Good morning! Due to impending winter weather conditions in various parts of the state, residential students will return to WVSDB on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind would like to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and the historical contributions he has made. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." — Martin Luther King Jr. ❤️
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
An animated photo of Dr. Martin Luther King JR. There is an American flag in the left-hand corner. The phrase "I Have a Dream" is in red font above Dr. MLK.
REMINDER: There will be NO school on Monday, January 15th, 2024, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Mr. Olden and his ProStart students gave Ms. Park's class a demonstration of his culinary ProStart program. 🍽️ During the demonstration, our ProStart students assisted elementary students in making pizza! 🍕 We hope to see some of our elementary students in the ProStart program in the future. 🤩
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A teacher's aide assists a student put sauce on the pizza crust while the student looks up at the camera and smiles.
A female and a male elementary student putting toppings on their pizza.
A male elementary student takes a break from kneading pizza dough to smile for the camera.
A teacher's aide looks and smiles at a female elementary student while she takes a break from kneading pizza dough.
One of the ProStart students helping a wheelchair bound elementary student knead his pizza dough.
Two male elementary students knead their pizza dough. One male student is pointing down at his pizza dough.
A female elementary student looks down and smiles while she kneads two separate pizza dough.
A group photo of the elementary students smiling for the camera while wearing white aprons and black and white plaid baking hats.
A male elementary student in a wheelchair smiles and looks up at the camera while holding the cooked pizza that he made.
Mr. Olden is standing behind a male elementary student while assisting him putting his pizza in the oven to bake.
Celebrate National Popcorn Day with WV Hands & Voices! 🍿 Families of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children are invited to enjoy an evening of treats, crafts, and fun! The deadline to register is TOMORROW, January 11th, 2024! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsqHv_x5pbh5w-EeBONgvs6zjXKTwRefLs3fr2vkAs9-Ollw/viewform
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WV Hands & Voices National Popcorn Day event flyer. The flyer has a white background with pieces of popcorn all around the perimeter.
Good evening! The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 10th due to weather conditions. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
As of January 9, 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 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
Job application in red and black marker
The Girls and Boys Basketball game today, January 9th, against The Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind has been CANCELLED due to winter weather conditions. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Social Media graphic of a basketball court with the words “cancelled” in red font. The WVSDB Black Bear logo is in the top center of the graphic.
Good morning! The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 9th due to winter weather conditions. Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Recently, the residential social club held an English tea 🫖for the holidays. The residents were responsible for learning how to be part of an English tea ceremony. Residents drank from tea cups and ate various finger foods. All participants dressed in fancy hats 👒and practiced socially appropriate conversations. #DormLife
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
Two social club participants sit at a round table with tea cups in front of them wearing fancy hats. The table is decorated and red and white for the holidays.
Another table full of participants with finger foods, and English tea and their tea cups. One participant holds up her teacup getting ready to take a soup.
Picture of a group of participants sitting and round table with plates of finger foods in front of them
The social club leadership, enjoying their tea and finger foods
Two young ladies in their fancy hats, so they had a table waiting for the English tea to begin
A group of friends sit at a table and have a conversation during the tea
A picture of two participants, wearing their hats and talking during the tea sitting at a round table
A picture of the social club, leader ship, and back of the food table with with all the finger foods that include fruits and sweet treats
A picture of all the finger foods for the English tea. They include sliced fruits, cheeses, and sweet treats.
another group of participants, wearing hats and sitting at round table, enjoying a conversation and eating and testing their finger foods
Good evening! The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 due to forecasted winter weather! Please be safe!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind kicked off our College and Career Exploration Week! 🎓 Today, our students participated in a College Fair! Our students got the opportunity to meet with representatives from various colleges. This opportunity allowed our students to interact directly with representatives, ask questions, and get a feel for the campus culture. 🏫 Thank you to the following colleges for coming out to speak with our students. ⭐Allegany College of Maryland ⭐West Liberty University ⭐Fairmont State University ⭐Potomac State College of WVU
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Students listen to a representative from West Liberty University discuss the University and the options they offer to students.
The Allegany College of Maryland table set up with informational packets sitting on top of a lime green tablecloth with the school logo and name.
Students watch and listen to a representative from Potomac State College.
Students and teachers meeting with representatives from Allegany College of Maryland.
The Potomac State College table set up with a dark blue tablecloth with informational booklets sitting on top of the table.
Students and teachers discussing and learning about Fairmont State University.
Students looking at informational resources about college on a table
Students meeting with a representative from West Liberty University.
Up, Up, & Away.... On snowy Winter ❄️ evenings, the residential students have been discovering new recreational activities. Residents have been learning how to fly drones. Thank you to the WV Deaf Service Center for the loan of the drones for our new navigators to enjoy. 🕹️ Other residents have been learning the game of air hockey with a friend.
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
To residence standard opposite ends of the air hockey table
One resident feels for the puck while holding the shuttle on the air hockey table
The other player feels the puck in the player circle
The female player prepares to start the game by hitting the puck with the shuttle
A male resident uses the controller to fly the drone In the gym. The drone is in the forefront of the picture.
another young man flies the drone from the floor to practice landings and takeoffs
to residence are in the picture with the drone in front of them on the floor. One of the young men directs the other young man how to use the controller.
A young resident teaches another resident how to use the controller to take the drone off of the ground and go left
Two young men stand in the photo one is controlling the drone, and the other young man is listening to the sound of the motor and the wings
Good afternoon! The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, January 8th, 2024! Please be safe!
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Oh...how we love snow days here at WVSDB! ❄️⛄️The residents find tremendous joy in being outside with their friends and sledding 🛷off the many hills of the campus. #dormlife #Winterfun2024
over 1 year ago, Christine Lewis
Three residents getting ready to prepare to slow down the hill. One of them is holding an orange round sled
Two residents crash as they hit the bottom of the hill. Both are smiling with joy.
A female resident prepares to go down the hill in a long, tubular bed sled that is yellow. She is carrying it to the top of the hill.
A picture of a resident going down off the top of the hill on his knees on a round sled
A group picture of residence preparing to sled down the hill on various types of sleds
A resident smiles with the light as he goes down the hill on a round saucer, sled on his knees
A resident had an accident in the sled and broke the round red saucer sled in half
The group photo of all the students who participated in the sledding on the side of the dormitory
A humorous picture of both staff and students having fun in the snow on the side of the dormitory. Summer making crazy faces and some throwing snowballs at one another.
A picture of a group of friends having hot chocolate after returning from the sledding outside. The group is in the dorm. Kitchen are smiling and holding their hot chocolate up to the cameraman.
❌The Boys' Basketball game against Capon Bridge on Saturday, January 6th has been CANCELLED due to impending weather conditions. ❌ Thank you for understanding. ❄️ The Black Bears will be back on the court on January 9th against The Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind at VSDB. 🏀
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Social Media graphic announcing the cancelling of the basketball game. The graphic has a basketball court background with the words "Cancelled" in red font in the center of the court.
Come support the WVSDB Black Bears TONIGHT, January 5th, against the Lighthouse Christian Academy Basketball Team! 🏀 ➡️Boys Basketball Game @ 5:15 PM If you cannot make it, we will stream the game on our Facebook page. Let's Go Black Bears! 🐻
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Boys basketball game announcement featuring one of the boy's basketball players dribbling a basketball and the WVSDB logo and the Lighthouse Christian Academy logo.
⚡News Flash: College Career Message⚡ The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is hosting a College and Career Exploration Week for our students. Check out the special edition of Bear Necessities for more information regarding this event! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uVTp5xcffg
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Come support the WVSDB Black Bears TONIGHT, January 4th, against the Winchester Homeschool Basketball Team! 🏀 ➡️Girls Basketball Game @ 5:00 PM If you cannot make it, we will stream the game on our Facebook page. Let's Go Black Bears! 🐻
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Social Media graphic advertising the girls basketball game.
Happy World Braille Day! 🌎 January 4th celebrates the awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication for Blind and Visually Impaired individuals. Today also marks the birthday of Louis Braille, the creator of the Braille writing system. 🎈
over 1 year ago, Alyssa Hansrote
World Braille Day social media graphic featuring blue font and the WVSDB logo in the right lower corner.