Good afternoon, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, due to freezing temperatures. This delay will give our maintenance crew the necessary time to salt the sidewalks and ensure safe and accessible conditions for our students. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prioritize everyone’s safety.
3 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
As of January 21, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind are seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days Paid Internship Opportunity - School Psychologist Professional Interpreter I, II Professional Interpreter I, II - Residential Program - 200 days (eve and wknd hrs) Substitute LPN Substitute Residential Care Specialist Substitute RN Substitute Teacher Teacher - Mathematics 05-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
3 months ago, Sondra McKenery
School Supplies with WVSDB Jobs and Logo
Dear Parents/Guardians, This is a reminder that residential students will return to campus today, Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Please ensure your student is prepared to return to campus. Please NOTE that there will be no school for day students today, January 21st, 2025. Thank you for your understanding.
3 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ❤️ Today, we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who inspired change through courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice. His dream of equality and unity reminds us to strive for a better future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Let’s honor his legacy by spreading kindness, embracing diversity, and working together to make a difference! #MLKDay #WVSDB #MartinLutherKingJr
3 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
An animated version of Martin Luther King, JR is placed on the right-hand side. An outline of the American flag is at the top left-hand corner. The phrase "Martin Luther King JR Day" is in blue and red colored font. The WVSDB Black Bear logo is at the bottom left-hand corner.
Dear Parents/Guardians, Due to inclement weather conditions, residential students are now scheduled to return to campus on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, pending weather conditions. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. For further updates, please follow us through communication outlets such as our WVSDB App and Facebook page. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
3 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Get College Ready with the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🎓 This weekend is all about preparing high school juniors and seniors with vision or hearing loss for higher education! 📚 Here’s what’s included: ✅ Connect with Representatives from DRS, HEPC, and WVU ✅ Financial Aid Guidance ✅Network with D/HH, B/LV College Students & Graduates ✅Scholarship Workshops and Practice ✅Personalized Support Navigating Financial Aid Plus, on-site interpreters and specialized technology for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Visually Impaired students will be available to make sure everything is accessible. ➡️Parents are welcome to attend! Lodging will be provided for registered participants, and transportation can be arranged for students attending independently. In collaboration with the WV Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind, Higher Education Policy Commission, WV Division of Rehabilitation Services, and WVU Office of Accessibility Services, this event is designed to help you succeed in college and beyond. ⭐ For more information, please contact Rachel Lanham, WVSDB Transition Coordinator, at rtorrence@k12.wv.us or call 304-822-4810. Register now! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/ZhZtjB1GnF #CollegePrepWeekend #WVSDB #HigherEducation
3 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
College Prep Weekend advertisement. Blue and gold background. All event details are in white font. The event partners logos are at the bottom. There is a blue silhouette of a graduate at the top.
Our Culinary Academy students were hard at work today preparing for an upcoming catering event! 🍳 From menu planning to food prep and presentation, our students are gaining invaluable real-world experience. 🍽️ Opportunities like this go beyond the classroom, teaching skills in teamwork, time management, and customer service. We're so proud of their hard work! 🤩 #CulinaryAcademy #WVSDB #CareerReady
3 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male Chef demonstrates how to spread the filling on a pastry to a female student as she stands beside him observing him.
A female student wearing a white culinary jacket looks down as she spreads white filling onto a beige-colored pastry.
A male Chef demonstrates how to spread a garlic sauce on top of a roll as the female student observes attentively.
A female student wearing a white culinary jacket smiles as she spreads a garlic sauce onto a roll.
A female student wearing a white culinary jacket holds a clear plastic cup as she scoops red hummus into the plastic cups.
A female student watches the male chef attentively as he demonstrates how to put a topping onto the pastries.
A beige-colored pastry with multi-colored vegetables on top.
Discover Your Potential with Discovery P.O.I.N.T.! 🌟 Are you a Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), or Visually Impaired (VI) student looking for opportunities to thrive and prepare for the future? The Discovery P.O.I.N.T. initiative at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is your gateway to endless possibilities! Our program includes a variety of academies designed to equip you with skills for independence and career success: 🛠️Building Maintenance and Operations 💻Business Enterprise 🍳 Culinary 🎵 Music Academy 💼Personal Career Readiness 🗓️ Next session: February 23–27, 2025! At Discovery P.O.I.N.T., you’ll find: ✨ A supportive environment tailored to your needs. ✨ Opportunities to network and connect with peers. ✨ Tools and resources to unlock your independence. Ready to start your journey? ➡️For Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH), please get in touch with Mrs. Nora Stevenson at nora.stevenson@k12.wv.us ➡️For the Visually Impaired (VI), please get in touch with Ms. Wendy Bailey at wbailey@k12.wv.us #DiscoveryPOINT #WVSDB #CareerSuccess
3 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Discovery POINT. In a yellow -colored box, the phrase "Empowering Futures for Visually Impaired and Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students". Below the phrase is a picture of two students weighing out flour on a scale. Below the photo is the logos for WVSDB and WVOCDB.
As of January 14, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind are seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days Professional Interpreter I, II Professional Interpreter I, II - Residential Program - 200 days (eve and wknd hrs) Substitute LPN Substitute Residential Care Specialist Substitute RN Substitute Teacher Teacher - English 05-AD/DHH PK-AD Teacher - Mathematics 05-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
4 months ago, Sondra McKenery
Desk w chair and computer screen displaying WVSDB JOBS
Welcome back, students! 🤩 This past Friday, we were thrilled to see our campus come alive again as our residential students returned from winter break. Over the weekend, students got creative decorating their dorm doors and sledding in the snow! ❄️ Here's to a fantastic start to the second half of the school year! 💙💛 #WinterFun #WVSDB #ResidentialLife
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male student is sliding down a snow-covered hill on a yellow sled.
A male student stands in front of a brown door with different colored paper snowflakes.
A male student smiles for the camera at the bottom of the hill. He has a yellow sled.
A male student wearing a gray sweatshirt stands in front of a brown door with different colored paper snowflakes.
A male student wearing a gray sweatshirt stands in front of a brown door with different colored paper snowflakes.
Students playing in the snow. Two students have sleds.
A male student wearing an orange sweatshirt walks up the hill after he finished sledding down the hill.
Students sledding down a snow-covered hill.
A female student lays in the snow as she makes a snow angel. There is a red sled sitting beside her.
Two female students mingling. One female student smiles at the camera.
Dear Parents/Guardians, We are excited to welcome our residential students back to campus TOMORROW, January 10th, 2025. Please note that we will be following our normal bus pickup schedule. Ensure your child is ready for their return as we kick off an exciting new year together. Thank you!
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Parents/Guardians, Due to continuing icy conditions, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) will be CLOSED for students for the rest of this week. Residential students will RETURN to campus on Friday, January 10th, due to impending weather for the weekend. ALL students will return to school on Monday, January 13. Thank you for your understanding.
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
As of January 7, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind are seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: Professional Interpreter I, II - Residential Program - 200 days (eve and wknd hrs) 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
4 months ago, Sondra McKenery
Various office supplies with WVSDB Jobs on front of note pad
REMINDER! 📢 Don’t forget to join us for the 2025/2026 School Calendar Meeting via Zoom TOMORROW, January 7th, 2025, at 9 AM and 6 PM. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 9:00 Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81192697485 6:00 Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88584671604 We hope to see you there!
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Important Reminder. A yellow microphone is in front of a dark blue background. Below the microphone is the phrase "Important Reminder", along with the WVSDB Black Bear logo.
Good afternoon, Due to winter weather conditions, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Residential students are now scheduled to return to campus on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Please note there will be NO homegoing on Friday, January 10, 2025. For the latest updates, please follow our Facebook page and the WVSDB app. Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Good evening, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) will be CLOSED on Monday, January 6th, 2025 due to potential winter weather conditions. Thank you!
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Message to WVSDB Staff:  
 There will be NO bus transportation on Sunday, January 5, 2025, and NO school on Monday, January 6, 2025. Decisions regarding the rest of the week will be announced on Monday afternoon.
 
 261-day employees are REQUIRED to report as usual OR use leave.  
 All other staff will be paid their scheduled hours for the school closures.  
 Thank you for your understanding!
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Our WVSDB app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created a Rooms account will soon be able to access new app features like chat and class streams via web and in the app. If you haven't joined Rooms yet, be on the lookout for a text message and/or email inviting you with steps to create your account. Be sure to enable Push Notifications in the app so you don't miss out on important information from WVSDB and your child's teachers this semester. Here's to a great semester! Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3yMJASx Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3Tk8t1o
4 months ago, WVSDB
Say hello to Parent-Teacher chat by downloading the WVSDB app from the iOS App Store or the Android Play Store. Don't forget to enable Notifications in your phone's settings.
Happy New Year from the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🎉 As we welcome 2025, we look forward to another year of growth, achievement, and community at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB). 🌟 From exciting programs like Discovery POINT to our students' incredible accomplishments, 2024 has been a year of milestones. We are proud of everything our students, staff, and families have achieved together. Here’s to a year of new opportunities, reaching new heights, and continuing to empower every student to thrive! 💙💛 Wishing you all a joyful and successful! 🥳 #AchieveChallengeThrive #WVSDB #HappyNewYear
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Fireworks with the phrase "2025, Happy New Year" in gold font.
Happy Holidays from the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! ✨🎄 As we celebrate this special season, we’re thankful for our amazing students, devoted staff, supportive families, and the wonderful community that makes WVSDB so special. ❤️ We wish you a holiday filled with joy, warmth, and cherished moments. Here’s to a bright and beautiful New Year! 🎁 From our WVSDB family to yours—Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ❄️ #HappyHolidays #WVSDB #MerryChristmas
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Merry Christmas from WVSDB. A white background with presents wrapped in white wrapping paper and red and white twine. The WVSDB Black Bear logo is in the bottom center of the graphic.