TOHS Green Sheet

Dear Lancer Families,

Welcome back! I hope you all had an amazing spring break. I'm seeing lots of photos on social media of some amazing plans: tropical beaches, busy Manhattan streetscapes, quite a few last minute senior college trips, as well as lots of time spent working around the house or in the yard. Whatever your break entailed, welcome back and buckle up for a very busy final stretch of the school year.

We return on Monday to a busy spring campus. The moment we return, Juniors will be taking the English portion of the California Assessment for Student Performance and Progress (otherwise known as the CAASPP test), and the week after they will be taking the Math portion. This is the test that is used to measure the quality of public schools across the state. We met with all Juniors prior to Spring Break in order to discuss the importance of the test. Please encourage your 11th grade student to give the test their best effort.

I'd also like to reinforce the point made in the Activities and Attendance section below - make sure your attendance stays strong throughout the remainder of the school year. This is is especially true for senior students. Do not not succumb to "senior-itis!" Your work is not yet complete, and we'd hate to have withhold participation in senior activities as result of poor attendance.

Finally, we've got plenty of activities and events planned over the next nine weeks. You can stay updated on everything that's going on by continuing to read the Green Sheet, by reviewing the TOHS calendar found here, or if you are looking for senior specific information, you can click here.

Thanks for everything you do to support our school,

Eric

Dr. Eric Bergmann, Principal

#BleedGreen

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Welcome Back & Finish Strong!

We hope that everyone had a wonderful spring break! Whether you spent your time unplugging and recharging with family and friends, or dedicated part of your break to catching up on missing assignments, we trust you are feeling refreshed and ready to return.

As we enter the final stretch of the school year, we want to encourage every student to stay focused and work hard. These last few months are vital for demonstrating what you have learned this school year.

To make the most of this final push, please remember that consistent attendance is critical to your success. Being present in class ensures you don't miss key instruction, collaborative learning opportunities, and essential support from your teachers.

Let’s finish the year strong together, Lancers!

ASB Cabinet elections

ASB Cabinet election week is this week, April 13-17, with voting taking place on 5-Star throughout the week for current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors (seniors do not vote). Candidate speech videos will be shown on Monday, April 13 during 1st period and posted on ASB social media, with election results announced on Friday, April 17th. Come out to the quad on Tuesday at lunch to meet the candidates!

Student Senate Meeting, Wednesday April 15

All club presidents are required to attend the student senate meeting in J6 on Wednesday 4/15 during lunch. Topics of discussion will include reapplying for club status for next year, closing out the year with your student store accounts, and communication/feedback.

New Head Cheer Coach

We are very excited to announce that Ryann Butcher has accepted the position of Sideline Cheer Advisor for the upcoming school year. She will be recommended to the CVUSD Board of Education, and pending approval, will be announced as our new Cheer Advisor! Plans for next year’s cheer season are underway! If you are interested in trying out for sideline cheer next year, please attend the Cheer Interest Meeting scheduled for April 16 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the MPR.

Graduation

Please order your cap and gown if you haven’t done so already. All students who have not purchased or requested a loaner cap and gown have been sent emails with information to do so.

Graduation Tickets

Graduation Tickets go on sale Monday, April 13, 2026 in the Student Store, online or in person. Tickets are $15 each. Each student will receive 2 complimentary tickets. Students must request the two complimentary tickets through the Student Store. Families can buy 8 more tickets for a total of 10 tickets.

Graduation Ceremony Package - Families may purchase an additional 4 tickets with field seats and 1 reserved parking spot. $180 Limited number of packages available. (This would allow for up to 14 tickets total per graduate.) First come, first served.

Graduation Parking- Families can purchase reserved parking close to the stadium. $50 Limited number of parking spots available. First come first served.

Seniors - as your future plans become clear, we'd love to hear what they are! This is an annual tradition that allows everyone in the community to celebrate your hard work and share in your excitement. Go to Instagram, search the tohscommitments26 account and follow the instructions.

This year, 48 Center students participated in the Ventura County Science Fair (VCSF). The awards ceremony was held Friday evening, and we are excited to share that 25 of our students earned awards in their project categories. In total, over 650 students competed in this year's science fair.

Each year, VCSF advances the top 35 projects to the California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF), and we are proud to announce that 16 of our students are advancing to compete at the state level.

In addition, several students received scholarship awards from corporate sponsors in the Special Awards category.

Finally, we are thrilled to celebrate an incredible achievement. For the fourth year in a row, a Center student has been selected as a finalist for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. Senior Olivia Johnson's was selected to compete with students from across the globe. It's a competition, but it's an event like nothing you've ever seen. Check out this 2-minute highlight video for a better glimpse into this amazing weeklong, all-expenses-paid, competition.

We are so proud of all of our students for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding accomplishments.

As graduation approaches, I want to share CVUSD Board Policies and applicable California Education Code provisions related to graduation ceremonies and student adornments, including recent updates under Assembly Bill 1369.

In accordance with CVUSD Board Policy 5127 and California law (Education Code sections 35183.1 and 35183.3, as amended by AB 1369), students are permitted to wear adornments or regalia with their cap and gown provided the item does not cause a substantial disruption of, or material interference with, the graduation ceremony. Requests must be evaluated in a content-neutral manner and may only be restricted if the specific item would reasonably be expected to cause a substantial disruption or material interference with the ceremony.

Any decision by a school site to deny a student’s request to wear graduation regalia or an adornment associated with a student’s cultural, religious, spiritual, or group identity must be reviewed and approved in advance by the Director of High School Education.

**Graduating seniors are not permitted to decorate their graduation caps. That constitutes an alteration of the graduation attire, not an addition to it.

For reference, below is a partial list of groups and affiliations whose students have previously been permitted to wear graduation regalia:

• Black Student Union
• Latino Connection
• Girl Up Club/Organization
• Eagle Scout
• Girl Scout
• National Charity League
• Military dress uniform

Please note that this is not a comprehensive list. It reflects examples of requests processed in recent years and should not be used to limit or pre-screen future requests.

CVUSD Board Policy 5127 – Graduation Ceremonies and Activities

• Any graduating student who has completed basic training and is an active member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces may, at the student’s option, wear a military dress uniform at the ceremony. (Education Code 35183.3)
• Any student who has officially enlisted shall be permitted to wear a recognized object provided by any branch of the United States Armed Forces.
• Students shall be permitted to wear tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious, cultural, or spiritual significance as an adornment to the customary ceremonial attire, provided the adornment does not cause a substantial disruption of, or material interference with, the graduation ceremony. (Education Code 35183.1, as amended by AB 1369)

Students who wish to wear such adornments should notify the school principal at least 14 days prior to the graduation ceremony when practicable. This notification is intended to support planning and coordination and may not be used as a basis to deny a request that otherwise complies with law and Board policy. (AB 1369)

CVUSD Board Policy 5145.2 – Freedom of Speech/Expression
Students are prohibited from making any expressions or distributing or posting any materials that are obscene, libelous, or slanderous, or that incite students in a manner that creates a clear and present danger of unlawful acts, violations of school rules, or substantial disruption of school operations. (Education Code 48907)

California Education Code 35183.1 provides that:

• A pupil may wear traditional tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious, cultural, or spiritual significance as an adornment at a school graduation ceremony.
• An “adornment” means something attached to, or worn with, but not replacing, the cap and gown customarily worn at graduation.
• A local educational agency may only prohibit an item if it is likely to cause a substantial disruption of, or material interference with, the ceremony.

Thanks to all of you who have made a point of joining PTSA over the last couple of weeks. Thanks to your efforts, our membership rate has gone up from 6% to approximately 9%! But we are not done yet! Let's keep it going!

As many of you are aware, our amazing Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) does a great deal to support students and teachers at Thousand Oaks High School. One hundred percent of all money raised by our group is used to support programs like Reflections, Red Ribbon Week, Unity Day, Teacher Mini Grants, and Teacher Appreciation Week. A very large chunk of the money that our PTSA relies on comes from membership, that is, parents who pay $13 a year in order to join our PTSA. That's right, it's just $13 a year. Unlike other schools, who have no problem charging families hundreds of dollars (sometimes thousands if they join the "VIP" tier), we will not price anyone out of joining. However, when people won't join, even at our ridiculously low prices, our PTSA must consider making program changes, raising prices, or finding funds elsewhere.

Please submit receipts for anything purchased at the Oaks Mall. Go Lancers!

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

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 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 $135.00, 2nd sport/activity is $80.00 and 3rd sport/activity is $60.00.

Please make your contribution here

On behalf of the Athletics and Activities department, we appreciate your support!

Parents, if you are interested in being able to access your Student's Canvas page as an observer, please click here for instructions: https://www.conejousd.org/Page/1787

Parents in Booster groups - please help us help you!! If you schedule a restaurant night, PLEASE notify Jody Benon in our activities office (jbenon@conejousd.org) before advertising it! We want to avoid groups booking competing fundraisers on the same night.

Also...if you want to post a flyer in the Green Sheet, be sure to send it to me in JPEG format. Thanks!

We have updated hours for student Tech Help in Rm# K01 (next to the library)

TOHS will no longer allow food service delivery companies such as Door Dash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub to deliver food to school for students to pick up. If a student forgets their lunch, they are encouraged to take advantage of the free meal service in the cafeteria.

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.

If you or your student want to check on current grades, please refer to the grades that are in Q. The Canvas grading feature is a tool - a bridge - that connects the two systems. Not all grades are entered into Canvas, however, ALL grades are entered into Q.

For our new Athletics website, go here: TOAthletics.com

We are thrilled to announce that our Thousand Oaks home games in the stadium, gym, pool, varsity baseball facility and varsity softball facility will now be 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.

Tickets for all athletic contests that require a ticket for admission can be purchased at gofan.com. You can also scan the QR code below. Note - there will be no cash transactions.

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/

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.

** I understand that it is the responsibility of the requesting group to confirm all requests with the ASB Advisor at csmith@conejousd.org THREE (3) DAYS prior to the event date. **

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.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DDvD4jua20Q5AUKd_5dNJJinqVgvOiqlfdcBY4YSqjQ/edit

Thousand Oaks High School is excited to announce it's continued partnership with the 5-Star School program this year. In an effort to bolster our already famous school spirit, 5-Star Schools takes us to a whole new level. Staff and students will be competing this year for the Lancer Cup! Last year, the Sophomore Class too the top prize. For those familiar with Harry Potter, it works just like the House Cup. Grade levels (and yes, our faculty) will be competing against each other in order to win the Lancer Cup. Points are earned by attending school events, displaying school spirit and doing good deeds around campus. More details to come from our activities department. Students should start by following the instructions below in order to download the app so that they can start earning points for being great Lancers!

Ms. Scott - A - Dan (+ ETHOS)

Mrs. Britt - Dar - Ll (+ LEAP/WAV)

Ms. Montero - Lo - Ros (+ MLL)

Mrs. Ross - out of office for Semester 2

​Mr. Solis - Rot - Z (+ The Center)

Mrs. Daigneault - College & Career Readiness

Mrs. Krostag - College & Career Guidance Specialist

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.

Are you a former Madrona Elementary Student? Each year local elementary school PTAs offer scholarships to former students. If you are interested, click the link below for a copy of their application and more detailed information.

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

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!

Although all students will continue to receive meals at no charge again this school year it is very important for parents or guardians, to complete and submit an application for free or reduced meals as soon as possible after July 1st. Visit https://conejo.vcoe.org/fsonline/Main/Login to complete the application online starting on July 1st, 2024.

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

If any school group would like to add a slide on our new marquee, please use the form below and submit to Activities secretary, Jody Benon (jbenon@conejousd.org).

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:

https://www.conejousd.org/cms/lib/CA50010930/Centricity/Domain/110/Authorization%20for%20medication%20authorization%20form%202019.pdf

Looking for a way to support the school while also increasing advertising for your business or organization? Our ASB Officers are selling banner space on the tennis court fences that run along Moorpark Rd. and Flores Rd. Call Lisa Solis in the TOHS Student Store for more details if you are interested. 100% of the funds are directed into student programs.

Thanks to those individuals who have ordered a banner. Space is limited and going fast - so act now!

All CVUSD and TOHS attendance policies and procedures will be followed in TOHS classes. Students may be dropped from the class and assigned an “F” due to excessive truancies and/or unexcused absences.

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/

In addition to our website (www.conejousd.org/tohs), you can find us on Facebook. Also, it seems every student group on campus has a Twitter and Instagram account that will allow you to follow individual groups should you wish to do so. Our school has a great general twitter feed that tweets lots info about the school (@ThousandOaksHS).

#BleedGreen

#EveryLancerEveryDay

#CVUSDForward

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Location: 2323 North Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Phone: 805-495-7491