1st Grade Baby Bruins entered a transformed cafeteria today to engage in the Bruin Economics School Store! Students purchased various goods as consumers at pop-up shops from their teachers, who acted as producers. Great job applying new learning in a meaningful way!

2 days ago, Western Branch Primary
1st grade student at the school store
Economics School Store
Economics School Store
Economics School Store
Economics School Store
Economics School Store
Economics School Store
Congratulations to these Baby Bruins! They earned a special trip to the Book Vending Machine today for showing strong character and Being a Bruin. Great job! #WeAreBruins
3 days ago, Western Branch Primary
book vending machine April
Happy Earth Day! All Bruins learned about the purpose of Earth Day on our morning news today. They also learned ways to celebrate, like making a craft from recycled materials or going on a nature walk. These Bruins were treated to a special celebration of Earth Day when they planted our spring WBP Courtyard Garden!
4 days ago, Western Branch Primary
Earth Day: Students planting marigolds and beans
Earth Day: Student planting a tomato
Earth Day: Student planting a tomato
Earth Day: Student planting a marigold
Congratulations to our April Staff Shining Stars! Ms. Roberts-Brown, Roten, Barrera, and Ramgobin were recognized with special awards for their outstanding service to WBP today. Special thanks to our sponsors at ATCO Trucking for your support of this program!
4 days ago, Western Branch Primary
April Staff Shining Stars

What does student-centered learning look like in your child’s classroom? In Chesapeake Public Schools, our teachers are creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences for students. In our latest episode, nationally recognized educator, author, and speaker Dr. Catlin Tucker joins us to highlight how this work is taking shape in our classrooms, from increasing student voice and choice to building stronger connections that support learning. 🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.

5 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Dr. Tucker smiling proudly in front of the School Administration Building.
Making the Shift with Dr. Catlin Tucker - Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Dr. Tucker smiling sitting on a chair. Episode 29
Families of 2026-27 Rising Kindergarten students,
Please join us for our Kindergarten Kick-Off on April 28th at 6 PM
5 days ago, Western Branch Primary
Kindergarten Kickoff Tuesday, April 28th @ 6 PM

Our Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) program is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. 🚸 CPI is a free, full-day program that gives eligible children a head start on their education.

What makes a child eligible?
Must live in the City of Chesapeake
Must be 4 years old by September 30, 2026
Must meet program eligibility criteria

Visit our website to review the details and start your application today: http://cpschools.com/cpi

12 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Child is excited for the open registration of the Chesapeake Preschool Initiative
This week we thank you for inspring our Baby Bruins to do the greatest things at WBP Mrs. Johnson!
“A true leader is not the one who does the greatest things, but the one who gets the people to do the greatest things”
12 days ago, Western Branch Primary
Assistant Principal Johnson Appreciation Week

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

23 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Decorative
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
23 days ago, Western Branch Primary
Students and staff showing appreciation for our military
Students and staff showing appreciation for our military
Students and staff showing appreciation for our military
Students and staff showing appreciation for our military
Students and staff showing appreciation for our military
Students and staff showing appreciation for our military
Students and staff showing appreciation for our military
Students and staff showing appreciation for our military
Students and staff showing appreciation for our military
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
23 days ago, Western Branch Primary
Students showing appreciation for servicemen and women
Staff showing appreciation for servicemen and women
Students showing appreciation for servicemen and women
Students showing appreciation for servicemen and women
Students showing appreciation for servicemen and women
Staff showing appreciation for servicemen and women
Students showing appreciation for servicemen and women
Staff showing appreciation for servicemen and women
Administration showing appreciation for servicemen and women
Students 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!
23 days ago, Western Branch Primary
National School Librarian Day Flyer
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
24 days ago, Western Branch Primary
Golden Awards
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!
24 days ago, Western Branch Primary
Occupational Therapist Month in April
Occupational Therapist Month in April
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!
24 days ago, Western Branch Primary
Art to Remember Flyer
We would like to congratulate these March Students of the Month for demonstrating strong character and being respectful! Great job Bruins!
26 days ago, Western Branch Primary
Students of the Month for February
Students of the Month for February
Students of the Month for February
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!
about 1 month ago, Western Branch Primary
Staff Shining Stars for March

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.

about 1 month ago, Western Branch Primary
Chicken Egg
Chicken Brooder
Baby Chicken with Assistant Principal Johnson
Baby Chickens held by staff members
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.

about 1 month ago, Western Branch Primary
Bruin Staff Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
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!
about 1 month ago, Western Branch Primary
Book Vending March