
WBH Orientation & Open House is this Thursday from 4:30-6:00p.m. Please note this is a combined event for new and returning students. All families are encouraged to attend.


🐻 Our faculty and staff are officially back in the building! We are excited to prepare for the return of our Bruins in just a few days! 📢 Shout out your favorite faculty or staff member in the comments! 💙💛


We're highlighting some of our new Bruins! Join us over the next few days as we give our newest staff members a WBHS welcome!


We're highlighting some of our new Bruins! Join us over the next few days as we give our newest staff members a WBHS welcome!


We're highlighting some of our new Bruins! Join us over the next few days as we give our newest staff members a WBHS welcome!


Parking passes will be sold Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please make sure you have completed all of the requirements prior to arriving to pick up your pass. Also, note that Tuesday is for Seniors only. Thursday, Juniors may come to pick up their pass.


We're highlighting some of our new Bruins! Join us over the next few days as we give our newest staff members a WBHS welcome!


We're highlighting some of our new Bruins! Join us over the next few days as we give our newest staff members a WBHS welcome!


We're highlighting some of our new Bruins! Join us over the next few days as we give our newest staff members a WBHS welcome!


We're highlighting some of our new Bruins! Join us over the next few days as we give our newest staff members a WBHS welcome!


We're highlighting some of our new Bruins! Join us over the next few days as we give our newest staff members a WBHS welcome!


Heads up! Your administrator and counselor may have changed for the upcoming school year! Check out the new assignments. Students are assigned by last name unless otherwise noted.


Chromebook distribution begins tomorrow, Monday, August 11 and will continue through Friday, August 29. All students should pick up their Chromebook prior to the first day of school.


🚌 WE’RE HIRING! Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!
Job Fair Dates: 📅 August 13 📅 September 10 📅 October 8
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans ✅ Bring two forms of ID ✅ Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
Ready to make a difference? We'll see you there!
Job Fair Dates: 📅 August 13 📅 September 10 📅 October 8
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans ✅ Bring two forms of ID ✅ Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
Ready to make a difference? We'll see you there!


The WBHS Admin Team is #ReadytoLaunch with Empower 2030! Celebrating success at day two of the @cpschoolsva Empower Leadership Conference.


2025-2026 Admin Team
Mr. John Close, Principal
Mr. Al Alexander, AP (Gr-N)
Dr. James Avery, AP (A-Go)
Ms. Amanda Biittner, API
Mrs. Jodi Howell, AP (Ex. Ed.)
Mrs. Conswela Riddick, AP (O-Z)
We look forward to seeing you at Open House on Thursday, August 28! Check out our website for more information.


Student parking information is now available. Visit the Western Branch High School website for more information including the student parking application, parking regulations, and dates to pick up parking permits.


📺 This morning, Lisa Kerry and Laura Lerf from our Department of Family and Community Engagement were featured on Coast Live, and shared exciting details about our upcoming Get on the Bus event that will be held tomorrow, July 31, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Chesapeake Conference Center! 🚌 Get on the Bus provides an opportunity for students and families to gear up for the upcoming school year. Families can enroll their children, receive free physicals, immunizations, school supplies and much more! 🔗 View more details about Get on the Bus here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=40341020
✨ Post and pictures provided by the Department of Communications Interns: Amelia Goodwin and Morgan McCray
✨ Post and pictures provided by the Department of Communications Interns: Amelia Goodwin and Morgan McCray










Mark your calendars to join us for our Orientation & Open House on Thursday, August 28, at 4:30 p.m. This event is for new and returning students and families. You will receive important updates for the upcoming school year and have the opportunity to meet teachers for the fall semester.


"Hello" to our newest Bruins! Freshman Connection will be held on Wednesday, August 20 from 10:30-2:00. Visit the following link to RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/wbfc25
Stay tuned for additional information!
