Tonight was the last recreational swimming 🏊activity for the dorm until early Spring. The residents enjoyed time to socialize and focus on physical fitness during their evenings in the wonderful heated pool 💦 at the local wellness center. #DormLife #BlackBearFamily2023
almost 3 years ago, Christine Lewis
A group of friends laugh while coming up for air in the shallow end of the pool
A group of residence stands in the circle and square smile at the camera as they are taking time to catch their breath in the pool
I Recents miles and points at the camera while he comes up for air
Young resident wades into the water in the shallow end of the pool
Young resident, who is joyful ways to the camera from the middle of the
A young man is learning how to swim and is waiting in the middle of the pool
Young lady resident is enjoying walking in the warm water of the pool
Do you residence stand at the edge of the pool in the water and look at the camera?
A resident gets ready to push the button on his super soaker that he filled with pool water
I have resident chases her pink ball that is bobbing on the water. It is a therapeutic exercise.
Last Saturday, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind welcomed back our Deaf Alumni to compete in a game of volleyball against our current students. 🏐 It was a fun day for all in attendance! 🦁 If you missed the game, be sure to check out the livestream!
almost 3 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB residents warming up before the volleyball game against WVSD Alumni.
A WVSD welcome banner featuring ASL and the Lion mascot.
WVSDB residents warming up before the game.
One student helping another student serve the volleyball over the net.
A WVSDB student getting ready to serve the ball over the net.
WVSD Alumni warming up before the game against the students.
A student serving the ball over to the alumni team.
Students and Alumni shaking hands after the game to show sportmanship.
⭐ 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 3 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Deaf Tea Chat flyer featuring a gold color background and a green teacup with a tree on the front.
This evening the residential social club visited the 🍨Hanging Rocks Ice Cream Shop🍦to enjoy some delicious treats and relaxation time with friends. Look at these happy smiling faces. #DormLife #BlackBearFamily2023
almost 3 years ago, Christine Lewis
A group picture of the members of a social club, standing around a fall display at the ice cream shop
I Recents it’s in a rocking chair, eating her cup of sundae ice cream
Another female resident sits in a chair, holding her cup of ice cream and licking the spoon
Hey Mail residence as a picnic table with a Sunday in front of him and smiles, well dipping his van into chocolate sauce
Two members of the social club sit and play a game of checkers on the picnic table at the ice cream shop
Two members of the social club smile at the camera. One of them is eating a big dipper of ice cream off of her cone, and the other is standing there with his arm around her.
A member of the social club sheepishly looks at the camera while eating a bite of ice cream from a sundae cup
A member of the social club displays her Sunday that is overflowing the plastic cup, and is smiling
A male member of the social club holds his sundae with the spoon his hand, and looks at the camera while standing
Two members of the social club socialize, while one member of the social club eats his milkshake, and the other member talks to him
❗EVENT NOTICE❗ 🏫Administration Building Memorial Community Forum 📅Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, at 6:00 PM 📍Sevigny Building Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is hosting a Community Forum to discuss the Administration Building Memorial on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Sevigny Building MPR. Chris Campbell from ZMM Architect Services will be joining us to answer questions about the Memorial. ➡️There will be NO virtual option, so please join us in person if possible.
almost 3 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A blue and gold social media graphic highlighting the details of the Administration Building Memorial Community Forum.
Brooklyn Bernier is a 5th grader at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, who participated in the Pumpkin Race today, which is an entire county cross-country race for 4th & 5th graders. 🎃 She placed 33rd in the race. 🏆 We are very proud of Brooklyn for representing WVSDB so well! 🤩
almost 3 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Brooklyn smiling at the camera before competing in the Pumpkin Race. She is wearing a white shirt with an orange pumpkin on it.
Participants in the Pumpkin Race beginning the race.
Brooklyn running in the Pumpkin Race.
Brooklyn running towards the race finish line.
The United States Capitol's Christmas Tree is coming to The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🎄 Join us on Tuesday, November 14th, at 10:30 AM for the arrival of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Each year, a different national forest provides a tree to light up the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building for the holiday season. The Monongahela National Forest, in partnership with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors and presenting sponsor 84 Lumber, will bring the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from West Virginia to Washington, D.C. ➡️This event is FREE for the public, but it is RECOMMENDED to RSVP to cometohampshire@gmail.com
almost 3 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A social media graphic advertising the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree coming to WVSDB's campus.
As of October 10, WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: General Maintenance/HVAC Technician - 261 days Literacy Coordinator for Deaf/Hard of Hearing - 261 days Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days Long Term Substitute Orientation and Mobility Specialist Orientation and Mobility Specialist Professional Interpreter I, II Residential Care Specialist - Day/Eve 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 3 years ago, Sondra McKenery
Road sign - Employment
Our Voice🎶 Blind and low-vision children from across the state will be performing with Blessing Offor, a breakthrough artist who also happens to be blind. For the last 6 months, children have been working on their music for this performance. This is a concert you don’t want to miss! 🤩
almost 3 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Our Voice flyer. Blue and purple background with gold lettering and pictures of Blessing Offor.
Congratulations to WVSDB sophomore, Jenna Payne! 🤩 Jenna competed at the state FFA Career Development Events with the Hampshire County FFA Chapter on the campus of West Virginia University. 🌾 She was a member of the poultry judging team. Jenna placed 13th overall individually and her team placed 11th! Way to go, Jenna! 💛
almost 3 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A picture of Jenna Payne wearing her FFA jacket with her hands interlocked in front of her.
The premiere of Bear Necessities Season 3 is now LIVE! 🤩 Check out episode 1 BELOW! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qABWQdjk1zA
almost 3 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's Fall Dinner Show is right around the corner! 🍂🍽️ Don't miss out on an evening of entertainment and delicious food prepared by our ProStart students. 🏫Sevigny Building MPR 📅 October 26, 2023 ⏰6:00 p.m. 🎟️ $20 per ticket Tickets can be purchased at Romney Brew Station, Town of Romney Office, or by calling the WVSDB office at 304-822-4861. Tickets are LIMITED!⏳
almost 3 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
The Fall Dinner Show flyer featuring orange, yellow, and red leaves around the border. The WVSDB Black Bear logo is at the top in the center. The body of the flyer features information about the Fall Dinner Show.
The residential social club has been involved in unique skill building activities since the start of the school year. During the first meeting, members made bird feeders and placed them around campus to provide a healthy snack for our wildlife. Members also worked together to create peanut butter no bake cookies. 🍪 This week a cotton top tamarin visited the club. The monkey provides comfort and support to multiple groups of people in the local community. #dormlife #clubscreateskillbuilding
almost 3 years ago, Christine Lewis
two student work at creating bird feeders. one holds completed string of oats up to show camera
completed bird feeder treats laying on the table
A staff helps a student hang a bird feeder in a tree
a student hangs a feeder in a tree
a male students hangs multiple bird feeders
Two students attempt to hang feeders outside
A resident smiles as the monkey sits on their shoulder
A picture of no bake peanut butter cookies cooling on a rack
A picture of a resident with the monkey sitting on the shoylder
Two students sitting at a table. The monkey is sitting on the resident’s lap
As of October 3, WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: General Maintenance/HVAC Technician - 261 days Literacy Coordinator for Deaf/Hard of Hearing - 261 days Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days Long Term Substitute Orientation and Mobility Specialist Orientation and Mobility Specialist Professional Interpreter I, II Residential Care Specialist - Male - Night Shift Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse Substitute Residential Care Specialist Teacher - English 05-AD/DHH PK-AD See something of interest this week? Apply online, at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
almost 3 years ago, Sondra McKenery
laptop open on desk
"You're the Apple of my Eye." 🍎 Join us on Thursday, October 12th, at 6 p.m. for an online Zoom event hosted by WV Hands and Voices! Enjoy the story, "Let's Go, Apple Picking," apple stamping, crafts, and have fun with other families of deaf or hard-of-hearing children via Zoom. Those who register one week before the event will receive a package in the mail including a copy of the storybook and the supplies needed for the crafts and activities. 📦 We look forward to spending the evening with your family! Register TODAY! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ http://www.wvhandsandvoices.org/
almost 3 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
"You're the Apple of my Eye" flyer featuring baskets of apples and information regarding this online event.
The West Virginia Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind hosted their Fall Conference on The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's campus this past week! 🍂 Over 150 educators and staff members who support or work directly with children with vision and/or hearing loss from across West Virginia traveled to Romney to participate in this year's conference. ✏️ The key focus was on literacy for low-incidence students and support the West Virginia Department of Education’s Ready, Read, Write, West Virginia initiative. Thank you to everyone for making the 2023 Fall Conference a SUCCESS! 🤩
almost 3 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Participants of the 2023 Fall Conference gathered in the MPR, while seated at tables.
Keynote Speaker Blessing Offor seated at a keyboard during his presentation and performance.
One of the Fall Conference presenters speaking to her participants.
WVU STEAM TAC giving a presentation to their participants.
Ms. Adkins giving her presentation during her Fall Conference segment.
Participants watching the presenter give a presentation on a product.
Keynote Speaker Dr. Lisalee E. Egbert giving her presentation in the MPR.
A VI Make and Take Session.
Charity Warigon giving her presentation in the MPR.
An emergency communication card make and take session.
As of September 26, WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: LPN - 210 days Long Term Substitute Orientation and Mobility Specialist Orientation and Mobility Specialist Professional Interpreter I, II Residential Care Specialist - Day/Eve Residential Care Specialist - Male - Night Shift Substitute Aide II, III, IV/Transportation Substitute LPN Substitute RN Teacher - English 05-AD/DHH PK-AD See something of interest this week? Apply online, at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
almost 3 years ago, Sondra McKenery
Bear logo with yellow highlight
Don't forget to register for this online literacy event! 📚 Families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing are invited to an online Zoom event TOMORROW, September 27th, beginning at 6 PM. The featured guest speaker is Dr. Lisalee D. Egbert, who is a professor and coordinator for the ASL program at the University of Texas at Arlington. Sign up with the QR Code or link below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
almost 3 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Let's Talk About Literacy online zoom event flyer.
The residential students flew into a walking tour of the Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum yesterday. 🛩️ All residents enjoyed learning about the history of aviation and space exploration 👩‍🚀. #StayOverWeekend #DormLife
almost 3 years ago, Christine Lewis
I’m a museum, a group male students Stanford, their staff in front of a big mama airplane
Another group of students and staff sit at the snack bar table
A group of students stand in the museum with her staff members
another group of students, a Melsteph stand in front of a club plane
A group of students stands in front of the escalator to the museum
To students who are friends look across the museum in a aviation presentation
Two students standing on either side of the space suit display
Student touches the space is display
A group of students stand in the aviation tower, and watch an airplane land
Assume since waiting for her group to get done with a display
Our ProStart students have been busy in the kitchen! 🍽️ They've been learning knife skills, stocks, sauces, and so much more! Our Career and Technical Education programs help equip our students with the skills they need to be successful in their post-graduate careers. Our Bear’s Den Café will open in October, which serve all faculty and staff! 🐻
almost 3 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Mr. Olden and a ProStart student washing vegetables and placing them on a baking sheet.
A ProStart student placing pepperoni on a pizza before it goes into the oven to bake.
A ProStart student in the kitchen cutting up corn on the cob.
A ProStart student posing and smiling at the camera with a pan of pastries in front of her.
A ProStart student using a WVU cookie cutter to cut out WVU shaped cookies.
A ProStart student looking down at a pan while whisking ingredients.
Mr. Olden assisting a ProStart student bagging up vegetables that were washed.