🎙️ This Black History Month, we’re proud to share stories rooted right here in Chesapeake. On our latest podcast episode, Dr. Ella Ward, educator, former School Board member, and current Chesapeake City Council Member, reflects on a lifetime of service and the lasting legacy of the historic Cornland School. You’ll also hear from Principal Wade Sloan of Portlock Primary School about how students honor Black History Month in meaningful ways that help them confidently say, “I can.”
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
It's Kindness Week this week at WBP! We are working to show kindness by supporting our local Portsmouth Humane Society this week. Please help us fill a box with donated items and earn a Dance Party reward!
WBP showed SSO Peele, SSO Wells, and SDO Conrad appreciation today for keeping us safe and secure each day! We appreciate you!
Special shout out to our partners at Bubbas 33 for the donated lunch for these amazing team members!
Congratulations to these Baby Bruins who were recognized for "Being a Bruin" and showing good character in January. They earned a special trip to the Book Vending Machine today!
These lucky staff members were presented with a gift today that will help them achieve their goals in 2026! Special thanks to the Western Branch Primary PTA for their support and encouragement!
Congratulations to the following classrooms for earning a Golden Award in January! They were "Being a Bruin" in their resource class and will be able to proudly display their trophies in the hallway by their classroom doors this month!
Golden Fork (Cafeteria): Trinkala, Ward, Mutter
Golden Shoe (PE): DeAguiar, O'Neil, Duregger, Woodard, Pintado, Carter
Golden Music Note (Music): Suarez, Neuman, Kravchak
Golden Paint Brush (Art): Trinkala, Siebels, Fletcher
Golden Book (Library): Barrera, Staub, Mistler
Golden Heart (Counseling/Guidance): Becker, Bailey, Mattoon
The halls and classrooms at WBP are filled with celebrations for Black History Month 2026! Our morning announcements are highlighting the contributions of African Americans to our culture and world. Students & Staff are also encouraged to participate and join in the celebration by following along with this Spirit Day calendar.
The WBP PTA surprised our teachers and staff with some goodies today! They were treated to a hydration station and given chances to jump-start their 2026 goals journey with goal-themed raffle drawings!
❄️ Due to potential for hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
💻 Visit our website for additional details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/4pncEZl
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
💻 Visit our website for additional details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/4pncEZl
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
Next week is Kindness Week at WBP. To celebrate, we will be hosting a donation drive to support the Portsmouth Humane Society's pet care, office, and cleaning supply needs. The drive will be from February 9-13. Please consider donating items listed on the flyer. Thank you in advance for your support!
We would like to recognize our amazing School Counseling team: Ms. Key-Baldwin, Ms. Dawson, and Ms. Evans! Our Baby Bruins achieve greater success every day in every way with your support. We appreciate you!
WBP teachers and staff engaged in high quality training today from Catlin Tucker at IRHS on expanding small group instruction & the classroom Station Rotation Model.
❤️ Our Adaptive Physical Education program ensures that every student has the opportunity to experience PE through personalized support and adaptations. 🏊
🎥 Watch Western Branch Primary students shine in their swim class at the YMCA: https://youtu.be/3m98-iJN9d8
We're so proud of these instructors and the difference they make every day! #CPSCelebrates
🎥 Watch Western Branch Primary students shine in their swim class at the YMCA: https://youtu.be/3m98-iJN9d8
We're so proud of these instructors and the difference they make every day! #CPSCelebrates
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! They were recognized today for being responsible. Great work!
WBP was transformed into a Zoo today for KG's Math Performance Based Assessment (PBA) on Measurement. Baby Bruins had a blast and learned about how large or small to build zoo animal enclosures based on comparisons of the animals length, height, and weight! Nice work!
Way to go Baby Bruins! You have earned another fun attendance reward by filling the attendance jar!
Reward day will be on Wednesday, January 28th. We have so many fun activities planned!
Students should wear the following colors for Color Wars...
PK- Green
KG- Blue
1st- Red
2nd- Orange
Reward day will be on Wednesday, January 28th. We have so many fun activities planned!
Students should wear the following colors for Color Wars...
PK- Green
KG- Blue
1st- Red
2nd- Orange
Our 2nd Grade Baby Bruins were treated with a special visit from our 4H partners today. They shared experiences on weather tools with us. Special thanks to Ms. Pearson, Ms. Borer, and Ms. Clevenger for providing this valuable experience!
These staff members were recognized by their peers as our December Shining Stars. They go above and beyond in supporting our school community. Each star received a special gift bag courtesy of our partners at ATCO Transport.
Congratulations to the following classrooms for earning a Golden Award in December! They were "Being a Bruin" in their resource class and will be able to proudly display their trophies in the hallway by their classroom doors this month!
Golden Fork (Cafeteria): Stewart, Siebels, Glance
Golden Shoe (PE): Williams, Becker, Roberts-Brown, Gardner, Davis, Denius
Golden Music Note (Music): Frasher, Bailey, Fletcher
Golden Paint Brush (Art): Suarez, Staub, Voorhies
Golden Book (Library): Trinkala, Ricciarelli, Kravchak
Golden Heart (Counseling/Guidance): DeAguiar, Duregger, Carter
Golden Fork (Cafeteria): Stewart, Siebels, Glance
Golden Shoe (PE): Williams, Becker, Roberts-Brown, Gardner, Davis, Denius
Golden Music Note (Music): Frasher, Bailey, Fletcher
Golden Paint Brush (Art): Suarez, Staub, Voorhies
Golden Book (Library): Trinkala, Ricciarelli, Kravchak
Golden Heart (Counseling/Guidance): DeAguiar, Duregger, Carter
Our PK Baby Bruins got a special treat today from Siren Sparky's Station and Santa himself! Thank you Siren Spary's!
