🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!

about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
A Fresh Start with Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 22.
Tidewater Community College is visiting WBHS on several days this semester! Sign up in Guidance if you would like to attend!
about 2 months ago, Western Branch High School
TCC visits
Join ACCESS advisor Mrs. McClenney on September 24 at 6 PM in the Media Center for a Senior Information and Financial Aid Night covering essential topics like the FAFSA, scholarships, and key senior activity dates!
about 2 months ago, Western Branch High School
Senior night
🎭Are you passionate about the arts? The Governor's School for the Arts is hosting a FREE virtual information session!

📅 When: September 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
💻 Where: Online
🎯 Who: Open to ALL CPS 8th-11th graders and their families

This is your chance to learn about GSA and how it could shape your artistic journey for the 2026-2027 school year. Whether you're into theater, visual arts, music, dance, or any creative field- this session is for YOU!

Register now: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=47131048
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
GSA with Pictures of artists

🛠️ 👷‍♂️Our counseling department expanded over the summer, and the counseling suite underwent some renovations. Special thanks to our partners in the @cpschoolsva Division of Operations and School Plants for the office addition, and our friends over at Hackworth @the_graphics_shop for helping to bring some Bruin Spirit to the newly renovated space.

about 2 months ago, Western Branch High
Thank you message to the Division of Operations, School Plants, and Hackworth with two images of the counseling suite upgrades.
Reminder for Students: Review the dress code!
about 2 months ago, Western Branch High
Dress Code
Gearing up for Week 4️⃣! 🚀🌕⭐️ We have the best Staffulty around!
about 2 months ago, Western Branch High
Staffulty
🗓️✅ Attendance matters! #attendanceawareness
2 months ago, Western Branch High
Attendance matters! #attendanceawareness
Reminder for Students: Off and away for the day!
📵📱🎧💻⌚️
2 months ago, Western Branch High
PCD Policy

Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 16, 2025, are canceled.  YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon. For weather-related updates, visit cpschools.com/emergency.

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
weather update graphic
📣 Homecoming Spirit Week Themes
🪸🌟 Monday 10/20: Coral Craze
🌊🤠 Tuesday 10/21: Coastal vs. Cowboy
🏖️🎬 Wednesday 10/22: Teen Beach Movie
🐟💤 Thursday 10/23: Swimming with the Fishes
🌊🏝️ Friday 10/24: Ocean vs. Sand
2 months ago, Western Branch High
Homecoming Spirit Week
💙💛 Homecoming 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ is on the way!
🐠 This year's theme is "Under the Sea."
🗓️ Homecoming is Friday, October 24th.
📣 Stay tuned for information regarding Homecoming Shirts, the Homecoming Dance, Spirit Week, the Homecoming Parade and more.
2 months ago, Western Branch High
Homecoming 2025: Under the Sea
PSAT Registration begins today and closes this Friday! Please see the flyer for more details.
2 months ago, Western Branch High School
psat flier
The Governor's School for the Arts will have a Virtual Meeting on September 30 at 7pm. See the flyer for more information.
2 months ago, Western Branch High School
gsa
PSAT Registration is coming up soon! The PSAT will be administered the week of October 13 to all 10th graders and any 9th and 11th graders who register and pay for the test via OSP by September 19. If 10th graders wish to opt out, they must complete the Opt Out form no later than September 19; to opt out, visit cpschools.com/PSAT.
2 months ago, Western Branch High School
psat

🚌 Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!

🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
⌚ 11:00am - 2:00pm

👉 Openings include: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Services, Custodial Services, and more!

✅ 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

💻https://www.cpschools.com/page/careers We'll see you there!

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
One stop job fair graphic

1️⃣ It's the first day of school! 😃 We can't wait to see all of our students back in the building today! Let's #CatchTheWave 🌊 and make this school year the best it can be as we pursue excellence together! 💙💛🐻

3 months ago, James Avery
Welcome back students.
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!
3 months ago, James Avery
New Staff Welcome
We are looking forward to seeing all of our families this afternoon at Open House & Orientation. Come meet our new principal and your student's teachers for first semester. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. and we will begin promptly at 4:30.
3 months ago, James Avery
Open House this afternoon at 4:30.
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!
3 months ago, James Avery
New Staff Welcome