This school honors the Bay Colony family legacies and forgets about the less privileged students. I…read morewas a student here and I was farther behind than my public school counterparts. I would suggest not sending your child here as the teachers do not help the students. Even students with a hard working ethic fail to succeed at this school. The environment was very toxic, the staff was mostly mediocre, and the lunches were terrible (cold and nasty). The lunch staff once gave us raw chicken. Read that again, RAW chicken. There was mold in the theaters as well. For 30k a year, this is not worth it. Do better.

This is homecoming 2019..half time 35-0...the buldogs are really playing....Jack Stafford , Ben…read moreLocke and Elijish Quamiley are really playing.

When people talk about Oscar Smith High School, so many only mention football. As a proud parent, I…read morewant people to know there is so much more to this school. Oscar Smith has been a huge part of my family's story. My oldest son graduated in the top 30% of his class while balancing life as a student-athlete. This year, my youngest son graduated in the top 12% of his class, and I truly believe the AVID and IB programs played a major role in helping him reach his full potential. I've also had nephews attend Oscar Smith, so I've had the privilege of seeing firsthand the impact this school has on its students over many years. The teachers genuinely care. They don't simply push students from one grade to the next--they challenge them, encourage them, and expect greatness because they know their students are capable of it. That's the kind of education every child deserves. I can't say enough about the counselors. Mr. Barber and Ms. Morgan are the kind of people every school needs. They truly care about students, not just academically, but personally. They make sure students know someone is in their corner, and that kind of support can change a child's life. I don't want to forget Ms Martin my nephew love her she was his advocate and it showed she was definitely one of my top three teachers. A special thank you goes to Ms. Fallon, the AVID Coordinator. She is one of the most dedicated educators I've ever met. She constantly found ways to keep students engaged, motivated, and involved. What stood out most was that she never made it "her way or no way." She listened to her students, valued their opinions, and made them feel like they had a voice. That is a rare gift in education. I also want to recognize Dr. Rick for being such a strong advocate for the AVID program. If your child ever has the opportunity to join AVID, say yes. It will push them outside of their comfort zone, teach them leadership, accountability, organization, and prepare them for college and life in ways that are hard to put into words. For parents who only hear rumors about Oscar Smith, don't let the hearsay keep you from seeing what this school truly offers. Yes, there is an outstanding athletic program, but there are also students graduating with 5.0 GPAs, earning scholarships, getting accepted into top universities, and achieving incredible things. Oscar Smith celebrates excellence both on the field and in the classroom. As a parent, I am beyond grateful for every teacher, counselor, administrator, and staff member who invested in my children and my nephews. It truly takes a village to raise successful young adults, and Oscar Smith has been a very important part of ours. Thank you for believing in our children, challenging them to be their best, and reminding them that excellence is always worth pursuing. That is a legacy that will last far beyond graduation.

This school is horrible. they trying to run this school like a prison. my child was suspended for…read moreplaying with her friends in between switching classes. She also was suspended for having her headphones on head during switching classes not in the classroom. They want to band phones from schools because they don't want to show how bad they treat our children when we are not around. you child is In trouble if they was asked to respond to a teacher and they are in trouble if they don't. this school system is bogus and unfair to our children child hood.

First time at this Highschool and Hickory High Stadium. It is gorgeous! Ample parking... Very…read moreClean and inviting. I wish more schools would take care of their facilities like this! I could definitely see and feel the school and community pride! Go Hawks!

It's a pretty good stadium. Plenty of seating for the crowds they entertain. As the years go on,…read morenot many spectators are sitting down at the football games let alone even coming to visit. The home side is plentiful and I like to think the visitors seating is plentiful as well. The stadium is well maintained and the concessions are open at each end of the field. My last visit, this past Friday, Rita's Italian Ice was on deck and that was a pleasant surprise because my daughter loves Rita's. Thanks Hickory for having them. Overall, this is a great time in Hawks stadium. Plenty of parking and the entry lines and concessions lines move fairly quickly. Have fun and enjoy life ;)

Outstanding trq c k and field facilities. the concessions volunteers were enthusiasticread more

This school is trouble. My niece was bullied and nothing was done about it. When the bully hit my…read moreniece she fought back in self defense and she was suspended for it. Principal does nothing about people being bullied.

I visited here in support of the Deep Creek Hornets as the played the Indian River Braves for a…read moreFriday night football! This game was highly anticipated. Therefore, once I entered after the game start time (7 pm) it was standing room only. With that in mind, parking was hectic. Luckily I was able to find parking about a half a mile away from the football field. Nevertheless, the stadium is still in good shape after several years of existence. There is only one scoreboard and the home seating section is much larger than the visitor seating section. For a high school ticket pricing is $6 for adults and for school age children $3. Several concessions were available this Friday night. I even had a chance to get some of my favorite popcorn from the food truck, Mike's Italian Ice. He was present in addition to the concession provided by the school. The concession lines remained long all game long. But they seemed to move fast. Pricing is available for all to see so no need to wonder what they do and do not sell. Security was in full effect and overall it was a great night for football. The Hornets won in case you were wondering! During this game, the school also honored their long time Principal - Mr. Fry. They named the stadium in his honor. Even though it was a packed game night, I didn't experience any wait time as I exited the stadium or from my parking spot. Have fun and enjoy life.

I came here for a couple JV basketball games. The gym was clean and comfortable. Make sure to…read morebring a back hooker on thing if you get a stiff back easliy. The concession stand wasn't very large. My buddy had a boiled hot dog. Wouldn't suggest! Definitely eat before you come to this venue for a basketball game.

Look ma, I'm on yelp!…read more Overall a great experience while I was there, good staff and welcoming community. Despite performing less than average I still enjoyed my time there.

Clearly the education system is lacking, especially in the writing department. However, my…read moreexperience with the school can only be described as meh.

I love this school, this year we did so many great things. I've had so much fun in this placeread more

I graduated from here,Nice Teachers,good football team,swim team, baseball, basketball, and…read morevolleyball team women's and men; what the school is known for and there Medical Program this is the #1 School for the Medical or Medicine program at and for A high school level too get ahead of the game before college.

Beautiful high school located in the heart of Ghent. It is within walking distance to all the…read moreshops/restaurants on Colley and 21st Street. They have a huge field that is always kept green and it seems that they are big into sports. Surrounding the other side of this public high school is the residential neighborhood. If you and your family lives nearby, you have a great school right next door!

It's infested with roaches , but it is an ok school . Teachers are pretty good , and they help…read morestudents , other times teachers aren't very good , and they don't help students at all.

This school is EXTREMELY filthy!! My daughter even said that a RAT fell from the ceiling and they…read moredidn't do anything to get rid of it. There are also apparently many fights that go on and I feel like that is a VERY unsafe environment for students.