Don't miss out on our next Deaf Coffee Chat event! ☕
📅Saturday, April 20th, 2024
⏰3 PM - 8 PM
We've partnered with fantastic organizations for a day of Deaf culture, ASL activities, games, snacks, raffles, and even a pickleball tournament! 🥒🏓
Save the date and come join the excitement! 🤟
🐾 Join us in supporting the Hampshire County Animal Shelter! 🐾
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are hosting a community service project, and we need your help! We're collecting supplies like dog food, toys, treats, cleaning products, and bedding. 🐶
Your donations can make a huge difference in the lives of these animals. Drop off your supplies by Friday, February 23rd, 2024.
Let's come together and make a positive impact! ❤️
Join us in celebrating Black History Month at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🎉
Today, we shine a spotlight on Dr. Earnest Hairston🌟
Graduating from WVSD in 1955, Dr. Hairston co-founded The National Black Deaf Advocates, championing rights and representation within the Deaf community.
Let's honor his legacy this #BlackHistoryMonth!
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 the first week of March!
➡️Introductory ASL Class: Every Tuesday beginning March 5, 2024, at 4:00 pm
https://bit.ly/3s8SDx8
➡️Intermediate ASL Class: Every Wednesday beginning March 6, 2024, 4:00 pm https://bit.ly/45nlPPL
➡️Advanced ASL Class: Every Thursday beginning March 7, 2024, 4:00 pm https://bit.ly/448go5E
We hope to see you in the virtual classroom! 🤩
🎉 Exciting news! 🎉
Shoutout to our boys and girls goalball teams for dominating against The Maryland School for the Blind! 🏆
Boys:
💥Game 1: 12-6
💥Game 2: 8-7
Girls:
💥Game 1: 10-2
💥Game 2: 8-2
Keep shining, Black Bears! 🐻
🚨 Big Match Day Alert! 🚨
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are hitting the road to take on The Maryland School for the Blind. 🐻
Tune in to the live stream for all the action! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81543325548?pwd=p3lmVOimEg-SkW4tfc70u2iztWZF-g.dqjFc1ysaDP1EX-l
Happy Valentine's Day from The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 💖
Our elementary students had an amazing time connecting with The Oklahoma School for the Deaf for a special Valentine's activity! 💌
It's wonderful to see students from different schools coming together to spread love and joy.
Good afternoon,
This serves as a REMINDER that the homegoing originally scheduled for Thursday, February 22nd, has been rescheduled to Friday, February 23rd, 2024.
Thank you for your attention to this update. Should you have any questions or require clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out.
FYI... This is the final WVSDB job posting for 2023-2024 school year! The HR office will begin posting school year 2024-2025 jobs in March.
As of February 13, the WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities:
Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days
Residential Care Specialist - night shift - female
Substitute Aide II, III, IV/Transportation
Substitute LPN
Teacher - English 05-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
The final job posts will close for applications on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
Good morning,
There will be NO day student bus runs today, February 13th, 2024 due to Winter weather conditions. WVSDB staff will report on a 2-hour delay schedule.
Thank you!
Good evening,
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will operate on a 2-hour Delay on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024, due to potential Winter weather conditions.
Thank you!
🔴The Goalball season opener is HERE! 🔴
Join us as The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind take on The Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind at 4:00 PM.
If you can't join us in person, don't worry! Catch the action live on our Facebook page. 📸
Let's Gooo Black Bears! 🐻
Shoutout to our amazing Black Bears basketball teams for their stellar tournament performance this past weekend! 🏆
The boys' team clinched the Sportsmanship Award, showing true teamwork and spirit. Congratulations to Raiden for being named an All-Star Player - way to shine on the court! 🌟
Huge thanks to The Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind for being fantastic hosts! 🤩
Want to learn more about the boys' basketball tournament being held at The Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind this weekend?
Scan the QR code below for more information! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Big games ahead for our basketball teams! 🐻 The Boys' team is gearing up for a tournament at The Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, while the Girls' team is heading to The Delaware School for the Deaf for their tournament. 🏀 Don't miss our girls in action against Rochester at 5:30 PM! 📸Watch the game live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6SsOBHcb47KEG0Krv5m8ow
Boys Livestream Links:
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/live/_VN8xcJbg6A?feature=shared
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/live/FLEm1j-2r_I?feature=shared
Check out the game brackets below to see who our teams will be facing in the upcoming tournaments. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is celebrating Black History Month! 🌟
Following the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954, The West Virginia School for the Deaf made history by being the FIRST to integrate Black Deaf students. 📚
Thrilling Science Adventures 🚀
Ms. Biddle's students led an engaging experiment for Ms. Park's class. Check out these snapshots as they drew shapes with dry-erase markers on bowls, making them float with water! 💦🔬
Exploring surface tension and discovering the magic of non-soluble markers. 🌟
What will the next science experiment be?! 🤔
❗REMINDER ❗
The WV Advisory Council for the Education of Exceptional Children (WVACEEC) is excited to announce a Virtual Resource Fair for parents and families of students with exceptional needs. If you or someone you know would like to get information on the following topics, please join us on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 9- AM-noon for three 45-minute virtual sessions on the following topics:
➡️WVABLE- An important financial planning tool that equips eligible individuals with disabilities and their families to save and invest without jeopardizing their eligibility for public benefit programs, including SSI and Medicaid. Earnings from the investments grow tax-free and funds can be used anytime to pay for qualified disability expenses.
➡️Foster Care Support and Educational Services -Providing educational support to foster care youth (i.e., enrollment assistance.) Gathering supporting documents for special education services. Helping to link foster youth with outside agencies for additional services and support, and increase collaboration and communication between stakeholders, i.e. DHHR, foster care parents, childcare agencies, LEAs, and the WVDE.
➡️CSEDW- Children with Serious Emotional Disorders Waiver program provides additional Medicaid support to children from ages three to 21 with serious mental, behavioral, or emotional health needs. The program helps keep children with their families at home or in the community instead of going to a care facility or a group home. While they are at home or in the community, they receive services to improve their condition.
➡️ACES (Living with Adverse Childhood Experiences) How trauma affects young people and families in WV. Participate in a conversation about how to support youth who are experiencing trauma.
➡️Preparing your child to graduate and transition to adulthood- DRS Services- Supporting youth and adults with disabilities (ages 14 and up) on their path to work and living independently. Find out about services that are available to your child as they prepare to graduate high school.
➡️Special Education Laws and Policies and how to advocate for your child and navigate through the system. Don’t be confused or afraid to ask for help when preparing for a meeting at your child’s school. Learn about support that is available to help you through the special education process. Register with the link BELOW!
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http://tinyurl.com/2c8mykxu
🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟
Calling all passionate LPNs seeking to make a real difference at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! We're on the lookout for dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to become part of our Nursing team! 🩺💉
Why choose WVSDB? 🐻
➡️Competitive Compensation and Benefits
➡️Supportive Work Environment
➡️Full-Time Annual Contract
➡️Fulfilling Work, Making a Difference Daily
Apply TODAY! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
As of February 6, the WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities:
Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days;
Orientation and Mobility Specialist;
Teacher - English 05-AD/DHH PK-AD;
Teacher - Science 05-AD/Biology 09-AD/VI PK-AD;
Substitute LPN;
Substitute Aide II, III, IV/Transportation;
Residential Care Specialist - night shift – female
See something of interest this week? Apply online, at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
