Come out and support the WVSDB Black Bears TOMORROW, December 6th, against the Romney Pioneers! 🏀 ➡️Girls Basketball Game @ 5:00 PM ➡️Boys Basketball Game @ 6:30 PM If you are unable to make it, we will be streaming the game on our Facebook page. Let's Go Black Bears! 🐻 📷 Photo Credit: Hampshire Review
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB Basketball flyer featuring bear paws, and photos of both boys and girls WVSDB basketball players.
Students from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are preparing for the holiday season. ❄ Our Elementary students combined Math with decorating for Christmas last week. 🎁 Ms. Biddle's class measured the area outside the elementary wing of the Sevigny Building to determine the placement of holiday pathway markers. The students were assisted by Ms. Cassie's class in putting out the decorations. Students worked to ensure that the final design was symmetrical. 🎄
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male student holds a large plastic candy cane.
A female student signs directions to a younger male student.
A male student supports a solar Christmas tree.
A female student places a plastic candy cane in the ground as a male student looks on.
A male student assists a female student with placing a solar lit Christmas tree in the ground.
A female student places a plastic candy cane in the ground.
A male student holds a tape measure out for a younger male student to look at.
Have you ever wanted to learn American Sign Language? 🤔 Now is your chance! The WVDE TAC: Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind is offering FREE ASL virtual education opportunities using Microsoft Office TEAMS beginning this week! ➡️Introductory ASL Class: Every Tuesday beginning December 5, 2023, 4:00 pm https://bit.ly/3s8SDx8 ➡️Intermediate ASL Class: Every Wednesday beginning December 6, 2023, 4:00 pm https://bit.ly/45nlPPL ➡️Advanced ASL Class: Every Thursday beginning December 7, 2023, 4:00 pm https://bit.ly/448go5E We hope to see you in the virtual classroom! 🤩
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Statewide ASL Class Schedule for the Winter session.
We are 1 week away from our Deaf Tea Chat! ☕ This event is a collaboration between the WV Deaf Service Center, WVOCDB, and The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. 📅Saturday, December 9th, 2023 ⏰2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 🏫The Brannon Auditorium Families of deaf and hard-of-hearing children, alumni, and people who know or are learning ASL are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there! 🤩
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Deaf Tea Chat social media graphic featuring a black teapot with candy canes, poinsettia's. and greenery behind the teapot. The bottom of the graphic has the logos for the WV Deaf Service Center, WVOCDB, and the WVSDB logo.
🍽️Residential Baking Club🍽️ Members of our residential baking club have been busy exploring a diverse range of culinary delights. This past month they made Greek cookies and enchiladas with three different types of rice. 🍪 Our baking club allows our members to expand their culinary skills and explore various cultural cuisines.
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A member of the Residential Baking Club looks and smiles at the camera while she stirs ingredients together in a pot.
A member of the Residential Baking Club looks and smiles at the camera while cutting up tortillas.
A member of the Residential Baking club smiles while spreading ingredients on a cookie.
A member of the Baking Club looks at the camera while stirring together ingredients in a pot.
A photo of the tortillas that is being used for their culinary creations.
Christmas came early at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. 🎁 Members of numerous quilting groups based in southern West Virginia came to visit The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. They spent the last year making personalized quilts for our residential students. Our special guests enjoyed a wonderful lunch prepared by our ProStart students and were given a tour of our campus. 🍽️ We would like to THANK the following groups, as well as Dr. Phillips for making this possible for our students. 🧵WV Modern Quilt Guild 🧵Putnam Piecemakers 🧵Quilt Lovers 🧵The Stitch’en Sisters at First Baptist of Hurricane Our residents APPRECIATE your generous gifts! ❤️
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group photo of the quilting ladies, Ms. Clendenin, Dr. Phillips, and Dr. Lewis in front of a Christmas tree in Keller Hall.
One of the quilting ladies and Mrs. Hesse seated at a round table while waiting to be served lunch by our ProStart students.
Three of our ProStart students posing for a photo wearing their culinary uniforms.
Mrs. Hesse giving a tour to the quilting ladies in Sevigny Hall. The ladies are looking in a classroom.
Wrapped gifts sitting on a table in Keller Hall.
A residential student poses proudly with her cheetah-print quilt that was made by the quilting groups.
A residential student standing and posing with her quilt. The quilt has a black background with different colored designs in the center.
A resident poses with her quilt. Her quilt has shades of blue, white, orange, and yellow.
A resident seated in a chair while holding his folded blanket.
A resident smiles while she opens up the box that contains her quilt.
As of November 28, 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 - Day/Eve Residential Care Specialist - Day/Eve Residential Care Specialist - Male - Night Shift Substitute Aide III, IV/Transportation Substitute LPN Substitute Residential Care Specialist 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
almost 2 years ago, Sondra McKenery
Highway sign - Employment
Happy Thanksgiving from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🦃 We're so thankful for our students, staff, and administrators. ❤️ We hope you enjoy the rest of your Fall break! 🍂
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Happy Thanksgiving graphic featuring a turkey, sunflower, and Thanksgiving dishes. The WVSDB Black Bear logo is at the bottom center of the graphic.
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind welcomed a couple of very special guests last week! 🤗 Angela Bednarczyk, a teacher of the Deaf in Africa, who sponsors a deaf individual from Senegal, West Africa named Badou. Thank you for coming to visit us! 🤩
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Angela Bednarczyk and Badou standing outside the Sevigny Building smiling at the camera for a photo.
Badou and an aide singing to one another in the cafeteria.
Angela Bednarczyk, Mary Anne Clendenin, and Badou standing beside one another while posing and smiling for the camera.
Badou and Elementary students having a conversation through ASL.
Students from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind visited Timbrook KIA and learned how to shop and buy a car! 🚗 The vehicle of interest by one of the students was a Kia Soul. The financial algebra class has been learning how to purchase a vehicle using a loan option in the classroom. 💰 They connected the classroom work with the real-world situation. Thank you, Mr. Henry and Timbrook Kia, for showing them how it is done! ✔️
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB students talking with a car salesman at Timbrook KIA.
WVSDB students speaking with a car salesman at Timbrook KIA. There is a blue KIA Soul behind them.
A WVSDB student sits in the passenger side of a blue KIA Soul. Her interpreter is standing outside beside her.
WVSDB students gathered around the blue KIA Soul at the Timbrook Kia Car Dealership.
WVSDB students gathered around a blue KIA Soul at the Timbrook KIA Car Dealership with a car salesman, Mr. Henry, and Kelly the Interpreter.
A WVSDB student and her interpreter sitting at a restaurant themed photo-booth with a Timbrook KIA car salesman pretending to be their waiter.
⭐ You're Invited! ⭐ The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, in collaboration with WV Deaf Service Center and WVOCDB, is hosting a Deaf Tea Chat! ☕ 📅Saturday, December 9th, 2023 ⏰2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 🏫The Brannon Auditorium Families of deaf and hard-of-hearing children, alumni, and people who know or are learning ASL are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there! 🤩
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Deaf Tea Chat flyer
Stephanie Banik from the Cacapon Institute returned to teach the students about the importance of watersheds. 💧 Ms. Banik wrapped up her presentation with a special painting project for Ms. Park's and Ms. Biddle's classes. The students painted a mural that depicts what an area looks like when a watershed is not cared for vs one when we do care for our watershed. 🎨 As a bonus, the students met with Mayor Keadle to explain their work and presented it to her as a gift. In one photo, the mural is hanging in the Mayor's office! 🤩
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Students from WVSDB helping contribute to the painting.
Ms. Park helps assist a student paint the mural.
Students hard at work painting the mural.
A representative gives a presentation with water to our students.
Students posing with the mayor with the mural they made.
Students presenting their mural to the Mayor of Romney.
The mural our students created hanging up in the Mayor's office.
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's Fall Dinner Show was a SUCCESS! 🍽️🍂 We want to thank everyone who came out to support our students. A special shoutout to Mr. Haza, Mr. Barry Nealis, and Mr. Olden for helping our students showcase their talents to the community! 🤩
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB's Rock Band performing on stage at the Fall Dinner Show in the MPR.
WVSDB's Drumline performing on stage in the MPR at the Fall Dinner Show.
The dinner menu flyer for the Fall Dinner Show.
Two students on stage in the MPR telling jokes to the audience.
A student performing on stage in the MPR
A student performing a song on stage in the MPR during the Fall Dinner Show.
A student performing poems on stage during the Fall Dinner Show in the MPR.
Students on stage performing an "Ugly Pumpkin" skit on stage.
WVSDB Tapestry Group standing on stage getting ready to perform at the Fall Dinner Show.
WVSDB Tapestry group standing on stage in the MPR performing at the Fall Dinner Show.
Alana Hartman from the DEP and Stephanie Banik from the Cacapon Institute worked with Ms. Park's and Ms. Biddle's classes, concentrating on invasive species and assisting with the initial cleanup of our campus Rain Garden. 🌸 The presentation began in the classroom, where Ms. Hartman taught the students about invasive plant species in our area. She included various examples for the students to examine. 🌿 The lesson then moved outside to the campus Rain Garden, located between the Sevigny and Bannon buildings, where the students engaged in cleaning the Rain Garden. 🌧️
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Students are observing a presentation from the DEP on a classroom smartboard.
A student looks down at a book while holding a leaf in his hand.
Representatives from the DEP showing a branch to one of our students.
Representative from DEP showing a book to our students.
Representative from DEP explaining how a rain garden works to our students.
One of our student's helping clean up the rain garden.
The rain garden sign explaining what it is and how it works.
As of November 14, 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 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
almost 2 years ago, Sondra McKenery
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree made a stop at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🎄 Our students had a wonderful day seeing the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and signing the banner. Thank you to everyone who came out to watch our Tapestry group perform. 🎤 Thank you to the Hampshire County Convention and Visitors Bureau for putting on such a WONDERFUL event! 🙌
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arriving on WVSDB campus via trailer.
A close-up of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree truck featuring the WV State Capital and tree outline.
WVSDB Tapestry group performing for the Christmas Tree event.
Superintendent Burch posing for a photo with Amy, who is a representative from the Forestry Services in front of a Christmas Tree in the Sevigny building.
WVSDB Tapestry group performing at the Christmas Tree event.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree banner with signatures from visitors.
A student and teacher pose for a photo with Smokey the Bear and an owl mascot.
WVSDB students signing the banner on the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree truck.
WVSDB students standing side-by-side for a photo in front of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree truck.
WVSDB students looking at the signed banner on the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree truck.
The United States Capitol's Christmas Tree is coming to The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🎄 Join us TOMORROW, November 14th, at 10:30 AM for the arrival of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Don't miss WVSDB's Tapestry group perform at 10:55 AM! 🎵 You can check out the full itinerary BELOW! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Schedule of events for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Event happening at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind on Tuesday, November 14th.
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Event Flyer
Students from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind had the opportunity to visit the Monongalia County Technical Education Center in Morgantown, WV. 🏫 Our students were given a tour of their campus and the programs they offer. They were able to meet with students and educators to ask questions. Their ProStart provided a delicious lunch for our students and staff. 🍽️ We would like to personally thank Superintendent Dr. Eddie Campbell, Principal Greg Dausch, and Chef Brian Covell.
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
"Welcome to M-Tec is painted on the wall in the colors green, black, and blue.
Students seated at a table getting ready to eat lunch provided by the M-Tec ProStart students.
M-Tec ProStart students serving our students lunch. There is a spread of pasta and toppings on a table.
M-Tec ProStart students preparing and serving WVSDB students lunch.
Three WVSDB students seated at a table before they are served lunch at M-Tec.
Superintendent Burch speaking with one of the M-Tec ProStart students.
A M-Tech ProStart student preparing students lunch.
A group photo of WVSDB students with M-Tec Health Occupations students.
A M-Tec Health Occupations student giving a demonstration to WVSDB students.
M-Tec students speaking with WVSDB students along with M-Tec Principal, Mr. Dausch.
Happy Veteran's Day from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! “There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.” — Alexander Hamilton We thank you for your service! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXQhUF0jIcU&t=39s
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Last week the student council hosted the Blue 💙and Gold 💛Homecoming Dance 2023. Students in 7th through 12th grades celebrated their school spirit as dapper black bears. Congratulations to the members of the Homecoming Court! #blackbearfamily2023
almost 2 years ago, Christine Lewis
A group of dancers who were friends dancing with one of the RCS staff members on the dance floor of the gymnasium
A picture of the homecoming, court members standing outside of the gym door with their crowns on their heads and their formalwear
A picture of two friends standing in front of the WVSDB literally a backdrop with balloons in the gym
A young couple in their formalwear turn it up. The young lady is wearing a blue dress with sparkly sequin and the young man as in tan pants and a striped shirt
A Hwy Language, picture of all the decorations in the gym with blue and gold, is the same and colors with balloons or table cloths on round tables
A picture of a young lady who is attending the the dance in a black and white dress with a white sweater smiling at the camera in front of the blue picture background
Group of friends posing for a picture and their formalwear in front of the WVSDB background
Picture of the homecoming, queen with her sash in a blue dress standing with her friend smiling for the camera
A dance attendee in her gold dress with black camisole smiling at the camera
A group of three male students who were friends taking a picture, smiling at the camera in front of the background