Live Oaks Career Campus Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/24/25 (4:30 PM)

Live Oaks Career Campus

October 27, 2025

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Happy Friday, Live Oaks Families,

Quarter 1 report cards are now available on Progressbook. We will be recognizing students that have earned a spot on the honor roll next week. This week I celebrated with Heavy Equipment Operations who had the highest attendance for the quarter. Next week I'll be celebrating the lab with the most students on the honor roll. I haven't had the chance to calculate that this week, so watch social media for the reveal!

I’m super proud of how hard our students work. It is a hard transition for many juniors coming to a new school and getting settled into our expectations. I’m also proud of the seniors that are working hard to finish their K-12 journey strong. Please reach out if your child might need some support with the transition to get on track. We are happy to problem solve as a team.

Next week is Spirit Week at Live Oaks. Participation may not interfere with lab safety and students should talk with their lab instructor about any plans they may have. Shorts and full coverage masks are not permitted at any time.

Have a great weekend!

Dr. Amy Crouse

Dean of Instruction

A collage of various scenes, including students in classrooms and hallways.

CAREER TECH. EXCELLENCEAWARD

Congratulations to the following students for receiving the CT Excellence Award for November:

FIRST QUARTER GRADE CARDS

Grade cards for the 1st quarter are available now and can be accessed by logging into your Progress Book. Your student's grade card will show you their grades for each class, as well as their attendance. You can also use the grade card to track your student's progress over time and identify any areas where they may need additional support.

Click on the following link and select the Great Oaks Institute of Technology icon to log in to Progress Book: https://pbaccess.hccanet.org/district

STUDENT COUNCIL BOO GRAMS

Looking for a fun way to celebrate the season? Send a Boo Gram — a Halloween message paired with a full-size candy — to a friend, student, teacher, or staff member!

Each Boo Gram includes:

One full-size candy

(choice of Skittles or Starbursts, with assorted flavors)

✏️ A personalized note from the sender

Cost: $2 each

Delivery Date: October 30th (in-school delivery)

Perfect for sending spooky shoutouts, thank-yous, or just a little seasonal cheer.

LIVE OAKS SPIRIT WEEK

Live Oaks Spirit Week is 10/27– 10/30! Students will be dressing up in different themes each day to show their school spirit. Please see the below for more information.

We hope to see everyone participating in Spirit Week!

MAKEUP PICTURE DAY

If you missed your original picture day, this is your chance to get your portrait taken!

Date: November 3rd

WINTER SPORTS PARTICIPANTS

Students participating in winter sports will need to submit a sports early dismissal form to get added to the early dismissal list.

Forms are available at the receptionist desk.

LIVE OAKS CAREER CAMPUS PROM

Prom 2026: Save the Date!

Get ready to dress up and celebrate!

Prom 2026 is scheduled for March 14th at The Oasis.

SENIOR INFORMATION

LIVE OAKS SENIOR CEREMONY

Save the Date: Live Oaks Senior Ceremony!

Mark your calendars!

The Live Oaks Senior Ceremony will be held on:

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: NKU

We'll share more detailed information about the event as we get closer to the date.

AFFILIATE SCHOOL GRADUATION INFORMATION

Jostens:

For seniors from Goshen, Madeira, Princeton

Delivery Date: We will provide the delivery date as soon as it becomes available.

Graduate Services:

For seniors from Anderson, Batavia, CNE, Deer Park, Felicity, Goshen, Indian Hill, Little Miami, Loveland, Lynchburg, Mariemont, Milford, Oaks Hills, Turpin, West Clermont, William Mason, and Winton Woods, Wyoming

Order Date: October 28th during lunch.

Delivery Date: Announcements will be distributed on March 16th during lunch. Cap and gowns will be distributed on April 30th during lunch.

SUBMIT YOUR SENIOR PHOTO

Help Us Make the Live Oaks Senior Ceremony Unforgettable! We need a photo of every senior for the ceremony and yearbook.

Click HERE to submit a photo.

SENIOR YEARBOOK

Capture every memory of your senior year with the Live Oaks SENIOR Yearbook! Don’t miss your chance to own this keepsake filled with photos, milestones, and moments that made your final year unforgettable.

Click HERE to order your yearbook today!

SENIOR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

College-Bound Students: We're so proud of you! Please help us celebrate your success by filling out the linked form with your acceptance information.

Click HERE to submit your information.

INVEST IN OUR STUDENTS' FUTURE

Great Oaks Career Campuses do not charge tuition or school fees as part of our mission to make career technical education more widely available. Other than uniforms, there are no costs to participate in our programs. This year, instead of asking for traditional school fees as required at your home schools, we're

inviting you to invest directly in something that makes a real impact—our Career

& Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).

These student-led organizations develop leadership, technical skills, and real-world readiness that prepare our students for college and careers. From competitions to community servlce to professional development, your support fuels everything we do.

SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

About ParentSquare

To make sure we have consistent communication with parents and staff, Great Oaks Career Campuses uses ParentSquare, a safe and secure platform for all school-to-home communication. We use it to send important robocalls, text messages, and emails from the district and individual schools.

An account is automatically created for each parent using the preferred email address and phone number that they have on file with their Live Oaks. We encourage all parents to register for and log in to their accounts to set up their notification preferences.

Stay Connected

Update your information
Ensure your phone number, email address, and home address are up-to-date in your school's student information system.
Register your ParentSquare account
You may sign up through the email invitation you may have received through ParentSquare or you may sign in to ParentSquare using your contact information (email or phone number) that is on file for your student at their school.
Update your settings
Getting too many calls? Don't want texts? Once you are registered, you can change your notification settings to fit your needs.
Make sure emails are getting through
Check your spam folder for emails from donotreply@parentsquare.com and add the domain parentsquare.com to the safe senders list in your email client.

2025-2026 LIVE OAKS GUIDELINES

Live Oaks Career Campus Attendance Line 513.612.4925

Arrival:

Students can arrive at school as early as 7:30 am for breakfast.
Classes start at 7:50 am.
Students without a first-period class can arrive 5 minutes before their first class starts and wait in the office.
Unsupervised students on campus before 7:30 am are not allowed due to safety concerns.

2025-2026 Calendar:

Click HERE to review the Live Oaks Career Campus calendar.
Students attend Live Oaks on our school days, even if their affiliate school is not in session. Transportation from the high school to Live Oaks will continue as usual, except in the case of inclement weather.

Lunch:

We're a closed campus. Students are not allowed to leave or bring outside food into the school during lunch.

Parking:

Driving is a privilege, requiring good attendance and on-time arrival.
Vehicles need a valid permit and must obey traffic laws and follow staff instructions.
Parking privileges can be revoked for disciplinary reasons.
Returning seniors can use last year's parking tag, while juniors get new ones in the first few weeks.

Uniform:

Students must wear their school uniform and student ID badge throughout the school day.

Attendance:

Report absences and early dismissals to our attendance line by 8:00 AM.
Make sure your contact information matches our records. Only authorized guardians (as listed on the emergency form) are allowed to excuse absences or release students.

Excused Absences:

Parents can excuse absences up to 10 days without a note.
Absences exceeding 10 days require an official note (e.g., doctor's note).

Student-Athletes:

Obtain a Sports Early Release Form from the office.
Have the coach and parent/guardian sign the form before submitting it to the office.

Inclement Weather:

Follow the student's affiliated high school's closure/delay announcements.
If Live Oaks stays open, contact instructors for assignment updates.
Live Oaks will provide updates on our website at www.greatoaks.com.

If you require assistance from a dean, you can find their contact information below.

STUDENT SERVICES

Below is a list of counselor assignments for each program. Please contact the appropriate counselor for any inquiries.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

School-based mental health support is available at Live Oaks.

Click HERE for more information or contact Child Focus at 513-752-1555.

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL

Help us raise funds for Live Oaks by signing up for the Kroger Community Rewards program! Simply link your Kroger Plus card to Live Oaks. Every time you shop at Kroger, a portion of your purchases will be donated to our school. It's a simple way to make a big difference!

Thank you for your support!

UPCOMING DATES

10/27/25 - 10/30/25

Spirit Week

10/31/25

Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)

11/03/25

Picture Makeup Day

11/21/25

Sophomore Visit Day (NO SCHOOL)

11/26/25 - 11/28/25

Holiday Break (NO SCHOOL)

12/18/25

2nd Quarter Ends

12/19/25 - 01/05/26