Calling all future Bruins Cheerleaders. Join us for the WBMS Cheer Interest Meeting to learn more about joining our squad. We cannot wait to see your spirit. 📣 🐻 💙 💛|

The 2026 Cheerleading Interest Meeting will be held on May 28th, 2026 at 6PM at WBMS in the cafeteria. A parent or guardian must attend the meeting as well." 

3 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A spirited promotional graphic for the Western Branch Middle School Cheer Interest Meeting. The design features a vibrant blue background with a gold border. At the top is the Bruins mascot, a tan and navy bear head. A large, glossy gold megaphone sits in the center, overlaid with black decorative text. Four navy and gold pom-poms are positioned in the corners. The text announces the meeting on May 21st at 6pm in the WBMS Cafeteria. The vibe is energetic, professional, and full of school pride.
Attention 8th Grade Bruins! The Science SOL is tomorrow. Let's make it a great test day. Remember to charge your chromebook, eat a good breakfast, and arrive to school on time. You've got this!
3 days ago, Western Branch Middle
An infographic titled Science SOL Tomorrow, specified for Eighth Grade Only. The text rests on a piece of paper surrounded by colorful school supplies: a pencil, rulers, and a spring, all set against a navy blue background. Below the title are three central reminders for students: Charge your Chromebook!, Eat a good breakfast, and Arrive to school on time. The overall vibe is encouraging, neat, and school-spirited.
Hurry, Bruins! 🚨📘 Yearbooks are flying off the shelves and supplies are LIMITED. This is your final chance to order at **yearbookforever.com**—once they’re gone, they’re gone! 🐾💙 #YearbookForever #BruinPride
3 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A vibrant red and orange duotone photograph showing three students smiling and laughing with eye black on their faces, capturing a high-energy school spirit moment. Overlaid in large white outlined letters are the words LAST CHANCE, followed by smaller text that reads "to order your yearbook at yearbookforever.com!". The Walsworth yearbooks logo is in the bottom left, and a photo credit for Kaitlyn Nash is in the top right. The image feels urgent, joyful, and full of community pride.
Attention 6th Grade Bruins! The Civics SOL is tomorrow. Don't forget to charge your chromebook, eat a great breakfast, and get to school on time. You've got this!
4 days ago, Western Branch Middle
An infographic titled Civics SOL Tomorrow, specified for Sixth Grade Only. The central list details three reminders for students: 1. Charge your chromebook!, 2. Eat a good breakfast, 3. Arrive to school on time. The graphic is illustrated with various colorful school supplies, including a pencil, rulers, and a spring, on a navy blue background. The vibe is organized, encouraging, and school-spirited.

Get ready to 'Seas' the Night! We are excited to invite our students to this year’s Under the Sea Semi-Formal Dance—a high-energy, memory-making evening designed just for them to celebrate, connect, and enjoy an unforgettable night together!

This year’s event is packed with student favorites, including a 360-photo booth, live DJ, karaoke, free food, and an ice cream bar—everything needed for an incredible night!

Please review the important details below:

- This event is for WBM students only.
- 8th-grade students may bring one WBM 7th-grade student as their guest.
- Digital tickets only; each attendee must have their own ticket.
- Wristbands will be distributed the week of the event and must be worn for admission.

🎟️ Click here for tickets: https://tinyurl.com/5at6v985
🍦 Click here to donate items: https://tinyurl.com/4hz27sb6
💙 Short on time? No problem—click here for monetary donations, and we’ll handle the shopping for you! https://tinyurl.com/yc58v5kp

We are so excited to create a truly unforgettable night for our students—full of energy, laughter, and memories they’ll be talking about long after the music ends.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at westernbranchmiddleptsa@gmail.com.

4 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A graphic invitation with a deep-blue, underwater photo background, showing sparkling sunlight filtering down from the surface. The script title is "Seas The Night." Below it, the details are listed: "May 29th 6-8 PM," "WBMS Gymnasium," "Online Tickets Only $20," and "Attire - Semi formal." Below the text is a small splash icon. The final text reads, "Join us for a magical night beneath the waves filled with music, dancing, and unforgettable memories."
Big high fives from our 8th grade science team as we kick off SOL Testing season. We love seeing all those smiling faces ready to take on the morning in Bruin country. 🖐️💙💛
5 days ago, Western Branch Middle
High Fives!
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 days 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!
Let's go, 8th Grade Bruins! The Writing SOL is tomorrow. Remember to charge your chromebook, eat a good breakfast, and arrive to school on time. You've got this.
6 days ago, Western Branch Middle
An illustrated flyer titled Writing SOL Tomorrow, specified for Eighth Grade Only. The text rests on a piece of paper surrounded by various school supplies like a pencil, rulers, and a spring. Below the title are three reminders for students: Charge your Chromebook!, Eat a good breakfast, and Arrive to school on time. The overall vibe is encouraging and energetic.
Attention Bruins! SOL Testing kicks off this week! Make sure you are ready to do your best. Charge those chromebooks every night and make sure to arrive on time after eating a healthy breakfast to fuel your brain!
6 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A navy and gold graphic titled Testing Reminder with a lightbulb icon. Two yellow boxes provide tips: Remember to charge your chromebook the night before the test and Remember arrive on time the day of the test. The testing schedule is listed as follows: Integrated Writing (8th Grade Only) on May 11; Civics SOL (6th Grade Only) on May 13; Science SOL (8th Grade Only) on May 14; Reading SOL (All Grades) on May 21; and Math SOL (All Grades) on May 28. The vibe is organized, encouraging, and school-spirited.
🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨

Tomorrow is our FINAL Chick-fil-A morning! 🐔

Don’t miss out:
🥪 Biscuit: $5
💧 Water: $1

See you tomorrow morning for our very last sale of the season. Let's make it a sell-out! 🥳
10 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Chick-fil-a Sale Tomorrow
⏰📘 LAST CHANCE, Bruins! Yearbooks are almost gone—don’t miss out! Copies are going fast, so order NOW at **yearbookforever.com** before they’re gone for good. Secure your memories today! 🐾💙 #YearbookForever #BruinPride
10 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A monochrome blue photograph of two laughing softball players embraces on a field. Prominent white text overlay reads LAST CHANCE in a large, bold font, and smaller text below it says "to order your yearbook at yearbookforever.com!". A small Walsworth yearbooks logo is in the bottom-left corner, and a "Photo by Nora Condon" credit is in the top-right. The image conveys an urgent but happy emotional vibe, stressing that time is running out to preserve memories.

BIG NEWS! Our very own, Mr. Kyle Cook, was named a #MusicTeachersofExcellence by the Country Music Awards foundation. We are so proud of Mr. Cook for being one of 30 winners nationwide! Bruin Country is so proud our our very own spotlighting Music in our School! #MTOE #CMAFoundation

10 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A celebratory graphic featuring Kyle Cook, a smiling man with glasses in a white shirt, framed by gold laurel leaves and geometric borders. The CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence logo is at the top, with text at the bottom recognizing his dedication to music education.
Tomorrow is Chick-fil-A Thursday! 🐔

Only 2 sales left this year. Grab a biscuit for $5 and water for $1.

When: Tomorrow morning
Price: $5 Biscuit / $1 Water
Note: Cash only!

Get yours before they are gone! 😋
17 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Chick-fil-a Sale Tomorrow
April is flying by, Bruins! 🌷📘 Don’t let your memories slip away like spring showers—order your WBMS yearbook today at **yearbookforever.com** and keep this year blooming forever! 🐾💙 #YearbookForever #BruinPride
17 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A photograph divided by a ripped paper edge. On the left, a student with purple hair, face mask down, is caught laughing with pink powder on their face and arm at a vibrant, joyful event. On the textured paper on the right, dark text reads: Spring is in the air! Buy your yearbook before it’s too late. An arrow points to the website yearbookforever.com. Watercolor flowers frame the text, creating a joyful, seasonal, and urgent mood.
Our Bruins soccer team is headed to the semi finals tonight. Show up in your Navy and Gold to support the team as they take on Hickory at Greenbrier Middle School. Kickoff is at 5:30 PM and we need that Bruin pride in the stands. ⚽ 🐻
18 days ago, Western Branch Middle
An action-packed sports graphic for the Western Branch Middle School boys soccer semi finals. The top half shows a collage of Bruins players in navy uniforms with gold lettering and an orange-clad goalkeeper on a green turf field against a dark background. Large yellow text across the middle reads SEMI FINALS. The bottom half features the Western Branch Bruins and Hickory Hawks logos side-by-side, noting the game time at 5:30 PM at Greenbrier Middle School. The image has an intense, competitive, and high-energy atmosphere.
Tomorrow is Patriot Day! ❤️🤍💙

Wear red, white, and blue as we come together to honor and celebrate our military families. Let’s show our Bruin pride and appreciation! 🇺🇸
18 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A patriotic graphic for Patriot Day on April 29. The background is navy blue filled with small red, white, and light blue stars. A large white arch in the center features five gold stars and the text Patriot Day in bold red. Below the title, a message in navy blue text reads, Wear Red, White, and Blue to honor those who serve and their families. The overall design is respectful and celebratory.
It is game day, Bruins. Our Western Branch volleyball team is heading into the semifinals tonight against Hickory Middle School. Wear your Navy and Gold to show your support at 5:30 PM. Let's bring that energy to the court. 🏐 🐻
19 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A spirited blue and gold promotional graphic for the Western Branch Middle School volleyball playoffs. On the left, the Western Branch Bruins logo faces the Hickory Middle School Hawks logo for a semifinals matchup tonight at 5:30 PM at Hickory Middle School. On the right, a focused female volleyball player in a navy and gold jersey stands in a ready position on a gym court, prepared to bump the ball. The design is energetic and professional, featuring a torn-paper aesthetic and a link to purchase tickets on GoFan.co.
Congratulations to the 16 Western Branch Middle School Chorus students who were selected to perform in the 2026 Chesapeake All-City Choir! #CooksKids
22 days ago, Delaney Bon
All City Chorus

It’s National Student Leadership Week, and while we have incredible student leaders across our entire district, our Bruins recently had an opportunity to lead by example! 🌟

Last week, Western Branch Middle National Junior Honor Society students headed over to Western Branch Primary to share their love for reading. They read stories, answered questions, and proved that leadership and literacy go hand-in-hand. 🐻

We’re so proud of how our students are building community, one book at a time. 📚

#CPSCelebrates #NSLW26 #WorldBookDay

24 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
students excitedly prepare to read to primary students
students excitedly read to primary students
primary student waits patiently for reading to begin
students excitedly read to primary students
students excitedly prepare to read to primary students
student excitedly reads to primary students
students excitedly prepare to read to primary students
students excitedly read to primary students
students excitedly prepare to read to primary students
students excitedly prepare to read to primary students
Tomorrow is Chick-fil-A Thursday! 🐔

Reminder: Grab a biscuit for $5 and water for $1. Only 3 sales left this year!

Don't miss out on breakfast! 😋 #CFAThursday
24 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Chick-fil-a Sale Tomorrow