The residents of the Country Roads themed summer experience continue to celebrate and share some of their favorite West Virginia past times and facts during evening programming. A scavenger hunt with residents divided into teams to find ingredients to make a favorite West Virginia snack called cornflake haystacks starts the evening. A WV focused trivia game follows with residents having to identify West Virginia landmarks and famous people. Some residents continue to work on their tie-dye T-shirts while the evening concludes with a campfire and free time to hang with new & old friends. #SummerExperiences2023 #MakingMemories.
almost 2 years ago, Christine Lewis
A picture display of famous West Virginians and West Virginia locations
A resin holds up a tie-dyed T-shirt
A resident camper unfold his tie-dye T-shirt
A student smiles at the camera, while she stirs cornflakes and corn syrup together over a burner on the stove
do resident campers work to open the cornflakes and mix the corn syrup in a bowl
A resident stands by a table with a bowl of the mixture of cornflakes and corn syrup after it comes off of the heat of the stove
A Resident watches to staff mix the corn flakes and hot corn syrup together in the bowl
A picture of the completed corn, flake haystacks on a tray at the end of the activity
residential student smiles as he eats a haystack treat and shows it to the camera
A group of campers sit outside on the bench around the campfire and smile as they have made fast friends this week
This evening the summer experience residents are focusing on being a West Virginian while engaging in social building activities to create and strengthen friendships. The activities include make your own pizza, make a representation of one's self as a West, Virginian, swimming, and make personal tie-dyed T-shirts. #SummerExperiences2023 #MakingMemories.
almost 2 years ago, Christine Lewis
And RCS holds the bag while the student puts his tie-dyed shirt in to it to hold it until tomorrow
A picture of the representation individual residents as West Virginians
A camper in the pool uses different cups to dump water into bigger container
Hey staff member plays volleyball with a group of students in the pool
A wide angle shot of a group of campers enjoying the pool
Female camper, kicking her legs on the side of the pool
A group shot of the prepared pizzas that the residents made
A Resident displays the pizza that she made to the camera while standing in the serving line
Two campers put toppings on their pizza, standing in the cafeteria in the serving line
The summer experience of the Country Roads Brunch Show began last night as residents arrived to a meet and greet campfire to begin the week. Everyone then painted a fish and talked about West Virginia waterways. #SummerExperiences 2023 #MakingMemories
almost 2 years ago, Christine Lewis
A group of campers sitting around the campfire outside in the back of the dormitory, telling campfire stories and experiences of the summer
A picture of the campfire with resin sitting around it
A picture of the individual painted fish at the residence painted after a discussion on the types of fish in West Virginia waterways
A wide angle shot of some campers working on painting their fish on the cafeteria tables
A group picture of free residence painting their fish together
One student looking at the camera, while another student is intently, painting their fish
two residents working on painting, their fish sitting at a table
Let's go Bowling! Join West Virginia Hands & Voices on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 2:00 at River Alley in Saint Albans for an exciting bowling event. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event is perfect for you! This is a great opportunity to meet new people, share experiences, or simply enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with your loved ones. West Virginia Hands & Voices will provide everything you may need, from shoes to balls. All you will need to bring is your energy and enthusiasm. Don't miss out on this chance to show off your bowling skills and have a great time with the WVH&V community! There is no charge for WV children who are deaf or hard of hearing. WVH&V can offer family members a reduced rate to bowl. Scholarships are available to those in need of assistance. Reach out to Christina by phone/text at 304-395-3471 if you have any questions. Ticket Prices: DHH Child - FREE $10- Family Members $18 - All Others Secure your tickets with the link provided below! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wvhv-bowling-bash-at-river-alley-tickets-663071894887?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshwebdesktop There is no charge if you are not bowling. See you at the alley!
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A green bowling ball going down the bowling lane hitting all of the red and white pins.
WVSDB is excited to once again host the Missoula Children's Theater in partnership with the Hampshire County Arts Council. Students do not have to attend WVSDB to participate in this modern-day musical version of "The Secret Garden". All students in grades 1-12 are invited to register at https://hampshirearts.org/
almost 2 years ago, Melanie Hesse
Pre-Registration Required A modern-day musical adaptation of "The Secret Garden" Audition Monday July 17, 10:00 a.m. Performances: Saturday July 22 1:30 & 4:00 pm. All events in WVSDB Brannon Building. Visit www.hampshirearts.org to preregister.
Applying to attend WVSDB is a little different than other places. We have created the attached video to help clarify. If you have any questions, please contact us. We are happy to help! 304-822-4800 https://youtu.be/rCUrDFa-_iQ
almost 2 years ago, Melanie Hesse
The Career and Technical Education programs at WVSDB are second to none! Check out this video highlighting our programs and teachers. Please contact us if you have any questions. 304-822-4800 https://youtu.be/rCcw_jrM1Gw
almost 2 years ago, Melanie Hesse
Curious about WVSDB? Check out this video with an overview of our campus and programs. Reach out if you have any questions! 304-822-4800 https://youtu.be/5XBAouQ9Hus
almost 2 years ago, Melanie Hesse
Tele-Support Talks: Parent Balancing Challenge   Date: Monday, June 19, 2023 Time: 8:30-9:30pm EST Location: Online via Zoom Speaker: Sheila Adamo, LCSW, CADC Raising a child with visual impairment can feel isolating and overwhelming at times.  Maintaining a healthy balance with self, partner, family, and community while providing the best care possible for your child can be very challenging. This workshop will provide a safe space to address self-care for parents and tools for building a strong family foundation. You will have an opportunity to connect with other parents and discuss how to be a strong, healthy role model for your child, family, and community. About the Speaker Sheila Adamo, LCSW, CADC, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an additional certification in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling. She is currently providing individual, couple and family therapy in private practice as well as is the co-owner of Building Parent Connections, which offers education, guidance, and support to parents of children with special needs. Ms. Adamo served on the National Association of Albinism and Hypopigmentation board of directors for eight years and as board chair for two years. She currently manages NOAH’s New Parent Program and is a regular workshop presenter.  Ms. Adamo is a mother of four children, one of which has albinism, and lives with her husband in Naperville, Illinois. https://lighthouseguild.org/support-services/telesupport-groups/tele-support-presentations/register-for-family-support-presentations/?mc_cid=46155ba517&mc_eid=UNIQID
almost 2 years ago, Melanie Hesse
Take a look at the blooms and some of the pollinator visitors in our garden!
almost 2 years ago, Cassandra Park
A row of students sit in the grass digging holes for new plants behind a row of blooming bachelor buttons.
A pink poppy blooms.
Rows of blue, pink, and white flowers bloom in the pollinator garden.
A bee rests on a bachelor button.
A bee rests on a bachelor button.
A butterfly rests on an orange marigold.
A butterfly spreads its wings while resting on a marigold.
Our pollinator garden is in bloom! Thanks to a grant received from the Hampshire County Community Foundation, students have been adding to our pollinator garden since October. In the garden students planted both annuals and perennials, wildflowers, and herbs. We were also able to put down rubber pavers in the middle of the garden so students can walk among the flowers and check out the garden up close. We are now seeing the flowers bloom and pollinators visiting daily!
almost 2 years ago, Cassandra Park
A male student sits in front of the pollinator garden.
A male student holds a cup with a small plant growing in it that he brought from home for our pollinator garden.
A male student holds up 4 peat pots he just planted seeds in.
A female student carries a rubber paver to place in the middle of the garden.
An older elementary student assists a younger student with digging a hole in the garden with Ms. Margie Orth, OT, looks on.
A male student holds up a plant and a shovel before heading to the garden.
Staff assist a female student to put seeds into peat pots.
A male student holds a shovel while sitting in the middle of the pollinator garden.
Two male students pull grass and look for trash in the garden.
Dr. Allyson Degrassi, professor at Shenandoah University and WVSDB parent volunteer, visited with the elementary students to celebrate the letter T for Turtles during their ABC Countdown. Dr. Degrassi talked about different kinds of turtles and brought many different activities, including painting clay turtles, decorating cookies, and coloring sheets with a variety of turtles.
almost 2 years ago, Cassandra Park
Dr. Degrassi speaks to the elementary students while presenting a PowerPoint presentation titled Turtle Talk! Mr. Roy Wilson provides ASL interpretation.
A female student adds small details with paint to a clay turtle.
A female student stands next to her painted clay turtle while other students paint in the background.
A male student shows off the clay turtle he painted.
Two small clay turtles painted by an older elementary student. The top turtle is painted gold. The bottom turtle has a green shell and brown body.
A tactile coloring sheet Dr. Ally brought for our students who are blind to color. She traced the outlines of the picture with puffy paint to create raised lines.
For the second half of their ABC Countdown to Summer, elementary students participated in more fun activities, including pizza for P, rockets for R, ukulele for U, and water for W, and played with a parachute to be "very" active for letter V. Our water activities coincided with WVSDB's school-wide field day.
almost 2 years ago, Cassandra Park
Ms. Biddle gives directions to a female student using the stomp rocket while others look on.
A female student jumps on the stomp rocket to launch it while others look on.
Ms. Terri, an aide, assists a male student with stepping on the pad to launch the stomp rocket while Ms. Margie Orth, the OT, watches.
An older male elementary student guides a younger male student in placing his foot on the launch pad for the stomp rocket.
Mrs. Gilbert, an aide, assists a female student with pushing the launch pad for the stomp rocket.
A male student holds the ukulele he made.
A male student plays the ukulele he made.
Elementary staff and students hold on to the sides of a parachute and try to keep a ball moving to be "very" active.
Elementary students and staff hold on the the edges of a parachute as they raise and lower it to keep a ball moving on top.
Elementary students began their annual ABC Countdown to Summer on April 21. Each day, an activity was planned that began with a letter of the alphabet. For the first half of the Countdown, students participated in activities with chalk for C, dinosaurs for D, energy for E, gardening for G, Happy Summer Birthdays for H, ice cream for I, and Mentos for M.
almost 2 years ago, Cassandra Park
A male student draws with chalk on the sidewalk
A female student draws with chalk on the sidewalk.
Ms. Renee Fawley, OT Assistant, helps a male student draw with chalk on the sidewalk.
A male student hops on numbered circles drawn in chalk on the sidewalk.
Two male students add ice to an ice cream maker while an aide holds a bucket of ice.
A male student wearing a party hat sits at a table with a decorated cupcake.
WVSDB elementary students traveled to South Branch Potomac Lanes in Moorefield on May 17 for the final PBIS event of the year. Students used their earned Bear Bucks to pay for their admission which included bowling, arcade games, and a pizza lunch.
almost 2 years ago, Cassandra Park
A female student chooses a ball from the ball return.
A female student holds her bowling ball with both hands.
A male student celebrates a win while playing an arcade game.
A male student and a female student play air hockey.
A male student gets assistance from an aide as he rolls his bowling ball down the ramp.
A female student prepares to roll her bowling ball.
A male student holds onto his entry ticket to the PBIS activity.
An older female students assists a younger male student as he prepares to roll his ball.
A male student eyes the pins as he prepares to roll his ball.
A female student and her teacher wait as her ball rolls toward the pins.
Here are some wonderful pictures from the graduation of the Class of 2023 last week. We will sure miss these black bear graduates. We know that they will make their paw prints on the world. #BlackBearsForever #BlackBearPride
almost 2 years ago, Christine Lewis
Your valedictorian entering the MPR as the graduation ceremony begins
The salutatorian entering the MPR in cap and gown with colors, representing
Another female graduate, entering the MPR prior to the ceremony in cap and gown
A graduate and CTE completer in cap and gown with chords, representing accomplishments, entering the MPR prior to the ceremony
I graduate in cap and gown entering the ceremony
Hey, Senior, with the assistance of a classroom aide entering the MPR, I’m walking down the aisle to take your seat prior graduation in cap and gown
Another age of scoring, one of the seniors that will be graduating to her seat by walking down the aisle in the MPR
Supt., Mr. Clayton Burch giving the opening remarks in the ceremony
Dean of students/principal, Melanie Hesse, addressing the attendees and introducing the valedictorian
The valedictorian on the stage, giving his speech to the audience. He’s standing on the podium.
The Boy Scouts ended the school year by providing for birds on campus by installing houses around campus. Our honorary scout Mr. Burch, WVSDB superintendent, joined our scouts and assisted hanging the birdhouses. Later in the evening our troop enjoyed pizza provided by the charter organization, the Romney Lions Club. On Wednesday the individual scouts received certificates for commitment to the troop and one another. #BlackBearScouts2023
almost 2 years ago, Christine Lewis
Scoutmaster and the truth stand around the car and get tools ready to hang a birdhouse while the other troops are in the background at the tree where the house is going to be home
A picture of one of the scouts sending with their special yes Supt., MIRVs in front of a tree
The troupe members working together to hang a birdhouse
Scout looks at the tree and holds up a four leaf clover that was found
Let’s count master drills a hole for the nail in the tree, while another scale holds back on the bar house
A group of skills send around the cart that is carrying the bird houses in the picture
A picture of the Scouts sitting down to eat pizza that was provided by the charter organization of the lions club
The truth standing around, looking at bird houses to put up on trees
A picture of the assistant scoutmaster, and a scout, They take a selfie
discount master, and the assistant scoutmaster running themselves in the MPR to give out certificates
Check out live coverage from Prom, the Track Tournament, Superintendent Burch getting dunked in a dunk tank at Field Day, a salute to our 2023 Graduating Senior class, plus all of your favorite Bear Necessities segments. Have a great summer! https://youtu.be/zWfYTWRwFAs
almost 2 years ago, Melanie Hesse
This evening the residential staff hosted an end-of-the-year picnic for all of the residents and to say goodbye to the class of 2023. The memories of this school year and each senior's journey will forever be fiercely part of WVSDB. We will miss these smiling faces. #BlackBearFamily2023 #Memories 2023
almost 2 years ago, Christine Lewis
A picture in the photo booth under the white orange of all the seniors that attended the pinic
A picture of the class of 2023 standing around their senior cake that is blue and gold, trimmed with white icing and dogs on it in graduate caps
One more picture of the senior class, standing behind the table with the cake on it
One of our seniors in a top hat, standing behind, and RCS with a fake time hanging out in the front under the photo arch
Air grill, master RCS in front of the grill, giving thumbs up to the camera with one of the seniors also giving thumbs up in the background
The health and fitness guide seated with funny glasses with one of the senior standing behind him with 2023 glasses on
The nurse, with a funny glasses, standing behind one of our seniors under the photo arch
A residential staff member standing under the photo arts with two of our seniors
Whenever seniors standing outside, holding her graduation bear
another senior standing on the patio in front of the back doors, holding her bear
It's Senior Week at WVSDB! We will have Signing Day on Thursday at 2:00 to celebrate our seniors who plan to attend college or enter the workforce next year. Then on Friday at 10:00, we will have our graduation ceremony. All are invited to participate in both events which will take place in the MPR in the Sevigny Building. If you cannot attend in person and would like to join virtually, please use the following form to receive a Zoom link: https://forms.office.com/r/26vnbFyDLQ
almost 2 years ago, Melanie Hesse