This season, we are extra thankful for the memories and pie at Western Branch Middle School! 🥧 Capture every unforgettable moment from this school year by visiting yearbookforever.com to buy a yearbook today through Walsworth yearbooks.
🏀🤼 WBMS WINTER SPORTS TRYOUTS! 💙💛
Winter sports season is here! Students interested in trying out for Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ Basketball, or Wrestling should review the information below.
📅 Tryout Dates: November 16–18, 2026
🏀 Girls’ Basketball
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Auxiliary Gym
🏀 Boys’ Basketball
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Main Gym
🤼 Wrestling
⏰ 3:15–5:00 PM
📍 Auxiliary Gym
🚨 IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS:
✅ Arbiter Registration: All student-athletes must be registered through Arbiter Sports and have a current sports physical uploaded BEFORE participating in tryouts.
📚 Academic Eligibility: Student-athletes must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible for the active team roster.
📋 Tryout Reminder: All athletes must participate in all three days of tryouts. Final roster decisions will be made after tryouts and academic eligibility have been verified.
We look forward to seeing our Bruins compete for a spot on this year’s winter sports teams!
💙💛 GO BRUINS!
Winter sports season is here! Students interested in trying out for Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ Basketball, or Wrestling should review the information below.
📅 Tryout Dates: November 16–18, 2026
🏀 Girls’ Basketball
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Auxiliary Gym
🏀 Boys’ Basketball
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Main Gym
🤼 Wrestling
⏰ 3:15–5:00 PM
📍 Auxiliary Gym
🚨 IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS:
✅ Arbiter Registration: All student-athletes must be registered through Arbiter Sports and have a current sports physical uploaded BEFORE participating in tryouts.
📚 Academic Eligibility: Student-athletes must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible for the active team roster.
📋 Tryout Reminder: All athletes must participate in all three days of tryouts. Final roster decisions will be made after tryouts and academic eligibility have been verified.
We look forward to seeing our Bruins compete for a spot on this year’s winter sports teams!
💙💛 GO BRUINS!
🏆 CHAMPIONS! 🏆
Bruin Football brought home the championship title! Congratulations to our players, coaches, and everyone who supported the team along the way. Your hard work, determination, and Bruin pride made this season one to remember!
WAY TO GO, BRUINS! 💙💛
We have some INCREDIBLE news to share from the Western Branch Middle School Chorus!
Last Saturday, over 400 students from Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Isle of Wight auditioned for just 152 spots in the 2027 Virginia Music Educators Association District IV Festival Choir.
We are THRILLED to announce that 29 Western Branch Middle School students earned placement, with an additional THREE students selected as alternates!
But wait… there's MORE!
🌟 Seven students earned PERFECT SCORES in sight-reading!
🏆 One student earned the HIGHEST audition score in their entire voice part!
Please join us in celebrating these outstanding musicians!
🎵 2027 DISTRICT IV FESTIVAL CHOIR 🎵
Ace H. 🌟🏆
Adelaide H.
Audrey H.
Avaion J.
Benjamin D.
Brayden J.
Brielle S. 🌟
Bryson P.
Carson W. 🌟
Carter G.
Damien W.
Daniel E.
Declan O.
Delilah E.
Eli E.
Emeline C.
Eryn W.
Evan J.
Evelyn B. 🌟
Gavin W.
Ikram M. 🌟
Isaiah M. 🌟
John C.
Kaelyn C. 🌟
Micah C.
Mina H.
Noelle L.
Rory D.
Ryan H.
🌟 Perfect Sight-Reading Score
🏆 Highest Audition Score in Voice Part
🎶 ALTERNATES 🎶
Catherine B. • Lucas E. • Madison S.
We could not be prouder of the hard work, dedication, and musical excellence demonstrated by these students! Congratulations, Bruins!
#CooksKids
Last Saturday, over 400 students from Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Isle of Wight auditioned for just 152 spots in the 2027 Virginia Music Educators Association District IV Festival Choir.
We are THRILLED to announce that 29 Western Branch Middle School students earned placement, with an additional THREE students selected as alternates!
But wait… there's MORE!
🌟 Seven students earned PERFECT SCORES in sight-reading!
🏆 One student earned the HIGHEST audition score in their entire voice part!
Please join us in celebrating these outstanding musicians!
🎵 2027 DISTRICT IV FESTIVAL CHOIR 🎵
Ace H. 🌟🏆
Adelaide H.
Audrey H.
Avaion J.
Benjamin D.
Brayden J.
Brielle S. 🌟
Bryson P.
Carson W. 🌟
Carter G.
Damien W.
Daniel E.
Declan O.
Delilah E.
Eli E.
Emeline C.
Eryn W.
Evan J.
Evelyn B. 🌟
Gavin W.
Ikram M. 🌟
Isaiah M. 🌟
John C.
Kaelyn C. 🌟
Micah C.
Mina H.
Noelle L.
Rory D.
Ryan H.
🌟 Perfect Sight-Reading Score
🏆 Highest Audition Score in Voice Part
🎶 ALTERNATES 🎶
Catherine B. • Lucas E. • Madison S.
We could not be prouder of the hard work, dedication, and musical excellence demonstrated by these students! Congratulations, Bruins!
#CooksKids
📣 Bruins, winter sports conditioning dates and times have been updated! 🏀 Girls’ Basketball: November 9 & 12 | 5–7 PM 🏀 Boys’ Basketball: November 10 & 12 | 5:30–7:30 PM 🤼 Wrestling: November 10 & 12 | 3:15–5:15 PM ✅ All students must be registered in Arbiter and have a current sports physical uploaded before participating.
🤼 Wrestling Interest Meeting
Interested in joining WBM Wrestling? Come learn about the team on Friday, November 6, from 8:30–8:45 AM in the cafeteria!
Planning to participate this season? Complete your Arbiter registration and upload a current sports physical before conditioning or tryouts.
Interested in joining WBM Wrestling? Come learn about the team on Friday, November 6, from 8:30–8:45 AM in the cafeteria!
Planning to participate this season? Complete your Arbiter registration and upload a current sports physical before conditioning or tryouts.
🏀 Boys’ Basketball Conditioning
Let’s get to work, Bruins! Join us for boys’ basketball conditioning from 5:30–7:30 PM on:
📅 Wednesday, November 4
📅 Tuesday, November 10
📅 Thursday, November 12
Students must be registered on Arbiter and have a current sports physical uploaded before participating.
Let’s get to work, Bruins! Join us for boys’ basketball conditioning from 5:30–7:30 PM on:
📅 Wednesday, November 4
📅 Tuesday, November 10
📅 Thursday, November 12
Students must be registered on Arbiter and have a current sports physical uploaded before participating.
🏀 Girls’ Basketball Conditioning
Get ready for the season, Bruins! Girls’ basketball conditioning will be held November 5th and 6th.
Students must be registered on Arbiter and have a current sports physical uploaded before participating.
Get ready for the season, Bruins! Girls’ basketball conditioning will be held November 5th and 6th.
Students must be registered on Arbiter and have a current sports physical uploaded before participating.
IT'S AUTOMATIC! IT'S SYSTEMATIC! IT'S HYDROMATIC!
IT'S TIME FOR AUDITIONS FOR "GREASE" AT WESTERN BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL!
AUDITION DETAILS
WHEN: Monday, November 2 OR Wednesday, November 4 (only pick one)
TIME: 3:00–5:00 PM
WHO: Auditions are open to ALL Western Branch Middle School students! No preparation is necessary.
IMPORTANT: A parent or guardian must complete the audition application before their student is eligible to audition.
APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/7nCUy2GCVAxH4kdd8
CALLBACKS (invitation only) will be on Thursday, November 5 from 3:00–5:00 PM
Questions? Contact Mr. Cook at Kyle.cook@cpschools.com
YOU'RE THE ONE THAT WE WANT! See you at auditions!
IT'S TIME FOR AUDITIONS FOR "GREASE" AT WESTERN BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL!
AUDITION DETAILS
WHEN: Monday, November 2 OR Wednesday, November 4 (only pick one)
TIME: 3:00–5:00 PM
WHO: Auditions are open to ALL Western Branch Middle School students! No preparation is necessary.
IMPORTANT: A parent or guardian must complete the audition application before their student is eligible to audition.
APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/7nCUy2GCVAxH4kdd8
CALLBACKS (invitation only) will be on Thursday, November 5 from 3:00–5:00 PM
Questions? Contact Mr. Cook at Kyle.cook@cpschools.com
YOU'RE THE ONE THAT WE WANT! See you at auditions!
The latest Edition of the Bruin Bulletin, our schoolwide Family Newsletter is now live at https://chesapeakepsva.edurooms.com/newsletters/western-branch-middle/newsletters/november-family-newsletter
🎃 Spooktacular Surprise! 👻
Our faculty and staff decided to bring the Halloween fun a day early! Students were greeted this morning by a campus full of ghosts, ghouls, superheroes, and creative characters.
Congratulations to our Costume Contest Winners Ms Amos, Ms Wilson, Ms Downer and Grand Prize Winner Ms Wassenius
Don't ghost the yearbook, Bruins! Deadlines are approaching and the price increases $10 on Sunday. Order now at yearbookforever.com to lock in the lowest price of the season. 👻
Today, our 8th Grade students attending an informational meeting about the Governor’s School for the Arts, which is a high school academy option for students interested in music, dance, theater, and visual arts. Our 8th Grade Chorus students were even treated to a masterclass in preparation for District Chorus auditions! Special thank you to Shelly Milam, GSA Vocal Music Department Chair, and Ethan Omitt, Western Branch High School and GSA Vocal Music Department Junior, for visiting us today! We even made sure Mrs. Milam was provided with WBMS Chorus Merch!!!
Exciting news, Bruin Country!
The Western Branch Middle School Choir is thrilled to announce that two of our 8th grade singers, Ishaan and Isaiah, have been selected for the 2027 American Choral Directors Association's National Honor Choir!
After auditioning alongside talented singers from across the nation, they earned their places among the very best musicians in the nation!
In March, they will travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they will represent Western Branch Middle School, Chesapeake, and the Commonwealth of Virginia on the national stage!
Congratulations, Ishaan and Isaiah!
#CooksKids
The Western Branch Middle School Choir is thrilled to announce that two of our 8th grade singers, Ishaan and Isaiah, have been selected for the 2027 American Choral Directors Association's National Honor Choir!
After auditioning alongside talented singers from across the nation, they earned their places among the very best musicians in the nation!
In March, they will travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they will represent Western Branch Middle School, Chesapeake, and the Commonwealth of Virginia on the national stage!
Congratulations, Ishaan and Isaiah!
#CooksKids
Accio breakfast! 🧙♂️✨ Harry Potter Club is hosting tomorrow's Chick-fil-A biscuit sale after Bell 1! $5 per biscuit + $1 for water. It's pure magic! 🪄
Don't let your memories vanish into ghost stories, Bruins! Grab your WBMS yearbook today at yearbookforever.com and get the best price of the year before the price increases on November 1!
IT'S AUTOMATIC! IT'S SYSTEMATIC! IT'S HYDROMATIC!
IT'S TIME FOR AUDITIONS FOR "GREASE" AT WESTERN BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL!
AUDITION DETAILS
WHEN: Monday, November 2 OR Wednesday, November 4 (only pick one)
TIME: 3:00–5:00 PM
WHO: Auditions are open to ALL Western Branch Middle School students! No preparation is necessary.
IMPORTANT: A parent or guardian must complete the audition application before their student is eligible to audition.
APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/7nCUy2GCVAxH4kdd8
CALLBACKS (invitation only) will be on Thursday, November 5 from 3:00–5:00 PM
Questions? Contact Mr. Cook at Kyle.cook@cpschools.com
YOU'RE THE ONE THAT WE WANT! See you at auditions!
IT'S TIME FOR AUDITIONS FOR "GREASE" AT WESTERN BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL!
AUDITION DETAILS
WHEN: Monday, November 2 OR Wednesday, November 4 (only pick one)
TIME: 3:00–5:00 PM
WHO: Auditions are open to ALL Western Branch Middle School students! No preparation is necessary.
IMPORTANT: A parent or guardian must complete the audition application before their student is eligible to audition.
APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/7nCUy2GCVAxH4kdd8
CALLBACKS (invitation only) will be on Thursday, November 5 from 3:00–5:00 PM
Questions? Contact Mr. Cook at Kyle.cook@cpschools.com
YOU'RE THE ONE THAT WE WANT! See you at auditions!
Students were surprised this morning to find something strange in the air under today's full moon because the Bruin teachers seem to have completely misplaced their calendars. Our Bruin staff celebrated a secret spirit day with the theme "Dress for the Wrong Occasion". Everyone brought incredible energy and humor, showing off creative outfits from Christmas to Valentine's Day. From First days of Kindergarten, to College Graduations. We saw it all! The halls were a buzz with laughter and joy as students saw each silly new outfit!
Tickets for our Halloween Dance are officially SOLD OUT! Students who purchased tickets will receive their wristbands for entry during lunch on Friday, October 30. The dance is from 5–7 p.m. Thank you for your support! We look forward to a fun evening! 👻🎃
WBMS PTSA invites everyone to Get Poppin’ and Make Some Dough! 🍿
Join us for our Popcorn and Cookie Dough Fundraiser featuring Fresh Popcorn! 🍪
Support our school by participating in this awesome fundraiser. 💛
Every order of delicious popcorn and cookie dough helps fund essential PTSA initiatives that directly benefit our students, teachers, and school community. 💙
Forms will go home Tuesday, October 27 and will need to be turned back in before or on November 9. 📅
If you have any questions, please contact westernbranchmiddleptsa@gmail.com. ✉️
Join us for our Popcorn and Cookie Dough Fundraiser featuring Fresh Popcorn! 🍪
Support our school by participating in this awesome fundraiser. 💛
Every order of delicious popcorn and cookie dough helps fund essential PTSA initiatives that directly benefit our students, teachers, and school community. 💙
Forms will go home Tuesday, October 27 and will need to be turned back in before or on November 9. 📅
If you have any questions, please contact westernbranchmiddleptsa@gmail.com. ✉️