3… 2… 1… 🚀 At the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), our Rocketry Club, led by Coach Biddle is taking learning to new heights! 💥 From design to liftoff, our students are hands-on engineers making the impossible happen. ☄️ This is STEM in action, and it’s unforgettable. 💫 #RocketryClub #WVSDB #STEM
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group photo of the rocketry club with Coach Biddle. There is a green and orange rocket sitting on a table in front of the group.
Rocketry club members are gathered around a table as they work on assembling their rocket.
A male student looks closely as he tapes a section of the rocket together.
An orange and green rocket blasts off the platform into the air.
ROAD TRIP READY 🚌 Our Goalball teams are heading to the Bronx and ready to bring the heat! 🔥 Time to compete and leave it all on the court! 💪 🎥 Watch it LIVE on Instagram: @nyise999 LET’S GO BLACK BEARS!!! 🐻 #GoalballTournament #WVSDB #StudentAthletes
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future! 🏫

The placement of the first steel framework in the Administration Building Memorial marks a meaningful step in honoring our past while shaping the future. 🌟

Our outdoor pavilion is also coming together and will soon offer a beautiful new space for learning and community. 🌿

This isn’t just construction, its progress, opportunity, and a brighter future for every student who walks our campus. 💛

#CampusUpgrades #WVSDB #CampusGrowth
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
An outdoor pavilion with construction continuing on the roof.
The first steel structure of the future Administration Building Memorial.
Light poles are placed where the new bus loop will be.
DHH Family Weekend: Growing Together! 🌿

📅June 12–14, 2026
📍The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind in Romney, WV

This special weekend is designed for families of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, birth through age eight. It will be a time to connect, learn, relax, and build community with other families who share similar experiences.

Throughout the weekend, families will have opportunities to:
➡️Connect with other parents and caregivers
➡️Participate in fun, hands-on activities for children
➡️Access resources and information to support language and communication development
➡️Enjoy time together in a welcoming, family-centered environment

There is no cost for families to attend. Lodging, meals, and activities are provided.

👉To apply, please complete the application form at the link below: https://forms.gle/B3xnhiVk9U6UvJ228

Applications must be submitted by March 20, 2026. ⌛

#DHH #WVSDB #FamilyEngagement
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
DHH Family Weekend Flyer.
Creativity on Display! ✨

Students at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) are sharing their voices through art in a beautiful Multimedia Exhibit sponsored by FNB Bank in Romney, WV. 🎨

Come experience it for yourself! 👀

📩 Learn more about the WVSDB Art Program:
hknauffsmith@k12.wv.us

#ArtExhibit #WVSDB #StudentCreativity
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A beige-colored wall filled with colorful works of multimedia art.
A beige-colored wall filled with colorful works of multimedia art.
Art Exhibit Flyer.
⏳ 3…2…1…GAME TIME!

The VSDB Defenders are coming… but the Black Bears are UNSTOPPABLE! 🔥

📅 March 18, 2026
🕔 5 PM

📽️Can’t join us in person? We’re LIVE on Facebook!

Let’s show the Defenders what the Black Bears roar like at home! 🐻

#LetsGoBlackBears #WVSDB #GameDayEnergy
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male Goalball player wearing a blue and gold colored jersey with the "Black Bears" written in yellow font on the front. The text "Hunter Knotts" is written under the Goalball player in yellow font.
This Week at Appalachia Provisions Café! ☕

Our amazing student chefs are back at it, serving up a week of fresh, made-from-scratch deliciousness! Every dish is prepared with care by our students in our simulated workplace café, giving them hands-on culinary experience while treating YOU to something special.

🥐 Cinnamon Rolls - Fresh from the oven, these cinnamon swirls smell like pure happiness.
🥗 Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad - Savory meets sweet in every bite: juicy chicken, crisp greens, and a touch of tart cranberry.
🥪 B.L.T.C. Ciabatta Sammy - The perfect combo of crispy, melty, and fresh… all in your hands.
🌯 Chicken Cordon Bleu Wrap - Tender chicken, melty cheese, and savory ham wrapped up in a warm, soft tortilla.
🍰 Oreo Peanut Butter Cheesecake - A slice of heaven: velvety cheesecake, swirled with peanut butter, sprinkled with Oreo magic

⏰ Hours This Week:
Wednesday, March 18: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday, March 19: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Location: 301 East Main Street, Romney, WV

☀️ See you in the A.M. for fresh bites and student-made magic!

#RomneyWV #WVSDB #SimulatedWorkplace
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Peanut Butter Oreo Cheesecake. A slice of peanut butter cheesecake with chocolate Oreo crumbles on top.
Appalachia Provisions Cafe Menu.
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Cheese on a Ciabatta Bun.
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad.

As of March 17, 2026, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year :

(2) Aides - Career Academy for Postgraduates
Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman - 260 days
Interpreter I, II
LPN - 210 days - Night Shift
Supervisor of Maintenance - 260 days
WVOCDB - Blind/Low Vision Educator & VI Support Coordinator - 260 days
WVOCDB - Psychologist - 260 days

To apply, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369

2 months ago, Sondra McKenery
CTE Teacher watching student with power tool use with We Are Hiring banner
GOALBALL SHOWDOWN 🔥

The Black Bears are taking on the VSDB Defenders in what’s sure to be an intense showdown you won’t want to miss!

📅 March 17, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM

📽️Catch the action LIVE:
http://web.gc.com/teams/6cs3OT5AGoCh/live?pid=Copy&c=team_share_link_qr_variant

Let's Go, Black Bears! 🐻

#GameDay #WVSDB #Goalball
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male Goalball player wearing a blue and gold colored jersey with the "Black Bears" written in yellow font on the front. The text "Eli Collins" is written under the Goalball player in yellow font.
Good morning, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, due to potentially hazardous road conditions. Thank you!
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Deaf Culture + Green Vibes = Success! 💚

Our Respecting Earth Green Deaf Social was a celebration of Deaf culture and the inclusivity of American Sign Language (ASL). From first-time signers to ASL pros, everyone came together to learn, laugh, and enjoy the green vibes! 🌎

Huge thanks to WVSDB Outreach & WV Hands & Voices for helping bring our community together. ✨

Stay tuned… our next Deaf Social is around the corner! 👀

#DeafCommunity #WVSDB #ASLForAll
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Group photo of the Deaf Social participants in the Brannon Building Auditorium.
Deaf Social participants are seated at a table doing crafts using markers and colored pencils.
Deaf Social participants are seated side-by-side at a table mingling among one another.
A male participant signs using American Sign Language (ASL) while a male to his right observes him.
Participants are seated at a table using American Sign Language (ASL) and playing card games.
Deaf Social participants are seated at a table doing crafts using markers and colored pencils.
Students vs. Staff: Goalball Showdown! 🔥

The gym was buzzing as students went head-to-head with staff in an epic Goalball battle! 🥅

There may have been a little friendly rivalry… and maybe a few staff members realizing just how skilled our students really are. 😉

It was a great time, filled with laughter and school spirit, that brought our campus community together for an unforgettable game.

Now we have one question… when is the rematch? 👀

#StudentsVsStaff #WVSDB #CampusFun
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Students and staff members gather in a group, side-by-side in front of the goalball net. The students are wearing matching Goalball jerseys.
💯 Math Wiz!

Billy from Mrs. Shoemaker’s class just nailed 100% of addition & subtraction facts with the ReFlex Math Program! 🧮

Way to crunch those numbers like a pro, Billy! 🤩

#MathMagic #WVSDB #StudentSuccess

2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Billy, a male WVSDB student holds up a black shirt with the text "Just a boy who loves math." Beside him is Mrs. Shoemaker, a female WVSDB teacher who is holding up a certificate.
What’s Brewing This Week at Appalachia Provisions Café?! ☕

🥐 Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant - Flaky, melty, breakfast magic.
🥗 Greek Chicken Salad - Greens, protein, and flavor for days.
🌯 El Haza Cuban Wrap - Cuban flavors packed to perfection.
🍫 Peanut Butter Brownie - Your sweet tooth called… this is the answer.
🥖 Italian Ciabatta Sammy - Ciabatta so good, you’ll come back for more.

🗓 Wednesday, March 11 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🗓Thursday, March 12 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

📍301 East Main Street, Romney, WV

See you at Appalachia Provisions Café! 👀

#RomneyWV #WVSDB #SimulatedWorkplace
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Peanut Butter Brownie.
Greek Chicken Salad.
Cafe Menu.
Cuban Wrap.
Italian Sandwich on Ciabatta.
Refrigerator stocked with sandwiches, salads, wraps, yogurt parfaits, and beverages.
Let’s come together to celebrate our planet and our Deaf community! 🌎

🗓 Sunday, March 15
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Brannon Building Auditorium - WVSDB Campus
➡️ALL skill levels welcome!

Join us for an afternoon packed with:
🤟 High-energy ASL games
🎨 Creative, earth-inspired crafts
🥨 Tasty light refreshments
🎁 Fun door prizes you won’t want to miss!

Hosted by West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), WVSDB Outreach, and WV Hands & Voices.

Celebrate the Deaf community while honoring our planet! 🌱

#DeafSocial #WVSDB #ASL
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Deaf Social Flyer.
Hands Up, West Virginia! Season 2 - Episode 4👐

📅📅TONIGHT, March 10, 2026

Jump into real-world communication with the Deaf community through live American Sign Language (ASL) demonstrations, interactive activities, and a lively Q&A you won’t want to miss. ⛰️

👉 Fully accessible with live captions
👉 ASL & spoken English interpretation provided
👉 Fun, engaging, and welcoming for ALL

Tune in and get your Hands Up, West Virginia! 🤟

🔗: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84540081655?pwd=VVacqExsddUraMXWamTraCGXq4hfMa.1

#HandsUpWV #WVSDB #WVSDBOutreach
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Hands Up West Virginia Logo. A pair of hands hold up mountains surrounded by forest trees and a sun beaming with rays in the upper left-hand corner. The WVSDB and WVSDB Outreach logos are in the bottom right-hand corner.
We’re proud to share a special news feature highlighting our students who participated in the Annual Cane Quest and Braille Challenge in collaboration with the Children’s Vision Rehabilitation Program (CVRP) in Charleston, WV. 🦯📚

Check out the news feature to see them in action! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://www.wsaz.com/video/2026/03/05/braille-challenge-competition/

#BrailleChallenge #WVSDB #CaneQuest
2 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
National Deaf Youth Day is Here! 🤟

The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) is proud to celebrate Deaf youth everywhere!

Our Deaf youth are the leaders, creators, and culture-shapers of tomorrow, and today we honor the incredible impact you make in our community. 🌟

WVSDB is proud to celebrate YOU!

📸: The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the West Virginia Legislature
3 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Three WVSDB students stand side by side wearing matching black, fleece jackets with their hands in front of them.
A male WVSDB student wearing a black, fleece jacket uses American Sign Language (ASL) to interpret the performance during the legislative event.
A female WVSDB student wearing a black, fleece jacket uses American Sign Language (ASL) to interpret the performance during the legislative event.
🛠️Happy Maintenance Professionals Day! 🛠️

Today, on Maintenance Professionals Day, we honor the amazing crew at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) who keep our campus running smoothly every single day. From fixing the little things to tackling the big challenges, their hard work and dedication make our school a safe and thriving place for everyone.

Not every team member is pictured, but know this: we see you, we appreciate you, and we are so grateful for all that you do every single day! 🙌

You are the backbone of our campus! 🌟

#MaintenanceProfessionalsDay #WVSDB #CampusHeroes
3 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group photo of the WVSDB maintenance team. A group of men stand side by side outside of the maintenance building.

What an incredible few days for our Blind and Low Vision (VI) students! ✨

Our students recently traveled to Charleston, WV, to compete in the Braille Challenge and Cane Quest in collaboration with the Children's Vision Rehabilitation Program, and they brought their incredible skills with them! 🦯

But the experience didn’t stop there…

Students also visited the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), where they put their Orientation & Mobility (O&M) skills to the test by navigating the building like pros in a brand-new environment. 🏢

Along the way, they connected with WVDE employees, introducing themselves, sharing their stories, and proudly representing the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB).

Representatives also delivered a presentation on the Instructional Resource Center (IRC) on campus, sharing how it provides vital resources and support not just for WVSDB students but for students with vision needs across West Virginia.

We are incredibly proud of our students for representing WVSDB so well! 👏

#BrailleChallenge #WVSDB #CaneQuest

3 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male WVDE employee sits at his desk while a male WVSDB student is seated across from him in a chair.
Three male individuals stand together talking and mingling with one another.
A female WVSDB student holds her cane and looks back to smile at the camera. There is a male WVDE employee sitting at a desk across from her.
A male WVDE employee is seated in his cubicle and smiles at a male WVSDB student who is holding his cane and an embossed document in his hands.
A female WVSDB student looks back and smiles for the camera, while a male WVDE employee sits at his desk and smiles for the camera.
Individuals are gathered around a large conference table as they are educated on technology from the Instructional Resource Center (IRC).
WVSDB students, educators, and staff stand in front of a large, green "M" that stands for Marshall University.