TOHS Green Sheet

Dear Lancer Families,

A huge congratulations goes out to the TOHS Unified Sports program who were named one of 45 National Unified Champion Schools by Special Olympics with support from ESPN/Disney. TOHS was only 1 of 3 schools to receive a special live celebration. Our was on Friday and featured many dignitaries including hall of fame ESPN sportscaster Linda Cohn. It was an amazing day, topped of with a thrilling Unified basketball game between our Lancers and the Westlake Warriors. Thanks to all those who came out to support the school. As a side note, it's also worth noting that we used the event to unveil our brand new mascot (see picture below)! We're excited to see the added layers of school spirit that will come with our newest Lancer.

It's time for our Spring Rally and Spirit Week! Join us on Friday, 3/27 during the rally period for the annual spring rally teachers vs. students basketball game in the gym! We have a fun week of dress up days planned. Remember, we will be using our rally schedule on Friday (seen below).

Monday: Jersey Day - Wear any of your favorite athletic jerseys!

Tuesday: Teachers vs. Students Swap - Teachers dress like students, students dress like teachers!

Wednesday: Pink vs. Red Day

Thursday: College Gear

Friday: Class Colors

9th: Green

10th: Grey

11th: White

12th: Black

Congratulations to the TOHS Chamber Orchestra, who received a unanimous "superior" rating at the SCSBOA Festival March 20 in Camarillo on Friday. They played the iconic Waltz #2 by Shostakovich, the folk song Shenandoah, and the scorching fast Frolicsome Finale by Britten. Congrats to the Chamber Orchestra!

Additionally, congratulations are in order for the TOHS Concert Choir, Treble Choir and Vocal Ensemble Honors. Also on Friday, they all earned a "gold" rating at the 2026 Forum Music Festival in Fullerton. This distinction is only bestowed upon 10% of high school choirs similar to ours across the nation. Great job Lancer singers!

A huge reminder to all - the 2026 TOHS Spring musical - Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" - opens next week! Please see the flyer below for more details. I've seen a few of our rehearsals and it is going to be amazing! Come on out and support the TOHS Theater students.

A final handful of important reminders. First, Students, as was announced on last week, if you have an unscheduled period you are only allowed to be in the Quad or in the TOHS Library during your unscheduled period. We've been having some trouble with unscheduled students running through the halls disrupting classes. Moving forward, if students with an unscheduled period are caught anywhere other than in the Quad or the TOHS Library during their unscheduled period, they will be issued a detention. Parents, please help us reinforce this message with your students. Thanks for your cooperation.

Next, I've caught wind of some grumblings in the community about why certain celebration-worthy accomplishments are announced at school and or added to the Green Sheet, and others aren't. Given the sheer number of events that go on at our school, I can't be present for every single one in order to gather the necessary details. Our teachers know that I rely a great deal on them to keep me informed of the amazing things that our students do. There are systems in place that allow them to send me details for the Green Sheet and school announcements. Reminders are sent to them every week. There is nothing I love more than to celebrate and brag about ALL student groups, I just need help ensuring that everyone gets the accolades they deserve - please remind your teachers, coaches and advisors to send me information on accomplishments that should be celebrated. I promise, if something note-worthy is sent to me, it will be announced and posted!

Finally, a few notes on our end of year schedule of events. Many of you have family and friends flying into town to celebrate our seniors. To help in your planning, here is list of a few of our more important events. For a complete list of all senior events, please click this link.

• Senior Athletic Awards Night (by invitation) - June 2nd
• CVUSD Board Senior Recognition (by invitation) - June 3rd
• Senior Awards and Scholarship Night (by invitation)- June 4th
• Senior Finals - June 3rd to June 5th
• Grad Nite @ Disneyland - June 5 and 6 (departs after 2nd period final on Friday, 6/5).
• Graduation Practice - June 8th and 9th (8am - 12pm, both practices are mandatory for all seniors. More info will be coming)
• Elementary School Grad Walks - June 8th right after Graduation Practice (walks begin at 1pm, schools are asking that you arrive early - 12:45)
• Graduation Ceremony - June 10th, 5pm, TOHS Stadium.

Be on the look out for more end of year celebration information. We've just ended the 3rd quarter - 10 weeks to go!

That's it for now,

Eric

Dr. Eric Bergmann, Principal

#BleedGreen

On this day in 1960, the first patent for a laser was granted to Arthur Schawlow and Charles Townes

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.

March is Women's History Month and Disability Awareness Month. Students, stop by the library and check out a great book on one of these topics. In the meantime, enjoy our latest newsletter found here

Prom Tickets

Prom Tickets go on sale starting this week. Click HERE to purchase online, or go to the Student Store to purchase in person.

• March 16 & 17 - (TOHS ASB card members only): $85.
• March 18-22 - (TOHS ASB card members only): $90.
• March 23 - April 5
• TOHS ASB card: $95
• Guest tickets & without ASB card: $100

Guest Info:

• DO NOT wait to buy your ticket at the same time as your guest. You can buy your ticket first for the best price.
• A completed Guest Pass is required before you can purchase a Guest Ticket.
• You can only buy a Guest Ticket at the Student Store with your completed Guest Pass. No online purchases of Guest Tickets
• Guest Passes must be complete & signed by administration first.
• You may only bring ONE guest.
• No Refunds.
• Guest Forms are located in the Activities Office or online.

Senior Information

Seniors, as we inch closer to graduation, it’s critical for you and your families to know important deadlines and dates. Please go to the TOHS Activities Senior Information webpage HERE to get many of your questions answered.

Senior Yard Signs

Families, if you would like to purchase a yard sign for your home, please click on the link HERE to purchase from the Student Store. The cost is $15.

Club Hello Food Sales

If your club signed up to sell food on Wednesday for the Springtime Club Hello, please remember that the food must be prepackaged. No homemade/unwrapped food may be sold.

Latino Connection Dance

Get your tickets now for the Latino Connection Dance - Noche De Rodeo on Friday March 20th from 6:30 to 10:00 pm in the TOHS MPR. The cost is $20 presale or $30 at the door. Bring cash for food at the event.

On March 29, Thousand Oaks High School Softball is holding a Youth Clinic for ages 6U - 12U from 10am - 1pm. Come have fun while working on your softball skills with high school players and coaches. Girls should bring a lunch, water, and their softball gear. For questions or more information, reach out to Coach Heather hspohr@conejousd.org. To sign up, go to http://tinyurl.com/lancerclinic

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.

Congratulations to the Thousand Oaks High School Concert Choir, Treble Choir, and Vocal Ensemble Honors! All three groups received “Superior” ratings from adjudicators at the Southern California Vocal Association Festival last week. Way to go Lancer Singers!

2026/2027 registration for current TOHS students is happening soon!

School counselors will be meeting with all students during their English classes:

Current 11th grade - February 17th - February 27th

Current 10th grade - March 2nd - March 13th

Current 9th grade - March 16th - March 27th

All students will watch the registration video and receive a course request form. These forms must be signed by parent/guardian before the meeting with the

Registration helpful links:

Registration VIDEO

Examples of course offerings

Dual enrollment information

A - G requirements

Academic Waiver

The Center Information

ETHOS Information

AVID Information

Athletic/Sports Information

Summer School information

Each year, we post a list of some of our electives so that students and parents can make an informed decision about the classes students register for next year. Note, this is not a complete list of all of our electives. For complete list of our electives, please refer to the registration forms. If there any questions, please reach out to your counselor.

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

Hello Lancers! The City of Thousand Oaks Youth Commission will be hosting a Youth Leadership Summit on March 25th from 4-8pm, where you can voice your opinion on community issues to community leaders, and connect with fellow like-minded peers. This event is open to all students in 7th-12th grade who either attend school or live in Thousand Oaks. We hope to have many of our Lancers participate! Attached is a flyer with more information. The application deadline is March 3.

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

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