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23-410: It became a designated archaeological zone in 1971 after the discovery of nearly twenty caves at the property. It was designated Ventura County Historical Landmark #90 in 1983. It is designated Thousand Oaks City Landmark No. 5. The museum is home to exhibits of various Chumash artifacts, paintings and historical items. Dedicated to preserving the cultural and historical legacy of the Chumash people,

46-418: A broadbill swordfish , which until recently, was a common species in local waters. The swordfish was one of the few fish species associated with the shaman . The pictographs most likely represent a Swordfish Shaman’s spirit helper. Swordfish shamanism was truly practiced at the cave for thousands of years. The pictographs are between 4000–6000 years old, and can be viewed on docent-led tours. Interior parts of

69-400: A finely etched rock with a trunk; and Calm Rock, shaped in the form of a partly opened clam. Four gardens featuring native flora with interpretive signs can be found near the museum. Funding for the gardens was provided by Edison International , Eagle Scouts of Troop 787, and museum volunteers. Conejo Recreation and Park District Conejo Recreation and Park District ( CRPD ) is

92-551: A joint city-park district, was established in 1977 as a joint effort between City of Thousand Oaks and the agency. 50 parks are operated in Conejo Valley: 34°11′12″N 118°53′05″W  /  34.18666°N 118.88459°W  / 34.18666; -118.88459 Thousand Oaks High School Thousand Oaks High School ( TOHS ) is a high school in Thousand Oaks, California , United States. Established in 1962, it

115-520: A majors program. TOHS offers the California Biliteracy Seal to students who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English and at least one other language. In 2024, Ramon Moreno Jr., a Center for Advanced Studies and Research student, studied the potential of the chemical compound isonicotinamide (INAM) to extend the lifespan of yeast cells for his project. His project was conducted though

138-617: A planned capacity of 2,886; graduating classes typically number between 450 and 500. In the 2019–20 school year, 24.9% of students received free or reduced lunch and 4.1% were classified as English learners. Before Thousand Oaks High School opened, high school students in the Conejo Valley attended Oxnard High School and later Adolfo Camarillo High School , both campuses of the Oxnard Union High School District (OUHSD). In response to rapid population growth throughout

161-516: A reconstructed Chumash village, and a traditional Chumash playing field, known as a malamtepupi . Furthermore, it contains miles of hiking trails, as well as a massive oak tree rumored to be the oldest and possibly largest in the city of Thousand Oaks . It has a 12-foot trunk diameter, a height of 30 feet, and a canopy spread of 60 feet. It is home to 11 archeological sites clustered along the stream-bed, including ancient pictographs and bedrock mortars utilized for grinding acorns and other foods. Behind

184-649: A student body of 895; the first principal was Tom Roser, a former social science teacher at Oxnard High School. The campus was shared with the Valley Oaks School District, educating 300 students in grades K–8 while Meadows Elementary of the Arts and Sciences was being built. On July 1, 1974, the Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) was formed from the easternmost territory of OUHSD, merging with two elementary school districts serving

207-579: A swimming pool at Newbury Park High School , which was constructed at the school in 1972. The district purchased the 30-acre Borchard Community Park in Newbury Park in February 1969. The Thousand Oaks Community Center was built in 1971, and the district acquired large parts of Lang Ranch in 1972. Among the last prime pieces of parkland was acquired in the mid 1980s, which included the 240-acre Wildwood Mesa. The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA),

230-428: Is part of the Conejo Valley Unified School District . It has a suburban campus with one story buildings, connected by external sidewalks, lawn areas and overhanging roofs. The campus was originally built in the 1960s, however some of the campus has undergone renovation and construction, including the addition of a Performing Arts Center in 1999. As of the 2020–21 school year, the school has an enrollment of 2,042 out of

253-541: The Marmonte League . Thousand Oaks' main rival is Newbury Park High School . The student spirit section is known as the Green Hole. The TOHS cross-country program owns three CIF State championships. The boys' team won state titles in 1993 and 1994, while the girls' team earned a championship in 1993. The Lancers baseball team won CIF-SS championships in 2003 and 2021. En route to the 2021 title, on May 19, 2021,

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276-594: The 5,400 sq. ft. museum contains locally retrieved artifacts such as tools used for grinding acorns, murals, instruments, and games. It also features a reconstructed tomol (Chumash canoe), mockups of cougars and other wildlife, as well as a diorama depicting life before the Spanish arrived. Items are routinely on loan from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History , including woven bowls, grinding tools, and other artifacts. Outdoor exhibits include several gardens,

299-573: The Center program. This project allowed Moreno Jr. to be named a top 40 finalist for Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students, allowing him to earn up to $ 25,000 in scholarship money. Thousand Oaks High School athletic teams are nicknamed the Lancers. The school is a member of the CIF Southern Section and competes in

322-477: The Conejo Valley. The new district took control of TOHS and Newbury Park High School , the latter which opened in 1967. A 350-seat performing arts center opened at Thousand Oaks High School in 1999. In 2000, the campus underwent a major modernization project, addressing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and ADA accessibility issues. Thousand Oaks High School had its HVAC replaced in 2018 and

345-589: The agency's first accomplishments was the construction of the valley’s first public swimming pool at Thousand Oaks High School in 1964. The agency received its largest land donation in December 1966, when Potrero Homes donated 1,250 acres of canyon- and mesa lands near California Lutheran University , now known as Wildwood Regional Park . The agency branches out throughout the late 1960s, sponsoring overnight camps, ball games, nature walks, and other activities. The agency made efforts since 1970 aimed at acquiring funds for

368-488: The district in the postwar years, OUHSD superintendent Joseph W. Crosby began an ambitious school construction program. In 1960, voters approved a school bond measure that enabled the building of several new high school campuses. OUHSD purchased a 50.5-acre (20.4 ha) site on Moorpark Road from Janss Corporation for $ 245,693.45 and awarded a $ 2.275 million building contract to Viola Incorporated, more than $ 200,000 over budget. Thousand Oaks High School opened in 1962 with

391-622: The museum is a 25-acre nature preserve in a canyon following the Conejo Creek . The shaded trail follows groves of old oak trees dating back 200–300 years, as well as mortar holes, the reconstructed Chumash village, and dramatic rock formations. The trail also goes by the remains of a former house with a brick oven. This was the site where Lang Ranch’ caretaker lived, dating back to the early 1900s. Weather-carved sandstone formations can be found after passing Bear Flats Oak Grove and crossing over Crystal Spring. Prominent formations include Elephant Rock,

414-410: The museum was established in 1994 and is operated by the nonprofit Oakbrook Park Chumash Indian Corp. It is owned by Conejo Recreation and Park District . The museum grounds were severely damaged by the 2018 Woolsey Fire . The cave paintings are found in two nearby rock shelters. The two shelters comprise a few panels, each of which contains one or more red motifs. Notable paintings include that of

437-452: The park management agency for most of the parks in the Conejo Valley, California . Established in 1962, CRPD later established Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) in 1977 through a joint effort with the City of Thousand Oaks . COSCA administers over 15,000 acres of open space and 140 miles of trails, while CRPD administers over 50 community parks. In 2019, CRPD's annual operating budget

460-600: The school library was renovated in 2019. In January 2020, Schneider Electric donated an outdoor classroom shade structure and solar panels to the school. Called the Sustainable Outdoor Learning Environment (SOLE), the 30-by-30-foot (9.1 m × 9.1 m) structure seats 40 students, is powered entirely by renewable energy, and features outdoor furniture and an interactive white board. Construction concluded in April 2021. Thousand Oaks High School

483-536: The team reached 31 consecutive victories dating back to the 2020 season, setting a Ventura County record and ranking ninth among all-time winning streaks in California. In 2022, the Lancer football team secured its first 10–0 regular season in the program's 55-plus-year history. The Lancers two previous unbeaten regular seasons came in 1964 and 1989, when they were 9–0 and 9–0–1, respectively. The Lancer Boys' swim team won

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506-541: Was $ 20 million, of which about 70% comes from property taxes. It was previously headquartered in the historic 1910 Crowley House, which is City of Thousand Oaks Historical Landmark No. 7. However, CRPD is now housed near Hillcrest Center for the Arts . Conejo Recreation and Park District was established in January 1963 by a vote of Conejo Valley residents. Its first park board consisted of Luther C. Schwich, Roy Dehm, Marvin W, Burow, Donald M. Roberts, and Joan McGillis. One of

529-523: Was named a California Gold Ribbon School in 2016–17. In the 2019–20 school year, the mean SAT score was 1206 (604 in Mathematics, 602 in Evidence Based Reading) and the mean ACT composite score was 26.4. The school has specialized programs for research (the Center for Advanced Studies and Research or "The Center"), entrepreneurship and business (ETHOS Entrepreneurship Academy or "ETHOS"), and

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