
This week our Student Council Association had its annual Holiday Celebration! They played fun Holiday games, and brainstormed ideas for our next student activity!
Stay tuned in January for something NEW and EXCITING!! 🤩




What do Crochet, Dungeons & Dragons, Roblox, Corn Hole, Karaoke, and friendship bracelets have in common??
They are all clubs at Western Branch Middle!
Bruins tried out new clubs today! We love watching them try new and exciting things while meeting new friends.



Ms. Chapman’s class created their own third party. Selecting a name, slogan, and party platform.
They had to petition to get their party on the ballot.
Then they had to present the party to the class & held an election. Then they received their “I voted sticker” 🇺🇸


📢 Attention current 8th graders and families: Applications for our high school academies are NOW OPEN! 🌟
Apply to be considered for the 2025-2026 school year:
🩺 Science & Medicine Academy (SMA): Deep Creek High School
🖥️ Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM): Grassfield High School
🌎 International Baccalaureate (IB): Oscar Smith High School
📅 Deadline to apply: December 18, 2024
👉 For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1863836


Have you ordered your Yearbook? Order now at yearbookforever.com. Books are limited, so reserve your copy today!


Tomorrow is Makeup Picture Day!
Students who have not yet taken a school photo or have purchased a package and want to retake their photo. Make-up Picture Day is December 5th.
All students must take a photo for usage on School ID Badges.


Tomorrow is our First day of Spirit Week! Make sure you dress up each day so you can earn Spirit Points for your Grade Level!
Dreidel Driedel! Wear Blue and Silver to help us recognize and Celebrate Hanukkah!


Come one, come all and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the Bruin Band in their annual winter concert!
We hope to see you tomorrow, December 5th at 6:30pm at the Western Branch High School Auditorium.



Come one, come all and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the Bruin Band in their annual winter concert!
We hope to see you Thursday, December 5th at 6:30pm at the Western Branch High School Auditorium.



SAVE THE DATE! The I. Sherman Greene Chorale, joined by the Western Branch Middle School Concert Choir, will be performing a holiday concert on Sunday, December 8th at 5 PM at Churchland Baptist Church. Join us for "The Joyful Sounds of Christmas!"


Picture Day!
Students who have not yet taken a school photo or have purchased a package and want to retake their photo. Make-up Picture Day is December 5th.
All students must take a photo for usage on School ID Badges.


Have you ordered your Yearbook? Order now at the lowest price of the year at yearbookforever.com


Please help support our fall fundraiser ! All proceeds go towards the Valentines Day Dance and the Bruin Bash ( Student vs. Staff basketball game). Last day to turn in finds is Tuesday, December 3 if you are submitting the hard copy.
You can also support by purchasing online using our code 7329 -Western Branch Middle School at janddfundraising.


Thankful to the Miss Robinson, Mrs. Yates, Mrs. Howell, and the Super Bruin parents and teachers for a successful Turkey Trot Trail Mix bar before Thanksgiving.


🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.


🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃


Shout out to Mr Goral's Homeroom for winning the PTSA Student Membership Drive! 8 lucky students were chosen to Pie Mr Hines in the face today! Thank You to our PTSA and Mr Hines for helping us ring in Thanksgiving! Go to our school website to Join PTSA today!



🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧


Less than 24 hours left to recognize a Bruins for our Attitude of Gratitude Project. Here are some of today's Bruins Recognitions! Go to https://shorturl.at/yzBL2 to recognize a Bruin!





It's a GREAT DAY to be a Bruin. The kindness, positivity, and gratitude filling our hallways! Here are even MORE Bruins Recognitions! Go to https://shorturl.at/yzBL2 to recognize a Bruin!



