Western Branch Middle -

🎓 ENVISION: College and Career Readiness Night 🎓

Join us for an evening where students can discover specialized programs and career pathways!

📅 Tuesday, October 22nd | 6:00-8:00 PM 📍 Chesapeake Conference Center

Featured Programs: ✅ Chesapeake Career Center* ✅ EVMS Academy
✅ Governor's STEM Academy* ✅ International Baccalaureate* ✅ Major Clarity ✅ ROTC Programs ✅ Science and Medicine Academy* ✅ SmithTech* ✅ TCC Dual Enrollment ✅ Work-Based Learning ✅ And MORE!

🚨 Programs marked with * have applications open from October 15 - November 5!

Talk with program reps, learn about applications, and discover opportunities that match your interests.There's something for everyone!

💻 More info: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2440877

Ready to celebrate a quarter of great behavior! 🎉 Our 8th grade ROAR Rally is happening now! Students who ROARED the Bruin way are enjoying board games, open gym, and shopping at the school store with their behavior points. Keep earning those points! #WBMSRoar #Bruins

🚨 Spirit Week is NEXT WEEK! 🚨

Who's ready to win the Spirit Stick? Get your grade level 1 point each day by participating in the "Under the Sea" themes Oct 20-24!

Mon: Coral Craze (Neon)
Tue: Coastal vs. Cowboys
Wed: Flip Flop Day
Thu: Swimming with the Fishes (Pajamas)
Fri: Ocean vs. Sand (Blue & Gold)

#WBMSSpirit #Homecoming #SpiritWeek #GoTeam 🌊✨

SPOOKY ALERT! 🚨 Get your costumes ready! The biggest party of the month is the WBMS Halloween Dance on Oct 30th (5-7 PM)! We're talking music, food, and major fun! 🎶🍕👻 Tickets are just $10 and go on sale next friday, 10/24! You don't want to miss this! 🔥🎃 #HalloweenDance #WBMS #PartyTime

Ms. Duncan's class won the free doughnut party for getting 100% participation on Day 1! But time is running out to earn free seating for your grade next week! ⏰ Make sure your card is turned in TOMORROW, Bruins! Let's make this happen!

Attendance Matters

Bruins, your mission is to be here every day! Being present in school is your first step toward academic success. Let's crush this mission together! #MissionPossible #AttendanceMatters

Soup-er grateful! 🍲 Thanks to the incredible WBM PTSA for the delicious Crock-tober Soup Bar today for our staff. It was the perfect treat! Your support and thoughtfulness mean so much. We have the best community! 💙💛 #PTSAThankYou #BruinPride

Attention Bruin Families, This is a friendly reminder that completed Federal Impact Aid cards are due this Friday, October 17th. These forms are essential for our school's funding. As an incentive, any grade level that achieves 100% return will be rewarded with free seating at lunch for a full week! Thank you for your support. #FederalImpactAid #SupportOurSchools #GoBruins #BruinFamily

Chick-Fil-A is BACK! 🐔

Don't forget: Chick-fil-A sale is this Thursday after Bell 1!

Chicken sandwich is $5! Add a water for just $1 more (total $6)!

Get yours before they're gone! While supplies last! 🏃💨

Let's support a great cause! Wear your best pink this Tuesday, Oct 21st, and join us for our Pink Out football game vs. Jolliff at WBH, 5:30 PM. We're tackling cancer awareness one yard at a time! Go Bruins! #PinkOctober #MissionPossible #WBMSpreadsLove

No tricks, just treats! Our PTSA spoiled our student members today with a spooky sweet surprise! Thanks for supporting our school. Go Bruins! We love our amazing students and fantastic parent support. Happy October! 🎃🍫 #WesternBranchMiddle #PTSArocks #Treats

Fang-tastic news! 🦇🎃 The WBMS yearbook is on sale NOW at **yearbookforever.com** for the lowest price of the year. Sink your teeth into the savings before they vanish into the night! 🐾💙 #YearbookForever #BruinPride

📢 Attention Parents & Guardians! 📢

It's time for our annual Federal Impact Aid Survey!

This afternoon, your student will bring home an important Federal Impact Aid card. This is a federal program that provides our school with significant government assistance based on families connected to various federal agencies.

Here's what you need to know:
WHEN: Cards will be passed out to students during homeroom Today!
ACTION: Please have a parent/guardian fill out the card completely, sign, and date it.
RETURN: Send the completed card back to school with your student by Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Your participation is crucial and directly helps fund important programs for our students. Thank you for your partnership in supporting our school!

#FederalImpactAid

A Little bit of rain wont keep these bruins back!

Here is the updated sports schedule.

⚽️ TUE: Soccer @ GRM
🏈⚾️🥎 WED: Football @ IRH, Baseball & Softball @ DCM
⚽️⚾️🥎 THU: Soccer @ DCM, Baseball & Softball are HOME

Remember to grab your tickets on GoFan.co.

The new auditorium is officially rocking! Our sensational 6th grade Bruins concert was a huge success. The talent at Western Branch Middle is truly incredible! #BruinsShine #CooksKids🎵🌟

No tricks, just treats! 🎃 PTSA student members can grab goodies this Wednesday, Oct. 15, during lunch! Not a member yet? It's not too late to join in on the fun!
https://bit.ly/WBM-ptsa

Power Down for success, Bruins!

📵 All PCDs (phones, watches, tablets, etc.) must be completely OFF, stored, and out of sight during school hours. Keep your focus on learning and fun! Let's crush this week! 📚

Join us for an evening of music, community, and compassion at the annual Community in Unity Concert featuring the choirs of Western Branch Middle School, Western Branch High School, and Jolliff Middle School! 📅 Monday, October 13, 2025 📍 Western Branch Middle School 🕖 Concert begins at 7:00 PM Admission is free, but donations will be collected at the door to benefit Ruff Road Pet Rescue 🐾 — helping our four-legged friends find their forever homes. Come celebrate the power of music and community — three schools, one voice, one cause!

Fall Sports Schedule!

Baseball, Softball, & Soccer kick off the week Monday! ⚾️🥎⚽️ Then it's Football on Tuesday! Get your tickets on GoFan.co and wear your Navy & Gold! Let's make some noise for our Western Branch Middle Bruins! 🐻 #WBMsports #MissionPossible