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? 

• Click here to order a 2025-2026 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.