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Congratulations to our 2026 Excellence in Education Winners, Ms. Heather Hartman and Mrs. Joanna Gilbert! 🎉

We are proud to recognize Ms. Hartman, an exceptional educator, and Mrs. Gilbert, a dedicated Autism Mentor, for the incredible impact they make each day. Their commitment to student success truly sets them apart.

WVSDB is incredibly fortunate to have such inspiring individuals on our team. This recognition is so well deserved and a true reflection of all they do to support and uplift those around them. 💛

Join us in celebrating these amazing individuals on this well-earned achievement! 🏆

#ExcellenceinEducation #WVSDB #CelebratingSuccess

4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Learning Beyond the Classroom with Residential Life! 💡

Our Residential Students took on a real-world challenge: find items needed for employment and interviews…on a budget! 💼

During a recent Walmart trip, students practiced:
🛒 Smart shopping for job/interview needs
💳 Using debit cards & Cash App
💵 Budgeting & counting money
🗣️ Self-advocacy
✔️ Self-checkout skills

Even more impressive? Their self-advocacy skills and independence were on full display!

Now THAT’S what we call real-world learning! 🙌

#RealWorldSkills #WVSDB #ResidentialLife

4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A group of students stand side-by-side, along with WVSDB representatives in a toy aisle at Walmart.

Male students and a male WVSDB representative look back for the camera as they shop.

A female WVSDB representative smiles and holds onto a shopping cart while male students hold products they plan to purchase.

A female WVSDB representative smiles and observes two female students. One student puts items in a shopping cart while the other female student waits to push the cart.

A female WVSDB representative assists a female student use the self-checkout.

A male student is standing at the checkout. He has his wallet open to pay the cashier.

Students waiting in the self-checkout line in Walmart.

A female student smiles and holds up the "peace" sign with her hand. There are two females behind her smiling for the camera.

Female students and a female WVSDB representative smile for the camera.

Female students and a female WVSDB representative smile and pose with an Easter holiday toy.

What’s Next After High School? Discover CAP! 🎓

Here’s another exciting opportunity to learn more about the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) program!

Join us for an upcoming virtual info session to explore how CAP at WVSDB supports Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) and Blind/Low Vision (VI) young adults as they transition into adulthood.

🎯 Through CAP, students gain:
➡️ College exploration opportunities
➡️ Career readiness & real-world work experiences
➡️ Skills for independence and everyday success

📅 Choose a session that works for you:
✨ Thursday, April 9 | 6:00–7:00 PM
✨ Thursday, April 16 | 12:00–1:00 PM

Open to students, families, educators, and service providers

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/BYDDiSUvMy

#CAPProgram #WVSDB #CollegeAndCareer

4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Midweek Magic at Appalachia Provisions Café! ✨

Bold flavors, fan favorites, and homemade magic, right here in Romney, WV. 😋

🌽 Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad – Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this isn’t your average salad
🍕 Pepperoni Rolls – Cheesy, savory, and baked golden, pepperoni perfection in every bite
🔥 Fan Favorite: Buffalo Chicken Wrap – Spicy, crunchy, and perfectly balanced with our creamy HOMEMADE ranch
🥓 Chicken Bacon Caesar Ciabatta – Juicy chicken, smoky bacon, fresh romaine, and Caesar dressing on soft ciabatta
🍫 Turtle Cheesecake – Rich, decadent, and the perfect sweet ending to any meal

📅Wednesday, March 25 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📅Thursday, March 26 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 301 East Main Street, Romney, WV

Come get it! 👀

#RomneyWV #WVSDB #AppalachiaProvisionsCafé

4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Hands Up, West Virginia! Season 2 - Episode 5👐

📅TONIGHT, March 24, 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

4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote

As of March 24, 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
Human Resource Coordinator - 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

4 months ago, Sondra McKenery

SLP w student at desk with We Are Hiring! Apply Now banners

Game Day! 🎮

Our ESports Rocket League team is ready to compete today against the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD)! 🚀

Let's Go, Black Bears! 🐻

#ESports #WVSDB #RocketLeague

4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A male student wearing a blue and gold jersey as he looks at a computer screen. In white, bold font is text "Rocket League ESports Match." There is purple-colored accents surrounding the player and the white text.

Weekend Recap: EAAB Goalball Tournament in the Bronx, NY! 💥

➡️Girls: battled to the bronze game, going into overtime and finishing 4th
➡️Boys: 6th place, leaving it all on the court and representing the team with pride

But honestly, their off-court antics deserve a trophy too 😆

Next tournament, we’re coming for that podium! 🏆

#EAABTournament #WVSDB #TeamSpirit

4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A male Goalball player wearing a blue and gold jersey gets ready to throw a blue-colored goalball.

Male and female Goalball players dressed in matching blue and gold jerseys are standing on a piece of playground equipment.

Male Goalball players and their coach, Coach Smith stand together in a group in front of a Goalball net.

Coach Smith and a male student look up at the camera as they pose with a rabbit decoration.

Female Goalball players wearing blue and gold jerseys laying on the floor to defend against the opposing team.

A group of male Goalball players stand in a line to receive their awards.

A male Goalball player dressed in a blue and gold jersey is standing on a piece of playground equipment.

Male goalball players stand side-by-side as they hold up Coach Smith.

Male Goalball players stand side-by-side with Coach Smith.

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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote

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

4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote

A beige-colored wall filled with colorful works of multimedia art.

⏳ 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

4 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

4 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Peanut Butter Oreo Cheesecake. A slice of peanut butter cheesecake with chocolate Oreo crumbles on top.

Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Cheese on a Ciabatta Bun.

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

4 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

4 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!

4 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

4 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.

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

4 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.