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At Tokay High School, we love celebrating our students for showing what it means to have Tiger PRIDE — Personal Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence!

Students earn PRIDE Points through Minga when they demonstrate positive behavior, take responsibility, or go the extra mile around campus. They can then use those points to “shop” in our PRIDE Store, where they can buy fun prizes, school supplies, spirit gear, snacks, and more!

The PRIDE Store is completely supported by donations from our amazing community. Every item helps motivate students to make good choices, stay engaged, and take pride in being a Tokay Tiger.

If you’d like to help support our students, please click the link below to donate. Your generosity makes a huge difference in keeping our Tigers inspired and excited to learn! 🐯💜💛

PRIDE STORE WISH LIST

Dear Tokay High School Students and Families,

We are writing to share an important update regarding high school graduation requirements that was approved at a recent Board of Education meeting.

Lodi Unified School District has revised its graduation policy to provide students with greater flexibility in how they meet certain course requirements. Previously, students were expected to complete a 10- credit “freshman pathway” during their 9th grade year. This requirement has now been expanded.

What’s Changing?
Students are now able to complete the required coursework at any time during grades 9–12, rather than only during their freshman year. This shift allows students more choice in aligning their courses with their interests, postsecondary goals, and overall high school plans.

Approved Course Options
Students may meet this requirement through a variety of Board-approved courses, including:

● High School 101

● Driver’s Ed

● Health

● Family Living

● World Geography

● AVID

● Seminar 101

● Freshman Frontier

● Sophomore Summit

● Junior Journey

● Senior Soar

● AP Human Geography

● Ethnic Studies

○ Note: Several courses may meet the Ethnic Studies requirement per California regulations.

What This Means for You

This update provides increased flexibility and access to courses that support college, career, and personal interests. Students and families are encouraged to review upcoming course selections to ensure they align with individual goals and graduation requirements.

If you would like to make changes to your course requests or have questions about how this impacts your student’s plan, please reach out to your school counselor for support.

We look forward to continuing to support all students in achieving success throughout their high school experience.

Tokay High School is excited to announce our Graduation Silent Auction for the Class of 2026! Families will have the opportunity to bid on a limited number of reserved parking spots, including one premium package featuring a reserved parking space and 10 reserved seats.

Bidding opens April 14 at 9:00 AM and closes May 22 at 2:00 PM. The initial bid must be placed in person in the Main Admin Office, with additional bids submitted online. All winning bids will go toward supporting Tokay ASB.

Be sure to check out the flyer for full details and don’t miss your chance to secure the best spot for graduation day!

SENIORS: The last day to turn in your Community Service hours to earn a purple honor cord at graduation is Friday, May 1st, 2026 by 3:30 P.M. Please turn them in at the Counseling Office.

SENIORS: Graduation is right around the corner—make sure you’re ready! All outstanding debts must be cleared before graduation. This includes any overdue books or fines, even from elementary school. Please return items or pay fines at Student Services as soon as possible. Seniors with unpaid balances on graduation day will receive the “call of shame” during practice. To avoid any issues, check with the library or Student Services to see if you have any outstanding balances. Fines can only be paid in cash and are due by May 22nd. If you have questions, stop by Student Services. Don’t wait—take care of this now so you can enjoy your graduation day!

SENIORS: The Cal Grant Community College Entitlement Award is available for students planning to attend a California Community College (CCC). To be considered, students must submit either a FAFSA or a California Dream Act Application, along with a verified Cal Grant GPA, to the California Student Aid Commission by September 2, 2026. If you missed the March 2 deadline, it’s not too late—there’s still time to apply! Click the link below to find out more:

https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/cal-grant-community-college-entitlement-award.

ATTENDANCE REMINDER: It is the student’s and parent’s responsibility to clear an absence when one occurs. All absences must be cleared within ten school days. If an absence is not cleared within ten days, it will be recorded as unexcused and cannot be changed. Check your Aeries weekly. Questions? Please contact the Attendance office at 209-331-7990 x 340-018.

STUDENT STORE ANNOUNCEMENTS! The Student Store is open in the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays during both lunches! Remember that Freshman, Sophomore and Juniors...your Minga points will roll over for the school year (if you don't use them all this year.) Seniors, come in before the end of the year to shop and use up your Minga points in the Student Store. Also, we are raffling several copies of this year's yearbook! Don't miss out on this great opportunity. 3 Minga points...gets you 1 raffle ticket. See Ms. Marcy in the library anytime to enter. Raffle will be the last week of school. Get your tickets in and don't miss out on getting this year's yearbook! See Ms. Marcy in the library for any questions! 🙂

SATURDAY SCHOOL: Students with excessive unexcused absences or tardies will be required to attend Saturday school in order to clear them. Please try your best to get to class on time. Students, if you need to clear your unexcused absences or tardies, please stop by Student Services and see Debbie. Remember, unexcused absences & tardies can prevent you from getting your off-campus cards, going to Prom, and other events. Get them cleared so you don’t miss out!

PROM BIDS are on sale now in Student Service. Bids are $40 per person, $80 per couple, cash or card. Contracts are located in Student Services. Check out the flyer below for more information

NO FOOD DELIVERIES. ANY & ALL food deliveries, whether it's from a parent, a friend or door dash, it will be turned away. PLEASE stop having food deliveries brought to the school. There will be no acceptations to the rule.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: Do you like baseball? Want to learn more about careers in the field of professional sports (that aren't being the athlete) and colleges that offer those programs? The Before and After School Program is taking a field trip on Wednesday, May 6 to College and Career Day at the San Francisco Giants! We will spend the afternoon watching the Giants play the San Diego Padres. Field trip forms can be picked up in E5 before or after school and students must have 5 ASP sign ins since we returned from spring break to qualify. There are 40 spots- don't wait!

TOKAY FFA: Please help us celebrate Tokay FFA's 50th Anniversary Open House on May 21st from 4:30 - 6:30 at the farm. We will have many activities and attractions. Check out the flyer below.

No student shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, be denied equivalent opportunity in, or otherwise be discriminated against in interscholastic, intramural, or club activities on the basis of actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability or any other basis specified by law.

REMINDER: Cellphones are NOT to be used during school hours, 8:30AM - 3:20PM. For more information see notice below. Thank you!

BE PRESENT: Phones down, heads up. Lodi USD is committed to creating connections in the classroom. Starting this school year, students will be expected to keep their phones turned off during the school day - including lunches, breaks, and passing periods - as part of the district-wide initiative to Be Present. This initiative is designed to support a more focused learning environment while encouraging real, in-person connection outside of the digital world.

Please talk with your student(s) about this new initiative and the positive benefits associated with disconnecting during the school day. We believe that this initiative, over time, will support a more focused learning environment and encourage student connection outside of the digital world. You can find more information on the policy, the benefits, and frequently asked questions here.

For more information regarding the LUSD cell phone policy, click on this link: https://www.lodiusd.net/families/cell-phone-policy

Check out this informational video about Delta's Dual Enrollment Program!

Click here for Delta's Dual Enrollment Program.

Click here for the 2026-2027 Calendar

🟣🟡 Parent Club Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month in the Library at 6:00PM. Please feel free to attend meetings and show your Tokay PRIDE! 🟣🟡

THANK YOU so much for all of our spirit wear donations! We are beyond thankful for everyone who donated and gave the opportunity for each student to have an item for their class color. We had a blast meeting all of the students -- we hope to make this a yearly trend! 🐯

THANK YOU SO MUCH for those who have already joined the parent club or have donated towards our spirit wear Amazon wish list!!!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @tokay_parentclub

Friendly reminder, a new membership form should be submitted every school year.

Together, we can make a difference 🐯

COMMUNITY SERVICE: You can earn a Community Service Honor Cord to wear at graduation if you complete a total of 230 community service hours by May 1st of your graduating year. Instructions, contracts and log forms are located in the counseling office.

ENGLISH TUTORING is available Mondays after school in the library.

BIOLOGY TUTORING is available Mondays and Thursdays after school in SC-4 or Tuesdays after school in SC-2.

IF YOU NEED HELP IN MATH the Before and After School Program is here for you! Math 1 tutoring is Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 in T-104, Math 2 Tutoring is Thursdays 3:30-4:30 in T-105, and Math 2 and 3 tutoring is Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 in T-216. Get the help you need before it is too late!

AVANZA RISING SCHOLARS CONFERENCE: Students are invited to attend the AVANZA RISING SCHOLARS CONFERENCE on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 7AM - 4 PM. This free event includes college admissions, financial aid and scholarship resources, career workshops, a college & career fair, cultural performances, plus a campus tour at UC Davis. Space is limited.

To sign up, please see Ms. Zoila in the Career Center.

LINKS

FAFSA - https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

CADAA - https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: All sign-ups for college presentations and/or workshops will be through SchooLinks. You can find SchooLinks in the Clever Portal. Once signed on, go to Home > Events > Click on desired event > Register for this Event. Once registered, instructions will be delivered to you. Questions, please come by the Career Center.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Interested in scholarships? Click on the attached PDF File to check-out some available Scholarship Opportunities. Got questions? Stop by the Career Center (located int the back of the library) for more information.

TOKAY ATHLETES: Athletic physicals for next school year will be held on Monday, May 4th in the main gym. Girls at 5:00pm and boys at 6:30pm. Please bring your form with page one completed and signed by a parent or guardian along with $20 cash. Physical forms can be picked up in the Library, Student Services or on the Athletic Office door (in the main gym).

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION: Students who wish to participate in high school athletics must first register online with Arbiter Registration (https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/tokay-high-school-athletics-program-2025-2026). Students must upload a copy of a completed and physician-signed physical clearing them for sports, and a copy of their medical insurance card. All student-athletes must maintain a 2.0 GPA and regularly attend classes. On any given day, students must be in class or at excused school activities for greater than 50% of the school day. On Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, this equals 4 or more periods. On Wednesdays, it is 2 of 3 periods; on Thursday students must attend 3 of 4 periods.

FOR ALL HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS, student admission for Tokay students with a current student ID card is free, with the exception of contests against Lodi High. Come out and cheer on the Tigers! Show your Tiger Pride! Hear us Roar!

M.E.CH.A Club, Leos club and Hispanic Honor Society meets every Monday in E8. We are a community service club that empowers young leaders to give back to their community. A small snack is provided join us everyone is welcome.

ACRYLIC PAINT club meets every Tuesday in E8. Join us, no experience needed.

Connected By Ink will have card making workshops every Tuesday and Thursday in IA-13! Stop by and spread some joy! Card drop offs are in the library! All are welcomed!

ANIME CLUB meets every Thursday after school in E-9.

ARE YOU PASSIONATE about making a positive impact on your community? Join Key Club! We are an international, student-led organization that helps people through volunteering. We have fun social events, including a trip to Six Flags! You will also be recognized for your efforts through awards and a graduation stole. Come to our meetings every Thursday, after school in M-5!

TOKAY SPEECH and Debate will meet Thursday, after school in T217.

SIKH HONORS and Service Society will meet Friday, after school in T217.

This months PBIS focus is on Respect

Students can show this by:

• Use appropriate school language
• Follow classroom rules
• Listen to others
• Be kind to others and aware of others’ personal space
• Remove earbuds in the classroom
• Silence and put away phones while on campus

English

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) provides parents and the community with important information about each public school. Lodi Unified School District’s SARCs are available on the District’s webpage at https://www.lodiusd.net/about/sarcs. If you have questions regarding Lodi Unified’s SARCs or would like to receive a printed copy of a particular school, please contact Accounting at (209) 331-7141. For further information on School Accountability Report Cards, please visit the California Department of Education's web site at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/

Spanish

Resumen del Reporte de Rendición de Cuentas Escolar (SARC) provee a los padres y a la comunidad con información importante sobre cada escuela pública. Los informes SARC del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Lodi están disponibles en https://www.lodiusd.net/about/sarcs página web del Distrito. Si usted tiene preguntas con respecto a los SARC de Lodi Unified o le gustaría recibir una copia impresa de una escuela en particular, por favor póngase en contacto con el departamento de Contabilidad al numero 209-331-7141. Para más información sobre School Accountability Report Cards (SARC), por favor visite el sitio Web del Departamento de Educación de California en https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.

The Before and After School Program is open to all students every day! Students can come and go as they need to or want to- no need to attend every day and there is no waitlist! Students can stay to get homework help, tutoring, or just have a fun and safe after school activity. Click here for BAASP schedule!

As guardians, you will have access to SchooLinks through your own account. See this document to learn more about how to access it. Use the Guardian email address you provided in Aeries.

You can click this Video Link for more information.

SchooLinks allows you to have informed conversations with your students by:

• Viewing your student’s career interest, strength, and mindset assessments

• Seeing what post-secondary opportunities your student has favorited

• Exploring expected financial aid, scholarships, and out-of-pocket expenses

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Help us support suicide prevention by learning the warning signs and risk factors for suicide. If you, or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Additional resources can be found on our website.

bit.ly/LodiUSDMentalHealthResources

Click on the link below for the suicide warning signs for adults (English):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wHq6hdQHBBvTArfUZpELI_p1BvmuesIY/view?usp=sharing

Click on the link below for the suicide warning signs for youth (English):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TlwFFWkKb234evBJJf904Mry6X4nhWJv/view?usp=sharing

Spanish:

Septiembre es el #MesdelaPrevencióndelSuicidio. Ayúdenos a apoyar la prevención del suicidio conociendo las señales de advertencia y los factores de riesgo del suicidio. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988 o chatee con 988lifeline.org. Puede encontrar recursos adicionales en nuestro sitio: bit.ly/LodiUSDMentalHealthResources

Click on the link below for the suicide warning signs for adults (Spanish):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QSsvDGwHzEA9gF28E5Mzu8Wq9XKuLv3N/view?usp=sharing

Click on the link below for the suicide warning signs for youth (Spanish):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14wpbB7EdSuERqFP76_bcQXPKevO0ruYw/view?usp=sharing

Click on the link below to see the new PSA:

https://bit.ly/LodiUSDBackToSchoolPSA