🐾 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! 🐻
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! 🐻
🏆 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
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 ✉️
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
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
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
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
Welcome to BRUIN Country, Ms. Kopejtka! 🐻
Ms. Kopejtka joins us as a Special Education teacher, making the jump from elementary to middle school, and we are so excited to have her help our students Build Excellence and Achieve Results this year!
Originally from New Mexico, Ms. Kopejtka is a Navy veteran who is moving back to the area from Georgia. Having previously taught in Chesapeake a few years ago, she is thrilled to return! Outside of school, she is super close with her mom and sister and loves spoiling her two nieces.
She leaves us with a favorite Harry Potter quote from Albus Dumbledore: "It is our choices... that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."
Drop a 🐻 in the comments to give Ms. Kopejtka a warm welcome back to BRUIN Country!
#WelcomeToBruinCountry #BearExcellence #BuildingExcellence #AchievingResults #MeetTheTeacher
Welcome to BRUIN Country, Mrs. Sorce! 🐻
Mrs. Sorce brings 26 years of experience teaching middle school orchestra in Chesapeake and is ready to strike a harmony in helping our students Build Excellence and Achieve Results this school year!
A Western Branch local where she lives with her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Sorce has been making music since she was just 4 years old when she first started playing the violin. In addition to the violin, she plays the viola, cello, bass, clarinet, and piano! Fun fact: during her very first year of teaching, she co-taught 6th grade orchestra right here at WBM!
She leaves us with a beautiful quote by Hans Christian Andersen: "Where words fail, music speaks."
Drop a 🐻 in the comments to give Mrs. Sorce a warm welcome back to BRUIN Country!
#WelcomeToBruinCountry #BearExcellence #BuildingExcellence #AchievingResults #MeetTheTeacher
Mrs. Sorce brings 26 years of experience teaching middle school orchestra in Chesapeake and is ready to strike a harmony in helping our students Build Excellence and Achieve Results this school year!
A Western Branch local where she lives with her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Sorce has been making music since she was just 4 years old when she first started playing the violin. In addition to the violin, she plays the viola, cello, bass, clarinet, and piano! Fun fact: during her very first year of teaching, she co-taught 6th grade orchestra right here at WBM!
She leaves us with a beautiful quote by Hans Christian Andersen: "Where words fail, music speaks."
Drop a 🐻 in the comments to give Mrs. Sorce a warm welcome back to BRUIN Country!
#WelcomeToBruinCountry #BearExcellence #BuildingExcellence #AchievingResults #MeetTheTeacher
Welcome to BRUIN Country, Ms. Mallard! 🐻
Having just completed her 38th year of teaching, Ms. Mallard brings a wealth of experience to our team as a Reading Specialist, ready to inspire students to Build Excellence and Achieve Results!
Ms. Mallard is a proud mom to two sons, Mitchell and Matthew, four brothers, and an adorable Labradoodle named Snoopy. Her passion for teaching has taken her all over the world, including living in Sicily, Italy, and teaching on the Sigonella Naval Base for Department of Defense Schools. An avid traveler and hiker, she spent last summer on a Viking River cruise in Europe and recently hiked the Azores Islands of Portugal!
She leaves us with an empowering reminder from Nelson Mandela: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Drop a 🐻 in the comments to give Ms. Mallard a warm welcome to BRUIN Country!
#WelcomeToBruinCountry #BearExcellence #BuildingExcellence #AchievingResults #MeetTheTeacher
Having just completed her 38th year of teaching, Ms. Mallard brings a wealth of experience to our team as a Reading Specialist, ready to inspire students to Build Excellence and Achieve Results!
Ms. Mallard is a proud mom to two sons, Mitchell and Matthew, four brothers, and an adorable Labradoodle named Snoopy. Her passion for teaching has taken her all over the world, including living in Sicily, Italy, and teaching on the Sigonella Naval Base for Department of Defense Schools. An avid traveler and hiker, she spent last summer on a Viking River cruise in Europe and recently hiked the Azores Islands of Portugal!
She leaves us with an empowering reminder from Nelson Mandela: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Drop a 🐻 in the comments to give Ms. Mallard a warm welcome to BRUIN Country!
#WelcomeToBruinCountry #BearExcellence #BuildingExcellence #AchievingResults #MeetTheTeacher
Welcome to BRUIN Country, Ms. Mallard! 🐻
Having just completed her 38th year of teaching, Ms. Mallard brings a wealth of experience to our team as a Reading Specialist, ready to inspire students to Build Excellence and Achieve Results!
Ms. Mallard is a proud mom to two sons, Mitchell and Matthew, four brothers, and an adorable Labradoodle named Snoopy. Her passion for teaching has taken her all over the world, including living in Sicily, Italy, and teaching on the Sigonella Naval Base for Department of Defense Schools. An avid traveler and hiker, she spent last summer on a Viking River cruise in Europe and recently hiked the Azores Islands of Portugal!
She leaves us with an empowering reminder from Nelson Mandela: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Drop a 🐻 in the comments to give Ms. Mallard a warm welcome to BRUIN Country!
#WelcomeToBruinCountry #BearExcellence #BuildingExcellence #AchievingResults #MeetTheTeacher
Having just completed her 38th year of teaching, Ms. Mallard brings a wealth of experience to our team as a Reading Specialist, ready to inspire students to Build Excellence and Achieve Results!
Ms. Mallard is a proud mom to two sons, Mitchell and Matthew, four brothers, and an adorable Labradoodle named Snoopy. Her passion for teaching has taken her all over the world, including living in Sicily, Italy, and teaching on the Sigonella Naval Base for Department of Defense Schools. An avid traveler and hiker, she spent last summer on a Viking River cruise in Europe and recently hiked the Azores Islands of Portugal!
She leaves us with an empowering reminder from Nelson Mandela: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Drop a 🐻 in the comments to give Ms. Mallard a warm welcome to BRUIN Country!
#WelcomeToBruinCountry #BearExcellence #BuildingExcellence #AchievingResults #MeetTheTeacher
Welcome to the BRUIN Country, Mrs. Herrmann! 🐾
Bringing 12 years of science teaching experience and a background as a Marine Biologist, Mrs. Herrmann is ready to spark curiosity and help our students Build Excellence and Achieve Results this school year!
A local who grew up right in Suffolk, Mrs. Herrmann lives in Western Branch with her husband, Rickie, and her kids, Garrett and Claire. After spending five incredible years living in Japan and traveling across Asia to explore different cultures, her family loves camping, traveling, and hitting the beach whenever they can.
She leaves us with an inspiring quote by Marie Curie: "Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less."
Drop a 🐻 in the comments below to give Mrs. Herrmann a warm welcome to our school!
#WelcomeToTheTeam #BearExcellence #BuildingExcellence #AchievingResults #MeetTheTeacher
Bringing 12 years of science teaching experience and a background as a Marine Biologist, Mrs. Herrmann is ready to spark curiosity and help our students Build Excellence and Achieve Results this school year!
A local who grew up right in Suffolk, Mrs. Herrmann lives in Western Branch with her husband, Rickie, and her kids, Garrett and Claire. After spending five incredible years living in Japan and traveling across Asia to explore different cultures, her family loves camping, traveling, and hitting the beach whenever they can.
She leaves us with an inspiring quote by Marie Curie: "Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less."
Drop a 🐻 in the comments below to give Mrs. Herrmann a warm welcome to our school!
#WelcomeToTheTeam #BearExcellence #BuildingExcellence #AchievingResults #MeetTheTeacher
Welcome to BRUIN Country, Ms. Hughes! 🐾
Bringing years of math experience across grades 4 through 8, Ms. Hughes is ready to help our students Build Excellence and Achieve Results this school year!
When she isn't in the classroom making math click, you can find her hiking, skiing, listening to music, or hanging out with her family and her friendly Labrador, Elmer. A fun fact about Ms. Hughes: four years ago, she developed a rare tick-borne allergy to red meat and has been navigating it like a pro ever since.
She leaves us with her favorite Walt Whitman quote: "Keep your face toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you."
Drop a 🐻 in the comments below to give Ms. Hughes a warm welcome to our school!
#WelcomeToTheTeam #BearExcellence #BuildingExcellence #AchievingResults #MeetTheTeacher
Get ready to bring the energy Bruins! WBMS cheerleading conditioning and tryouts are right around the corner in navy and gold. Let us make this season unforgettable! 📣
All physicals must be uploaded in Arbiter in order to participate in conditioning and tryouts.
Aug 4: Paperwork day at 5:00 PM
Aug 4-19: Cheer conditioning (Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Aug 24-27: Tryout Week (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Aug 28: Tryouts at 5:00 PM
All physicals must be uploaded in Arbiter in order to participate in conditioning and tryouts.
Aug 4: Paperwork day at 5:00 PM
Aug 4-19: Cheer conditioning (Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Aug 24-27: Tryout Week (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Aug 28: Tryouts at 5:00 PM
Attention Bruins! Soft ball conditioning is cancelled for this week, but we will be back next week ready to work hard in navy and gold. Rest up and stay focused. #BruinPride 🐻🥎
Bruins, get ready for Fall Sports August Conditioning. Check out the updated schedule for baseball, softball, football, cheer, and girls soccer. 🐻⚽💙💛 #BRUINPRIDE
Baseball: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5:30-7:30PM. ⚾
Softball: Aug 4-19, Mon/Wed, 6:30-8:30PM. 🥎
Football: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5-7PM. 🏈
Cheer: Aug 4-19, Tue/Wed, 5-7PM. 📣
Girls Soccer: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed, 4-6PM ⚽️
Welcome to the Bruin family, new students! Get ready to shine in Navy and Gold at Bruin Bootcamp on August 18 from 9 to 12. Tour the building, practice lockers, and make new friends. RSVP today at bit.ly/BruinBootcamp 🐻💛
Bruins, get ready for Fall Sports August Conditioning! 🐻
Baseball: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5:30-7:30PM. ⚾
Softball: Aug 4-19, Mon/Wed, 6:30-8:30PM. 🥎
Football: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5-7PM. 🏈
Cheer: Aug 4-19, Tue/Wed, 5-7PM. 📣
Show that navy and gold pride! 💙💛 #BRUINPRIDE
Baseball: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5:30-7:30PM. ⚾
Softball: Aug 4-19, Mon/Wed, 6:30-8:30PM. 🥎
Football: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5-7PM. 🏈
Cheer: Aug 4-19, Tue/Wed, 5-7PM. 📣
Show that navy and gold pride! 💙💛 #BRUINPRIDE
STOP🛑Are you enrolled for school yet? Let’s get your bus ride ready!
Attention families of rising kindergartners and students new to the City of Chesapeake: If you haven’t completed enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year yet, please submit your registration by August 3, 2026.
Registering by this deadline guarantees bus transportation for your child on the first day of school! Enrollments completed after August 3, 2026, will still receive a bus assignment as soon as possible, but enrolling early helps us plan for a smooth start to the school year! 🚌
Register today:
Kindergarten: cpschools.com/kindergarten
New to Chesapeake Students (Grades 1-12): cpschools.com/enrollment
Know a new neighbor? Help us spread the word and tag them below 👇
Attention families of rising kindergartners and students new to the City of Chesapeake: If you haven’t completed enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year yet, please submit your registration by August 3, 2026.
Registering by this deadline guarantees bus transportation for your child on the first day of school! Enrollments completed after August 3, 2026, will still receive a bus assignment as soon as possible, but enrolling early helps us plan for a smooth start to the school year! 🚌
Register today:
Kindergarten: cpschools.com/kindergarten
New to Chesapeake Students (Grades 1-12): cpschools.com/enrollment
Know a new neighbor? Help us spread the word and tag them below 👇
Bruins, get ready for Fall Sports August Conditioning! 🐻
Baseball: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5:30-7:30PM. ⚾
Softball: Aug 4-19, Mon/Wed, 6:30-8:30PM. 🥎
Football: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5-7PM. 🏈
Cheer: Aug 4-19, Tue/Wed, 5-7PM. 📣
Show that navy and gold pride! 💙💛 #BRUINPRIDE
Baseball: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5:30-7:30PM. ⚾
Softball: Aug 4-19, Mon/Wed, 6:30-8:30PM. 🥎
Football: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5-7PM. 🏈
Cheer: Aug 4-19, Tue/Wed, 5-7PM. 📣
Show that navy and gold pride! 💙💛 #BRUINPRIDE
Bruins, get ready for Fall Sports August Conditioning! 🐻
Baseball: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5:30-7:30PM. ⚾
Softball: Aug 4-19, Mon/Wed, 6:30-8:30PM. 🥎
Football: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5-7PM. 🏈
Cheer: Aug 4-19, Tue/Wed, 5-7PM. 📣
Show that navy and gold pride! 💙💛 #BRUINPRIDE
Baseball: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5:30-7:30PM. ⚾
Softball: Aug 4-19, Mon/Wed, 6:30-8:30PM. 🥎
Football: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5-7PM. 🏈
Cheer: Aug 4-19, Tue/Wed, 5-7PM. 📣
Show that navy and gold pride! 💙💛 #BRUINPRIDE
The CMSL Dead Period is in effect through July 31. During this time, there are no workouts, conditioning sessions, or competitions.
📅 Fall sports conditioning resumes Monday, August 3, as we begin preparing for an exciting season!
Enjoy your summer, stay active, and be ready to return with great energy and a positive attitude.
#BRUINPRIDE #WesternBranchMiddle #CMSLAthletics #GoBruins #StudentAthletes
