
Congratulations, Nyla Wimbish! Nyla is a member of the Western Branch Middle School Choir and was the featured soloist with Symphonicity. She beautifully performed “Walking in the Air” from the live-orchestra movie, “The Snowman,” at Sandler Center in Virginia Beach. Watch a short excerpt in this post! #CooksKids


Western Branch Middle School student, Nyla Wimbish, will be featured as a soloist with Symphonicity on Sunday, January 12 @ 4 PM at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach! She will be performing “The Snowman” while the symphony provides the soundtrack to the movie. Tickets are only $5 and it is great for all ages!
#CooksKids #WBMSChoir


📢 Calling all Future 6th graders! 📢
Join us for the Rising 6th Grade Open House at Western Branch Middle on January 22, 2025. 📚 Meet our staff, explore electives, and get ready for middle school! 🏫
👉 Last Names A-M: 5:00 PM
👉 Last Names N-Z: 6:15 PM
We can't wait to welcome you! 💛💙 #WBMS #Rising6thGrade #FutureBruins


🚀🎢 8th Grade Science in Action! 🎢🚀
Our 8th graders took on an exciting hands-on challenge in Mr. Fenker's class by designing & building their own Energy Coasters! These creative projects are a fun way to explore potential & kinetic energy while bringing science to life through teamwork & innovation.
#STEMLearning #ScienceInAction #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning #ScienceIsFun


Attention Rising 9th Graders! WBH is holding a Scheduling and Course Fair! Join us as we explore course offerings and how to select High School classes. Thursday February 6th.


📬❤️ Valentines for Veterans Service Project ❤️📬
Western Branch Middle School is spreading love and gratitude this Valentine’s Day! From January 10th to 20th, students can stop by the WBMS Library to make heartfelt Valentine cards for our veterans and active-duty service members. 🇺🇸💌
Let's come together to show appreciation for those who have served our country. Your kind words and creative cards will be sent in February to brighten their day and remind them they are loved and appreciated.
🎨 Grab your markers, get creative, and let’s make a difference, one card at a time!
#ValentinesForVeterans #WBMSCares #ServiceProject #WesternBranchProud #ThankYouVeterans


💙💛 Tomorrow is Bruin Pride Friday! 💛💙
Show your school spirit and rep that Blue & Gold or your favorite Bruin Gear! 🐻✨ Let’s paint the town with pride and cheer loud for our Bruins! 💙💛 Who’s ready?!
#BruinPride #BlueAndGold #GoBruins #SpiritDay


🇫🇷 French 1 takes on the arts!✨
Last month, Ms. Wasenieus’s French 1 class took a cultural field trip to the Chrysler Museum of Art, exploring beautiful works that connect language, history, and art. 🖼️🎨 Merci for a day full of learning and inspiration!
#FrenchClass #FieldTripFun #ChryslerMuseum #CulturalConnections #LearningThroughArt


✨🎨 Western Branch Middle School Winter Virtual Art Gallery is LIVE! 🎨✨
We’re so excited to share the incredible creativity and talent of our Western Branch Middle School artists in this year’s Winter Virtual Art Gallery! ❄️ From vibrant paintings to thoughtful sketches, these students have poured their hearts into their work, and it truly shows.
💻 Take a moment to browse through their masterpieces and show them some love! Your support means the world to these young, aspiring artists. ❤️
https://shorturl.at/Pb07t
Let’s celebrate our students’ hard work, imagination, and creativity! #WesternBranchProud #SupportTheArts #StudentArtShow #WinterArtGallery


Our Girls Basketball Team is holding our annual fundraiser Bruin Basket-a-Thon. 🏀 Each player will have 1 minute to make as many baskets as possible. You can sponsor any player per shot made OR a flat-rate donation. Payments can be made in cash, checks payable to Western Branch Middle School, or online. https://osp.osmsinc.com/ChesapeakeVA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=DD011-VAR13


Have you ordered your Yearbook? Order now at yearbookforever.com. Books are limited, so reserve your copy today!


Nyla Wimbish and Mr. Cook joined Symphonicity at last night's rehearsal in preparation for Sunday’s performance at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach! Nyla will be performing the solo in the live-orchestra movie performance of “The Snowman” at 4 PM! #CooksKids #SingingBruins




Join us as we explore K-12 online learning opportunities through Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA), offered for students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. This webinar will provide families with the expectations, requirements, and more!
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:30 p.m. via Zoom
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=36528023
This is part of our Peake Parent University Program


Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice:
When: Jan 14
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC: Special Olympics Presentation
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee


📢 We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers! ✏️
We are looking for passionate, caring, and responsible individuals to join our team as substitute teachers.
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/jobs


To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to the potential for hazardous road conditions. For more information, please visit our website: http://cpschools.com/emergency.


Due to potential inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates if there are any changes. Visit our website for 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/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX


Western Branch Middle School student, Nyla Wimbish, will be featured as a soloist with Symphonicity on Sunday, January 12 @ 4 PM at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach! She will be performing “The Snowman” while the symphony provides the soundtrack to the movie. Tickets are only $5 and it is great for all ages! #CooksKids #WBMSChoir


Have you ordered your Yearbook? Order now at yearbookforever.com. Books are limited, so reserve your copy today!


🎶✨ One last chance to feel the holiday magic! ✨🎶
Catch the incredible WBMS Band, Chorus, and Orchestra spreading festive cheer on TV during the SOUNDS OF THE SEASON broadcast! 🎄📺 Join us in celebrating the joy of music this season! 🎻🎤#MusicAtWBMS #SoundsOfTheSeason
