Summer Camps at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! 🌞 This summer, K-12 students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), or Visually Impaired (VI) from across West Virginia are invited to an unforgettable camp experience at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! 🏕️📚 What to Expect? ✅ Hands-on activities & creative workshops ✅ Exciting learning experiences ✅ Outdoor adventures & team building ✅ A supportive, inclusive environment 📍 WVSDB Campus ➡️July 6th-10th, 2025 ➡️July 13th-17th, 2025 ➡️July 20th-24th, 2025 ➡️July 27th-31st, 2025 Limited spots are available—Register today! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/t0vF6TfcQn
3 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Elementary Summer Camps Informational Flyer.
Secondary Student Summer Camp Informational Flyer
VI Students Hit the Slopes! 🏔️❄️ The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's (WVSDB) Blind and Visually Impaired students had an unforgettable day conquering the slopes! ⛷️ With guidance and determination, they embraced the thrill of skiing and proved that anything is possible. A huge thank you to the Lions Club for supporting this incredible experience! 💙 #SkiTrip #WVSDB #WVTourism
3 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Student skiers and their guides on the slope.
A guide wearing a green jacket assists a student who is wearing a yellow jacket.
A student skier and his guide stop for a photo.
A guide assists a student skier while standing on white snow.
Two student skiers are mingling with one another.
Students seated at a table while they enjoy pizza.
A male student skier poses for the camera while wearing a pair of skis on his feet in the snow.
Two guides assist a female student skier in a sleigh.
Our Boys' and girls' Goalball teams are hitting the road to face off against Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind in an away match today, March 4th, 2025! 🏆 They're ready to compete and proudly represent the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB). 💙 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 📍 Location: VSDB – Staunton, VA ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM Let's Go, Black Bears! 🐻 #Goalball #WVSDB #LetsGoBlackBears
3 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Goalball Match. An orange goalball is in the center of the graphic. A female goalball player is in the lower left-hand corner.
Our elementary students put their life skills into practice by learning how to set a table, prepare a meal, and enjoy it together! 🍽️ From making soups and sandwiches to sharing a sit-down lunch, they gained hands-on experience in teamwork, responsibility, and independence. A great lesson in everyday skills! 🤩 #LifeSkills #WVSDB #HandsOnLearning
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female student smiles big at the camera as she holds a sandwich in her left hand.
A female student looks down as she carefully spreads peanut butter onto a piece of bread.
A male student in a wheelchair smiles proudly at the camera.
Two male students seated beside one another smile for the camera.
A female aide assists a female student with her meal.
A female student looks down at the table as she carefully places styrofoam cups onto the table.
A female aide assists a male student with putting peanut butter on a piece of bread.
A group of students, aides, and teachers are seated at a table smiling for the camera.
Students seated at a table with a red and white tablecloth are waiting patiently for their meals
Students seated at a table with a red and white tablecloth are waiting for their meals.
Have you ever wanted to learn American Sign Language? 🤔 Now is your chance! The WVDE TAC: Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind (WVOCDB) is offering FREE ASL virtual education opportunities using ZOOM beginning the first week of March! ➡️Introductory ASL Learning Opportunity: Every Tuesday beginning March 4th, 2025, 4:00-5:00 pm https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87597709187 ➡️Intermediate ASL Learning Opportunity: Every Wednesday beginning March 5, 2025, 4:00-5:00 pm https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86444583618 ➡️Advanced ASL Learning Opportunity: Every Thursday beginning March 6, 2025, 4:00-5:00 pm https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86278055866 Thank you to the WVOCDB for providing these FREE learning opportunities. We hope to see you in the virtual classroom! 🤩 #ASL #WVOCDB #WVSDB #FreeLearningOpportunities
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Three hands spelling out the letters "A, S, and L' in sign the sign language alphabet in front of a green colored background.
Get ready to celebrate Read Across America with our Reading-Themed Spirit Days! 📚 📅 Monday, March 3rd – Hats Off to Reading! 🧢 Wear your favorite hat! 📅 Tuesday, March 4th – Books Can Take You Places! ✈️ Wear vacation-themed clothes like Hawaiian shirts, character ear bands, or theme park shirts! 📅 Wednesday, March 5th – Reading Gives You Superpowers!⚡ Dress like your favorite superhero! 📅 Thursday, March 6th – Cozy Up with a Good Book! 📖Wear your comfiest pajamas! Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading! 📖 #ReadAcrossAmerica #WVSDB #CelebrateReading
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Read Across America Informational flyer.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Action! 🍽️ Our Culinary Academy, Appalachia Provisions was hard at work this morning, preparing a catering order with skill and precision. 👨‍🍳 As we celebrate #CTEMonth, we're proud to showcase how Career and Technical Education (CTE) empowers our students with real-world experience, preparing them for success beyond the classroom. Our students are gaining hands-on skills that will serve them for a lifetime! 🌟 #CTEMonth #WVSDB #HandsOnLearning
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female student wearing a white culinary jacket stands behind a stove as she flips eggs.
A male Chef instructor demonstrates how to cut celery for a female student.
A female student looks down as she precisely cuts celery.
A female student puts on the lid to a chopping machine.
A female student bends down as she carefully pulls out chicken from the refrigerator.
A female student wearing a white culinary jacket puts on butter on croissants.
A female student wearing a white culinary jacket puts toppings on top of a breakfast sandwich
A male student looks down as he flips chicken as it cooks on a stove
A male student looks down as he flips chicken that is cooking on the stove.
Summer Camps at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! 🌞 This summer, K-12 students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), or Visually Impaired (VI) from across West Virginia are invited to an unforgettable camp experience at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! 🏕️📚 What to Expect? ✅ Hands-on activities & creative workshops ✅ Exciting learning experiences ✅ Outdoor adventures & team building ✅ A supportive, inclusive environment 📍 WVSDB Campus ➡️July 6th-10th, 2025 ➡️July 13th-17th, 2025 ➡️July 20th-24th, 2025 ➡️July 27th-31st, 2025 Limited spots are available—Register today! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/t0vF6TfcQn
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Elementary Summer Camps Informational Flyer.
Secondary Student Summer Camp Informational Flyer
Good evening, This is a reminder that there will be no Homegoing the weekend of March 7-9, 2025, due to the Braille Challenge and Cane Quest events. Thank you for your understanding.
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
In their first-ever competition, the Black Bears Drone Team soared to an impressive 5th place out of 23 teams at a recent event in Manassas, VA! 🏆 This is an incredible achievement, and we couldn't be prouder of their hard work and determination. 🎉 Way to go, Drone Team! 🐻 #DroneTeam #WVSDB #STEM
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Two participants are seated on the gym floor participating in the competition.
An overview of the drone competition course.
Participants competing against one another. They are standing behind the drone course.
Participants and their coach stand side by side wearing matching neon yellow t-shirts.
Throwback to an Unforgettable Tournament in New Jersey! 🏀 The Girls' Basketball team showed incredible heart and determination on the court, bringing home the Sportsmanship Award as a team! 🏆A huge shoutout to Steshka, who was selected for the All-Star Team. 🌟 Way to represent the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! 🤩 #GoBlackBears #WVSDB #GirlsBasketball
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group photo of female basketball players standing side by side on the basketball court.
Female basketball players are seated side by side on bleachers.
Exciting Adventures on the Ski Slopes! ❄️🏔️ The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's (WVSDB) Deaf students recently hit the slopes for an unforgettable ski trip! ⛷️ A huge thank you to the Lions Club for sponsoring this incredible experience. Your support makes opportunities like this possible for our students! Stay tuned - our Visually Impaired (VI) students will be skiing next! 👀 #SkiTrip #WVSDB #ThankYouLionsClub
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Student skiers with their guides coming down in the hill. A blanket of white snow surrounds them.
Two skiers stand side-by-side posing for the camera. There is white snow surrounding them.
A female skier wearing an orange vest is going down a hill.
Group photo of student skiers and Residential Care Specialists (RCS).
Two skiers coming down a snowy hill.
A group of skiers are posing for the camera.
A group of skiers are exiting a brown wooden building.
Two skiers are skiing in a blanket of white snow.
A group of skiers are mingling among one another in the snow. There is a large brown wooden building in the background.
A group of skiers are coming down towards the camera as they are surrounded by white snow.
Goalball Success! 🎉 Congratulations to the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's (WVSDB) Goalball teams on a great game against the Maryland School for the Blind! 🥅 Their hard work, teamwork, and determination shined on the court.🤩 #Goallball #WVSDB #BlackBearPride
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Group photo of the boys Goalball team standing in front of a Goalball net.
A male Goalball player is getting ready to throw the ball across the court.
A male Goalball player winds up and begins to throw the blue Goalball across the court to the opposing team.
February is Low Vision Awareness Month! Low vision impacts millions, but with the right resources and support, individuals can thrive! 👁️ At the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), we provide students with vision loss the tools they need to succeed, including assistive technology, specialized instruction, and Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) skills for independence. Join us in raising awareness and promoting accessibility! 💙 #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #WVSDB #AccessibilityForAll
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female student looks down at her laptop as she uses magnifying equipment to help her see the text.
A female teacher assists a female student with using her magnifying equipment.
Bearbots in Action! 🤖 Our Bearbots Robotics team had an exciting time at their recent Robotics Competition! 🎉 They worked hard to fine-tune their robot, sharpen their skills, and improve their gameplay. 🌟Eli made key adjustments, increasing the robot’s efficiency. 🌟Carson & James enhanced their navigation and game strategies. 🌟The team successfully learned how to reprogram the robot, taking their skills to the next level! Way to go, Bearbots! 🐻⚙️ #STEM #WVSDB #Robotics
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Group photo of the Bearbots Robotics team matching in their yellow team shirts.
Participants are standing around a rectangular table waiting for instructions.
Two male Bearbot team members stand side-by-side as they drive the robotic machine with a remote controller.
A male student looks down as he drives the robotic machine.
Students are standing around a rectangular arena watching the robots.
Students are standing around a rectangular arena watching the robots.
Students stand side by side around a rectangular arena as they watch teams compete.
Two male students look down as they watch their robotic machine.
As of February 18, 2025, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are accepting applications for the following opportunities: Paid Internship Opportunity - School Psychologist Professional Interpreter I, II Professional Interpreter I, II - Residential Program - 200 days (eve and wknd hrs.) Substitute RN Teacher - Mathematics 05-AD/VI PK-AD To apply for any of the positions listed above, please visit - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369 Over the next few weeks WVSDB will transition to advertising for 2025-2026 opportunities. You will notice a brief lapse in advertisements as this occurs.
4 months ago, Sondra McKenery
Calcuator, notebook, pens, etc w WVSDB Jobs banner and logo
Summer Camps at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! 🌞 This summer, K-12 students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), or Visually Impaired (VI) from across West Virginia are invited to an unforgettable camp experience at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! 🏕️📚 What to Expect? ✅ Hands-on activities & creative workshops ✅ Exciting learning experiences ✅ Outdoor adventures & team building ✅ A supportive, inclusive environment 📍 WVSDB Campus ➡️July 6th-10th, 2025 ➡️July 13th-17th, 2025 ➡️July 20th-24th, 2025 ➡️July 27th-31st, 2025 Limited spots are available—Register today! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/t0vF6TfcQn #SummerCamps #WVSDB #DHH #VI
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Elementary Summer Camps Informational Flyer.
Secondary Student Summer Camp Informational Flyer
Happy Valentine's Day from the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)! 💖 Mrs. Shoemaker’s Elementary class was busy spreading love today, crafting heartfelt Valentines filled with joy and kindness! 💌 We want to remind you how valued, appreciated, and loved you are on this special day. 💕 Thank you for being part of our WVSDB family! 🐻 #HappyValentinesDay #WVSDB #YouAreLoved
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A group of Elementary students stand side by side and hold up their red, white, and pink Valentine's crafts.
A male student smiles at the camera as he holds a Valentine in his hand.
A female student holds up a Valentine's bag proudly and smiles at the camera.
A female aide is seated in a chair as she points to the camera. A male student stands beside her and smiles.
A male student blows bubbles.
A male student proudly smiles at the camera with his Valentine's crafts sitting on the table in front of him.
Get ready to celebrate Read Across America with our Reading-Themed Spirit Days! 📚 📅 Monday, March 3rd – Hats Off to Reading! 🧢 Wear your favorite hat! 📅 Tuesday, March 4th – Books Can Take You Places! ✈️ Wear vacation-themed clothes like Hawaiian shirts, character ear bands, or theme park shirts! 📅 Wednesday, March 5th – Reading Gives You Superpowers!⚡ Dress like your favorite superhero! 📅 Thursday, March 6th – Cozy Up with a Good Book! 📖Wear your comfiest pajamas! Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading! 📖 #ReadAcrossAmerica #WVSDB #CelebrateReading
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Read Across America Informational flyer.
February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month! 🔧📚 At the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), we believe Career & Technical Education (CTE) is a game-changer for our Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), and Visually Impaired (VI) students. Through hands-on learning, industry certifications, and real-world experiences, our students gain the skills they need for success in college, careers, and independent living. 🎓 #CTEMonth #WVSDB #CareerSuccess
4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A female student wearing a white culinary jacket mixes together an array of fruits in a large metal bowl.
A male teacher demonstrates to a student on how to properly use a drill.
A female student uses a ladle to scoop chocolate and put it on a metal tray.
Two male students work together to cut a piece of wood.
A female student whisks yellow eggs in a large metal bowl.
A student looks down as they use a piece of equipment to cut a piece of wood.
A female student scoops out batter to put into cupcake liners.