Western Branch Middle -

📢 Reminder for 6th–8th grade parents: The Math SOL is tomorrow! Please remind your student to charge their Chromebook, eat a good breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Thanks for your support! ➗📚⏰

🏈 Ready to join the Bruin squad? Football tryouts are happening August 25–27 from 3:30–5:30 PM at WBM Field 2! ✔️ Bring your CMSL physical ✔️ Wear sneakers, shorts, shirt & cleats ✔️ Show up with a great attitude! Questions? 📞 757-638-7920 📧 Peter.ortell@cpschools.com #WBMSFootball #BruinPride #Tryouts2025

🌺 Aloha, 8th Graders! 🌺 Get ready for “A Night in Paradise” at the WBMS 8th Grade Luau Semi-Formal! 🎉 🗓 Saturday, June 14th | ⏰ 6–8 PM 🎟 Tickets: $20 | 🍽 Food Provided | 💃 Dress to Impress 📲 Get your ticket now: https://wbmsptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1023976 #WBMSLuau #8thGradeFormal #BruinCelebration #IslandVibes

🎓 The 2025 WBMS Academic Awards Ceremony is June 10 at 6:00 PM at WBHS Auditorium! 📩 Check your email—only students with invitations will be recognized. Let’s celebrate our amazing Bruin Scholars! #WBMSProud #AcademicExcellence #BruinScholars

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Interested in Cross Country at WBHS? 🐾 Join us for the Athlete & Parent Interest Meeting on May 29, 2025, from 5:30–6:00 PM at the WBHS Track! All current WBHS, WBMS, and Jolliff Middle students & parents are welcome! #BruinPride #RunWithThePack #WBHSXC

📣 WBM Cheer Tryouts are Aug 25–27 from 3:30–5:30 PM in the WBM Gym! Bring your energy, spirit, and an updated CMSL sports physical. Questions? 📧 Nakeya.Gilmore@cpschools.com 📧 Alexis.Robinson@cpschools.com #WBMSCheer #BruinPride

📦✨ Yearbooks have SHIPPED! ✨📦 This year’s yearbook is officially on the way, and you don’t want to miss out! 📘💛 🟡 Extra copies are EXTREMELY limited — order yours today at yearbookforever.com before they’re gone! ‼️ No cash sales ‼️ 📅 Yearbook distribution details will be announced next week — stay tuned! #Yearbook2025 #MemoriesDelivered #LastChanceToOrder #NoCashSales #SchoolSpirit

📣 Attention Boys Baseball! ⚾🐻 Come swing into the season with us at the Baseball Interest Meeting! 📅 Thursday, May 29 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Where: WBM Cafeteria Whether you’re ready to hit it out of the park or just want to learn more, this is your chance to get in the game!

Join the 🎶 Bruin Band 🎶 students in their final concert of the year!

🎤🎶 TWO CONCERTS. ONE EPIC WEEK OF MUSIC. 🎶🎤 First up: 🌸 SPRING SING! 🌸 Presented by the 6th Grade Chorus 📍 Jolliff Middle School 📅 Monday, June 2, 2025 | 6:30 PM Get ready for a burst of energy as our youngest singers light up the stage with a vibrant mix of pop hits and unforgettable showstoppers from stage and screen! Then... ⚡️🎸 HITS ON HAWKSLEY: ROCK REVOLUTION 🎸⚡️ 🔥 Featuring the 7th & 8th Grade Concert Choir 📍 Western Branch High School 📅 Friday, June 6, 2025 | 6:30 PM It’s time to rock and roll all night as these legends-in-the-making crank the volume to eleven with head-banging hits from Queen, KISS, Twisted Sister, Poison, Quiet Riot, Green Day, Guns N’ Roses, and many more! It’s a full-blown rock revue that’ll have you singing from your seats! 🎟️ Both concerts are FREE and open to the public, however, donations will be accepted at the door to support the Western Branch Middle School Choirs.. Due to our on-going Auditorium renovation, please note the location of each performance. #CooksKids #WBMSChoirs #SpringSing #HitsOnHawksley

📣 Attention Girls Soccer! ⚽️ Tryouts are Aug 25–27 from 3:00–4:30 PM. ✅ Updated CMSL physical required 🧤 Cleats, shin guards & water needed Questions? Email: jacqueline.brown@cpschools.com Don’t miss it! 💪 #GirlsSoccer #Tryouts

📢 Reminder for 6th–8th grade parents: The Reading SOL is tomorrow! Please remind your student to charge their Chromebook, eat a good breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Thanks for your support! 📖📚⏰

☀️💲The Virginia SUN bucks program assists families with the cost of groceries during summer break when school is not in session. It is a one-time benefit of $120 to each school-age child that meets the program requirements. To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/ebt

🎤🎶 TWO CONCERTS. ONE EPIC WEEK OF MUSIC. 🎶🎤 First up: 🌸 SPRING SING! 🌸 Presented by the 6th Grade Chorus 📍 Jolliff Middle School 📅 Monday, June 2, 2025 | 6:30 PM Get ready for a burst of energy as our youngest singers light up the stage with a vibrant mix of pop hits and unforgettable showstoppers from stage and screen! Then... ⚡️🎸 HITS ON HAWKSLEY: ROCK REVOLUTION 🎸⚡️ 🔥 Featuring the 7th & 8th Grade Concert Choir 📍 Western Branch High School 📅 Friday, June 6, 2025 | 6:30 PM It’s time to rock and roll all night as these legends-in-the-making crank the volume to eleven with head-banging hits from Queen, KISS, Twisted Sister, Poison, Quiet Riot, Green Day, Guns N’ Roses, and many more! It’s a full-blown rock revue that’ll have you singing from your seats! 🎟️ Both concerts are FREE and open to the public, however, donations will be accepted at the door to support the Western Branch Middle School Choirs.. Due to our on-going Auditorium renovation, please note the location of each performance. #CooksKids #WBMSChoirs #SpringSing #HitsOnHawksley

📢 Reminder for 8th grade parents: The Science SOL is tomorrow! Please remind your student to charge their Chromebook, eat a good breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Thanks for your support! 🔬📚⏰

📢 Reminder for 6th grade parents: The Civics SOL is tomorrow! Please remind your student to charge their Chromebook, eat a good breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Thanks for your support! 🏛️📚⏰

🏅 Join us for the WBMS Sports Award Ceremony! 📅 Tues, May 20 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 WB High School Auditorium Come celebrate our amazing student-athletes! 💙🐻 #WBMSProud #SportsAwards2025

🎉Congratulations 🎉 to the 7th and 8th Grade Band on a successful performance at the Busch Gardens Music in the Parks festival!

Congratulations to the WBMS Orchestra for their performance at the Music in the Parks competition. They received the highest rating, Superior. The orchestra also won the Best Overall Orchestra award for middle school. Students were able to celebrate their win with a great day in the Busch Gardens park. Go Bruins!

🚢🇺🇸 8th Grade History Came to Life Today! Students had an exciting visit from the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, where they explored the U.S. Navy’s 5 major roles in the Vietnam War. 💥🗺️ Each team put their heads together to strategize and find out which mission they were best suited for. Big thanks to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum for bringing the past to life and making history interactive! 🙌 #HandsOnHistory #VietnamWar #USNavy #HamptonRoadsNavalMuseum #8thGradeLearning