Live Feed | West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

At Appalachia Provisions Café, this is a Fan-Favorite-Heavy Kind of Week. 🔥

🔥 FEATURED LINEUP:
🌯 Big Haza Burrito — big flavor, bigger appetite
🌶️ Buffalo Chicken Wrap — fan favorite with our homemade ranch (you already know why)
🍞 Danish Bread Pudding — if you know, you know
🥗 Grilled Chicken Caesar — crisp, reliable, perfect
🌯 BBQ Bacon & Blue Wrap — smoky, bold flavor stack
🍰 Crème Brûlée Cheesecake — because of course there’s cheesecake

📍 301 East Main Street, Romney, WV
🗓 Wednesday, April 22 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🗓 Thursday, April 23 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

See you in the A.M. 😏

#EatLocal #WVSDB #RomneyWV

30 days ago, Alyssa Hansrote

As of April 21, 2026, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year :

LPN - 210 days - Night Shift
Manager of Human Resources and Transportation - 260 days
Substitute Aide II, III, IV Supv/Transportation
Substitute General Maintenance/Groundsman

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369

about 1 month ago, Sondra McKenery

Hands Up, West Virginia! Season 2 - Episode 8👐⛰️

📅April 21, 2026
⏰6:00 PM

Jump into real-world communication with the Deaf community through live American Sign Language (ASL) demonstrations, interactive activities, and a lively Q&A you won’t want to miss.
👉 Fully accessible with live captions
👉 ASL & spoken English interpretation provided
👉 Fun, engaging, and welcoming for ALL

We also want to extend our deepest thanks to Jennifer Casto and the WVSDB Outreach Team for making this program possible not only throughout West Virginia but across the nation through this amazing initiative. Your commitment to outreach and accessibility is expanding opportunities and creating greater access for communities everywhere. ❤️

Tune in and get your Hands Up, West Virginia! 🤟
🔗:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84540081655?pwd=VVacqExsddUraMXWamTraCGXq4hfMa.1

#HandsUpWV #WVSDB #WVSDBOutreach

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

The Black Bears Took Nationals by Storm! 💥

Our Esports team finished 4TH OVERALL at the ESDAA National Deaf Scholastic Esports Championship! 🎮

Congratulations to Allyssa and Carson for earning All-Star Team honors! ⭐

Shoutout to our CHAMPIONSHIP Fortnite team, Carson, Brayden, Aiden, and Zain, for bringing home the trophy! 🏆

From start to finish, they showed what WVSDB is all about! 🐻

Special thanks to the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) for hosting an incredible event! 🙌

#ESDAA #WVSDB #StudentAthletes

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Group photo of the WVSDB Esports team dressed in matching blue and yellow jerseys. Coach Ganoe and Carr are on each side of the group.

Four male team members dressed in matching jerseys pose with a cardboard cutout of a video game character.

Group photo of the all-star winners among all of the competing teams.

Esports players sitting in pairs of two compete against one another as they look at the screen in front of them.

Esports players set in front of computer monitors and compete against one another.

The Fortnite championship winners stand side-by-side in front of a green screen as they are being interviewed by an individual using ASL.

Four male Esports athletes wearing matching jerseys sit at their gaming stations.

Two Esports players sit side-by-side as they compete against one another.

Three male Esports players wearing matching jerseys sit side-by-side as they compete in the tournament.

Overview photo of the Esports tournament with players seated at their computer stations.

Let's Get Social! 🎉

Our May Deaf Social is happening Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at 2 PM, and you won’t want to miss it! 🌟

Enjoy:
🏓 Pickleball
🎯 Corn Hole
🎨 Crafts
🍪 Light Refreshments
🎁 Door Prizes

📍 Brannon Auditorium
301 East Main Street
Romney, WV

A HUGE thank-you to our amazing partners:
💙 WVSDB Outreach
💙 WVSDB CAP
💙 WV Hands & Voices
💙 WV Deaf Service Center

Everyone is welcome, no matter your ASL skill level! Come have fun and connect with the community! 🤟

#DeafSocial #WVSDB #DeafCommunity #ASL

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

May Deaf Social Flyer. Text "Deaf Social" is at the top in white and yellow color text. Event partners are in the lower left-hand corner. A transparent photo of the WVSDB campus is the background.

The WVSDB Esports Team is heading to Pittsburgh, PA, to compete in the National Deaf Scholastic ESports Championship! 🏆

Our Black Bears take the arena Saturday, April 18th, at 8:15 AM and are ready to battle on the national stage! 🎮

Show your support by tuning in to the tournament livestream using the link below and cheering on our students from wherever
you are!⬇️⬇️⬇️
🔗: https://www.twitch.tv/gardenstateesports

Let’s Go, Black Bears! 🐻

#Esports WVSDB #ESDAA

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

National Deaf Scholastic ESports Championship. A gaming controller is in the center with a blue and purple ombré background behind the controller.

A group photo of the Esports team and their coaches. 2 rows of team members dressed in matching blue and gold jerseys.

Announcing a New Career Opportunity -

WVSDB is pleased to share that the Human Resources Coordinator role has been restructured to supervise the transportation services for our campus. The position is now titled Manager of Human Resources and Transportation. There is a new job description and salary listed in the posting on our website. Check it out at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369

about 1 month ago, Sondra McKenery

Student and employee completing paperwork at a table with We Are Hiring banner.

Ready, Set, Drive - ASL Driver’s Prep Program. 🚗

Struggling with the written driver’s license test? This program is designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals (ages 15+) who use American Sign Language (ASL) and want extra support. NO age limit!

What’s Included:
➡️Instruction fully in ASL
➡️Practice questions with explanation
➡️Road signs, traffic laws, and test vocabulary
➡️Test-taking strategies in a supportive environment

📅 Options:
First-Time Test Takers: July 7–30 (Tuesday/Thursday)
Retake Prep: July 13–17 (Monday–Friday)

💻 Small-group sessions on Zoom

🔗: https://forms.office.com/r/zpgBPm2Nnh

📩 Contact Ms. Rachel Lanham
rachel.torrence@k12.wv.us | 304-822-4810

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Ready, Set, Drive! ASL Drivers Education Course Flyer.

FAST SEASON LOADING… 💨

Today, Thursday, April 16th, we hit the track and officially kick off our season! ⚡

➡️ April 16: Romney Middle School (RMS)
➡️ April 30: Maryland School for the Blind (MSB)
➡️ May 8–9: ESDAA Tournament @ Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD)
➡️May 12: EAAB Tournament @ Maryland School for the Blind (MSB)

This season belongs to the Black Bears. 🐻

#TrackSeason #WVSDB #ESDAA #EAAB

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Build the Foundation for Workplace Success! 🚀

The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) in collaboration with WVSDB Outreach is hosting our April Discovery P.O.I.N.T. Session, and it’s all about preparing students for future workplace success! 🗓️: April 19-23, 2026.
Students will learn:
✨ Personal hygiene & professional presentation
✨ Mock job interviews
✨ Workplace readiness
✨ Portfolio development

PLUS, students will participate in one of five Career & Technical Education (CTE) Academies for hands-on career exploration!

➡️Completely FREE for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Low Vision (VI) students
🚌 Free transportation is provided with hub pick-up locations across the state

Don’t miss this opportunity to build confidence, gain real-world skills, and take the next step toward your future! 🎓

April 15 is the DEADLINE to register! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZxASXYktSX

#DiscoveryPOINT #WVSDB #WorkPlaceSuccess

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

What’s Next After High School? Discover CAP! 🎓

Here’s another exciting opportunity to learn more about the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) program!

Join us for an upcoming virtual info session to explore how CAP at WVSDB supports Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Low Vision (VI) young adults as they transition into adulthood.

🎯 Through CAP, students gain:
➡️ College exploration opportunities
➡️ Career readiness & real-world work experiences
➡️ Skills for independence and everyday success

📅Upcoming Session:
✨ Thursday, April 16 | 12:00–1:00 PM

Open to students, families, educators, and service providers

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/BYDDiSUvMy

#CAPProgram #WVSDB #CollegeAndCareer

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Did someone say… we’re BACK?! 👀

Appalachia Provisions Café is back, and this menu is worth showing up early for:
🥐 Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant (Breakfast done right, every time)
🧀 Blue Cheese Roasted Red Pepper Focaccia (Savory with a little sass)
🥗 Cranberry Pecan Grilled Chicken Salad (Sweet crunch meets grilled perfection)
🌯 Greek Chicken Wrap (Zesty, wrapped, and ready)
🍰 Oreo Peanut Butter Cheesecake (no explanation needed… just get here)

📍 301 East Main Street, Romney, WV
🗓 Wednesday, April 15 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🗓 Thursday, April 16 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Pull up, grab a bite, and taste what you’ve been missing 🙌

#AppalachiaProvisionsCafe #WVSDB #RomneyWV

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

IT’S GAME DAY! ⚡️

WVSDB is hitting the virtual field against the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) in a high-energy Rocket League battle 🚗⚽️

Let's Go, Black Bears! 🐻

#ESports #WVSDB #RocketLeague

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A male ESports team member wearing a blue and gold-colored jersey smiles for the camera as he holds up a gaming controller. The text "Rocket League, ESports Match, April 14, 2026" is in bold white font below the player.

As of April 14, 2026, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year :

Human Resource Coordinator - 260 days

LPN - 210 days - Night Shift

Substitute Aide II, III, IV Supervisory/Transportation

Substitute Cook III

Substitute General Maintenance/Groundsman

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369

about 1 month ago, Sondra McKenery

Hands Up, West Virginia! Season 2 - Episode 7👐

📅TONIGHT, April 14, 2026
⏰6:00 PM

Jump into real-world communication with the Deaf community through live American Sign Language (ASL) demonstrations, interactive activities, and a lively Q&A you won’t want to miss. ⛰️

👉 Fully accessible with live captions
👉 ASL & spoken English interpretation provided
👉 Fun, engaging, and welcoming for ALL

Tune in and get your Hands Up, West Virginia! 🤟

🔗: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84540081655?pwd=VVacqExsddUraMXWamTraCGXq4hfMa.1

#HandsUpWV #WVSDB #WVSDBOutreach

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Join Us for WVSDB 2026 Summer Camps! 🌟

The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) is excited to offer two exciting summer camp experiences for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Low Vision (VI) students!

🏀 Sports Camp
📅 June 14–17, 2026

🔬 STEM Camp
📅 July 12–16, 2026

💥 Completely FREE to attend!
🚌 Transportation is PROVIDED via regional bus hubs
🏡 Overnight housing is AVAILABLE in WVSDB dorms

⏰ Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026

➡️We encourage interested students and families to register early to secure a spot.

🔗: Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/cW3jQ4uiHN

#Summer2026 #WVSDB #DHH #VI

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

BLACK BEARS ARE FLYING HIGH! 🚁

The Black Bears Aerial Drone Team showed up ready to compete and brought home the Judges' Award for the SECOND time this season! 🏆

From strong piloting to impressive coding skills, this team continues to raise the bar at every competition. Their hard work, teamwork, and determination truly set them apart, earning not only top finishes but also recognition for outstanding leadership! 🐻

Huge shoutout to Coach Epperly and the entire team for representing WVSDB in such an incredible way! 👏

#DroneTeam #WVSDB #DroneTournament

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Group photo of the WVSDB Drone team with Coach Epperly.

A male drone team member wearing safety glasses looks out at the drone course.

A drone team member sits on the ground with a laptop sitting to the right of them. They have their back away from the camera as they look out towards the drone course.

A male drone team member looks out to the drone course that features green and red-colored obstacles.

Drone team members wearing safety goggles hold their controllers in their hands as they compete in the competition.

Two male drone competitors stand alongside one another, both holding controllers as they compete against one another.

A green and black trophy in the shape of an "X" with the text "Aerial Drone Competition." and "Judges Award" at the bottom engraved in silver.

Duck, Duck… Spring Break! 🐥🌷

Our WVSDB staff had some special travel buddies this year, rubber ducks! These little adventurers tagged along everywhere, from the beaches of Puerto Rico to the sights of Washington, D.C. 🌎✈️

Not all ducks flew far, though! Some enjoyed Spring Break right here at home, popping up at Easter dinners, doctor’s appointments, track meets, and local favorite restaurants 🍽️

So… where did your Spring Break take you? 🐣

#SpringBreak #WVSDB #SchoolCommunity

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A blue and yellow rectangular sign with a black outline of a black bear on the left-hand side and white text "The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind" on the right-hand side. There are two rubber ducks sitting on top of the sign.

A female, Mrs. Hesse faces a computer screen and points to the screen with her right hand and holds up a rubber duck with her left hand.

Two females are seated side-by-side in an airplane. The female on the left-hand side holds up a rubber duck.

A rubber duck sits on a blue seat inside of a metro train.

Two females stand side-by-side smiling at the camera while both are holding up rubber ducks.

A black and white dog sits on the backseat of a car with a rubber duck sitting to the left-side of the dog.

A purple rubber duck sits on top of a restaurant menu. Menu items are in black font.

Male track athletes wearing matching blue attire stand side-by-side while all holding a rubber duck.

A rubber duck sits on the counter in a doctor's office. Someone is holding a wooden stick to its beak.

A female custodian wipes off a table while looking down and smiling at her rubber duck.

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

What’s Next After High School? Discover CAP! 🎓

Here’s another exciting opportunity to learn more about the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) program!

Join us for an upcoming virtual info session to explore how CAP at WVSDB supports Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Low Vision (VI) young adults as they transition into adulthood.

🎯 Through CAP, students gain:
➡️ College exploration opportunities
➡️ Career readiness & real-world work experiences
➡️ Skills for independence and everyday success

📅 Choose a session that works for you:
✨ Thursday, April 16 | 12:00–1:00 PM

Open to students, families, educators, and service providers

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/BYDDiSUvMy

#CAPProgram #WVSDB #CollegeAndCareer

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Hansrote

CAP Virtual Session Informational Graphic.