Congrats to our #Staffulty Huddle award winners of the week!! Each was recognized for consistently going above and beyond by a fellow staff member. We even have our TOY, Mrs Amerson!! #Salmon #smithset
about 12 hours ago, Oscar Smith High
huddl recognees
Our amazing Media Specialist transformed the library for a special project on Beowulf!! Great job and the students loved learning with you!!!
1 day ago, Oscar Smith High
welcome to herot.  prepare to tell stories play games and create.  this way please
bones
kids working
Congratulations to the #Smith 2026 Teacher of the Year, Mrs Cathi Amerson!! She has taught a variety of English related subjects over her 15-year career...all at Oscar Smith!! She a fantastic example of Tiger Pride, day in and day out!!
1 day ago, Oscar Smith High
Mr and Mrs TOY
TOY and admin
TOY and her daughter
Mr Joseph and TOY
Mr Gilmore's Forensic Science students are investigating a mock crime scene today. Looks like the card game went sour!! #smithset @ofsambushnation
2 days ago, Oscar Smith High
crime scene mockup
crime scene mockup
Congrats to our #Staffulty Huddle award winners for the week (several not pictured)!! Each was recognized by a fellow #Smith faculty member for going above and beyond last week!! #smithset #TCollins
8 days ago, Oscar Smith High
staffulty huddle

🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!

10 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
A Fresh Start with Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 22.
🎭Are you passionate about the arts? The Governor's School for the Arts is hosting a FREE virtual information session!

📅 When: September 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
💻 Where: Online
🎯 Who: Open to ALL CPS 8th-11th graders and their families

This is your chance to learn about GSA and how it could shape your artistic journey for the 2026-2027 school year. Whether you're into theater, visual arts, music, dance, or any creative field- this session is for YOU!

Register now: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=47131048
10 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
GSA with Pictures of artists
Today is the last day for 9th and 11th graders to register for PSAT Testing!! More info: www.cpschools.com/PSAT

14 days ago, Oscar Smith High
 PSAT/NMSQT®  CollegeBoard® National Merit Scholarship Corporation  ATTENTION!  PSAT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN SEPTEMBER 15-19  FREE for all 10th graders $18 for 9th and 11th graders  MORE INFO: CPSCHOOLS.COM/PSAT
Proud #Smith moment as our own 2025 TOY, Lucas Allen, talks to 2nd year med students at VCU about living, and thriving, with CF! Great work, Mr Allen (and son)!! @cpschoolsva #smithset #🥔
14 days ago, Oscar Smith High
Mr Allen and his son at VCU
Congrats to our Staffulty Huddle Award Winners for the week!! Each was recognized by a fellow #Smith teammate for going above and beyond last week; so nice to see a big crowd this morning!! #TCollins #smithset @ofsambushnation
15 days ago, Oscar Smith High
Staffulty winners 9/17
ACCESS College Financial Aid Month is 9/23. Get a jump start on learning about financial aid for college!!
15 days ago, Oscar Smith High
financial aid night. September 23 5:30-6:30 located in the auditorium come learn about the FAFSA financial aid process emails: ma Allen access advisor kallen@access college.org

Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 16, 2025, are canceled.  YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon. For weather-related updates, visit cpschools.com/emergency.

16 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
weather update graphic
Reminder, PSAT registration opens 9th and 11th graders tomorrow. All 10th graders are automatically registered!!
18 days ago, Oscar Smith High
 PSAT/NMSQT®  CollegeBoard® National Merit Scholarship Corporation  ATTENTION!  PSAT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN SEPTEMBER 15-19  FREE for all 10th graders $18 for 9th and 11th graders  MORE INFO: CPSCHOOLS.COM/PSAT
PSAT Testing will take place at #Smith on October 15th and 16th. All 10th graders will test and 9th and 11th graders can sign up to test. Info available at https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/college-readiness
#smithset #PSAT
20 days ago, Oscar Smith High
 PSAT/NMSQT®  CollegeBoard® National Merit Scholarship Corporation  ATTENTION!  PSAT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN SEPTEMBER 15-19  FREE for all 10th graders $18 for 9th and 11th graders  MORE INFO: CPSCHOOLS.COM/PSAT
Congrats to our #Smith Staffulty Huddle award winners for the week. Each of these amazing individuals was recognized by a fellow staff member for going above and beyond!! #smithset @ofsambushnation
21 days ago, Oscar Smith High
staffulty

🚌 Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!

🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
⌚ 11:00am - 2:00pm

👉 Openings include: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Services, Custodial Services, and more!

✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans

❗Bring two forms of ID. Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies

💻https://www.cpschools.com/page/careers We'll see you there!

24 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
One stop job fair graphic
Nothing says #Smith Tradition like a Bus Ramp Pep Rally!! @ofsambushnation #smithset
28 days ago, Oscar Smith High
bus ramp rally
Congrats to our #Staffulty Huddle award winners this week! Each was recognized by a fellow staff member for going above and beyond the call of duty this week. #Salmon #Smithset
29 days ago, Oscar Smith High
staffulty award winners
Please consider ordering beautiful fall pansies in support of the #Smith Orchestra!!

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/oshs-orchestra-fall-pansy-sale-2024/items
about 1 month ago, Oscar Smith High
 Winter Pansies Colors: Solids- Yellow, Light Blue, Pink, Red, Purple, Dark Blue. ~~ White Faced & Yellow Faced Oscar Smith High School - Orchestra FALL FLOWER FUNDRAISER SALE
Congrats to our pre-service week #Staffulty Huddle winners!! Each was recognized by the admin team for going above and beyond this week or this summer!!
about 1 month ago, Oscar Smith High
staff huddle