"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.
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.
A VI Make and Take Session.
Charity Warigon giving her presentation in the MPR.
An emergency communication card make and take session.
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
Bear logo with yellow highlight
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.
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
Student touches the space is 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! 🐻
almost 2 years 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! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
almost 2 years 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
almost 2 years ago, Sondra McKenery
application with pen
💥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. 🤩
almost 2 years 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.
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! 🐻
almost 2 years 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. 🌕🌓🌒
almost 2 years 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!
almost 2 years 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! 💛💙
almost 2 years 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!! 🤟
almost 2 years 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
almost 2 years 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!
almost 2 years 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
almost 2 years 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
almost 2 years 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
almost 2 years 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
almost 2 years 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