Happy Friday, Live Oaks families,
Fall is in the air (finally!) and we are headed into October already. The juniors are really starting to take off in their labs and we love to see it! This week all our affiliate school counselors were here to meet with counselors or students for credit checks and to get program updates to take back for next year's interested students. Many of them peeked in on their students in various labs that morning, and all of them were treated to a delicious breakfast prepared and served by our juniors in Culinary. Our students work really hard in lab, and I love watching their eyes light up when they are talking about their work. Equally exciting is hearing about the jobs our seniors head off to after their academics. I'm incredibly proud of our students.
Next week we have parent/teacher conferences on October 1. Even if you're not planning to attend a conference, please join us that evening for the Clermont County Counselor's Association College and Career Fair. We do not have school the following day, Friday, October 2.
Have a great weekend!
Dr. Amy Crouse
Dean of Instruction
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Congratulations to the following students for receiving the CT Excellence Award for October: |
Our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Thursday, October 1st, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
During these conferences, you'll get to meet your child's teacher, talk about their progress, and ask any questions you have. We encourage you to sign up early to secure your preferred time slot.
To reserve your conference times, please visit: https://pickatime.com/liveoaks
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We look forward to seeing you there!
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The Clermont County Counselors Association College Fair is coming up on Thursday, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Live Oaks Career Campus! Meet with representatives from over 100 colleges and universities to learn about their academic programs, admission requirements, and financial aid options.
Free and open to all students and families!
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The dentist is coming to Live Oaks on October 13th!
Through the School Smiles program, eligible students can receive comprehensive dental care—including cleanings—right here at school.
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Payment Options: School Smiles accepts Medicaid, private insurance, self-pay rates, and grant funding through their foundation.
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Easy Registration: Online registration is available in over 100 languages.
👉 Register Your Student Online HERE
Note: School Smiles requires a new registration form for every school year. If you are applying for grant assistance, please complete the Patient Income Verification Form HERE.
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As a reminder, the Live Oaks cafeteria operates on a completely cashless system.
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Meal Prices: Breakfast is available for $1.55 and lunch is $3.95. Reduced-price and free meal options are available for qualifying families.
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Setting Up Funds & Applications: To add lunch money or apply for free/reduced meals, please create an account at PaySchoolsCentral.com. You will need to select Great Oaks Career Campuses as your district and enter your student’s Live Oaks student ID number (found on their Live Oaks schedule).
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Important Note on Accounts: Great Oaks uses a separate system from your student’s home school district. Even if you already have a PaySchools account with their home school, you must create a new account for Great Oaks using a different email address.
If you have any questions, please contact the Live Oaks office at 513.575.1900. Thank you!
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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.
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📅 SAVE THE DATE: Senior Ceremony!
Mark your calendars to celebrate the Live Oaks Class of 2027!
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Event: Live Oaks Career Campus Senior Ceremony
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Date: Thursday, May 13, 2027
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Time: 6:30 PM
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Location: University of Cincinnati
More details will be shared as the date approaches!
Please review the graduation ordering details below for your student's home school district:
Graduate Services
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Home Schools: Anderson, Batavia, Clermont Northeastern (CNE), Deer Park, Felicity-Franklin, Indian Hill, Little Miami, Loveland, Mariemont, Milford, Oak Hills, Turpin, West Clermont, William Mason, Winton Woods, and Wyoming.
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Information Session: Tuesday, October 6, at 8:00 AM
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Order Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, during lunch
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Announcement Delivery: Shipped directly home
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Cap & Gown Delivery: Late April 2027
Jostens
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Home Schools: Goshen, Madeira, Princeton, and Reading.
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Information Session: Thursday, October 1, at 8:15 AM
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Order Date: Friday, October 9, before school
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Delivery Date: Late March 2027
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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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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 can be completed online through FinalForms or by submitting the Parking Permit Application Form HERE.
- 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.
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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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10/01/26
Josten's Information Session
10/01/26
Parent Teacher Conferences, 4-7:30 PM
10/01/26
College Fair at Live Oaks, 6-8 PM
10/02/26
Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)
10/06/26
Graduate Services Information Session
10/13/26
School Smiles at Live Oaks
10/16/26
End of 1st Quarter
10/16/26
Staff Professional Day (NO SCHOOL)
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