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🚨 Attention students! 🚨 Tomorrow is the Class Color War, and last day of Spirit Week! 🏆 8th Grade (Gold) will battle against 7th Grade (Blue) and 6th Grade (White) for ultimate bragging rights! 💪✨ Who do you think will take home the spirit stick? Remember, it’s double spirit points! Let’s rally together and show our school spirit! 🎊💙💛🤍

📅 Get ready for Throwback Thursday tomorrow! 🎶 Dust off your favorite retro outfits and show us your style. Just a reminder, please make sure your attire meets the dress code! What’s decade will you choose to dress up from? 👖✨

✨ Tomorrow is Wacky Tacky Day! 🎉 Tomorrow is all about bold colors and wild patterns! 🌈🕶️ What’s your craziest outfit idea? Snap a pic and let’s see your style! #WackyTackyDay #SpiritDay #FashionFun

Tomorrow is TWIN DAY! 👯‍♀️ We are seeing double, and we want to see you and your twin rocking matching outfits! Let’s make this Tuesday, March 11th, unforgettable! Who will you be twinning with this Tuesday? 🎉😊

🎬✨ Lights, camera, action! ✨🎬 Tomorrow is Movies vs. Cartoons! Will you hit the red carpet as a movie icon or keep it animated with a classic cartoon look? 🎥 📺 Pick your side and bring the spirit! #MoviesVsCartoons #BruinSpiritWeek 🐻💛💙

🎉👏 Huge congratulations to the WBMS Debate Team for an outstanding performance at the City Debate Tournament this Saturday! 🏆💬 🏅 Tidewater House 🥈 2nd Place: WBM, Queen Sukarna – Score: 375 🏅 Hampton Roads House 🥉 3rd Place: WBM, Eileen Li – Score: 381 🏅 Student Congress Senators 🥉 3rd Place: WBM, Eileen Li – Score: 381 Amazing work by all our debaters! Your hard work and dedication truly paid off. 🎤🔥 #WBMSDebate #CityDebateTournament #FutureLeaders

🔥🐻 Get ready to bring the energy, Bruins! 🐻🔥 Spring Spirit Week is coming at you March 10-14, and we’ve got a packed week of fun: 🎬 Monday: Movies vs. Cartoons – Who’s your fave character? Show us! 👯‍♂️ Tuesday: Twin Tuesday – Grab a friend and match! (Triplets & quads, we see you 👀) 🎭 Wednesday: Wacky Tacky – The crazier, the better! Backwards? Inside out? Do it all! 🕺 Thursday: Throwback – Pick your fave decade and rock the look! 💛💙 Friday: Gold vs. Blue vs. White – Which grade will dominate? AND THEN… the ultimate showdown: 🏀 BRUIN BASH 🏀 Teachers vs. Students! Who’s taking home the win? Who’s taking home the SPIRIT STICK?! Let’s see that Bruin pride all week long! 💪🐻 #BruinSpiritWeek #WhoWillWinTheSpiritStick

Bravo to the cast and crew of The Show Must Go On! We are so incredibly proud of all the hard work, dedication, and talent that went into two wonderful performances this weekend. Watching these students shine on stage was truly a joy! A special thank you to Mr. Cook for his endless dedication, guidance, and passion for our students. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do! Congratulations to everyone involved—you all put on an amazing show! #TheShowMustGoOn #BruinPride #CooksKids

🎭🚨 FINAL CALL! 🚨🎭 This is it—your LAST chance to catch The Show Must Go On! Miss it, and you’ll be more heartbroken than Charlie Brown after a missed football kick. The laughs, the drama, the iconic moments—it’s all happening one more time! Don’t be a blockhead and miss out—cash sales at the door! 📅 TODAY at 2 PM 📍 Be there or be left saying, “Good grief!” #TheShowMustGoOn #FinalChance #PeanutsApproved #CooksKids

Mrs. Darbus is watching... and she does NOT tolerate tardiness! ⏰🚪 If you’re late to The Show Must Go On TONIGHT at 7 PM at Jolliff Middle School, she just might assign you an essay on the importance of punctuality in the performing arts. And trust us, you do not want that! So grab your tickets, your drama-loving besties, and get to the theater on time! The cast is ready, the stage is set, and all that’s missing is YOU! 🎶 See you tonight—don’t make Mrs. Darbus come looking for you! 🎶 #TheShowMustGoOn #OpeningNight #DontBeLate #CooksKids

Caution tape is everywhere… And the grade 7 Crime scene investigators are on hand…we have a situation at WBM! Using their INFERENCE SKILLS, 7th graders are determining the who, what, when, where, and why with a CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION lesson in their English classes.

🚨LAST CHANCE ALERT!🚨 Tonight is your final opportunity to pre-order tickets for The Show Must Go On! 🎭 But don’t panic—just like a dramatic plot twist, we’ll still have cash sales at the door! 💵 Don’t be wicked 🧙and miss out—no need to lose your head 👑(Six fans, we see you), and you won’t have to journey Into the Woods to find tickets. Just show up, grab a seat, and enjoy the magic! 🪄 Pre-order now or roll the dice 🎲 at the door—either way, the show will go on… with or without you! But let’s be honest, it’s way more fun with you there! #TheShowMustGoOn #LastChance #CooksKids 🎟️: https://osp.osmsinc.com/ChesapeakeVA/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=DD011

You mean Opening Night is in TWO DAYS and I haven’t got my tickets yet?!? We are seeing record ticket pre-sales, but there are still tickets to be had!! You don’t want to miss it!!!   Friday at 7 and Saturday at 2!! Performances at Jolliff Middle School!! Ticket link: https://osp.osmsinc.com/ChesapeakeVA/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=DD011

Don’t worry – we’re not rocking the boat, we’re rocking the stage! The Show Must Go On this Friday at 7PM and Saturday at 2PM, and you don’t want to miss it. Grab your tickets now before the ship sails without you! #TheShowMustGoOn #NotRockingTheBoat #CooksKids

Congratulations to the amazing Mrs. Duncan for being featured on WAVY TV 10 News for her incredible Black History Month displays! Your creativity, passion, and dedication to honoring Black history are truly inspiring. Thank you for making a difference and celebrating culture in such a powerful way! #BlackHistoryMonth #EducatorExcellence #Inspiration

📢 Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice! 🗓 When? March 11 ⏰ Time? 6:30 PM 📍 Where? School Admin Building 🎯 Topic of Discussion: I'm Determined: Transition & Inclusion Join us for an important conversation about empowering students with disabilities through transition planning and inclusion! 🔗 Learn more: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee

💻 The Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. CVA offers full and part-time online learning for K-12 students in Chesapeake. 📝 The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025. 🔗https://www.cpschools.com/article/1951420

We may have had several snow days but the sun WILL come out tomorrow!  Congratulations to WBMS student Nyla Wimbish on her spectacular performance in Virginia Musical Theatre’s production of, “Annie!”   You can also catch her and the rest of the cast in our musical, “The Show Must Go On!” next Friday, February 28 at 7 PM and next Saturday, March 1 at 2 PM at Jolliff Middle School. Tickets are selling fast and can be purchased online using the link below. Unsold tickets will be on sold at the door. Tickets: https://osp.osmsinc.com/ChesapeakeVA/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=DD011 #TheShowMustGoOn

🎶 BIG NEWS, BRUINS! 🎶 We are beyond thrilled to announce that TWELVE of our incredible WBMS Choir students have been selected for the 2025 All-Virginia Honor Choir! ✨ Over 1,300 of the most talented middle school singers from across the state auditioned for this highly competitive and prestigious choir, and these students rose to the top! A special shoutout to Asiem and Andy, who tied for the 6th highest score in the state in their voice part, and to Lucie, who earned the 8th highest score in the state in her voice part! 🎶🔥 Please join us in congratulating these hardworking and dedicated students on this amazing achievement! Their commitment to excellence and passion for music continue to make us proud! 🎶 #CooksKids

🌈🖍️ Exciting news! We're hosting a Crayon Drive to collect new or gently used crayons for children in need. Your donations will be sent on their next big adventure! Bring your crayons to the WBM Library by March 7 and help us spread the joy of creativity. Who's ready to make a difference? 🤗