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1/2/2026 Diamond Weekly Update

Posted Date: 01/02/26 (07:00 PM)


Diamond Oaks Weekly Update

Important News, Dates, and Celebrations

January 2, 2026
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Dean's Corner

Welcome Back!
Before the holiday break, we celebrated so many amazing activities and accomplishments—thank you to everyone who made those moments special! Now, as we dive into the second semester, the excitement continues. Juniors are wrapping up their first year of credentialing in their programs, and seniors are making their final push toward graduation in May. It will be here before we know it! Let’s work together to make this second semester our best yet.

Scott Colliflower
Diamond Oaks Dean of Instruction
 

Important Dates and Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday, 1/6/2026: window closes for End of Course state testing.
  • Friday, 1/9/2026: NO SCHOOL due to 8th grade visits. Select students will assist with the event, while other students will be required to complete a Work-Based Learning task. Students' lab teachers will have more information.
  • Thursday, 1/22/2025, 5-7 PM: Diamond Oaks open house for incoming 2026-2027 juniors.
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January Construction Students of the Month

Construction
  • Junior: Kaydan Peelman (Taylor)
  • Senior: Henry Hickey (Harrison)
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January Electric Students of the Month

Commercial and Residential Electricity
  • Junior: Braden Sanders (Oak Hills)
  • Senior: Alex Bumpus (Taylor)
 
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School News and Updates

  • Second Semester Courses: seniors please check your ProgressBook for second semester courses. If there is a change your counselor will have updated schedules.
  • Loaner Laptops: Starting second semester, we will be implementing a new Loaner Laptop Policy. In order to sign out a loaner laptop, you will have to provide collateral for the laptop. Collateral is defined as something of value (Driver's License, State ID, cell phone, etc.). The collateral will be kept at the IT Help Desk and returned to you when you return the loaner laptop. The laptops are for DAILY USE ONLY, which means the laptop should be returned the same day it was taken out. Failure to return laptops in a timely manner could have consequences. Laptops should be returned no later than 2:00 PM.
 
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Important Reminders

Uniforms: as we kick off second semester, students need to remember the uniform policy. It is important that students wear their uniforms all day. Additionally, as the cold days of winter continue, unless program approved, long-sleeved clothing needs to be worn underneath program uniforms. Also, if a student’s program allows for hoodies or long-sleeves, they must be Great Oaks spirit wear or plain. For your reference, the Program Uniform Description is attached to this post. If out of uniform, student will be asked to change and/or receive consequences.

Outside Food & Drink: just a reminder, due to federal guidelines, students are not permitted to bring in outside food or drink without permission. The only exception is packed lunches. All liquids need to be in personal thermoses.
 
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Diamond Oaks Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links: