bear Necessities?! 🐻 The new season premieres in September! Check out the Promo video below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://youtu.be/iQK7u0RIxZA
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
The black bear residents asked what are we going to do at the river? Residents discovered the different textures of river rocks, the joy of wading in the water, played a pick up game of basketball, utilized the playground, and explored the flavors of snow cones. 🍧🏀⛺️💦
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
A group of students wait in line at a pavilion to have a flavored snow cone
wide-angle photo of a group of students wading in the river
A resident laughs hysterically as she sits in the river water and lets it rush around her
A resident discovers the joy of putting her feet and legs in the river, while a staff assist her in standing
an overhead shot of a group of students wading in the river
Another group of students standing in the river
Group of residents standing in the river
A group of students playing a pick up basketball game on the court at the campground
students standing in the river?
A resident discovers what river rocks feel like in the different shapes
As of August 29, WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: General Maintenance/HVAC Mechanic II - 261 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 Custodian Substitute Residential Care Specialist Substitute RN Substitute Teacher 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 Temporary Substitute IRC Aide (21 weeks) WVOCDB Birth to 5 Family Services Specialist for BLV - 261 days WVOCDB Birth to 5 Family Services Specialist for DHH - 261 days 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
photo of a paper application form
On Sunday the residential students visited a local mall and ate lunch at a pizza buffet.🍕The residents practiced daily living skills in real life situations while having fun with friends. #dormlife #BlackBearFamily2023
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
Group of students standing in a store in front of a scary Halloween display
Another resident standing in front of a scary clown display for Halloween
A group of students sitting at a table enjoying pizza for lunch
it was angle photo of a group of students eating pizza in the restaurant
Resident looks at the camera while sitting at a table in the restaurant a slice of pizza in front of him
A group of students sit on the bench in the mall after shopping for hours
Hey Susan, rods in my recycle that has an electric battery and flashing lights down the main hallway of them all
Two residents in their staff stand in front of a scary monster displaying make funny faces
Two residents display what they purchased all shopping at a store. One by the shirt, another bottle pop.
Resident stands outside and enjoys the sun
DHH Weekend is BACK at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 💥 📅September 15th-September 17th WV children, who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families are invited to attend the DHH Weekend FREE of charge! Register with the QR code on the flyer! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
The DHH Family Weekend flyer featuring a family dressed as superheroes.
Week 1 of school was a SUCCESS! ✏️ Monday, August 21st, was the first day back for our students here at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Students and staff buzzed with excitement on Monday morning as they gathered in the MPR before classes began. ➡️Photobooth props were graciously donated by the Moorefield Walmart. Huge shoutout to our Art teacher, Ms. Knauff for helping put this together for our students to enjoy! Best wishes for a safe and prosperous school year! 🐻
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A student poses in front of a dark blue backdrop with blue, yellow, and white balloons on each side. There are letter balloons across the top of the backdrop spelling out WVSDB. The student is posing with a star and "A+ in Style" prop.
A student poses in front of the WVSDB photobooth backdrop holding a "First Day of School" sign with the Black Bear logo on it.
Two students posing in front of the WVSDB photobooth backdrop. One student is holding a "First Day of School" sign, while the other student is holding a sign shaped as an arrow with the word "success" on it.
A group photo in front of the WVSDB backdrop featuring our 2024 senior class. Their props include" "A+ in Style", "Dream it, Do it", "First Day of School" Sign, a pencil, and an arrow with the word "success" written on it.
Two students posing in front of the WVSDB photobooth backdrop. Both of them are each holding "First Day of School" signs.
A student posing in front of the WVSDB photobooth backdrop holding a "First Day of School" sign.
Two students posing in front of the WVSDB photobooth backdrop with their arms in front of them.
A student posing in front of the WVSDB photobooth backdrop holding a "First Day of School" sign.
A student and teacher posing together in front of the WVSDB photobooth backdrop holding a sign that says "success".
A student posing in front of the WVSDB photobooth backdrop holding a sign featuring the WVSDB school mascot, the Black Bear with the year 2023 written in yellow chalk.
The WVOCDB Staff attended the annual WV Hands & Voices Family Picnic. At this event, they shared information about their resources and services with families with children with hearing loss.
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Members of the WVOCDB posing for a group photo at the picnic event.
A WVOCDB representative posing for a photo with two children sitting on her lap.
Two WVOCDB representatives posing for a photo together in front of a table set up with informational flyers.
A group photo of all attendees and WVOCDB representatives in an outdoor setting.
Country roads 🚌brought our residential students back to campus this week. Our residents and staff have been settling into dorm life with lawn games and team word games. #dormlife
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
Residentialstudentsdoes getting their luggage out from underneath the bus once they arrive on campus
Residential student walking into the garage and caring his luggage
To residential students reconnect and welcome one another outside of a dormitory
Residents smile as they walk into the dorm carrying luggage
A Residential student walks the sidewalk into the dormitory
A picture of a group of residence flying what are softball outside
Students playing cornhole
A picture of the team mad Libs book prior to the competition starting
A wide angle shot of the teams playing mad Libs in the cafeteria
resident enjoys a sprinkle of water in the outdoor games. Staff are in the background sprinkling water on her while she laughs