Diamond Oaks Weekly Update
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As we continue our journey toward preparing every Diamond Oaks student to be NextReady, I’ve been reflecting on one of the pillars that truly shapes future success: Accountability.
Accountable individuals take ownership of their decisions, follow through on their promises, communicate openly, and consistently strive to do the right thing—even when no one is watching. These are the same qualities that employers tell us they value most in the workplace, and they are exactly what I’ve seen our students practicing every day.
Just this week, I visited several classrooms and witnessed students working in teams, offering one another thoughtful feedback, and taking responsibility for both their individual tasks and their group’s outcomes. Whether it was a lab project, a design challenge, or a hands‑on technical assignment, our students demonstrated maturity and professionalism that speaks volumes about their growth.
When students learn to hold themselves accountable, they strengthen not just their technical skills but their character. This is what makes them truly NextReady.
I’m proud of the efforts I see across our campus, and I’m excited to continue supporting our students as they build the habits that will carry them confidently into their futures.
Scott Colliflower
Diamond Oaks Dean of Instruction
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- 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/.
There are still openings in the following programs:
- Auto Refinishing & Collision Repair
- Aviation Exploration
- Aviation Maintenance Technician
- Construction Framing & Finishing Technologies
- Culinary Arts & Hospitality Services
- Digital Arts & Design
- Equine & Livestock Management
- Information Technology
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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Are you—or is someone in your family—a Great Oaks graduate? We want to see where your journey has taken you since graduation!
How to Enter:
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Step 1: Fill out this quick form: https://bit.ly/3LWFQYW
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Step 2: Upload a workplace-approved photo of you on the job.
- Think: Action shots, uniforms, tools, or your workspace. (No selfies, please!)
📢 Spread the Word!
Even if you aren’t a grad, you likely know one! Please forward this to family, friends, or neighbors who attended Great Oaks so we can feature their careers.
The Prize:
One submission from each lab will be selected to be featured in official Great Oaks marketing materials to inspire the next generation of students.
Show our current students what’s possible through CTE!
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Senior Ceremony is closer than you think! This year Diamond Oaks’ Senior Ceremony will be on May 12, at NKU, with the ceremony starting at 4:00 PM. As the date gets closer, more details will follow. Seniors will be required to wear a graduation gown to senior ceremony. Even if your student will not be participating in their homeschool graduation, he or she will still need to order a gown. If there are issues with ordering gowns, please contact your student’s counselor: Dr. Freeman, freemaka@greatoaks.com, Mr. Poehner, Poehner.Michael@greatoaks.com, or Ms. Chapman, Chapman.Tamar@greatoaks.com. |
Diamond Parents! We are hosting a Senior Career Day on Friday, March 6th! Our event will include a career and college fair, mock interviews, and informational sessions for our graduating seniors. If you are interested in participating in our event either as a mock interviewer or as an industry representative, we would love to have you! Please contact Anne Bangert at bangerta@greatoaks.com for more information and thank you! |
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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Our Automotive Mechanic juniors have been learning how to perform basic brake system repairs. These tasks include performing disc brake service, drum brake service, brake line flaring, and disc refinishing. Moving forward, students will also learn how to bend brake lines, refinish drums, service parking brakes, and how to bleed brakes. Fred Kuntz has demonstrated a great work ethic, both in the lab and outside of the lab. Fred has been working at Joseph Buick GMC since the fall, and he also helps students who are struggling with various lab sheets.
Our Automotive Mechanic seniors have been working on learning the fundamentals of engine repair. This includes both replacing an engine and rebuilding an engine. Moving forward, students will begin performing various engine performance diagnostic tests on vehicles. These tests will include compression tests, leak down tests, fuel pressure tests, and oil pressure tests. We are also proud to share that 13 of our seniors are currently working in the automotive industry. Recently, Dylan Fritz placed 4th in the Maintenance and Light Repair Ohio Skills USA Southwest Regional contest. Dylan will be competing in the state competition in May.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:
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