Phone: 919-934-4696
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Degrees in Education with Psychology and Computer Science Minors Higher education in History Certificate in Electronics Certificate in Taxidermy Private Pilot Licence
Mr. Paul Costa
Welcome to the new 2019-2020 school year.
This year I will be teaching 2 sections of 8th grade and 2 sections of 7th grade Social Studies. I enjoy working with students and helping them reach their potential and help him or her make a positive contribution to our world. I have been a teacher for 25 years.
I am married to a wonderful woman from the Philippines. When I am not involved in educational activities I like to travel a lot, hunt and fish, and collect Boa Constrictors. I do taxidermy on the side.
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Early Release
Friday, December 20, 2019 will be a Early Release Day for all students. Students will be released at 1:10.
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Smithfield Middle School Portrait of a Graduate
Smithfield Middle School honors students with the Portrait of a Graduate award monthly. Awards are based on JCPS Portrait of a Graduate attributes.
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NC Check In 2019-2020 Dates and Information
NC Check-Ins are interim assessments developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) that are aligned to North Carolina grade-level content standards (for reading and mathematics) and North Carolina Essential Standards (for Science). More information is available inside.
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JCPS announces make up days.
Smithfield Middle School will have school for students on Monday, October 21, 2019 and Monday, February 17, 2020. These days were previously Teacher Work Days.
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Board approves 2020-2021 calendar
The traditional calendar timeline for the school year 2020-2021 has been approved by the Johnston County Board of Education. The first day of school is set for Aug. 24, 2020 and the last day of school is set for June 3, 2021...
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Superintendent Letter: Respect for All Students
As Superintendent of Johnston County Public Schools, I would like to bring attention to recent events that have occurred in our school system regarding racial and political insensitivity...
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Applications for Innovative School Programs open Dec. 1
The application window all JCPS Innovative School Programs will open Dec. 1. The district offers programs for high school and middle school students...
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Sale of Surplus Items
The Johnston County Public Schools Facility Services Department will be accepting sealed bids for items which have been declared surplus by the Johnston County Board of Education...
