The Country Roads' campers found opportunities to use water to keep cool during the hot summer evenings. Friends were splashing in the lake and dumping icy water in the bucket challenge as fast ways to cool off while laughing at the end of a memorable week. #SummerExperiences2023 #MakingMemories.
almost 2 years ago, Christine Lewis
And why they angle shot of the wire bucket, challenge, line and one camper, passing water into the next campers bucket
A camper taking a break from the stroll before the water bucket challenge
The end of the line camper getting water poured on her because it missed the bucket staff or trying to assist
Campers waiting on them to the lake to swim
A group of campers walking out into the water on the lake, as this is their first experience, and being in the water of a like
I camper standing in the middle of the lake
The group of campers walking on the beach that leads to the lake
A wide angle shot of roofs of campers, having fun, splashing and splashing in the lake
A picture of residents doing the tug-of-war on the lawn
A group photo of the campers where to after the water bucket challenge has ended outside on the lawn
Wow! What a great week! 👏 To say we are proud of our Country Roads Brunch Theater campers this week would be an understatement! They did an amazing job preparing the food for the brunch and performing for spectators! We loved seeing each camper shine today! 🌟 We would also like to take the time to thank Mr. Haza, Mr. Olden, and the rest of the teachers and aides who helped out this week! You guys are rock stars! ❤️ We hope to see new and familiar faces next week as we continue to week two of our Summer Camp Experience! ☀️
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A rectangular table filled with an array of foods for brunch.
A yellow plate full of different brunch foods.
Campers enjoying brunch after their performance.
Spectators seated at a round table eating and mingling.
Superintendent Burch standing on the stage addressing the spectators before the beginning of the show.
The audience sitting at multiple circular tables with blue and yellow chairs.
Mr. Haza addressing the audience before the show.
Mr. Haza playing the guiter while two students play the keyboard, and one student plays the drums.
A camper is standing on stage while holding the West Virginia flag and smiling.
Campers are lined up on stage performing.
Our Summer Experience campers have been busy learning about the state of West Virginia through various WV-themed crafts and activities. 🎨 Campers learned about all 55 counties, as well as the state wildlife. ⛰️ Don't forget about our Country Roads Brunch Performance tomorrow, July 14th, beginning at 10 AM for families to enjoy! #SummerExperience2023
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A camper sitting at a table smiling at t he camera. There is a state outline of West Virginia in front of him.
A camper is seated at a table while a teacher is standing to his right helping with his WV activity.
Three campers are seated around a table with paper WV state outlines in front of them. They are waiting for the teacher's instructions.
A camper is seated at a table while holding a box of markers. A teacher is standing to her left if she needs any assistance.
A camper looks up at the camera while coloring his WV activity sheet. A teacher is sitting beside him to assist him. A camper is seated in the background at the same table looking down at her marker box to pick-out her next marker.
A camper is seated in a blue chair getting ready to color her WV-themed activity.
The Country Roads campers attended a presentation by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources about the different fish species that live in West Virginia waterways. The West Virginia DNR biologist and fisheries officers provided the campers with opportunities to learn about the different types of fish. The campers touched the fish as well and had time to hold the small fish. All fish at the end of the presentation were released back into the river. #SummerExperiences2023 #MakingMemories #DNREducation.
almost 2 years ago, Christine Lewis
A picture of the DNR officers going out in the boat to catch fish
A picture of the DNA are biologist and officers giving the presentation from the boat to the campers on the shoreline
A camper touching the American eel in a box
Other campers touching the American eel
A camper touching the American eel while smiling at the camera and signing how slimy it is
A group of friends stand on the river bank, watching the presentation and smiling at the camera
A picture of a big yellow carp in a box. Well, one of the camper looks down upon it.
A picture of a group of campers touching one of the fish, well another camper sans above the fish in the container
A picture of a camper, holding a minor in his cupped hands
A picture of the American eel once it was caught and placed in the observation box
Representatives from the WV Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind, a WVDE Technical Assistance Center located on the campus of WVSDB exhibited and shared information regarding their resources and services at the 2023 Student Success Summit in Charleston WV today. This event was co-sponsored by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, the West Virginia Department of Education, the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, and West Virginia GEAR UP. This statewide conference focused on creating seamless, supportive, and lifelong learning systems for West Virginia’s students! Pictured Below: Mrs. Nora Stevenson, WVOCDB K-12 DHH Specialist, and Mrs. Wendy Baily, WVOCDB VI Family Services Specialist.
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Two women standing side by side while smiling behind a tabling booth with tools and resources sitting on top of the table.
Here's a sneak peek of what is to come at the Country Roads Brunch Performance on Friday, July 14th! Our campers have been working hard on perfecting their dance performance. 🤠 So far this week, camp participants have gotten the opportunity to explore the music, history, and foods of West Virginia! #SummerExperiences2023
almost 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Camp participnts wearing straw hats and standing in a straight line with their hands on their hips. They are following Mr. Haza's lead, who is teaching them the dance moves to their dance performance.
Campers participate in partner work during a segment of their dance performance
A camp participant making a heart with her fingers. There are yellow and blue chairs behind her, as well as a welcome banner.
Teacher, Mr. Haza teaching the camper participants what the "bridge" of a song is while they are seated at a round table with yellow and blue chairs during a water break.
Teacher, Mr. Haza helping a camper with moving her arms during a segment of their dance where they sway their arms from right to left.
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/
about 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
about 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
about 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
about 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
about 2 years ago, Melanie Hesse
Take a look at the blooms and some of the pollinator visitors in our garden!
about 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!
about 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.
about 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.
about 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.
about 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.