Live Oaks Career Campus Newsletter

Posted Date: 05/01/26 (04:30 PM)

Live Oaks Career Campus

May 4, 2026

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Happy Friday, Live Oaks Families,

Next week is Staff Appreciation Week. There's still time to sign up to help next week (Link), but you can also show your appreciation with a quick note. Just enter the staff member's name and share a few words of appreciation for the impact they have made on your child or a simple thank you. Your words get put onto a card that will be hand delivered to them next week. Link to Staff Shout Out It will only take you a minute and I promise it will mean the world to the educator!

Time is running out around here. Senior laptop collection is next week and it's their last days of "regular" school. Monday, May 11, is the run through of senior ceremony and fun activities for them here in the afternoon. The juniors' last day is not until May 21. I simply cannot believe we are here already. Please contact your child's counselor if you have ANY concerns about graduation or grades so we can get a plan in place.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dr. Crouse

Dean of Instruction

SENIOR LAPTOP TURN-IN & CHARGER

As our seniors prepare for graduation, please help them ensure all school-issued equipment is returned. Both the laptop and the charger must be turned in to avoid fees.

Collection Dates: Wednesday, May 6th & Thursday, May 7th

Lost Chargers: If a charger has been lost, a $55 replacement fee will be applied to the student’s account.

Thank you for helping us wrap up the school year smoothly!

WORK BASED LEARNING DAYS

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

For those who are unable to attend Senior Ceremony o the event will be live streamed.

The link will go live about a half-hour before the ceremony starts: https://youtube.com/live/WPuwhZbcHrI?feature=share

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

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