
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

🏫✨ 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
"You are an amazing leader and an inspiration to us all!!!! " - Mallett

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
"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
"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

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

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

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.


Principal Appreciation Week
"Thank you for your witty writing in the Smith Sentinel. Thank you for your honesty. And thank you for always supporting the teachers. It is appreciated. " @scottchristian

Principal Appreciation Week
"Pablo José is the BEST administrator! I can't say enough about how much I appreciate him!" -Stephanie Becker

Principal Appreciation Week
"I'm at a loss for words on the greatness of Mr. Joseph. He is THE principal of ALL principals, of all time. We are incredibly lucky to have him!" Mrs. Sexton

Principal Appreciation Week
"Mr. Joseph is definitely for the students BUT he is also a Teacher's Principal! He never makes our jobs harder than they need to be." - Kim Jeter

🎉 Celebrating Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week! 🏫
From January 14 - 20, 2024, join us by taking a moment to honor and appreciate the incredible dedication of our Chesapeake Public Schools principals! Thank you for your unwavering leadership, commitment, and the positive impact you make on our students, staff, and community every day.🌟#VASchoolPrincipalsWeek #ThanksCPSPrincipals 🍎📚 #CPSCelebrates


Learn more about transition planning to prepare students with disabilities for after high school on Jan. 18th at 6:30 p.m. Join VA Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services as they share more information on their services.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/DARS101
