Live Oaks Career Campus Newsletter

Posted Date: 04/24/26 (04:30 PM)

Live Oaks Career Campus

April 27, 2026

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Happy Friday, Live Oaks families,

What a week we had!

We welcomed back our JROTC Wolfpack from Army National Raider competition in Fort Knox with our all female and all male team both bringing home another national championship. The mixed team had a great showing with 11th place. We are incredibly proud of these young people who work REALLY hard all year round. We also welcomed back our HOSA state competitors who performed very well and brought back 2 state champions: Ava Wellage in Veterinary Science and Audrey Hufford in Sports Medicine.

Our students showed off their knowledge and professionalism throughout the week with many visitors including 8th graders from CNE, guests from across the country attending a National Career Tech event and the Anderson Township Historical Society to continue to grow our partnership. We also hosted our annual Favorite Affiliate School Teacher event where students with the best essays about a favorite teacher get to invite that teacher to Live for celebration and appreciation. Students in Ms. Perry's forensics classes were treated to demonstration and presentation of how dogs help with policework by Miami Township.

Today marked the midpoint of the 4th quarter and we are completing End of Course testing next week. Tuesday 4/28 is the Government EOC. Seniors will be on work-based learning as we need all staff to help with proctoring.

Have a great weekend!

Dr. Amy Crouse

Dean of Instruction

END OF COURSE EXAMS

End-of-course testing is approaching. Please see the schedule below.

4/28/26 Government for Juniors

NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY

On May 5th, we'll host a special ceremony to celebrate our NTHS seniors. Alongside their proud parents and invited guests, these accomplished graduates will be honored for their academic excellence and dedication to career and technical education.

Reagan Anthos

Animal Science & Management

Mason

Kaitlyn Belcuore

Cosmetology

Anderson

Camryn Brocki

Aviation Exploration

Milford

Koen Critzer

IT Academy

Lynchburg-Clay

Alyson Dunlap

Automotive Service Technician

Loveland

Gracey Elfers

Health Technology

Clermont Northeastern

Hailey Green

Health Technology

West Clermont

Gracie Hannah

Cosmetology

Batavia

Faith Hines

Digital Arts & Design

Loveland

Alyssa Jeter

Early Childhood Education

Clermont Northeastern

Kassidy Kneipp

Animal Science & Management

Goshen

Savannah Kneipp

Animal Science & Management

Goshen

Susana Lefkovitz

Veterinary Assisting

Turpin

Grace Lewis

Culinary Arts & Hospitality Services

West Clermont

Aspen McClughen

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Milford

Kyler McFadden

Aviation Exploration

West Clermont

Brooklyn Miles

Digital Arts & Design

West Clermont

Reva Riel

Health Technology

Batavia

Alexis Seng

Health Technology

West Clermont

Ryker Weiss

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Milford

Catelyn Weist

Early Childhood Education

Anderson

WORK BASED LEARNING DAYS

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.

SENIOR INFORMATION

Students should check both their affiliate school and Great Oaks email for important information.

LIVE OAKS SENIOR CEREMONY

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.

SENIOR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

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.

INVEST IN OUR STUDENTS' FUTURE

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.

SCHOOL CLOSING NOTIFICATIONS

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:

ParentSquare (Primary Method): This is our most direct and fastest communication channel. You'll receive a notification immediately.
School Website: Check the homepage for an alert or banner announcement.
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!

SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

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.

2025-2026 LIVE OAKS GUIDELINES

Live Oaks Career Campus Attendance Line 513.612.4925

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.

STUDENT SERVICES

Below is a list of counselor assignments for each program. Please contact the appropriate counselor for any inquiries.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

School-based mental health support is available at Live Oaks.

Click HERE for more information or contact Child Focus at 513-752-1555.

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL

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!

UPCOMING DATES

04/28/26

End of Course Exams - Government for JUNIORS

04/28/26

Work-Based Learning Day for SENIORS

05/11/26

Senior Ceremony Rehearsal (Seniors arrive to school as usual, at 7:50 AM.)

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