So many fun last week of school activities today! From Camp Moss, Mrs. Conley's class wearing their beautiful tie dyed shirts to Mr. Daniel getting SLIMED!! it was a week to remember!

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5 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Kids in camp
Mrs. Conley's class
Mr. Daniel getting slimed!
Mr. Daniel getting slimed!
1. Virtual Art Exhibit:
Please view our Western Branch Intermediate Virtual End of the Year Art Exhibition. We are so proud of our artists!

2. Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Poster Contest Winners!
Please congratulate the following students:
3rd grade: Maddox I., Maria I., Anders S.
4th grade: Eiden G., Favour A., Dakota N., Paizlee P.
5th grade: Genevieve C., Jaslene C., Reese M., Mia B., Lilliana W.

3. Russell Memorial Library Display
The Chesapeake Public Library, in partnership with Chesapeake Public Schools Art Department, currently displays artwork by our very own Western Branch Intermediate School students! Stop by Russell Memorial Library on Taylor Rd. to see their work!

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5 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
art in library
art in library
kids in front of bear
kids in front of bear
kids in front of bear
WBI was so excited to welcome our upcoming 3rd graders from the Primary on Wednesday! It's always a beautiful day to be a BRUIN!!

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5 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Student holding sign
Student holding sign
Student holding sign
Student holding sign
Student holding sign
Student holding sign
Student holding sign
WBI Students have their artwork on display at the Russell Memorial Library all summer through October 28th!

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5 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
WBI student's artwork on the wall at the library
WBI student's artwork on the wall at the library
Mrs. Valentine's class is celebrating the end of the school year with the 26 day alphabet
"N" necklace day!

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5 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Students making necklaces
Students making necklaces
Students making necklaces
Students making necklaces
Art students created wave sculptures to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander month! Our artists were inspired by The Great Wave by Japanese artist Hokusai.

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5 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Students with wave sculptures
Students with wave sculptures
Students with wave sculptures
Students with wave sculptures
Students with wave sculptures
Students with wave sculptures
Students with wave sculptures
Students with wave sculptures
Students with wave sculptures
Last Friday was our annual Teachers vs Students basketball game. Even though the teachers won, a blast was had by all!!

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5 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
End of game high fives
final score board
Teachers
students
teachers in mid court
all players in mid court
Students in blue shirts
Mr Jordan
Officer Conrad and Bruin the Bear
Score table
Mrs. Howland's class loving our new Gaga Pit from our amazing PTA!


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5 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Kids playing new game
Kids playing new game
Mrs. Atkins class is ready for SOLs!

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5 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
cookie on desk
cookie on desk
Last Thursday, we gathered for our district retirement ceremony to celebrate the “Noteworthy Impact” our 2026 retirees have made across Chesapeake Public Schools. 💙✨

Together, we honored 166 dedicated employees whose service, leadership, and compassion have helped shape the lives of students, staff, families, and our entire community. Together, they represent 3,499 collective years of commitment to public education and student success. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS

📸 See the photo gallery from the ceremony: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ThqnjmPcaGbTH7Lw7
📖 View the full list of retirees: https://canva.link/cpsretirement2026
🎥 Watch the full ceremony: https://youtube.com/live/7niBtbGHZgs

From classrooms and cafeterias to buses, offices, and beyond, we thank our retirees for the lasting difference they have made across our district. 🌟
6 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Retiree celebrating on stage!
Superintendent Dr. Cotton receiving his retirement plaque with the School Board Chair.
Retiree smiling for the camera.
A retiree crying in a happy way for being honored for her contributions.
Retiree shaking hands with the Superintendent.
Retiree smiling speaking and laughing with his principal.
Retiree waving to the crowd on stage.
Retiree smiling for the camera.
Two retirees smiling together.
Retiree celebrating on stage!
More 90s fun from Ms. Nixon's class!

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6 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Class standing against wall with 90s wear
Class standing against wall with 90s wear
Class standing against wall with 90s wear
Class standing against wall with 90s wear
From scrunchies and flannel to denim overalls and neon windbreakers, our staff showed up ready to party like it was 1999! Thank you to our incredible teachers for bringing the energy, the laughs, and the heart to our school every single day.

You’re the real MVPs!

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6 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Teachers in the 90s backdrop
Teachers in the 90s backdrop
Teachers in the 90s backdrop
“Ms. Brown & Mrs. Mathes’ tutoring groups applying their sequencing skills while enjoying a tasty treat!”

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6 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Students at desks with treat
Students at desks with treat
Students at desks with treat
Students at desks with treat
Students at desks with treat
Students at desks with treat
After School tutoring "elapsed time" activity!

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6 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Students doing activity on wall
Students doing activity on wall
Students doing activity on wall
Students doing activity on wall
Our color wars were amazing yesterday during Spirit Week!

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6 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Class wearing Neon Pink shirts
Class wearing Neon Pink shirts
Neon Green for 3rd grade
Neon green and yellow
90s photo booth
As the teachers are celebrated this week, the kids have fun spirit days! Here is Ms. Nixon's class on PJ Day!

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6 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Class on blacktop
Mrs. Mathes' class earned excellence in Science medals for their hard work in Science. They completed 3 projects Animal Food Webs and Animal Ecosystems and their Habitats.

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6 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Pic of entire class in hallway
science badge in student's hand
Another group of WBI 5th Graders enjoyed the amazing Learning Barge last week!

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6 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
5th graders on the Learning barge
5th graders on the Learning barge
5th graders on the Learning barge
5th graders on the Learning barge
5th graders on the Learning barge
Mrs. Mathes' class having fun on the playground!

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6 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Playing on playground
Playing on playground
Playing on playground
Playing on playground
Our 5th Graders had an amazing field trip to The Learning Barge on the Elizabeth River this week! Such fun and learned so much!

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6 months ago, Western Branch Intermediate
Kids on the Learning Barge
Kids on the Learning Barge
Kids on the Learning Barge
Kids on the Learning Barge
Kids on the Learning Barge
Kids on the Learning Barge
Kids on the Learning Barge
Kids on the Learning Barge
Kids on the Learning Barge