
Principal Appreciation Week
"Thank you for all you do, Mr. Joseph! Your dedication, patience, and leadership has been a key foundation to our success at Oscar Smith High 🙌 😀 " - Amber Bialarucki

Principal Appreciation Week
"Best boss ever!!!!" - Nestor

Principal Appreciation Week
"Mr. Joseph is kind, supportive, and enthusiastic about his work. I have a deep admiration for his leadership style and believe that he serves as a role model for both students and staff at OSHS." - Grace Pullen

Principal Appreciation Week
"Mr. Joseph is a great leader who has a good heart." - Doris Lloyd

Principal Appreciation Week
"Mr. Joseph is a supportive and understanding administrator who leads by example. He has high expectations for his staff and his students." - Cheryl Martin

Principal Appreciation Week
"Mr. Joseph is a stellar principal, an amazing leader, and a remarkable role model for our students. It has been an honor to work with someone who always cares for the students and makes decisions in their best interest. I have a lot of respect for him, and I wish him the BEST! Thank you, Mr. Joseph!" - Ms. McMillin

🏫✨ It’s #VASchoolPrincipalsWeek and we invite you to a heartfelt tribute to our educational leaders in our latest podcast episode! 🎧 🎙
🌟 Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Chesapeake Public Schools' finest, Mr. Paul Joseph, principal of Oscar Smith High, and Dr. Michelle Ferebee, principal of Deep Creek Elementary. Join us in honoring their incredible stories and the unyielding commitment and passion they bring to their roles, enriching the lives of students and setting a standard for educational leadership. #ThanksCPSPrincipals #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
👉 You can listen at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on your favorite podcast platforms!


Principal Appreciation Week
"Thank you so much for all of your years of service here at Oscar Smith and for the leadership and support you show the faculty and staff daily." -C. Taylor

Principal Appreciation Week
"I love his wry and quirky sense of humor and the fact that he treats us like the professionals we are!" - Rose Cearley

Principal Appreciation Week
"Mr. Joseph is the GOAT because he takes care of his students and staffulty. We are so lucky to have him!" - Amanda Lambert

Principal Appreciation Week
"A very dedicated Principal " - Ms Patricia Markman

Principal Appreciation Week
"Mr. Joseph's push for ALL students to have an after high school plan has been such an inspiration for so many of our students. He wants the best for all students and we love him for it! " - Sean Miller

Principal Appreciation Week
"After dealing with COVID and coming back to the states, from being overseas, I could not have asked for a better administrator. I was very nervous coming back and I am grateful for the amazing team and atmosphere that has been created here by Mr. Joseph. " - Mrs Gibson

Principal Appreciation Week
"You are an amazing leader and an inspiration to us all!!!! " - Mallett

Varsity Girls' Basketball
Oscar Smith 60
Hickory 31

Girls'
JV Basketball
Oscar Smith 47
Hickory 37

Principal Appreciation Week
"Many thanks for all the things you have done over the years." - Mrs H

Principal Appreciation Week
"Thank you for looking out for us, we appreciate you more than you know" -Ms O

In celebration of Principal's Appreciation Week, we will be posting notes of appreciation from our Staffulty for Mr Joseph all week! We know how incredibly lucky we are at Smith to have THE Goat as our Principal!!

If you are interested in participating in sports on the collegiate level, please consider attending the NCAA Clearinghouse Interest Meeting Monday, January 22nd at 6:30 in the Theater at Oscar Smith High.
