Great Oaks High School, Davenport, plans ribbon-cutting; governor will attend

Great Oaks High School & Career Center will celebrate the opening of its new Davenport campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, a news release says.

Gov. Kim Reynolds will be in attendance alongside students, families, school leaders, and
community partners. The tuition-free charter high school, at 3562 North Brady Street, serves students ages 16 to 20 who are seeking a flexible, individualized pathway to earning their high-school diploma. The school combines credit recovery and personalized academic support with career technical education designed to prepare students for life after graduation.

“Great Oaks represents more than the opening of a new school—it represents new possibilities for young people throughout the Davenport community,” said Cris Gulacy-Worrel, vice president of Oakmont Education. “Our model recognizes that students do not all take the same path to graduation. By pairing individualized academics with meaningful career preparation, we can help students earn their diplomas while building the confidence and skills they need for what comes next.”

Great Oaks High School & Career Center offers flexible scheduling, individualized learning plans, support from caring educators, and career-focused opportunities in high-demand fields such as construction, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare.

“We are excited to open our doors and show the Davenport community what makes Great Oaks
different,” said Tammy Conrad, school director. “Our students deserve a learning environment where they feel supported, understood, and capable of achieving their goals. This ribbon cutting celebrates the school’s opening, but it also celebrates every student who is ready to take the next step toward graduation and a successful future.”

The public is welcome to the ceremony, meet the Great Oaks team, learn about the school’s academic and career programs, and tour the new campus.

For more information, call 319-321-9976 or visit here.

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