The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind presents...
✨Parents Day 2024! ✨
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWAFQfAGUwM
Have you gotten your tickets for our Spring Dinner Show?! 🤔
You still have time! ⏳
Experience the ultimate blast from the past at our 90s-themed Spring Dinner Show! ✨
📅Thursday, April 18th, 2024
⏰6:00 PM
📍Sevigny Building MPR
🎟️ $25 per person
Join us for an evening filled with nostalgia, great food, and awesome entertainment. Get ready to groove to your favorite 90s hits while enjoying delicious dishes and fantastic vibes. 🎶
Don't miss out on this blast from the past – it's going to be an unforgettable night!
📞Call (304)-822-4861 to get your tickets!
#90sThrowback #SpringDinnerShow #WVSDB

🎉 Happy National American Sign Language (ASL) Day! 🤟
Let's celebrate the beauty and significance of ASL in bridging communication barriers and promoting inclusivity. Today, we honor the vibrant language that enriches lives and fosters understanding.
Join us in recognizing the importance of ASL in creating a more accessible world for all.
#ASLDay #CommunicationForAll #WVSDB

Our Girl Scout Troop this week discovered the beauty of nature 🌸while discussing nature preservation. The members ended their evening with socialization & interpersonal interactions 🛝on the campus playground. #BlackBearScouts









Yay!! Splashing 💦 fun is springing our residential students into fitness. 🤿 Enjoyable activities in a heated pool are top 🥇leisure moments with friends. #DormLife #BlackbearFamily.





🌟 Big shoutout to the WVDE TAC: West Virginia Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind (WVOCDB) for hosting yet another impactful Functional Listening Evaluation (FLE) and Comprehensive Language Evaluation (CLE) training in Morgantown, WV! 🎉
Thank you for empowering educators across the mountain state with these invaluable opportunities. 🙌
Big shoutout to Monongalia County Technical Education Center (MTEC) for generously hosting our training sessions! 🙌 And huge thanks to the incredibly talented MTEC Culinary program for keeping our team fueled with delicious meals throughout our time there. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or better food! 🍽️
#WVOCDB #Education #WestVirginia









📢ANNOUNCEMENT📢
There will be NO American Sign Language (ASL) Classes this week, April 9th- 11th.
We apologize for this inconvenience!

Check out the awesome Summer Camps happening at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🐻
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Low Vision, and Deafblind students from all over West Virginia are welcome to join us.
🎭 July 7-11: Act Out Adventure
🦖 July 7-11: Jurassic Literacy Explorers
🏅 July 14-18: Literacy Games
🔍 July 14-18: 360 Degree Camp
🏀 July 21-24: Black Bears Sports Camp
Get ready for a summer filled with fun, learning, and adventure! 🌞📚
Don't miss out - register NOW! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://forms.office.com/r/Mipn526vzm
Registration DEADLINE is Monday, April 29th, 2024!
#SummerCamps #WVSDB #AdventureAwaits





What a wonderful learning experience for our students at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🌟
Our students were able to witness the 2024 Solar Eclipse firsthand, enriching their understanding of astronomy! 🌘
Ms. Knauff, our Art teacher, had her students translate their observation of the eclipse into stunning artwork, blending science and creativity. 🎨



Experience the ultimate blast from the past at our 90s-themed Spring Dinner Show! ✨
📅Thursday, April 18th, 2024
⏰6:00 PM
📍Sevigny Building MPR
🎟️ $25 per person
Join us for an evening filled with nostalgia, great food, and awesome entertainment. Get ready to groove to your favorite 90s hits while enjoying delicious dishes and fantastic vibes. 🎶
Don't miss out on this blast from the past – it's going to be an unforgettable night!
📞Call (304)-822-4861 to get your tickets!
#90sThrowback #SpringDinnerShow #WVSDB

Join us for a delightful Spring Deaf Tea Chat at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🌼
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024
⏰ Time: Starting at 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Brannon Building Auditorium on The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's Campus
In partnership with WVDE TAC: West Virginia Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind, The West Virginia Deaf Service Center, and West Virginia Hands & Voices, get ready for:
🎭 ASL Skits
🎨 Craft Activities by WV Hands & Voices
🎁 Exciting Door Prizes from WVDE TAC: WVOCDB
And to top it off, enjoy delicious, boxed lunches provided by Romney Brew Station.
Save the date and join us for a memorable celebration! 🎉

Experience the ultimate blast from the past at our 90s-themed Spring Dinner Show! ✨
📅Thursday, April 18th, 2024
⏰6:00 PM
📍Sevigny Building MPR
🎟️ $25 per person
Join us for an evening filled with nostalgia, great food, and awesome entertainment. Get ready to groove to your favorite 90s hits while enjoying delicious dishes and fantastic vibes. 🎶
Don't miss out on this blast from the past – it's going to be an unforgettable night!
📞Call (304)-822-4861 to get your tickets!
#90sThrowback #SpringDinnerShow #WVSDB

Check out the awesome Summer Camps happening at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🐻
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Low Vision, and Deafblind students from all over West Virginia are welcome to join us.
🎭 July 7-11: Act Out Adventure
🦖 July 7-11: Jurassic Literacy Explorers
🏅 July 14-18: Literacy Games
🔍 July 14-18: 360 Degree Camp
🏀 July 21-24: Black Bears Sports Camp
Get ready for a summer filled with fun, learning, and adventure! 🌞📚
Don't miss out - register NOW! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://forms.office.com/r/Mipn526vzm
#SummerCamps #WVSDB #AdventureAwaits




🤟 April is Deaf History Month! 🤟
This month let's explore and celebrate the remarkable journey and achievements of the Deaf community. 🎉
By acknowledging their history, we're honoring their resilience, creativity, and contributions to society. 🤩
#DeafHistoryMonth #CelebratingDiversity #WVSDB

As of April 2, the WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities:
Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days
Substitute General Maintenance/HVAC Technician
Substitute General Maintenance/Security
Substitute Residential Care Specialist
Substitute LPN
Substitute RN
See something of interest this week? Apply online, at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
🌟Meet the Team! 🌟
The WVDE Technical Assistance Center: West Virginia Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind (WVOCDB)!
The WVOCDB is committed to supporting students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Blind/Low Vision, and Deafblind throughout their educational journey. Their comprehensive center, which is housed on the WVSDB campus, offers a wide range of services and resources to ensure student success, from primary education to transitioning into post-secondary pursuits. 📚
Together, they're working towards a future where every student can thrive. 🎓
Want to learn more about the WVOCDB?! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/page/wv-outreach-center-for-the-deaf-and-the-blind
#EmpoweringStudents

The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind launched its first Expanded Core and Career Opportunities (ECCO) Week! ECCO Week is all about empowering our students toward independence! 🤩
➡️Topics include career exploration, technology, money management, and self-advocacy.
To celebrate a successful week, students got to enjoy food carts with various types of food to enjoy.
ECCO Weeks pave the way for self-reliance and success! 🌟






Tune in NOW! 🎥
Season 3 Episode 6 of Bear Necessities WVSDB News is LIVE! 🐻
Check out the latest episode for all the exciting updates: Upcoming Events, Past Events, This Month in History, Recent Goalball Tournaments, and much MORE! 🌟
Don't miss out! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDupBK7oId8
#BearNecessities #WVSDBNews
Join us for Parents Day at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind TOMORROW, March 28th, 2024, beginning at 10 AM! 🎶
Let's throw it back to the 90s with themed music and skits! 🎤
Can't make it in person? No problem!
Fill out the form below for the Zoom link and join the fun virtually. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/ufTHZw6EMz
Don't miss out on this blast from the past!
#ParentsDay #90sTheme #WVSDB

📢ANNOUNCEMENT📢
There will be no Intermediate American Sign Language (ASL) Class today, March 27th, 2024.
We apologize for this inconvenience!

