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Live Oaks Career Campus Newsletter

Posted Date: 08/21/26 (04:30 PM)
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Live Oaks Career Campus

Newsletter

August 24, 2026
Contact information for Great Oaks: address, phone, website, and email.
Weekly lunch menu for August 24-28, 2026, featuring daily meal options.

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Happy Friday, Live Oaks Families,
 
We had a great start to the year so far, and we love having all the students back in our labs. We thank everyone for their patience as we got laptops assigned, badge photos taken, and reviewed all the expectations for the building and safety requirements in individual labs. Counselors will continue to work through any schedule adjustments that need to be made.
 
We also appreciate everyone's patience with dismissal. With the help of our teachers, our amazing SRO, Officer Evans and the cooperation of all our drivers, we are clearing the lot in 20 minutes (2:38) and we will be clear by 2:30 within the first few weeks.
 
We do need your help with a few things - Final forms need to be completed for all students. If we don't have one for your student, you've received communication. 
 
Once again, I am so excited to have your students here with us and I'm ready for an amazing year watching everything they achieve.
 
Dr. Amy Crouse
Dean of Instruction
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LIVE OAKS ATTENDANCE REPORTING

To report a student absence, tardy, or early dismissal, please reach out to us using one of the following methods:

**Note: We are no longer able to accept attendance absence or early dismissal requests via text message.
 

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY

School Picture Day at Live Oaks is scheduled for Friday, September 25th, with a make-up day on Friday, November 6th.
 

SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

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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
  1. Update your information
  2. Ensure your phone number, email address, and home address are up-to-date in your school's student information system.
  3. Register your ParentSquare account
  4. 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.
  5. Update your settings
  6. Getting too many calls? Don't want texts? Once you are registered, you can change your notification settings to fit your needs.
  7. Make sure emails are getting through
  8. 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.
 

2026-2027 LIVE OAKS GUIDELINES

Stay Informed:
We will keep you updated throughout the year via our website, email, and phone messages. Please check both your email and the Live Oaks website regularly.

Administration
●    Dr. Amy Crouse | Dean of Instruction | crouse.amy@greatoaks.com | 513-612-4901
●    Mr. Jeremy Pettit | Assistant Dean of Instruction | pettitj@greatoaks.com | 513-612-4903
●    Mrs. Desaree Runk | Assistant Dean of Instruction | runkd@greatoaks.com | 513-613-4904

Counseling
●    Mrs. Michelle Dolezal | Counselor | dolezal.michelle@greatoaks.com | 513-612-4909
●    Mrs. Alyssa Fugate | Counselor | fugate.alyssa@greatoaks.com | 513-612-4995
●    Ms. Ashley Kozlowski | Counselor | kozlowskia@greatoaks.com | 513-612-4913
●    Mrs. Jennifer Frith | Career Specialist | frithj@greatoaks.com | 513-612-4914

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.

2026-2027 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:
  • Parking permit applications must be completed and submitted via FinalForms.
  • 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.
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Attendance:
  • Report a student absence, tardy, or early dismissal by 8:00 AM, please call 513.575.1900 (press prompt 1) or email liveattendance@greatoaks.com.
  • 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.
 

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.
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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!
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UPCOMING DATES

09/04/26
Staff Professional Day (NO SCHOOL)
09/07/26
Labor Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
09/25/26
Lifetouch Picture Day
10/01/26
Parent Teacher Conferences
10/02/26
Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)
10/16/26
End of 1st Quarter
10/16/26
Staff Professional Day (NO SCHOOL)
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