West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

🌟Residential Club Spotlight! 🌟 The WVSDB ASL Club had a fantastic weekend! Saturday was filled with fun at Sky Zone, and Sunday brought some friendly competition with giant Tetris! 🤩 Our residential clubs provide great opportunities for students to connect, socialize, and try new activities. Stay tuned as we highlight the amazing clubs offered at WVSDB! 💙 #ResidentialLife #WVSDB #ResidentialClubs

5 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Students jumping on trampolines with orange and blue borders.

A male student jumps to make a basket with a white ball.

A male student sits down on a blue platform and smiles and flashes the "peace" sign at the camera.

A female student laughs as she holds onto a swing.

A female student hangs onto a piece of playground equipment.

A female student jumps from one piece of playground equipment to the next.

Students are gathered around a large colorful tetris game.

A female student places a yellow piece onto the large tetris game.

Read Across America Week Recap! ✨📚 Our students had an amazing time celebrating Read Across America Week! From fun-themed spirit days to exciting guest speaker visits, it was a week full of reading and learning! 📖 A huge thank you to our incredible guest speakers for sharing their love of reading with our students: 🌟 Rachel Lanham 🌟Dominic Phillips 🌟 Larry See 🌟Shannon Kuncl 🌟 Christina Payne 🌟 Dixie Heavener 🌟 Mary Anne Clendenin Your time and enthusiasm made this week even more special! 💙 #ReadAcrossAmerica #WVSDB #LoveForReading

5 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote

Three female cooks stand side by side dressed in Dr. Suess themed outfits.

A male author stands proudly smiling at the camera while holding a book.

Two females stand side by side smiling for the camera.

A male student smiles at the camera as he holds up the "I love you" sign in ASL.

A female speaks to students while another female interprets on her left-hand side.

A female student smiles big at the camera.

A female student wearing a superman shirt smiles at the camera.

Students listen attentively as a female speaker reads from a book.

Students are facing a male speaker as he reads a story.

A female speaker holds up the book she is reading so students can see the illustrations.

WVSDB is pleased to announce our winners for the Young Writers Contest this year. Help us congratulate Eli and Bryleigh for their fabulous stories that have been submitted to the state level competition!🙌🎉📚📓

5 months ago, Melanie Hesse

Eli and Bryleigh stand in front of a blue curtain with WVSDB in gold Mylar balloons behinds them.

Superintendent Burch, Eli, Bryleigh, and Mrs. Hesse stand in front of the blue background with WVSDB in gold mylar balloons behind them.

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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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.

5 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote

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.

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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).

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

6 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

6 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

6 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 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.

6 months ago, Sondra McKenery

6 months ago, Alyssa Hansrote