Hello! My name is Kristen Macks and I am your counselor representative at Mason High School. Even though you are attending the Oaks or Butler Tech, you are still a Mason Comet! We want you to feel connected to what is happening at the high school, including all upcoming events. If you have questions, please reach out anytime!
Email: MacksK@masonohioschools.com
Phone: (513) 398-5025 ext. 30308
Please bookmark this website and check it frequently as it will contain up to date information. You can also look at the Google calendar that is below as it has important dates as well.
Parents and students will also continue to get information from Mr. Brown, our head Principal, in his weekly newsletter via email. This is likely going to be the best way for you to stay connected.
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For questions about your Great Oaks schedule, classes, grades, attendance etc., please contact your on site counselor. They will be the best person to help you.
2026-2027 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available. More information...
ACT for Juniors - February 24, 2026: PLEASE READ!
MHS Juniors will take the ACT free of charge at Mason High School on Tuesday, February 24th. Students will automatically be registered. Please refer to this letter and ACT FAQ for more information. The FAQ includes links to resources, including test prep.
Students will are permitted to use either their Mason Chromebook or Scarlet Chromebook. Personal devices are not allowed.
If you do not wish your student to take the state sponsored ACT on Tuesday, February 24th, please complete this opt out form before Wednesday, February 11th. Please note that only parents/guardians are permitted to complete the opt out form.
Tuesday, February 24th will be an RLE (Remote Learning Day). lf your student would like to purchase lunch and/or stay till the end of the school day, please complete this form.
Please email Margarita Zacher with any questions at zacherm@masonohioschools.com.
Click here to access the Class of 2026 Graduation Website.
SENIOR PICTURE INFORMATION FOR THE YEARBOOK
If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown, please do so as soon as possible. Orders placed after the deadline will incur an additional expedited fee.
Ordering Instructions:
Search for school: Mason High School, Mason, Ohio
Click “Shop Graduation Products”
Select the “Grad Gear and Apparel” tab
Scroll to the bottom and select the Cap/Gown/Tassel Unit Only ($49.95)
Note: All seniors are required to rent a gown to participate in graduation; all rented gowns must be returned at the conclusion of the ceremony.
No decorating or altering of caps or gowns will be permitted
Monday, January 12, 2026
Senior Poster Orders begin – MHS PTO Senior Poster Order Form opens
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Last free FAFSA Workshop with Miami University
FAFSA Help Session Registration
To schedule an appointment, use the FAFSA Help Session Registration link and choose a time that works best for your family.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Senior Yearbook Picture Due
Email photo to: MasonYearbook@gmail.com
File must be named: Last Name, First Name.jpg (example: Smith, John.jpg)
File type: .jpg
File size: less than 5MB
Photos submitted incorrectly will be returned for correction.
Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 24, 2026
Graduation Ticket Request Window
Xavier University requires tickets for entry. Each senior will receive 8 tickets in their graduation packet at rehearsal on May 12. Requests for additional tickets must be submitted during this window.
Monday, April 27, 2026- Senior Awards @ 7:00pm, Arena
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Graduation Rehearsal
Seniors report to the HS Large Commons by 8:00 AM. Seniors must ride the bus to rehearsal. Attendance is MANDATORY for all seniors wishing to participate in graduation. Additional details will be shared closer to the date.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Senior Bike Ride – Meet at Manor House at 6:30 AM
(More information will be shared in late April.)
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Senior Breakfast & Slideshow – 7:30 AM
Seniors will complete the bike ride at MHS and enter Dwire Field for breakfast and the slideshow.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Parade of Graduates at MECC – 10:00–11:00 AM
(Additional details available in late April.)
Sunday, May 17, 2026
9:00 AM – Xavier University, Cintas Center
Graduates must arrive by 7:30 AM and enter through the West Entrance.
Important Transportation Information:
Transportation is provided to Scarlet Oaks from Mason High School. In the morning, students will be picked up from their homes and dropped off at MHS. Then they will then get on another bus that will take them to Scarlet Oaks. Transportation will also be provided in the afternoon. There is a shuttle that can take students from Scarlet to other Great Oaks locations if necessary.
If your student needs transportation, please log into Mason Connects to make sure the transportation department has the correct information.
Questions: Call (513) 398-6682 ext. 23101
Do students who attend Great Oaks still get a regular diploma?
Yes! Students who attend Great Oaks are still considered Mason Comets! They will be issued a diploma and can attend graduation just like all other students. Scarlet Oaks will also issue Career Passports.
Are Great Oaks students still able to participate in MHS activities?
Absolutely, and we encourage it! Please check your emails regularly for updates from Mr. Brown, and this site will also be updated with important information on upcoming events.
How do we handle Final Forms?
Parents/Guardians have to complete Final Forms for MHS and Great Oaks.
Do Great Oaks students have picture day?
Yes, students at Great Oaks will have picture day on September 30th. They will then send MHS the pictures for the yearbook.
Should my student turn in their MHS Chromebook?
Yes, students should turn in their Mason City Schools Chromebook and charger when they are accepted into a JVS program. Great Oaks will issue another Chromebook once they are enrolled.
Is there an extra fee to attend a vocational school?
No, there are no extra fees.
How do we order a Mason High School yearbook?
Is transportation provided?
Mason City Schools currently provides transportation to Scarlet Oaks. The student will be picked up at their usual bus stop and taken to MHS. They will then ride another bus to Scarlet Oaks. ***If a student attends a different Great Oaks location, they can take a shuttle to that location from Scarlet.
Please contact the Mason City Schools transportation department to ensure that your student is signed up. (513) 398-6682 ext. 23101
Mason City Schools does not currently provide transportation to the Warren County Career Center or Butler Tech.
If MHS is not in session, but Scarlet Oaks is, what do I do?
Follow the Scarlet Oaks Academic Calendar. A bus will pick you up from your home school even if it’s not in session. On a Snow Day, if your home school doesn't provide transportation or is closed, attendance is not required.
What are the shuttle bus times between campuses?
If you plan to attend another Great Oaks location other than Scarlet, here is the shuttle bus schedule:
Scarlet to Live Oaks: departs at 7:15 am and returns at 2:50 pm
Scarlet to Diamond Oaks: departs at 7:15 am and returns at 2:50 pm
Can I drive a car to school?
Yes, but you must fill out a Parking Pass form in Student Services, showing your driver’s license and proof of insurance. Driving is a privilege and may be revoked for misconduct.
Can my parent or guardian drive me to school?
Yes, parents can drop you off at the designated drop off and pick up areas between 7:30 am and 7:50 am. All students enter through the commissary doors. After 7:50 am, students are required to enter through the main office.
Great Oaks Links
Academic Calendar (JVS Students follow the Great Oaks Calendar)
Mason High School Links