A special episode of Amplified is now available! 🎙

As he prepares for retirement, Superintendent Dr. Jared A. Cotton joins us for a candid conversation about his time leading Chesapeake Public Schools and the journey that brought him back home to serve the community that helped shape him.

From navigating the challenges of a pandemic to expanding opportunities for students and supporting employees, Dr. Cotton reflects on the experiences, accomplishments, and people that have made an impact throughout his career.
Join us as he shares memories, lessons learned, hopes for the future, and a final message to the Chesapeake community. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.

about 23 hours ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Full Circle with Dr. Jared A Cotton on Amplified the Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast cover art.
Dr. Cotton talking in the studio.
Jay Lewter and Dr. Cotton speaking in the studio.
WBMS Football Conditioning will continue for the month of June on June 16 and runs through June 30.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

This is a great opportunity to build strength, improve conditioning, and prepare for the upcoming season. All interested current and rising student-athletes are encouraged to attend.

You must have a sports physical on file and register through Arbiter!

Questions? Contact Coach Jubray at Laron.Jubray@cpschools.com.

#WBMBruins #BruinPride #WBMFootball #FutureBruins #MiddleSchoolFootball
10 days ago, Western Branch Middle
An energetic promotional graphic for Western Branch Middle School Football Conditioning, designed in navy blue, gold, and white. The top text reads "WESTERN BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL CONDITIONING" in bold block letters. Below, a yellow calendar icon indicates the dates "JUNE 16TH - JUNE 30TH", and a yellow clock icon indicates "TUE & THU 5-7PM". The right side features a close-up of a football resting on a green field under stadium lights, with a stylized "WBM" school logo emblazoned on the leather.
Bruins, get ready to bring the spirit. Cheer conditioning starts Tuesday, June 16. Join us in the gym on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5 to 7 PM. Remember to bring water, 5lb weights, and have your physical on file. 📣
10 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A spirited promotional flyer for WBMS Cheerleading Conditioning in the school colors of navy blue, gold, and white. The top text reads "WBMS Cheerleading Conditioning" in bold block letters next to a silhouette of a cheerleader jumping with gold pom-poms. The middle section features a gold paint brush stroke background with a calendar icon, detailing "Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5PM-7PM, Gym". The bottom features a navy blue megaphone with "WB" printed on it and a large navy and gold pom-pom.
Attention Bruins! We have just 10 extra copies of the 2025-2026 yearbook available tomorrow morning. It is a cash and carry sale, first come, first served. Bring cash only to the main hall by the cafeteria to secure your copy before they are gone forever. 🐻💛💙
14 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A promotional graphic with a dark blue background features the cover of the Western Branch Middle School 2025-2026 yearbook, which has a top-secret spy theme. Bold white text reads, "CASH & CARRY SALE," "WE HAVE 10 EXTRA COPIES OF THE YEARBOOK!", "FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED: TOMORROW," "CASH ONLY," and "MAIN HALL BY THE CAFETERIA." The overall vibe is urgent, exciting, and exclusive.
School library books are due! To avoid incurring fees, please help your child find and return any missing books to school as soon as possible. For questions about your child's account, please contact michele.waggoner@cpschools.com
15 days ago, Western Branch Middle
An illustration with a cream background and green corner accents features a colorful stack of books in the center. Whimsical icons like clocks and a student running surround the stack. Green text at the top reads, "Return Your Library Books!" and dark text at the bottom reads, "To avoid fees, please return all books by Friday June 12th." The overall vibe is friendly, urgent, and encouraging.
🏀⚽🏈 Calling all future Bruins! 🐻 Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students interested in athletics at WBM are invited to our Sports Interest Meeting on June 10 at 5:30 PM in the auditorium. Come learn about athletic opportunities, expectations, and how to get involved for the upcoming school year! #Bruinpride #BruinNation #WBM
15 days ago, Western Branch Middle
An athletic promotional graphic for Western Branch Middle School. The top features a navy blue block with the school name in bold white and gold text. Below, on a white background, large navy and gold letters read Sports Interest Meeting. A row of five sports icons displays a soccer ball, basketball, football, volleyball, and running shoe. The bottom of the graphic has a navy blue banner with gold icons indicating the event details: June 10th, 5:30 PM, In the Auditorium. The overall design is professional, clean, and filled with school pride.
The wait is almost over because there is only 1 day left until Yearbook Distribution Day on Wednesday, June 10th. This is your absolute last chance to make sure you get a copy of the memories from this year. Order yours right now at yearbookforever.com. Go Bruins 🐻💛💙
16 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Two excited Western Branch Middle School students smile warmly with their arms around each other, wearing navy apparel and sporting blue and gold spirit paint on their faces. The graphic features a large yellow number 1 and text reading "1 Day Left until Yearbook Distribution Day! Wednesday, June 10th," along with "Order yours at yearbookforever.com." The overall vibe is incredibly joyful, enthusiastic, and full of school spirit.
Only 2 days left until Yearbook Distribution Day on Wednesday, June 10th. Time is running out to lock in your book full of unforgettable moments from this year. Head to yearbookforever.com right now to get your copy. Show your spirit, Bruins 🐻💛💙
17 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Two smiling Western Branch Middle School students pose together in a gym. One student wears a black shirt, hair bow, and a blue and yellow tutu, while the other wears a white, navy, and gold Bruins jersey with blue spirit face paint. The graphic features a large yellow number 2 and text reading "2 Days Left until Yearbook Distribution Day! Wednesday, June 10th," along with "Order yours at yearbookforever.com." The vibe is friendly, happy, and full of school pride.
🎨 Our talented Bruins have been hard at work all year. Check out the incredible masterpieces in our End of the Year Student Art Gallery. Click the link to explore their creativity ⬇️
[https://tinyurl.com/yea7y86r]
17 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A graphic with a vibrant navy, purple, and gold painted brushstroke background. A white border frames white text that reads: "Western Branch Middle Proudly Presents End of the Year Student Art Gallery. Click the link below to see the incredible works our Bruin artists created." The vibe is energetic, creative, and celebratory.
We are just 3 days away from Yearbook Distribution Day on Wednesday, June 10th. Make sure you are ready to celebrate all our amazing school memories. Reserve your copy right now at yearbookforever.com before it is too late. Bruins pride is everywhere 🐻💛💙
18 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Four enthusiastic students pose with the Western Branch Middle School bear mascot in a crowded gym, holding navy and gold pom-poms and wearing blue tutus with spirit paint on their faces. The graphic features a large yellow number 3 and text reading "3 Days Left until Yearbook Distribution Day! Wednesday, June 10th," along with "Order yours at yearbookforever.com." The overall vibe is highly energetic, spirited, and celebratory.
The countdown continues with only 4 days left until Yearbook Distribution Day on Wednesday, June 10th. Don't let these unforgettable memories slip away. Secure your copy right now at yearbookforever.com and show off that Bruin pride. Let's go Bruins 🐻💛💙
19 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Three smiling Western Branch Middle School students stand arm-in-arm in a school hallway wearing navy Bruins t-shirts and gold tutus, with blue spirit paint on their faces. The graphic features a large yellow number 4 and navy text reading "4 Days Left until Yearbook Distribution Day! Wednesday, June 10th," along with "Order yours at yearbookforever.com." The overall vibe is cheerful, friendly, and full of school spirit.
Only 5 days left until Yearbook Distribution Day on Wednesday, June 10th. Make sure to order yours today so you don't miss out on all the Bruin memories. Head over to yearbookforever.com to secure your copy. Let's go Bruins 🐻💛💙
20 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Three smiling Western Branch Middle School students stand side-by-side wearing navy and grey sweatshirts, with blue and yellow spirit paint on their faces. The graphic features a large yellow number 5 and navy text reading "5 Days Left until Yearbook Distribution Day! Wednesday, June 10th," along with "Order yours at yearbookforever.com." The overall vibe is joyful, energetic, and full of school pride.
The reviews are in and “HITS ON HAWKSLEY” is the best show in town! If you missed it last night, you have one more chance TONIGHT at 6:30 PM!   Join us as we celebrate the music and magic of Walt Disney!
20 days ago, Delaney Bon
Hits on Hawksley
The countdown is on, Bruins! Only 6 days left until Yearbook Distribution Day. Secure your copy of the memories before it is too late. Order yours today at yearbookforever.com. See you on Wednesday, June 10! 🐻💙💛
21 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A spirited group of Western Branch Middle School staff members in navy, gold, and green shirts are smiling, laughing, and cheering together in a gymnasium. Text overlay features a large yellow number six and reads "Order yours at yearbookforever.com" and "6 Days Left till Yearbook Distribution Day! Wednesday, June 10th."
The wait is almost over, Bruins! Our yearbooks have officially shipped and will be distributed next week. If you haven’t secured your copy yet, this is your absolute last chance. Reserve your copy at yearbookforever.com before they are completely sold out! 🐻💛
22 days ago, Western Branch Middle
A navy blue graphic with gold accents and text announcing that yearbooks have shipped and will be distributed next week. A gold border boxes a final reminder to reserve a copy at yearbookforever.com before they are gone. Decorative gold laurels and subtle geometric shapes frame the text, creating an exciting and celebratory school-spirited vibe.
Step up to the plate, Bruins. If you are ready to show your skills on the diamond, do not miss our upcoming Baseball Interest Meeting. Learn all about the upcoming season and what it takes to join the team. ⚾ 💙 💛
22 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Step up to the plate, Bruins. If you are ready to show your skills on the diamond, do not miss our upcoming Baseball Interest Meeting. Learn all about the upcoming season and what it takes to join the team. ⚾ 💙 💛
Step up to the plate, Bruins. If you are ready to show your skills on the diamond, do not miss our upcoming Baseball Interest Meeting. Learn all about the upcoming season and what it takes to join the team. ⚾ 💙 💛
27 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Step up to the plate, Bruins. If you are ready to show your skills on the diamond, do not miss our upcoming Baseball Interest Meeting. Learn all about the upcoming season and what it takes to join the team. ⚾ 💙 💛
Step up to the plate, Bruins. If you are ready to show your skills on the diamond, do not miss our upcoming Baseball Interest Meeting. Learn all about the upcoming season and what it takes to join the team. ⚾ 💙 💛
27 days ago, Western Branch Middle
Baseball Meeting
🏀⚽🏈 Calling all future Bruins! 🐻 Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students interested in athletics at WBM are invited to our Sports Interest Meeting on June 10 at 5:30 PM in the auditorium. Come learn about athletic opportunities, expectations, and how to get involved for the upcoming school year! #Bruinpride #BruinNation #WBM
27 days ago, Western Branch Middle
An athletic promotional graphic for Western Branch Middle School. The top features a navy blue block with the school name in bold white and gold text. Below, on a white background, large navy and gold letters read Sports Interest Meeting. A row of five sports icons displays a soccer ball, basketball, football, volleyball, and running shoe. The bottom of the graphic has a navy blue banner with gold icons indicating the event details: June 10th, 5:30 PM, In the Auditorium. The overall design is professional, clean, and filled with school pride.

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

May 28th at 6pm in the WBMS Cafeteria

28 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 28th at 6pm in the WBMS Cafeteria. The vibe is energetic, professional, and full of school pride.