The BEAR BUZZ
November 3, 2026

CIF FOOTBALL THIS FRIDAY!
Yes, we've got a home football game this Friday! It's time for CIF playoffs.
FOOTBALL VS OAKS CHRISTIAN
- CIF ROUND 1 PLAYOFFS -
7PM / Golden Bear Stadium
Friday, November 6
Our playoff run is looking bright, so throw on your NEON and let's GLOW. Sorry, that was too cheesy.
The game begins at 7PM and we've got all the usual excitement.
Entrance is free with a GOLD CARD and wearing NEON or GOLD.
* You can get tickets to any matchup on GOFAN.
CIF TENNIS PLAYOFFS WEDNESDAY!
Good luck to Girls Tennis who host CIF Round 1 Team Playoffs versus Marlboro High School at Home on Wednesday.
The match begins at 2PM.
The league champs are ready to take on the competition!
STUNT TRYOUTS (11/9)
Next week is the 2nd round of tryouts for Stunt, this Spring sport. In case you missed the first round of tryouts, it's not too late to show off your skills.
* You'll need to be athletically cleared to show up.
STUNT TRYOUTS
Monday, November 9 / 4-6PM
If you have any questions, you can email stuntcoachjuve@gmail.com.
Looking for tryout info for any of our athletics programs? Check it out right HERE.
We've also got tryouts for Boys Soccer on Wednesday and Thursday. There are NO tryouts on Friday due to the football game. Be there at 4PM (WED) and 5:30PM (THURS) each day in the Stadium.
IMPROV SHOW FRIDAY
Yes! (Fist pump added). This Friday is the next IMPROV SHOW. They've got lots of games and lots of creativity. The show begins right at 7PM in the PAC. You can get your ticket right HERE.
IMPROV SHOW
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 / 7PM
PAC
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE THIS WEEK (5-STAR)
It's ELECTION DAY. Even if you're not 18, you can get into the voting spirit and cast your ballot for your favorite costumes and car decorations from Trunk or Treat. Look for the ballot on 5-Star later this week. You saw them first-hand, now you can throw out your vote for the ones that impressed you most.
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
FLAG FOOTBALL @ LUNCH
We've played some 3-on-3, and now it's time to expand our teams for some lunchtime flag football 7-on-7. We'll be starting things up in November with teams of a maximum of 10 (giving you a few subs).
Get your team together and have your team captain sign you up right HERE.
It's a classic with some quick games and exciting match-ups.
DRIVE IN MOVIE (NOV 20)
Drift by the Senior Lot on Friday, November 20 for the Drive-In Movie, playing Wreck-It Ralph! The Senior Lot will be open to ALL students - drivers and non-drivers. Any student can bring a chair and find a spot in the front. Parking spots will NOT be reserved. Students receiving an Academic Pin in a few weeks may turn in their slip in, exchanging it for a sweet treat. We hope to see you there!
CULTURAL SHOWCASE (NOV 6 - ADV)
The Annual Cultural Showcase is on FRIDAY, November 6 during Advisment. Teachers, let us know that your class is coming on the emailed link. See a number of TVHS groups perform and learn more about the culture behind them.
Ohana Maoli, STEP, Baile Folklorico, Black Student Union, Middle Eastern Student Association, and Asian Culture Club
CAR SHOW VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Top Notch Auto’s 20th Anniversary Car Show is on Saturday, November 7. They are looking for responsible hard working student volunteers to help at their 20th Anniversary Car Show.
SATURDAY, NOV 7 / 11am - 5PM
Proceeds from this car show will be donated to the TVHS Golden Bear Garage. All students are welcome to volunteer, whether you are an automotive student or just a car enthusiast. Students will receive community service hours for their participation. Any questions please contact Mr. Santin at jsantin@tvusd.us.
To volunteer click on the link right HERE.
LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM
TV's got so many clubs to get involved in! It's not too late to join a group. Check out the full list right HERE of all the current clubs. There's groups adding every week, so check back for their location, and meeting time. You could always stop by and chat with the advisor to hear more about the group.
If you're a club leader or advisor and you have a question about running your club or just need a little support, click on the link HERE and ask away.
THE TVHS CALENDAR
Looking to see what's coming up at TV? Want to make sure you haven't missed any important dates? Download the TVHS Google Calendar. We've got everything in there from graduation, to prom, to the Saturday school dates.
GOLDEN BEAR RECOGNITION
GOLDEN STUDENT OF THE DAY
Today's Golden Student of the Day is RYLEE BROOKS (c/o '29) A fellow Golden Bear said, "Rylee is such an amazing girl. She is always putting in effort in everything she does, and she is so busy with all the things she does but still manages to keep up and make time for little things."
- ENGAGED-
You can nominate a fellow Golden Bear (student or staff) to be recognized right HERE.
GOLDEN BEAR STAFF OF THE WEEK
Congrats to our Golden Bear Staff of the week ...
MR. RANDALL is a helpful and kind Computer Science teacher. "Mr. Randall is a great teacher who is always helping out with everyone. He always aims to help everyone improve with their coding skills. I’m so thankful for him." He is BRAVE and ENGAGED.
MRS. PEREZ is a kind and outgoing math teacher. "Mrs. Perez makes class fun. She is always making class fun and creating a comfortable environment for students to learn. She teaches her students with positivity and kindness." She is ENGAGED.
CHEF FLOWERS is a confident and cool culinary teacher. "I am honored to nominate my culinary teacher because he is a great teacher who does more than teach. He inspires students, builds confidence, and helps shape their futures. He creates a creative and collaborative environment inspiring them to believe in themseves and in what they can create." He is BRAVE.
VAPA STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to our October VAPA Students of the Month! We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, creativity, and commitment to excellence in the classroom. Your passion for the arts and positive contributions to our VAPA program do not go unnoticed. Keep shining and inspiring those around you!
KEEP IT CLEAN
Earn community service hours! Help our custodial team keep our school clean! Sign up to participate in our weekly community service opportunity during ADV on Tuesdays.
Grab some gloves and a bag and team up to pick up trash. If you sign up right HERE, you'll receive a pass to report to the Culinary Quad during ADV through 5-Star. You'll need to complete the form by the end of the day each Monday.
COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS SCHEDULE
The College & Career Center has tons of presentation in Room 1601 (across from the Culinary Quad). It's the hot spot for all the awesome resources including the daily college presentations. Check out the full list of upcoming presentation dates right HERE. You can sign-up by stopping into Room 1601. Check out the constantly updating list.
PTSA MEMBERSHIP
PTSA would love to have your support this school year! PTSA Membership fees help fund programs such as scholarships for graduating seniors, recognition of student volunteers and Teacher Appreciation Week!
Click HERE to purchase your membership.
And Seniors, don't miss out on PTSA scholarship opportunities! Purchase your membership today! You MUST be a member to be eligible at the end of the year for the PTSA scholarship.
COLLEGE APP SUPPORT
We would like to let you know that college application support will be available in the College & Career Center/ Room 1601 during lunch in November.
The Counseling Department will be available to guide and support you through the college application process. Whether you have questions, need help completing an application, or would like assistance reviewing your next steps, we are here to help!
You may qualify for a " CSU FEE WAIVER!" Not sure if you qualify? No problem! Fee waiver information may have been sent to you by mail, or we can check for you. Stop by the Library during Lunch. We are here to help you with your college applications!
Event: College Application Support
Location: College & Career Center, Room 1601
Dates: Month of November
Time: Lunch
Don't wait until the last minute.
PEER TUTORING REQUEST FORM
Use this form to request a tutor with TVHS Peer Tutoring Club. If submitted, a 5-Star pass will be administered to you and you can come to the Library during ADV on your requested day to receive help. We've got volunteers in all subjects who are excited and trained to help you work through any challenges that you have in your academic courses.
It's an amazing opportunity to get help. Try it out! Why not?
Did you miss our first financial aid workshop? Great news, the Counseling Department would like to inform you about an upcoming 2nd Financial Aid Workshop, Dollars for Scholars application, PTSA, and Cal Vet information on December 8th / Tuesday, from 5-7PM. This workshop is designed to assist families in navigating any of the supports mentioned above. Please bring your charged personal laptop/Chromebook (if any).
Location: TVHS Library
Important notes: One location (TVHS/ Library)
Financial Aid Support: Students and parents need to create their own FSA ID before attending the workshop. The verification process takes one to three days.
Dollars For Scholars: Please bring your Chromebook (Seniors section only).
Cal Vet Information: This is an opportunity for the families to ask questions about military dependents.
TVHS PTSA: This will be for the seniors or families who would like to know about the scholarship information through PTSA.
Incentives: Seniors will also earn 2-hours of community service. Seniors must be present at the event on the specified date and time.
RSVP is required for any support (financial aid, Dollars for Scholars, and Cal Vet Information event).
You can RSVP for our 2nd workshop: click here to RSVP
Below are the informational videos you can watch.
- Create an account with Federal Student Aid (FSA), to receive your FSA ID (needed both for students and contributors ).
- Gather documents such as Social Security numbers, 2025 income tax (if any).
Note: Parent(s) and students must create their own FSA ID in advance to expedite the process and potentially submit the financial aid application on the day of the workshop.
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Would you like to take or retake the ASVAB test again? All 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students will have an opportunity to take our "last " ASVAB test here. Please, use the link below to secure your spot, if this is something you are interested in.
Are you interested in taking an ASVAB test?
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am (depending on when the student is done taking the test)
Location: Mini-Gym
Click here to secure your spot: sign-up here
Contact Person: Rachel Abelgas (rabelgas@tvusd.us )
Deadline to sign-up: January 8
Go to Room 1601, if you have any further questions.
WHO ARE WE?
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