CVUSD's Communication Snapshot

Top Headlines:

• A Community of Excellence: Thousand Oaks Recognized Among Cities with Best Public Schools
• CVUSD Celebrates Unity Day this Wednesday - Wear Orange to Show Your Support!
• Promoting Healthy Lifestyles this Red Ribbon Week: October 23rd - October 31st
• Stay Connected: "Up to Five Key Takeaways" from Our Advisory Councils/Committees
• Student Spotlight: TOHS Lancer Aces Math League Southern California Competition
• A Spook-tacular Menu Is Coming to Elementary Cafeterias Halloween Week!

Upcoming Events & Deadlines:

• Tuesday, October 27th: Future TK Families, Join CVUSD for the Annual TK Virtual Information Night
• Monday, November 2nd: CVUSD Enrollment, School Choice & Interdistrict Transfer for the 2027-2028 School Year Opens

We're proud to share that the City of Thousand Oaks and Conejo Valley Unified School District landed #6 on the list of 20 American cities with the best public schools!

This recognition comes from Niche's 2026 rankings, which consider factors such as test scores, graduation rates, teacher quality, and parent and student reviews.

We're so grateful for our dedicated educators, phenomenal staff members, supportive families, engaged students, and incredible community partners who make the Conejo Valley the special place it is to learn and grow!

Read the published article online here.

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, CVUSD celebrates Unity Day, a day when everyone comes together, stands up against bullying, and unites as a whole to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Celebrated in the United States and around the world since 2011, Unity Day is the most well-known event of National Bullying Prevention Month.

To participate in Unity Day, individuals, schools, communities, and businesses wear or display orange to show support for students who have been bullied, a visual message that no child should ever experience bullying.

The Conejo community is encouraged to wear orange this Wednesday to send a visible message of commitment to kindness, acceptance and inclusion! Click here to read more.

Family participation and engagement is a key priority of the CVUSD. Our seven Advisory Councils and Committees meet regularly for vibrant discussions, informative presentations, relationship-building activities and more. These meetings are open to all members of our CVUSD community to attend. However, we understand that attending meetings in-person is not always possible.

🌟 The Updates from Advisory Councils/Committees webpage serves as a place to stay informed on updates and actions from each Advisory Council and Committee, with "Up to Five Key Takeaways" from each meeting posted regularly after meetings are held. Check out the latest takeaways, here: https://www.conejousd.org/5KeyTakeaways.

Congratulations to Thousand Oaks High School student, Andrew C., who earned first place among all 11th graders at the Math League Southern California Qualifier on October 11th. Overall, Andrew placed third in the competition, which earned him a spot at the California State Championship, which will take place in the springtime.

Math League Qualifier is an official regional math competition hosted by mathleague.org where students compete to qualify for higher-level state, national, or international championships. Mathleague.org is the largest network of local and state math competitions at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in the United States and abroad.

Andrew is also the President of Math Lovers Union, student club, at Thousand Oaks High. We wish him all the best in the competition ahead!

Our dedicated Child Nutrition team is cooking up something spooky for Halloween week! Our elementary students can look forward to a lineup of frightfully fun, Halloween-themed lunch entrées. Here's what's on the menu:

• Monday, 10/26: Crispy Bat Wings (Chicken Nuggets)
• Tuesday, 10/27: Up & Apple Uncrustables
• Wednesday, 10/28: Spooky California Rolls
• Thursday, 10/29: Mummy Dogs (Beef Pretzel Dog)
• Friday, 10/30: Monster Mac with Cornbread

A few lucky students at Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning got a sneak peek at these spooky creations by taste-testing the new menu items last week. Watch the video below to learn more and see what they thought of these scary good meals!

Will your child be four years old by or on September 1, 2027? If so...BIG news! They're eligible to enroll in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for the 2027-2028 school year!

All future TK parents/guardians are invited to join our CVUSD Instructional Services leadership team for the annual Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Virtual Information Night. This online event will be held on Tuesday, October 27th from 6pm to 7pm. Insightful information will be shared to help families and students prepare for the start of their exceptional educational experience with the CVUSD, including:

☑ An overview of the TK learning experience at our award-winning elementary schools

☑ Enrollment processes

☑ Child care options on CVUSD campuses & more!

📍Ready to learn more? Click here to review a complete overview of enrollment information for the 2027-2028 school year.