Happy Friday, Live Oaks Families,
Currently we are juggling 3 hats! We are double, triple checking all the boxes for our seniors to ensure they have what they need to both graduate and are ready for what's next in their plans. We are also making sure our juniors are credit ready for their senior year and have industry experience plans for the summer if they are ready and interested. Finally, we are welcoming a whole new group of sophomores that were accepted for our programs next year. All said, we are all deep in “answering question” mode around here. If you have any questions, just ask! You can email the teacher or counselor. You can always email me, as well, and I can get you in touch with the best person to help you.
Just a quick repeat...Staff Appreciation Week is coming up the week of May 4. Please consider helping us make the week special for our teachers and staff. Here is a link if you're able to contribute gift cards for raffles during the week or a treat for staff in the lounge. We don't have the PTA machine here like the home schools, so we hope that you'll sign up and help us make sure all our staff knows they are appreciated! Thank you to those of you that have already signed up. I am so grateful!!
Thanks for all your support!
Dr. Amy Crouse
Dean of Instruction
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Congratulations to our students who recently competed in their HOSA competitions! We are incredibly proud of their hard work and achievements. |
Veterinary Science
Sports Medicine
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1st Place: Audrey Hufford
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Congratulations to David Rhodus for winning 1st Place at the Elite Welding Academy’s 2nd Annual Competition!
This impressive victory comes with a $15,180 scholarship.
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End-of-course testing is approaching. Please see the schedule below.
- 4/21/26 English/Biology/US History
- 4/23/26 Math
- 4/28/26 Government for Juniors
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After a successful blood drive earlier this year, Live Oaks is teaming up with Hoxworth Blood for a second round of life saving blood donations on Wednesday, April 22nd . To schedule an appointment, students can sign up during lunch at the Blood Drive information table. All students that donate will receive a Cincinnati Cyclones hoodie. |
Seniors will be participating in Work-Based Learning (WBL) and not report to campus on April 28, 2026.
Juniors will be participating in Work-Based Learning (WBL) and not report to campus on May 13, 2026 and May 15, 2026.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s program instructor listed below.
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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:
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Northern Kentucky University
See below for more information.
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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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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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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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04/21/26
End of Course Exams - English, Biology, US History
04/22/26
Live Oaks Hoxworth Blood Drive
04/23/26
End of Course Exams - Math
04/28/26
End of Course Exams - Government for JUNIORS
04/28/26
Work-Based Learning Day for SENIORS
05/12/26
Live Oaks Senior Ceremony, 7:00 PM, Northern Kentucky University
05/13/26
Work-Based Learning Day for JUNIORS
05/15/26
Work-Based Learning Day for JUNIORS
05/21/26
Last Day of School
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