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

about 20 hours 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

4 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.

5 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!

6 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

8 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!

11 days 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

11 days 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

13 days ago, Western Branch Primary

Our Lanyard Leader program rewarded these Baby Bruins today for being present for school AND wearing their badge today. Great work!

15 days ago, Western Branch Primary

So many literary characters made an appearance today for Read Across America Day 2026 at WBP! Thank you for celebrating with us!

15 days ago, Western Branch Primary

The Art to Remember projects begin this week at WBP!
Order forms will come home with your Baby Bruin the week of March 25th. The deadline to order is April 14, 2026. For more information on the program, visit www.arttoremember.com.

15 days ago, Western Branch Primary

Reminder: Tuesday, March 2nd is Spring Picture Day

16 days ago, Western Branch Primary

March is Literacy Month at WBP!
Monday, March 2nd is Read Across America Day! Your Bruin can show their school spirit by wearing a shirt with a book character on it or by dressing up like their favorite book character.

18 days ago, Western Branch Primary

We have really enjoyed celebrating Black History Month with school spirit days each day in February! Our final day today was "Wear a Dashiki" spirit day. Thank you for joining us and celebrating black history!

18 days ago, Western Branch Primary

The halls have come alive in celebration of Black History Month this February at WBP! Enjoy these highlights of the door decorations from around the school.

18 days ago, Western Branch Primary

WBP would like to thank our CPI families and the Chesapeake Public Schools CPI department, represented by Ms. Looney, for attending and supporting our CPI Family Night yesterday. We appreciate your support!

20 days ago, Western Branch Primary

Congratulations to these Baby Bruins for being recognized as the February Students of the Month! They were selected for showing kindness. Great job!

21 days ago, Western Branch Primary

The Baby Bruins at WBP are excited to see this year's group of baby chicks grow and develop from eggs to chickens. Stay tuned for updates...

22 days ago, Western Branch Primary

Last week, WBP students learned more about Lunar New Year and recognized its celebration on our morning news.
Happy Lunar New Year WBP community!

22 days ago, Western Branch Primary

This amazing art display is a result of the combined efforts of all our Baby Bruins during our Draw-A-Thon incentive earlier this month. Look at what we can accomplish when we work together!! #WeAreBruins

25 days ago, Western Branch Primary