Live Oaks Families,
Today we welcomed sophomores from our affiliate schools to explore their interest in attending the Oaks. It's one of my favorite events because I get to hear our current students - many of whom are juniors - talk about their labs. I wish you could see the pride they demonstrate and how they share how much they have already learned. It's amazing to me every year and I absolutely love it.
We also want to give a shout out to our SkillsUSA student leadership team that will return from Columbus today after attending the Fall Leadership Conference this week. We do have two students running for Regional Officer positions, Kyler McFadden (AVX2/West Clermont) and Olivia Robbe (COS2/Batavia). Regardless of the outcome, I am incredibly proud of them for wanting to take on a state level role representing Live Oaks. Other student leaders attending are Kevin Foster (AVX2/Goshen), Ethan Schenkel, (HEQ1/Batavia), Aaron Nolen (WELD2/Milford), and David Rhodus (WELD2/Loveland). It's incredible to see them taking advantage of additional learning opportunities.
This week marked the mid-term for quarter 2 already. Next week is a short week, and Live Oaks is in session on Monday and Tuesday. The semester end aligns with the last day before winter break on Thursday, 12/18/25. For those of looking ahead, we return on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
We are grateful that you share your students with us and we hope that you all are able to find some quality family time during this holiday break.
Dr. Amy Crouse
Dean of Instruction
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The Student Council and CareerX are excited to announce a joint school-wide drive to support our local community partner, Empower Youth! We need your student's help (and yours!) to make this drive a huge success.
Empower Youth works hard to provide essential food bags to local families throughout the year. They have specifically requested our help collecting the following items:
- Cans of Meat Ravioli
- Packets of Chicken Ramen
Please encourage your student to participate! Every donation makes a tangible difference in supporting local families in need. Thank you for your generosity!
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We want to make sure you're well-informed in the event of a school closure, such as those due to inclement weather. Knowing where to look for official announcements will help keep everyone safe and minimize confusion.
How We Notify You of a Closure
If Live Oaks Career Campus must close, we will send out notifications using these methods:
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ParentSquare (Primary Method): This is our most direct and fastest communication channel. You'll receive a notification immediately.
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School Website: Check the homepage for an alert or banner announcement.
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Local News Stations: The closure will be reported through local television and radio outlets.
To ensure you get the quickest notification of any school closure, please take a moment to verify that you are actively receiving notices from us via ParentSquare.
- If you're not receiving them, or are unsure, please log into your account or contact the school office for assistance.
- Ensuring your contact information is up-to-date in ParentSquare is the most effective way to stay informed.
Inclement Weather Note
If the closure is due to inclement weather, please remember:
- Follow your student's affiliated high school's closure/delay announcements.
- If Live Oaks remains open but your student cannot attend, please contact their instructors for assignment updates.
Your cooperation in keeping your contact information current helps us keep everyone safe and informed!
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Ohio End of Course (EOC) testing is coming up! EOC tests are important because they help to ensure that students are meeting the state's academic standards.
The testing schedule is as follows:
- 12/3 - ELA II
- 12/5 - Government/Geometry/Math II/Biology/History
- 12/9 - Algebra I/Math I
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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.
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Applications for sophomores interested in attending Live Oaks for the 2026-2027 school year will open on November 24th.
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Prom 2026: Save the Date!
Get ready to dress up and celebrate!
Prom 2026 is scheduled for March 14th at The Oasis.
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Students should check both their affiliate school and Great Oaks email for important information. |
Save the Date: Live Oaks Senior Ceremony!
Mark your calendars!
The Live Oaks Senior Ceremony will be held on:
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Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Time: 7:00 PM
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Location: Northern Kentucky University
We'll share more detailed information about the event as we get closer to the date.
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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
Delivery Date: Announcements will be distributed on March 16th during lunch. Cap and gowns will be distributed on April 30th during lunch.
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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.
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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.
The deadline to order is April 1st. Click HERE to order your yearbook today!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Below is a list of counselor assignments for each program. Please contact the appropriate counselor for any inquiries. |
School-based mental health support is available at Live Oaks.
Click HERE for more information or contact Child Focus at 513-752-1555. |
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!
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11/26/25 - 11/28/25
Holiday Break (NO SCHOOL)
12/03/25
End of Course Testing - ELA II
12/05/25
End of Course Testing -
Government/Geometry/Math II/Biology/History
12/09/25
End of Course Testing - Algebra I/Math I
12/17/25
Local Competition Day
12/18/25
2nd Quarter Ends
12/19/25 - 01/05/26
Holiday Break (NO SCHOOL)
01/16/26
Staff Professional Day (NO SCHOOL)
01/19/26
Holiday Break (NO SCHOOL)
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