The Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) program is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. 🎒 CPI is a FREE full-day program for children who will be four years old by September 30th and live in Chesapeake. 💻Please review our website for eligibility criteria and to apply: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/cpi 🎥 You can also check out this webinar exploring the preschool options that are available for Chesapeake families as well as learn next steps for enrolling your child: https://youtu.be/OpG0nmF_XcA
9 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
CPS Presschool initiative with kid clapping
Our KG Baby Bruins enjoyed their strawberry-picking field trip to the Hickory Ridge Farm this week. Yum!
9 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Hickory Ridge Farm
Hickory Ridge Farm
Hickory Ridge Farm
Hickory Ridge Farm
Congratulations to this group of Baby Bruins who were recognized for "Being a Bruin" in May. They earned a trip to the book vending machine today. Way to go! #EmpowerCPS
9 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Book Vending Machine May
Thank you to the Western Branch Primary School PTA and Mrs. Robertson for replenishing our classroom recess equipment. Our students and staff are so grateful!
9 months ago, Western Branch Primary
New Recess Equipment
In honor of Memorial Day, our Anchored for Life Team Leaders placed flags along the front walkway at WBP. Happy Memorial Day! #CPSCelebrates
9 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Memorial Day Photos of Students and Flags
Flags on side of sidewalk
☀️💲The Virginia SUN bucks program assists families with the cost of groceries during summer break when school is not in session. It is a one-time benefit of $120 to each school-age child that meets the program requirements. To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/ebt
9 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Sun bucks logo
Our Art Power-Up group is so talented! Check out this video they created to help our students remember to Be a Bruin in the Cafeteria. https://youtu.be/TWt2C4-Ixkk #InspireCPS
9 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Appropriate Cafeteria Behavior!
Thank you to the drama department at WBHS for the wonderful performances today! Our Baby Bruins enjoyed your creative performances! Bravo @thebruin_wbhs!
9 months ago, Western Branch Primary
WBHS Performance
WBHS Performance
WBHS Performance
WBHS Performance
WBP Families, is your child missing a personal item? Check out our Lost and Found website to claim their items. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity after the close of business tomorrow. https://sites.google.com/cpschools.com/lostandfound/home
10 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Lost and Found Photo
Our CPI classrooms have recently been observing caterpillars as they progress through their life cycle. The butterflies have now emerged from their chrysalises as painted ladies. These butterflies will be released into nature later this week. Way to grow CPI Baby Bruins!
10 months ago, Western Branch Primary
CPI Butterfly Project
CPI Butterfly Project
CPI Butterfly Project
CPI Butterfly Project
CPI Butterfly Project
CPI Butterfly Project
Our students have been learning about Work, Jobs, and Community Helpers. Special thanks to Tobey Allen from the Chesapeake Fire Department for this recent visit where she shared how the Fire Department works and helps our community every day.
10 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Community Helpers
Community Helpers
We recently celebrated 2025 Bike to School Day at WBP. The Baby Bruins were invited to participate in a Bike Safety Poster Contest. Please join us in congratulating these winners for the powerful posters that they created. Great job reminding us to be safe on our bikes!
10 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Bike Safety Poster Contest
Bike Safety Poster Contest
This week, we celebrate good attendance! Students enjoyed Reading Day yesterday as a reward for good attendance. They listened to read-alouds, responded to stories, and read with buddies. #attendancematters
10 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Reading Day Board
Reading Day Incentive
Reading Day Incentive
Reading Day Incentive
Reading Day Incentive
Reading Day Incentive
🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public. 💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education
10 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Gifted Advisory graphic with dates
Our Baby Bruins staff felt so appreciated this week! Thanks to all of our students for showing their school spirit. Check out these Bruin twins on PJ Day!
10 months ago, Western Branch Primary
PJ Day Twins
As we continue to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff this week, we would like to thank our partner @valottery for the Thank a Teacher tickets. Here are a few of our lucky winners from this week!
10 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Thank a Teacher Campaign
Thank a Teacher Campaign
Thank a Teacher Campaign
WBP Families, is your child missing a personal item? Check out our Lost and Found website to claim their items. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity on May 16th . https://sites.google.com/cpschools.com/lostandfound/home
10 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Lost and Found Photo
The Baby Bruin teachers and staff would like to say thank you so much to @hatcherandfreyorthodontics for the great teacher appreciation treat bags!
10 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Hatcher and Frey Treat Bag Teacher Appreciation Week
Hatcher and Frey Treat Bag Teacher Appreciation Week
Hatcher and Frey Treat Bag Teacher Appreciation Week
🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, May 9, 2025, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5. 💻 Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
10 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
FYI for elementary workday graphic

🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, May 9, 2025 is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5. Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar

10 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
graphic for elementary workday