Diamond Oaks Weekly Update
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Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of celebrating staff and students who exemplify the Skilled Professional and Effective Communicator pillars of NextReady. This week, I want to commend our entire Diamond community for demonstrating Adaptable Navigation.
When inclement weather and dangerous temperatures required Diamond to close and shift to remote learning, our staff and students rose to the challenge. Teachers delivered instruction and support through Zoom, while students actively participated and completed their work from the safety of their homes. Their willingness to adapt and continue teaching and learning under less-than-ideal conditions reflects the strength and commitment of our school community.
I am proud of Diamond’s staff and students for their resilience and dedication. Here’s hoping next week brings warmer temperatures and a return to smoother conditions for learning.
Scott Colliflower
Diamond Oaks Dean of Instruction
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Friday, 2/13/2026, NO SCHOOL due to professional development.
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Monday, 2/16/2026, NO SCHOOL in honor of Presidents Day.
- Friday, 3/20/2026, End of 3rd Quarter.
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Monday, 3/23/2026, NO SCHOOL due to a teacher workday.
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3/30/2026 - 4/3/2026, NO SCHOOL, due to Spring Break.
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Great Oaks applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now open. Incoming juniors are encouraged to apply at https://apply.greatoaks.com/.
The deadline for early consideration is February 8.
If you know a student who may be interested in enrolling in one of our programs, please encourage them to apply. For more information, contact Laura Domet at DometL@greatoaks.com or (513) 612‑7006.
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On Friday, January 23, 2026, Seniors and staff members from Diamond Oaks volunteered at Matthew 25 Ministries. Students gave of their time to help those in need and to complete their Ohio Means Jobs credential. Students worked in the warehouse doing a variety of tasks to help Matthew 25 in their mission to bring relief to those who experience natural disasters and those in need around the world. Students proved that they are truly NextReady leaders moving closer and closer to graduation.
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The following students competed in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Competition on Friday, 1/23:
- Kilean Aguilar - SURG - Qualified for State
- Nick Bresser - Vet Terminology - Qualified for State
- Leah Dixon - Phlebotomy
- Madison Bien - Health Care Display
- Haylie Wise - Health Care Display
The following students will compete for SkillsUSA:
Job Demo A
- Logan Kordenbrock (Welding Lab A)
Job Demo Open
- Katherine Shadowens (Cosmo)
Job Interview
Prepared Speech
- Gabriella McDonald (Cosmo)
Extemporaneous Speaking
- Abdul-Aziz (Trey) Mu’min (Cosmo)
Auto Service Tech
- James Lane – (Auto service)
Maintenance and Light repair
- Patience Raisor and Dylan Fritz (Auto Service)
Automotive Refinishing Technology
- Jamoni Hite and Dominick Schoff (Auto Collision)
Collision repair:
- Cooper Payton and Daniel Mefford (Auto Collision)
Carpentry
Cosmetology
Esthetics
- AUTUMN Middendorf (Cosmo)
- Jordyn Stamm (Model)
Nail Care
- Honesty Terrell (Cosmo)
- Aireyon’ah Booker (Model)
Electrical construction wiring
Welding fabrication Team A
- Logan Hosbrook, Leo Ayers and Christopher Senteney
Welding fabrication Team B
- Dylan Parker, Carter Kress and Oliver Anderkin
Welding (Lab A)
Welding (Lab B)
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Join MindPeace and 1N5 for a day of expert-led learning, discovering helpful resources, and exploring practical ways to support your family’s mental wellness—all with admission to the Cincinnati Zoo!
Cost: $15/person includes breakfast & lunch,
parking, and all-day zoo admission.
Scan the QR code or download the attached flier for more information.
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The following homeschools will administer the ACT on the dates listed below. Students should report to their homeschool on their scheduled ACT testing day. Students will not report to Diamond Oaks on ACT testing days.
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Tuesday, February 24: Harrison, Loveland, Oak Hills, St. Bernard, Sycamore, and Taylor
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Wednesday, February 25: Finneytown and Winton Woods
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Monday, March 2: NCH
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Tuesday, March 3: Princeton
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Wednesday, March 4: Reading
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Tuesday, March 10: Mt. Healthy
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Parent Contact: Sometimes cell phone numbers change or families move. It is very important that Diamond has guardians most up-to-date contact information. Please make sure you keep your contact information current by visiting FinalForms: https://greatoaks-oh.finalforms.com/
Extra Help: Students have the opportunity to receive extra help from their instructors after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Students should make an appointment with their instructor in advance to stay after.
Diamond Oaks provides a shuttle bus for students who stay after school, transporting them back to their home schools.
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Tuesdays: Shuttle service to Finneytown, Mt. Healthy, and NCH
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Wednesdays: Shuttle service to Harrison, Oak Hills, and Taylor
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Diamond Oaks Career Center offers a hands‑on Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) program that prepares high school students for in‑demand technical careers through real‑world lab work, industry‑aligned training, and opportunities to earn credentials. Juniors are currently studying for their EPA 608 licensure that allows them to enter the workforce as a helper/installer or become a journeyman. Students learn skills to change out residential and commercial HVAC units, furnaces, and water heaters.
Students that earn all or part of their credentials are eligible to participate in Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities 3-4 days a week. Most of the students earn an average of $18/hour, depending on the location and employer. To date, my seniors have logged over 9,000 WBL hours. Each senior has earned between 25-50 industry credentials (4 students earning 25-39 credentials and 18 students earning 49-50 credentials). In the junior class, I want to highlight Bradley Korn, who took the EPA 608 licensure test and successfully passed all 5 parts of the credentialling test in his first attempt. In my senior class, I want to recognize Skylar Tomlinson. Skylar has helped with sophomore visits and is always willing to work in the lab on a variety of projects to become better at his craft.
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