About Us

In collaboration with Old Dominion University and Chesapeake Public Schools, the Computer Science Lab School (CSLS) at Oscar Smith Middle will open for the 2025-26 school year for 6th and 7th grade students, focused on providing innovative learning opportunities in the computer science field.

Our Focus

  • Innovation and Design

  • Career Exploration and Pathways

  • Enhanced Electives

  • Community Involvement

What’s Next?

Application Process starts in January 2025.

Join us for family nights at OSM!

Please RSVP!

Please submit this online RSVP form to let us know that you plan to attend one or more of our Computer Science Family Nights!  Please note: This is not a drop-off event. Parents must attend the event and remain for the entirety of it with their student(s).

Lab School Administrator

Dr. Helen Sapieka

ODU Center for Educational Opportunity and Innovation