One of our ProStart stars, Bella, just aced the "Chef's Choice" dessert challenge with her incredible Reese's Peanut Butter Cup cheesecake! 🍰 Kudos to this talented baker for turning a classic treat into a mouthwatering masterpiece. 🤤 This is just an example of how AMAZING our CTE programs are at WVSDB! Way to go, Bella. We are so proud of you! 🤩
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female WVSDB student stands in the ProStart kitchen while holding two of the Resse Cup cheesecakes that she baked. She is smiling proudly at the camera.
Up-close shot of the Reese Cup cheesecakes that one of our ProStart students baked. The cake has dark brown chocolate and light-brown peanut butter with pieces of Reese Cups crumbled on top.
Highlights from last night's basketball game against The Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 📸 Congratulations to both teams for a job well done on the court. 👏 WVSDB and VSDB will face off again on Tuesday, January 30th, at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. 🏀
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB and VSDB basketball players are rushing down the court. There is a referee is running alongside them.
A WVSDB basketball player is holding the basketball above her head while she looks for a teammate to pass it to.
WVSDB and VSDB basketball players standing on the court.
WVSDB and VSDB basketball players looking up at the basketball that was thrown to try and get a basket.
WVSDB and VSDB basketball players blocking each other from making a basket.
A WVSDB basketball player has the ball and is looking up at the basket to shoot the ball. VSDB players are attempting to block the shot.
❗ALL ABOARD CAMPAIGN ❗ The WVDE TAC: WVOCDB and WV Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) are partnering with WV Birth to Three to provide an annual fiscal stipend to any appropriately certified individual in a region of need, who has completed and meets the application requirements. The All Aboard Campaign Initiative was created to support the statewide shortage of the WV Birth to Three (WVBTT) Hearing and Vision Specialists. If you are interested in applying, please join us on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, for a brief virtual informational session on the application process. 📅 ➡️Session 1 will be 12:00 PM-1:00 PM on February 6th, 2024 https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTEwYmEyMWQtMzlmNi00M2U4LTg0MWYtZTkxNTJhNDc4M2Jm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e019b04b-330c-467a-8bae-09fb17374d6a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229656a79a-64bb-4056-9187-28c666cf6fb5%22%7d ➡️Session 2 will be 6:00 PM-7:00 PM on February 6th, 2024 https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2UzZWE3NTYtNDNlNi00ZDczLWJmZjEtOTdjMDMwMjU0OGJh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e019b04b-330c-467a-8bae-09fb17374d6a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229656a79a-64bb-4056-9187-28c666cf6fb5%22%7d
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
As of January 23, the 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 - night shift - female Substitute Aide II, III, IV/Transportation 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
Notebook and book bag - WVSDB is hiring
🔥BACKYARD BRAWL 🔥 The Black Bears Basketball team will be traveling to Staunton today to play against The Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Defenders. 🏀 Let's Go Black Bears!! 🐻
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Basketball game social media graphic advertising the basketball game against VSDB. The graphic has both team's logos, a bear paw, a bear claw, and a male and female basketball players.
Good evening! The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, due to extreme cold temperatures and potential icy road conditions. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Today, Ruby Losh, an alumna of The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, shared insights with our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students about Sorenson. 📲 Sorenson offers communication tools designed to connect individuals across signed and spoken languages, providing interpreting and captioning solutions. Providing our students with insights into these services is crucial, equipping them with valuable tools for communication and better preparing them for real-life situations. 🌎 Thank you, Ruby!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Ruby Losh demonstrates how a Sorenson video camera works to our Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Ruby demonstrating how Sorenson works by video calling one her boss.
Ruby demonstrating how a group video call works using the Sorenson.
Deaf and Hard-of Hearing students waving back to the person they are communicating with using the Sorenson.
Good evening! The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, January 22nd, 2024 due to extreme cold temperatures. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
🎨During the past two weeks, the residents and staff have been learning about Alaskan culture. The residents designed, built, and wrote summaries about their personal spirit poles. Residents chose animals and things in nature that represent their human spirits. #DormLife
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
A picture of two residents, standing at their jointly designed and built spirit pole. The pole is covered in black construction paper with a yellow face and brown fur.
A picture of two completed spirit poles. One is the spirit pole from the previous photo and the other is in different spear pole with pictures of wolves bears lions and tigers.
A third picture of two different spirit poles. One is a native American travel, cat with orange eyes and green teeth with shredded green paper for the mane.
A wide angle picture of a resident working on the spirit pole with a big round of black construction paper and a staff. Member stands watching the other resident at the table, use construction paper and magic markers to draw.
A picture of a resident working on growing pieces for their spirit pole
A group picture of the Ridge runners working on drawing and constructing pieces for the pole
The residential shift supervisor presenting about Alaskan culture and the spirit poles using the SmartBoard
A group of resident seated around the table getting ready to use construction paper to design their poles
another group of resident seated around a different table, visibly working to cut out pieces of construction paper for the poles
Today residents and staff went to a local movie 🍿 theater to see the movie "Wonka." The movie was closed captioned for residents who are deaf. Video description devices were provided to the residents who are blind. All residents enjoyed concession snacks during the film 🎥. #DormLife #WinterFun2024
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
A group photo of the residence and staff standing in front of the movie theater prior to entering
Another group of resident standing beside the film poster after the conclusion of the meeting
A group of residents and staff standing beside the Wonka movie poster outside of the theater
Picture of staff and students with popcorn and other concessions prior to the movie starting sitting in the theater. The far resident has the video description device on her head.
A wide angle shot inside the movie theater as the movie starts. You see all of the residents and staff seated looking at the big screen.
A group of female residents and staff sitting in a row of the theater, smiling at the cameraman prior to the movie starting
Snow Day Fun! ❄️Our residential students found that favorite campus hill to sled off of with friends. Today's snow was perfect for making snowballs to throw. #DormLife #WinterFun2024
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
Female resident crashes and burns off the sled and is laying in a mound of snow laughing
A group picture of the sled riders
A long angle shot of a slitter coming down the hill on a saucer sled
A resident winding up the throwaway snowball towards the camera while standing on a walkway
A resident packing a snowball in his hand
Picture of two sled riders, one sledding down the hill, and one running up the hill with a sled in his hand to do it again
Picture of a slitter, going down the hill, sitting on a saucer, lead, and a red jacket
A group picture of sliders, getting ready to slide down the hill on the side side of the dormitory
Picture of a resident laying in the snow, making a snow angel
The group of letters having a celebratory toast, with hot chocolate at the end of a fun experience, seated around a table in the dorm kitchen
Good morning! The Boys basketball game against Capon Bridge that was scheduled for today, January 19th, 2024 has been CANCELLED due to weather conditions. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
❗IMPORTANT REMINDER❗ The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will hold TWO virtual public meetings on its proposed 2024-2025 school calendar via Zoom. It is important for WVSDB Parents/Guardians to attend this meeting. The first virtual meeting will be on TODAY, January 18, 2024, at 5 PM and the second virtual meeting will be on FRIDAY, January 19, 2024, at 9 AM. Register for one of the virtual meetings BELOW! https://bit.ly/3dcqwTv
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A reminder with a microphone and WVSDB logo with a dark blue background.
Good morning! The Girls basketball game against Legacy that was scheduled for today, January 18th, 2024, has been CANCELLED due to winter weather conditions. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Good evening! The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will be CLOSED on Friday, January 19th, 2024, due to potential winter weather conditions. The 2024/2025 WVSDB virtual school calendar meeting will still take place tomorrow, January 19th, at 9 AM. If you have not done so already, please follow the link below to register for tomorrow's session. https://bit.ly/3dcqwTv Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Good evening! The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, January 18th, 2024, due to potential icy road conditions. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Good evening! Due to cold temperatures and potential hazardous road conditions, WVSDB staff will report on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, January 17th, 2024. This delay only pertains to WVSDB staff members. WVSDB will continue to be CLOSED for STUDENTS tomorrow, January 17th, 2024! Buses will run on a normal schedule to pick up residential students to return to campus. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Hello, The following information contains critical updates regarding the return of residential students to WVSDB on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. Buses will adhere to their regular schedule for picking up residential students and bringing them back to campus. Staff members are expected to report as usual on January 17th, 2024. This adjustment replaces the previously scheduled Professional Development Day on February 23rd. Additionally, the previously scheduled homegoing on February 22nd, 2024, will now take place on February 23rd, 2024. Thank you for your attention to these updates.
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
As of January 16, the 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 - night shift (female); 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
Blackboard with WVSDB Jobs
UPDATE! Due to the postponement of residential students coming back to WVSDB due to impending winter weather conditions throughout the state, WVSDB will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote