Western Branch Primary

Important Calendar Updates & Reminders! 📅

April 6 - 10 is Spring Break. Schools will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break! 🌸

April 13 is a Teacher Workday. No school for students.

April 21 is now an Asynchronous Day for all students. Meals will also be available at select school sites. More information is available here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=53908933

As a reminder, you can full our full calendar of events here: https://www.cpschools.com/events

3 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

A very special thank you from all of the Baby Bruins to all who serve in our military and their children! Here are a few memorable moments from this afternoon's Military Parade at WBP. #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PurpleUpForMilitaryKids

3 days ago, Western Branch Primary

Students and staff showing appreciation for our military

A very special thank you from all of the Baby Bruins to all who serve in our military and their children! Here are a few memorable moments from this morning's Military Parade at WBP. #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PurpleUpForMilitaryKids

3 days ago, Western Branch Primary

Students showing appreciation for servicemen and women

Staff showing appreciation for servicemen and women

Administration showing appreciation for servicemen and women

We would like to recognize our amazing school librarian, Mrs. Judy, and library assistant, Mrs. Koger, on April 4th for National School Librarian Day. We appreciate you!

3 days ago, Western Branch Primary

Congratulations to our March Golden Award classes for demonstrating appropriate behavior in the cafeteria and resource classes!
Classroom winners that will proudly display their awards in the hallway are...
Golden Fork (Cafeteria): Frasher, Ward, Voorhies
Golden Brush (Art): Becker, DeAguiar, Glance
Golden Shoe (PE): Duregger, Suarez, Sylvia, Siebels, Walter, and Denius
Golden Book (Library): Woodard, Mallory, Fletcher
Golden Notes (Music): Stewart, Davis, Walter
Golden Heart (Guidance): Frasher, Ricciarelli, O'Neil

4 days ago, Western Branch Primary

We are celebrating so many amazing people this month! Our Occupational Therapists are among those we show our appreciation to this April. We appreciate the work you do, Mrs. Ingerson and Mrs. Fields, to help us learn the skills we need for success at school and home!

4 days ago, Western Branch Primary

Our Art to Remember Fundraiser is happening now! Parents, please check your child's backpack for a flyer with their order code and visit https://arttoremember.com/ to order. Thank you for your support!

4 days ago, Western Branch Primary

We would like to congratulate these March Students of the Month for demonstrating strong character and being respectful! Great job Bruins!

6 days ago, Western Branch Primary

Congrats to these staff Shining Stars! They were recognized for outstanding support to WBP today with a special swag bag and gift from ATCO Trucking. Keep on shining Ms. Cox, Voorhies, Garrett, and Pritchard!
Thank you ATCO Trucking for your partnership!

10 days ago, Western Branch Primary

Spring is here at WBP! Our Baby Bruins (both young and old) have experienced learning about animals through the Bruin Backyard Bonanza! Special thanks to our donors for making this possible.

11 days ago, Western Branch Primary

Baby Chicken with Assistant Principal Johnson

School Deputy Officer holding a sleeping chicken

Baby Bruins wore their blue and yellow socks today in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day!
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #LotsOfSocks

Coming soon: photos from our Vocabulary Parade.

17 days ago, Western Branch Primary

Bruin Staff Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

These Baby Bruins were recognized today for "Being a Bruin" and showing good character this month. They earned a trip to the Book Vending Machine. Great job!

20 days ago, Western Branch Primary

⛈️ Due to forecasted inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, March 16, 2026, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will also be canceled.

For the latest updates and additional information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency

21 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

Thank you to our community volunteers for sharing their knowledge with us today! Special thanks to our amazing school counseling team for coordinating the Career Day today at WBP. #WeAreBruins

24 days ago, Western Branch Primary

We are excited for Career Day tomorrow! Baby Bruins will be learning about different opportunities to consider for future jobs! Please make sure your Baby Bruin brings their coat tomorrow as some outdoor rotations are planned for this event.

25 days ago, Western Branch Primary

🎶 Fine and Performance Arts Month Spotlight! 🎙 Our latest district podcast episode highlights the powerful impact of music education across our division. In “From First Note to Full Ensemble,” Supervisor of Music Orion Burke and Deep Creek Middle School chorus director Taylor Mercier share how Chesapeake’s K–12 music pathway helps students discover their voice, build confidence, and find a sense of belonging. From the first notes in elementary music class to full ensembles in middle and high school, this episode celebrates the teachers, opportunities, and experiences that help students grow as musicians and leaders. 🎙️ Listen to the episode at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!

26 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

Orion and Taylor standing in from of the School Administration Building

Orion smiling in the studio with a microphone and headset.

Taylor Mercier smiling in the studio with a mic and headphones.

From First Not to Full Ensemble with Orion Burke & Taylor Mercier Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 28

We have two baby chicks that have pipped! They could be making their appearance any time now! Please take note that our baby chicks are totally safe in this incubator. Experts recommend that they stay in the incubator for up to 24-48 hours after hatching. Chesapeake 4-H https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/bc7f4b9a-70a3-40a7-a69f-a334724f6c83

28 days ago, Western Branch Primary

It is almost time for the baby chickens to arrive! Over the weekend the eggs, that have been rotating every 2 hours on a timer, will stay still in their incubators. Thanks to our generous sponsors, the habitats for our baby chicks are ready for action! It's not too late if you'd like to contribute and sponsor an egg @ http://bit.ly/4aRDbYD
Special thanks to Chesapeake 4-H for making this experience possible for our Baby Bruins!

about 1 month ago, Western Branch Primary

🍎 Your future starts here!

Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced educator, we want you on our teaching team in the City of Chesapeake! Join us at one of our upcoming hiring events:

1️⃣ Title I In-Person Job Fair

🗓️ March 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
⚠️ Must be eligible for a VA teaching license.
📝 Apply here:https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906

2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair

🗓️ March 23 – March 27, 2026
📝 Deadline to Register: March 13 (Required)
🔗 Register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839

✨ We offer incredible perks for our educators, including:

✅ Low-cost health insurance
✅ Our own dedicated pharmacies & health clinics
✅ A supportive professional community

🔗 See all benefits: https://www.cpschools.com/page/benefits

🎥 Check out this video highlighting our pharmacy: https://youtu.be/G5Do-FMSsaU

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

teacher teaching at smartboard with text "we're hiring"

Congratulations to our February Golden Award winners. These classes demonstrated outstanding performance in a resource classroom or the cafeteria. They have earned the right to display their award in the hallway outside the classroom door for the whole month of March!

Golden Fork (Cafeteria)- Becker, Bailey, Voorhies
Shoe (Physical Education)- Trinkala, Bailey, O'Neil, Frasher, Siebels, Fletcher
Heart (Counseling/Guidance)- Gardner, Ward, Walter
Book (Library)-Duregger, Davis, Roberts- Brown
Paint Brush (Art)- Stewart, Ricciarelli, Mistler
Music Note (Music)- Woodard, Barerra, Mattoon

about 1 month ago, Western Branch Primary