Show your Navy and Gold spirit, Bruins! Our Bully Prevention Poster Contest runs Oct. 5th through 19th. One winner from each grade level will win a Chick-fil-A gift card. Let us stand together to spread kindness across our school 🐻💛
about 2 hours ago, Western Branch Middle
A vibrant yellow and orange graphic promoting the Bully Prevention Poster Contest taking place October 5th through 19th. The graphic features text announcing that one winner per grade level will receive a Chick-fil-A gift card. Visual elements include a yellow t-shirt icon, a yellow sign reading "Don't bully be a friend," and a sign held up reading "Stop bullying," creating an encouraging and united atmosphere.
The latest edition of the Bruin Bulletin Family Newsletter is available now. Stay connected with all the navy and gold news for our Bruin family here:
https://chesapeakepsva.edurooms.com/newsletters/western-branch-middle/newsletters/october26-bruin-bulletin
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about 21 hours ago, Western Branch Middle
A graphic with a dark navy background featuring two Western Branch Middle School bear logos in gold and white in the top corners. Large gold and white text reads Bruin Bulletin Family Newsletter. A bright, energetic yellow burst in the center displays white text that reads available now.
October is Anti-Bullying Month, and Western Branch Middle School is pledging to be bully-free! 💙🐻 Here's how you can join the movement!

📺 Morning Announcements All Month: Tune in daily to watch special videos and tips on how you can help make WBMS a bully-free zone!

🎨 Poster Contest (Oct. 5th – Oct. 19th): Show off your creativity! Submit an anti-bullying poster by October 19th. Submissions will be displayed in the hallways, and one winner from each grade level will receive a Chick-fil-A gift card 🐮 (Winners announced Oct. 23rd)!

💌 Compliment Grams (Week of Oct. 12th): Spread positivity during homeroom by writing kind, encouraging Compliment Grams for your peers!

🧡 Unity Day (October 22nd): Wear ORANGE to show that we stand united against bullying and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! Students who participate will receive a special wristband.

Let’s stand up, speak out, and make a difference together! ✨

#AntiBullyingMonth #WePledgeToBeBullyFree #WBMSBruins #UnityDay #KindnessMatters #StandUpToBullying
4 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A bright graphic with a dark blue background features a teal speech bubble outlined in black with a hand pointing down at it. Inside the bubble, white capital letters read "OCTOBER IS ANTI-BULLYING MONTH". Below the bubble, the text "WE PLEDGE TO BE BULLY FREE" appears in bold white lettering. Yellow and red hazard-style tape frames the top and bottom corners, and the top-left corner displays the Western Branch Middle School logo featuring a yellow bear head inside a circular crest. The graphic conveys a strong, unified message of safety and school pride.
📸 Smile! Picture Day is Coming! 📸

Western Branch Middle School Yearbook Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 8!

All students will be photographed for their student ID and the yearbook.
✨ Tips for Picture Day:Wear solid, bright colors to make your portrait pop! Avoid reflective jewelry.
💳 Order Online:Skip the paper and prepay for your photo packages online today!

Visit www.candidcolor.net or scan the QR code on the flyer. Enter Prepay Code: WBMPREPAY Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: Picture Day is a school fundraiser!
For questions, contact customerservice@candidcolor.net or call 703-590-0187.
5 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Flyer announcing Western Branch Middle School Yearbook Picture Day on Thursday, October 8. Features five smiling student portraits alongside ordering details, a QR code, prepay code WBMPREPAY, website candidcolor.net, and contact info, giving an upbeat and organized school event vibe.
Hit all the right notes tomorrow morning! 🎶 Chick-fil-A biscuits are on sale right after Bell 1 for $5 (+$1 for water) supporting Chorus! Bring cash and treat yourself! 💥
5 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Hit all the right notes tomorrow morning! 🎶 Chick-fil-A biscuits are on sale right after Bell 1 for $5 (+$1 for water) supporting Chorus! Bring cash and treat yourself! 💥
Welcome back, Bruins! 🐻 A new school year means new memories waiting to be captured in navy and gold. 💛 Order your yearbook today at yearbookforever.com. 📘 Let's make this year unforgettable! ✨
6 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Students in a science lab performing an experiment with glassware, tinted in a vibrant red and purple overlay. The student in the foreground wears protective safety goggles with a wide-eyed, excited expression. Text reads, Welcome Back to School! New year. New memories. Buy your yearbook today at yearbookforever.com, with the Walsworth Yearbooks logo at the bottom.

Need extra time to focus and excel, Bruins?

🐻 Study Hall Wednesdays are officially open for registration!

📝 Show off that navy and gold pride by staying on top of your game.

💙💛 Register today at https://bit.ly/WBStudyHall! ⏰

7 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Graphic on a light grid paper background featuring a central clock illustration with a red border and blue face. Blue text arches above and below the clock reading Study Hall Wednesdays. A light blue banner below reads Open For registration. At the bottom, the website link is listed as https://bit.ly/WBMStudyHall. The overall visual tone is welcoming, organized, and school-spirited.
Get ready for the Bruin Kickoff Tailgate! The event will be held Wednesday, September 30, from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include pizza, snacks, drinks, and a pom-pom. Only 150 spots are available, so purchase your ticket starting tomorrow, September 24tb through Giveback or during lunch on Friday, September 25th before they sell out. A signed permission slip is required. You can pick up a permission slip from the main office. Sales end September 28. Remember, football game tickets must be purchased separately through Gofan. 💙💛🐻
12 days ago, Western Branch Middle
tailgate
Bruins, don't miss our Chick-Fil-A sale this Thursday right after Bell 1! Grab a biscuit for $5, and add a bottle of water for just $1 more. Supplies are limited, so bring your cash and fuel up for a great day! 🐻💙💛
12 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A graphic with a bold red background featuring a Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit in the center. Bright yellow decorative swirl and drop accents flank the sides. White text reads 'Chick-fil-A Sale This Thursday After Bell 1' at the top and 'While Supplies Last - $5 Each, If You Bring An Extra Dollar You Get A Water!' at the bottom. The overall vibe is bright, energetic, and enticing.
📸 Smile! Picture Day is Coming! 📸

Western Branch Middle School Yearbook Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 8!

All students will be photographed for their student ID and the yearbook.
✨ Tips for Picture Day:Wear solid, bright colors to make your portrait pop! Avoid reflective jewelry.
💳 Order Online:Skip the paper and prepay for your photo packages online today!

Visit www.candidcolor.net or scan the QR code on the flyer. Enter Prepay Code: WBMPREPAY Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: Picture Day is a school fundraiser!
For questions, contact customerservice@candidcolor.net or call 703-590-0187.
12 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Flyer announcing Western Branch Middle School Yearbook Picture Day on Thursday, October 8. Features five smiling student portraits alongside ordering details, a QR code, prepay code WBMPREPAY, website candidcolor.net, and contact info, giving an upbeat and organized school event vibe.
Welcome back Bruins! A new school year means new memories waiting to be made. Make sure to order your yearbook today at yearbookforever.com so you do not miss out on capturing every moment.

Let us make this year unforgettable and go to yearbookforever.com now to get yours at the lowest price of the year! ! 🐻💙💛
13 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A festive graphic framed in yellow against a blue background with multicolored confetti falling over cheering students. A student in the center joyfully raises a confetti cannon in celebration. Yellow and white text reads 'Welcome Back To School! New year. New memories. Buy your yearbook today at yearbookforever.com.' The Walsworth Yearbooks logo appears at the bottom. The overall vibe is ecstatic, vibrant, and full of back-to-school energy.
Show your Bruin pride tomorrow for Pop Up Spirit Day! Deck out in Blue and gold to cheer on our student-athletes during the Fall Sports Kickoff Pep Rally. The best dressed grade level brings home the spirit stick! 🐻💙💛
18 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A light gold digital graphic with dark blue text at the top that reads POP UP SPIRIT DAY. In the center are two dark blue bear paw prints framing a yellow cheer megaphone with a blue handle and a blue pom-pom. At the bottom, dark blue text reads WEAR BLUE AND GOLD TOMORROW TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR BRUIN ATHLETES! The graphic has an energetic, celebratory tone promoting school spirit.

🎙️ Season 4 of Amplified is here! We’re starting the new season with Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker, who sits down with us to talk about his first weeks in Chesapeake. From what has impressed him about our schools and students to what brought his family to Chesapeake, Dr. Brubaker shares his early impressions and what he’s looking forward to in the year ahead.
Listen today at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧

21 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Amplified: Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker - Dr. Brubaker speaking on the mic.
Attention Bruins Families

It's time to show us what you've got! Join the Bruin Dance Team and be part of an amazing season of performances, memories, and teamwork.

Tryouts Dates: September 14-15
Time: 3:15-5:15 PM
Location: Gym
Attire: White shirt, black bottoms, and sneakers.

*What To Bring: A positive attitude, lots of energy, and your best moves!


Important Reminders

-Be on time and ready to try your best.
-Stay for the entire tryout.
-Bring a water bottle.
-Follow all directions and have fun!
26 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Attention Bruins Families It's time to show us what you've got! Join the Bruin Dance Team and be part of an amazing season of performances, memories, and teamwork. Tryouts Dates: September 14-15 Time: 3:15-5:15 PM Location: Gym Attire White shirt, black bottoms, and sneakers. * What To Bring: A positive attitude, lots of energy, and your best moves! Important Reminders Be on time and ready to try your best. Stay for the entire tryout. Bring a water bottle. Follow all directions and have fun!
⚽ GIRLS SOCCER | ADDITIONAL TRYOUTS! 🐻 Bruins Girls Soccer is holding additional tryouts! 📅 Tuesday, September 8 ⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM 📅 Wednesday, September 9 ⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM To participate, all student-athletes must: ✅ Be registered on Arbiter ✅ Have a current sports physical uploaded ✅ Have at least a 2.0 GPA Come ready to work and show us what you’ve got! ⚽💪
about 1 month ago, Delaney Bon
Girls Soccer
🐾 Attention Bruin Families! 🐾

Gearing up for the start of the year, Bruin Families? We have some important dates to help your student hit the ground running! ⬇️

🗓️ BRUIN WALKABOUT (Tuesday, September 2nd): This evening gives your child a chance to walk their schedule, find their classrooms, and get comfortable with the building before the official first day. Expect student schedules to be available on-site.

6th Grade Families: 5:30 PM
7th & 8th Grade Families: 6:00 PM

(Please note: While teachers won't be on-site, we will hold a short meeting for our incoming 6th graders to talk through what to expect on day one and help ease those first-day jitters.)

🏡 OPEN HOUSE: Hear directly from the WBM administration, meet your child’s teachers, and check out some of the great community partners supporting our school this year.

7th & 8th Grade: September 15th at 5:30 PM 6th Grade: September 16th at 5:30 PM
We can't wait to see everyone back on campus soon! Go Bruins! 🐻
about 1 month ago, Western Branch Middle
A vibrant promotional graphic in Navy and Gold for the Western Branch Middle School Bruin Walkabout on Sept. 2nd. The left side features a simple school building icon and the official Western Branch Middle School Bruin mascot logo. The right side clearly displays event times in bold blue text on white rectangular blocks: 6th Grade at 5:30 PM and 7/8 Grade at 6:00 PM. The overall feel is welcoming, organized, and school-spirited.
🏆 WBM Fall Sports Tryouts Are Almost Here! Tryouts for cheer, girls soccer, football, baseball, and softball begin August 24. Please review the flyer for specific dates and times. 📍 TRYOUT LOCATIONS 📣 Cheer — Main Gym ⚽ Girls Soccer — Field 2 (behind the school) 🏈 Football — Field 2 (behind the school) ⚾ Baseball — Field 1 (near the bus ramp) 🥎 Softball — WBH Softball Field Come prepared, work hard, and represent WBM with pride! 💙💛 #BRUINPRIDE
about 1 month ago, Delaney Bon
Sports
Get ready to show your navy and gold spirit, Bruins! WBMS Cheerleading Tryouts for the 2026-2027 school year are right around the corner. 🐻 Who May Attend: Any rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grader. Mandatory Tryout Dates: Monday, Aug 24: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tuesday, Aug 25: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Wednesday, Aug 26: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Friday, Aug 28: 5:00 PM Tryout Location: Aux Gym. 📣 Required Attire: Day One: All Navy Blue Day Two: All Black Day Three: White Top, Navy Shorts Day 4: White Top, Black Shorts, Bow Attire Rules: Cheer or athletic shoes only on all days. Hair must be pulled up and away from your face. 👟 Important Guidelines: No jewelry Bring water No logos 💧 Contact For Information: Coach Nakeya Gilmore: Nakeya.Gilmore@cpschools.com Coach Alexis Robinson: Alexis.Robinson@cpschools.com ✉️
about 2 months ago, Delaney Bon
Cheer Info
Welcome to BRUIN Country, Mrs. Nguedjip! 🐻

Mrs. Nguedjip joins us as a Special Education teacher, bringing a heart full of dedication to help our students Build Excellence and Achieve Results this school year!

As part of a military family relocating within Virginia, Mrs. Nguedjip comes with her husband—who serves in the military and is a pastor at their church—and their three wonderful daughters who bring non-stop joy, laughter, and adventure to her life. She loves traveling and exploring new cultures, having recently returned from an amazing trip to Europe! Plus, in addition to English, she also speaks French.

She shares an uplifting scripture verse to inspire the school year ahead: "Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." — Proverbs 16:3

Drop a 🐻 in the comments to give Mrs. Nguedjip and her family a warm welcome to BRUIN Country!

#WelcomeToBruinCountry #BearExcellence #BuildingExcellence #AchievingResults #MeetTheTeacher
about 2 months ago, Western Branch Middle
A colorful polka-dot themed graphic titled "Meet the Teacher: Mrs. Nguedjip" featuring a photo of Mrs. Nguedjip standing beside a car in a vibrant multi-colored outfit. Text states that she and her family are a military family relocating within Virginia. Her husband serves in the military and is a pastor, and they have three daughters. Fun facts share that her faith is central to her life, she speaks French, and she loves traveling, having recently taken a trip to Europe. Includes the Bible verse Proverbs 16:3: "Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."
Welcome to BRUIN Country, Ms. Middleton! 🐻

Ms. Middleton is joining us as a Special Education teacher, bringing her background in behavioral and mental health to empower our students to Build Excellence and Achieve Results!

Holding a B.S. in Sociology from Old Dominion University, Ms. Middleton has always had a strong passion for working with children across all age groups. She is a proud mom to her 5-year-old daughter, Harlem (who was born on Christmas Day 2020 and is starting Kindergarten this year!). When she isn't supporting students, Ms. Middleton loves building Legos and taking care of her plant collection during her leisure time.

She shares two meaningful quotes to live by: "One day at a time" and "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket."

Drop a 🐻 in the comments to give Ms. Middleton a warm welcome to BRUIN Country!

#WelcomeToBruinCountry #BearExcellence #BuildingExcellence #AchievingResults #MeetTheTeacher
about 2 months ago, Western Branch Middle
A colorful retro-styled graphic titled "Meet the Teacher: Ms. Middleton" with flower accents and a checkered border, featuring a portrait photo of Ms. Middleton smiling. Text boxes state she holds a B.S. in Sociology from Old Dominion University and worked in behavioral and mental health with children from pre-K to high school before teaching. Details mention her 5-year-old daughter, Harlem, who was born on Christmas Day 2020 and is entering Kindergarten. Her favorites include building Legos, being a plant mom, and spending time as a mother. Includes the quotes: "One day at a time" and "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket."