TOHS Green Sheet
A Newsletter for the Thousand Oaks High School Community

October 11, 2026
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From the Principal's Desk
Hello Lancer Families,
Welcome to homecoming week! We have lots of fun festivities planned for the week. First, we will be having our Homecoming rally on Monday. As such, we'll be using our rally schedule on Monday (seen below). Monday is an Odd Block day, but as you can see on the schedule, students will attend the rally after they check into their 3rd period class. We also have spirit themes planned for each day. Students, faculty, and staff - HAVE SOME FUN AND SHOW SOME SCHOOL SPIRIT by coming to school dressed in theme. Here are the spirit themes throughout the week:
- Monday: Wear your class colors (9th - Green, 10th - Gray, 11th - White, 12th - Black
- Tuesday: PJ Day
- Wednesday: Pink Out
- Thursday: Stripes and Polka Dots
- Friday: Black Out
Monday is also the date of the CVUSD College and Career Info night. Each year, this event rotates to a different high school campus; this year, the event will take place at Newbury Park High School. This is an amazing opportunity for students and their families to learn about more than 70 colleges and 16 career-focused organizations, all of whom will have representatives present. The event starts at 4:30. There will also be a variety of seminars that will focus on some aspect of colleges or careers. Scan the QR in the flyer below and you will be directed to a site where can register for the event. Search the CVUSD College and Career Information Night and complete the registration form. Please note - this is an event for ALL grades! It's never too early to start thinking about life after high school.
Parents of seniors, the free application for federal student aid is now open. You can be directed to the FAFSA website by clicking here. Please don't fall into the trap of thinking that you don't need to complete the form because you believe that your family would not qualify because of your income. There are two kinds of financial aid: need-based aid (based upon your income level) and merit-based aid (aid given to students who are outstanding students). It is possible to qualify for both or one or the other. Last year, my older son graduated from TOHS and while we did not qualify for need-based aid, he was able to qualify for merit-based aid. What we learned is that even financial aid offers based on merit require families to complete the FAFSA. I also know that there are plenty of private scholarships available to students that also require a completed FAFSA. If you have questions about the FAFSA, please reach out to Helena Krostag, our College and Career Specialist (hkrostag@conejousd.org). We'll also be holding several FAFSA info nights at the school. Stay tuned.
That's it for now, thanks for all you do to support our school.
Eric
Dr. Eric Bergmann, Principal
#BleedGreen
Thursday's Theme!
Friday's Theme!
New This Week
Fact of the Week
In 1926, the Ohio State University student body famously elected Maudine Ormsby—a real Holstein cow nominated by the agricultural college—as their homecoming queen.
Student Handbook - Click Below
Bell Schedule: Next Four Weeks
The Lancer Way
TOHS is committed to the core values that are spelled out in spelled out in the Lancer Way. This is what we expect of our students each and every day.
Homecoming Dance Ticket Sales
$60 for all, week of October 12-16
Tickets purchased at the door will be $70 (cash only)
Please allow 48 hours for guest passes to be reviewed and signed by administration.
Guest passes must be submitted to the Activities Office by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 14
Homecoming Information!
Homecoming Court Nominations
Now is the time to nominate your classmates for Homecoming Court 2026. 9th - 12th grades will nominate Homecoming Court. The top (2) vote getters of the classes 9th-11th will be notified during homecoming week and be invited to the parade, and the top 6 vote getters for the senior class will be invited to the homecoming parade, and the winner will be announced at the end of the parade. You have until Tuesday, October 13th to nominate!
Please use this Google Form to nominate your classmates. (https://forms.gle/6tes5WUprZoRPsyn9)
Office Hour
We are excited to continue the use of Office Hour that will be available to all students on every Thursday morning from 8:30 – 9:15. Students who are struggling in any class may be assigned an office hour with a particular teacher so that they can receive additional help and support. Students who are not assigned to a teacher’s Office Hour should sign up to attend a teacher’s Office Hour to ask questions, get extra help, etc.
Students will be notified through the 5-Star App (more on that below) if they have been assigned to an Office Hour. Students may also sign up for an Office Hour through the 5-Star App. Students will be notified through their CVUSD email if they have been assigned to an Office Hour - they can check in 5-Star to find out where to go. We cannot overstate the importance of students attending Office Hour. Every students, whether they are assigned out not should attend Office Hour each week. The school will be contacting parents when students fail to show up to an assigned Office Hour. Our first Office Hour will be on Thursday, September 3rd.
Congratulations New Freshmen Class Officers!
Class Vice President: Quin Stanley-Sticco
Volunteers and Donations for Homecoming are Needed!
🏈 Homecoming is almost here-and we need YOU! 💚
Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 17th
TOHS needs parent volunteers to help at the dance, plus donations of prepackaged snacks and treats for our students. Please check out the sign-up opportunities and grab a spot!
Thank you for helping make Homecoming a night to remember! 💚
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CA9A62FA4FF2-u65800325-2026
TOHS PTSA
Lancers in the News
Congratulations to Morgan Crandon of the Thousand Oaks High School Choir program! Morgan auditioned and was selected for the Southern California Vocal Association High School Honor Choir. He was one of over 220 vocalists selected from as far north as Bakersfield to the southern border. Morgan will travel to the University of Redlands in November to participate in the honor choir weekend, culminating in a performance with prestigious guest conductor Sydney Guillaume. To purchase tickets for the concert, click here: https://scvachoral.org/payments.php Way to go Morgan!
Mr. Cowley's 3rd Annual Candy Corn Corner
Choir Fall Showcase
Band Fall Concert
TOHS Theater Presents "the Hobbit"
From the College and Career Center
From the Center
TOHS Writing Center
Welcome to the TOHS Writing Center! The Writing Center will be open on Tuesdays (J-1) and Thursdays (J-2) starting next week 9/1 and 9/3. The Writing Center is a place to get help with your writing in any class with a peer tutor/writing coach We have guest speakers, events, and writing opportunities so keep an eye on the Green Sheet for upcoming announcements. We look forward to working with you!
Literary Lancer Writing Contest
Math Support
Boys Soccer Fundraiser
Choir Fundraiser
Boys Basketball Fundraiser
Dance Fundraiser
ETHOS Newsletter
Congrats New CSF Members!
Congratulations to the following students who were approved as CSF members for Fall 2026. The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) recognizes students for academic scholarship and service. CSF is the State of California’s honor society, of which Thousand Oaks High School has a local chapter. Membership is by application only. Applications for membership are available at the beginning of each semester. If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda Frohn at rfrohn@conejousd.org.
Ariyaratne, Sharlene
Arons, Scarlett
Atkins, Skylar
Atlas, Andrew
Barkhuff, Bijou
Barwick, Connor
Beake, Emilie
Beake, Madeline
Benitez, Evan
Blanco, Athena
Bleau, Margeaux
Block, Maya
Cahill, Isla
Cairns, Colton
Choi, Abigail
Cook, Meghan LiGao
Corrales Molina, Emma
Corrales Molina, Sarah
Crandon, Morgan
D'Attile, Faye
Enke, Kaelyn
Evangelista, Matthew
Ezaki, Justin
Farrell, Wyland
Flint, Amiyah
Friedman, Madelyn
Gallardo, Shay
Gonchar-Rope, Oliver
Hassanieh, Rami
Heath, Stella
Hernandez Torres, Getsemani
Hua, Jayden
Hunzeker, Bridget
Husain, Aalia
Jacobs-Bieley, Beckett
Jean, Karina
Joel, Ariana
Justice, Ravelle
Kaiser, Shelby
Karbowski, Ainsley
Kay, Josiah
Khan, Eloise
Klaidman, Bayla
Macaraig, Isabella Marie
Maddala, Rajeev
Maldonado, Zoe
Martinez-Hernandez, Alexander
Moller, Jessica
Myers, Avery
Nadig, Keiona
Nagasugi, Kairi
Parmelee, Brianna
Patterson, Julia
Pineda-Dominguez, Julia
Romeo, Kira
Santos, Fabian
Siegfriedt, Elena
Spencer, Kailah
Steinhaus, Jessica
Stillwagon, Taryn
Stolworthy, Natalia
Sycamore, Abbey
Tawk, Joe
Tennison, Oscar
Toppe, Sarah
Unthank, Lily
Vann, Camden
Varon, Blake
Vellore, Inay
Wang, Rebecca
Ward, Layla
Wessels, Peyton
Yakel, Amber
From the Lancer Library
From the Attendance Desk
Extended Family Vacations and Academic Success
We kindly ask that families schedule extended vacations during official school breaks rather than during instruction time. While we understand the value of family travel, missing multiple weeks of class significantly disrupts student learning. This impact is especially heightened under our block schedule, where missing just one day of class is equivalent to missing nearly two days of traditional instruction. Falling behind by multiple days means missing significant foundational coursework, making it extremely difficult for students to catch up on critical concepts, group projects, and assessments.
Families who have already taken a vacation this school year have likely received a Chronic Absence Letter from the school. This form is auto generated, and includes ALL absences, excused and unexcused, except for bereavement and doctor appointment with doctor note provided.
Thank you for partnering with us to prioritize your student’s attendance, engagement, and academic progress!
Join PTSA
To Join the TOHS PTSA, click here: Link for PTSA Membership: https://jointotem.com/ca/thousand-oaks/thousand-oaks-high-school-ptsa
Acorns for Education
CVUSD Transportation Donations
As we embark on another exciting school year filled with growth, learning, and student achievement, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your support of our students and the various extracurricular activities they enjoy. Participation in athletics and extracurricular activities is not just about competition; it fosters teamwork, builds character, and creates lifelong memories.
We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Booster Clubs and all parents who contribute donations to support these organizations which play a vital role in enriching district-sponsored activities across our campuses.
However, as you may know, the costs associated with transportation for these events can be significant. CVUSD currently funds all transportation costs for school buses for in-season competition. Booster donations help support transportation costs only when the booster club requests a charter bus for the event or for off-season activities.
We kindly ask you to consider making a contribution to help offset the transportation costs for our student-athletes. Your contribution will directly support the costs of buses for all in-season contests, allowing our students to travel safely and arrive ready to give their best on the field, court, or stage.
The contribution for a 1st sport/activity is $145.00, the 2nd sport/activity is $95.00, and there is no additional charge for 3 or more sports/activities. The maximum individual contribution is $240.00.
Please make your contribution here.
On behalf of the Athletics and Activities department, we appreciate your support!
Thousand Oaks High School
From the TOHS Yearbook Staff
New Tech Device Policy for Students
A reminder that we will be disabling student access to the BYOD network next Monday, September 21st.
HUDL
We are thrilled to announce that our Thousand Oaks home games in the stadium, gym, pool, baseball facility and softball facility are live-streamed through HUDL!
This exciting new program is made possible through the generous support of CVUSD and our amazing Booster programs.
Whether you’re cheering from the stands or from home, you’ll be able to catch all the action and share in the excitement of our athletes’ hard work and dedication. Parents can create their own free HUDL Fan account to follow all home games across our district.
Go to https://fan.hudl.com/ to create your HUDL Fan account, Once your account is set up, you can search for Thousand Oaks High School, follow your student’s teams, and enjoy streaming right from your phone, tablet, or computer—at no cost to you.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Josh Eby-Assistant Principal-Facilities, Athletics & Safety at jeby@conejousd.org.
Have A Student Who Wants to Pursue Athletics in College?
Attention Student Athletes!
When accessing the log in page for the NCAA Eligibility Center, please do not sign in using the High School portal. This is for TOHS administrators and staff only.
The student portal to sign in can be accessed HERE.
To find out more about the NCAA and college athletics, please click HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor
Age-Based Eligibility Announcement
The NCAA Division I membership has adopted an age-based eligibility model, effective August 1, 2026. High school administrators and students with questions can learn more on the Eligibility 101 page. For recent graduates enrolling at NCAA schools this Fall and for any other student-athletes being recruited by NCAA coaches, further discussions about this change should be directed to the athletics compliance office at those schools. The Eligibility Center is working to provide additional information about the student’s period of eligibility within certification accounts in early August. Please note that all other initial eligibility requirements for Division I and Division II remain unchanged.
Majors Information
How to Become a Canvas Observer
Reminder to Booster Parents who schedule Fundraisers
Also...if you want to post a flyer in the Green Sheet, be sure to send it to me in JPEG format. Thanks!
Need Help With Technology?
Beginning Wednesday, August 19th, students can get help at our Chromebook Help Desk at the following times. The Chromebook Help Desk is located next to the library in room K1. If you are standing at the main library entrance, K1 is the second door on your left.
Lunchtime Food Deliveries
Parents are also encouraged to have their students use the free meal service from the cafeteria instead of dropping off food at the front office. For any items dropped off by parents, students will not be allowed to leave class to retrieve them. Students can pick up those items dropped off either at Nutrition or Lunch.
Grades in Canvas and Q...Which One?
TOHS Bell Schedule
CVUSD Booster Club Handbook - Click Below
Student Athletics and Activities
Athletics
Athletics Website
For our Athletics website, go here: TOAthletics.com
Athletic Games This Week
Athletic Physicals at AFC
AFC Urgent Care Thousand Oaks will offer Thousand Oaks High School students sports physicals for $35, reduced from their regular $55 rate. For each student sports physical completed at the clinic, $20 will be contributed back to the school as a sponsorship.
AFC Urgent Care Thousand Oaks
475 E Avenida de Los Arboles, Suite B
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
All Athletics Tickets Must be Purchased Online
Football Snack Shack
Stadium Rules
Athletic Clearance
All athletes (including off-season programs) will need to have a current physical and Athletic Clearance on file. Athletic clearances are good for one calendar year and can be used for multiple TOHS sports. The form can be filled out by your doctor. For instructions on completing the Athletic Clearance and the Athletic Clearance form, use this link: https://tohsathletics.org/athletic-clearanceforms-2/
Boosters...Need Help from ASB?
ASB Request Form: Please complete the Google Form, click HERE. Below is the information for why you will complete this form.
Thank you for your consideration and interest in ASB support. Please fill out this form to request ASB support services for your event, club, program, etc.
ASB services include the following:
- Posters (3' x 2')
- Flyers (8.5" x 11")
- Lancer Lately segments (not to exceed 30 seconds)
- Green/white/black balloon clusters (no arches)
- Audio/Visual needs (Projection Screen, sound, music)
This form must be submitted at least TWO (2) WEEKS prior to your event. Any requests not submitted two (2) weeks prior will not be considered due to scheduling and time allotments for request fulfillment. Thank you for your understanding.
The ASB Advisor (Mr. Smith) and ASB Executive Cabinet receive and act on this Request Form.
Daily Bulletin Request: Please complete the Google Form, click HERE. Below is the information for why you will complete this form.
This announcement will be included in either/both n-person ASB Announcements during Period 1 on Tuesdays and Lancer Lately Report on Fridays. This announcement will also be included in the Daily Bulletin that is emailed to Thousand Oaks High School Staff.
Activities
5 Star Schools
Join the Center
Current 2026-2027 TOHS Clubs
- Club Application Deadline is Friday, 9/11. All club applications must be turned into the activities office by Friday, 9/11 by 3:30pm.
- Club President’s Information Meeting is required for all club presidents to attend on Wednesday, 9/16 in Mr. Smith’s room, J6.
- Club Hello Day is on Wednesday, 9/23 in the quad at lunch. Sign your club up on the Clubs page on the TOHS Activities Website!
- The following Clubs/Interest Groups are already approved from last school year and are allowed to meet starting next week.
- Travel Club, Advisor Ryan Geisler
- Girls Golf Club, Advisor Ryan Geisler
- Young Americans for Freedom Interest Group, Advisor Michael Cowley
- Hiking Club, Advisor Veronica Bass
- Key Club, Advisor Brian Cummings
- Drama Club, Advisor Bre Mack
- Orchestra Club, Advisor Ben Roberts
- Latino Connection, Advisor Sandra Martinez-Galvan
- Rocketry Club, Advisor Tyler Hernandez
- Engineering Club, Advisor Jeff Lewis
- Fashion Club, Eileen Moore
- Medical Outreach Club, Advisor Eileen Moore
- California Scholarship Federation Club, Advisor Rhonda Frohn
- Interact Club, Advisor Christina Arzouman
- TOHS Speech and Debate Club, Advisor Chris Casillas and Harold Hutton
- Environmental Club, Advisor Heather Farrell
- Origami Club, Advisor Kelly Abrams
- Act Now, Advisor Veronica Bass
- TOHS Yearbook Club, Advisor Joanna Otey
- TOHS Journalism, Advisor Joanna Otey
- Latino Youth Leadership, Advisor Sandra Martinez-Galvan
- The Red Cross Club, Advisor Jeff Lewis
- TOHS Mock Trial, Advisor Eric Kamm
Join Mock Trial
Join the Speech and Debate Club
Join the Environmental Club!
Counseling and College & Career Center
Who is my Counselor?
Contact your CounselorContact your Counselor
Mrs. Ross - A - Ce (+ ETHOS)
Mrs. Britt - Ch - H (+ LEAP/WAV)
Ms. Montero - I - M (+ MLL)
Ms. Scott - N - Sm (+ AVID)
Mr. Solis - Sn - Z (+ The Center)
Mrs. Daigneault - College & Career Readiness
Mrs. Krostag - College & Career Guidance Specialist
College Application Help
Senior To Do List
VCOE Future Fest
The VCOE Career Education is excited to host Future Fest: College & Career Connections, a countywide event designed to connect Ventura County students and families with education, training, and career pathway opportunities.
Future Fest provides a one-stop opportunity for students and families to access valuable college and career resources in one place. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in informative workshops, learn about Career Education bachelor’s degree programs, receive support with the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI), and connect directly with career training programs, adult schools, community colleges, and four-year universities.
Future Fest: College & Career Connections
Date: November 3
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Ventura County Office of Education
College and Career Center News
College Camp Representative Visits
Come learn about colleges! See the line up and sign up below.
TOHS Scholarship Foundation
Career Technical Education (CTE) Field Trips
CTE Pathways
Lancers - Did you know that TOHS offers 9 Career Pathways that will help you become college and career ready with the 26 career-related courses we offer? Many of our pathways offer the opportunity to earn FREE college credit or professional certifications for students. Field trips, guest speakers, career exploration are just the beginning of the student learning and self-discovery in our Career Education courses. Please reach out to our Career Education Coordinator, Ashley Cooper, acooper@conejousd.org, for any questions.
Have a College Bound Athlete?
Is your student a potential college-bound athlete? Do you know the requirements for the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)?
Check out our NCAA resource page on our TOHS counseling webpage: https://sites.google.com/learn.conejousd.net/tohscounseling
TOHS counseling has also created a video that explains the difference between NCAA Division I, II, and III. View it here: https://youtu.be/xB9lVPMIY2M
The TOHS Wellness Room
Information from PTSA and the -AC Pack
Ongoing Information
Homework Help
Where Do I Start?
CVUSD Mobile Device Policy
Stay Informed: Mobile Devices Policy Update for the 2025-2026 School Year
The Conejo Valley Unified School District Board of Education recently approved an updated version of CVUSD Board Policy 5131.8 “Mobile Communication Devices.”
For all CVUSD Students in Grades TK-8:
- Mobile communication devices shall be turned off and/or on silent mode and put away during instructional time.
- Students in grades Preschool through 8th grade shall not use cell phones, smart watches, pagers, or other mobile communication devices on campus during instructional and non-instructional time (e.g. recess, passing periods, nutrition, lunch).
For all CVUSD Students in Grades 9-12:
- Mobile communication devices shall be turned off and/or on silent mode and put away during instructional time.
- Students in Grades 9 through Post-Secondary may use cell phones, smart watches, pagers, or other mobile communication devices on campus during non-instructional time (e.g. passing periods, nutrition, lunch) as long as the device is utilized in accordance with law and any rules that individual school sites may impose
Check out the below flyer for more information about what this new policy will look like at our school!
Free Meals at CVUSD Schools
For first-time applicants, it's recommended to use a desktop computer to set up your profile. If your student is found eligible to receive meal benefits it might also qualify your family for discounts on gas, electricity, cell phone or cable service, and a waiver to take the SAT and ACT tests.
PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL SITE AND DISTRICT OFFICE AFTER JULY 1ST
Marquee Request Form
Student Medications
Reminder if your student carries medication(prescription or non-prescription) on campus and you have not turned the attached document, please have it completed and signed by your physician and returned to the health office. Please refer to page 2 of the document for a list of acceptable medications a student can carry on them during the school day and for school activities. If your student is currently carrying medications not listed on the acceptable medication list, please have them bring it into the health office with the attached form completed. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions on this matter, contact the Health Clerk ext. 1022
A link to the form and guidelines:
Banner Sales
Thanks to those individuals who have ordered a banner. Space is limited and going fast - so act now!
Required Attendance
Info on the California Proficiency Program (CPP)
The California Proficiency Program (CPP) is a voluntary test that assesses proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills taught in public schools. Eligible pupils who pass the CHSPE are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency by the State Board of Education. A pupil who receives a Certificate of Proficiency may, with verified approval from the parent or legal guardian, leave high school early. The Certificate of Proficiency, however, is not equivalent to completing all coursework required for regular graduation from high school. For more information, including administration dates and registration deadlines, visit the following website: http://www.chspe.net/
Ways to Stay Connected
Thousand Oaks High School
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#EveryLancerEveryDay
Email: tohs_web@conejousd.org
Website: http://www.conejousd.org/tohs
Instagram: @thousandoakshs
Location: 2323 North Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Phone: 805-495-7491