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!
Families! It's time to GET ON THE BUS! 🚌
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year and join us for this free event on July 31st at the Chesapeake Conference Center.
📃 Enroll your child for school and update residency information
🏥Free school/sport physicals and immunizations
🎒 Free school supplies, community resources, games, and giveaways
For more information and to register for immunizations and physicals, please visit cpschools.com/gotb
Join us in welcoming our new principal, Mr. John Close, back to Bruin Nation! Mr. Close rejoins us from Jolliff Middle School. He previously served Western Branch High School as an assistant principal from 2013-2022.
Congratulations to our Bruins who made the VHSL Class 6 All-State Girls Soccer Team! Way to go, Jayda and Sasha! ⚽
🎉 The celebration continues for the Class of 2025! We proudly watched our graduates cross the stage on June 16-18, 2025, at the Chartway Arena, and we’re reliving those incredible moments together! 👉 📽️ View the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVx3wKIYL4 and join us in celebrating every smile, every hug, and every cap tossed in the air, honoring the achievements of our newest alumni! 🎓
🎓 There’s still time to apply! Chesapeake Career Center has spots open for 2025-2026!
✅ Multiple courses still available
✅ Easy online application
⏰ Deadline: August 1st at 4PM
Don't miss out on hands-on career training! Apply now ⬇️ https://www.cpschools.com/o/ccc/page/application-page
🍽️Chesapeake Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge on a first come, first serve basis.
💻 Please visit our website for more information including locations, meal service times, and application requirements: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2256195
