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As per KAR 91-38-9 all school districts must conduct at least one emergency evacuation drill per semester for all students riding a route bus.
Beginning September 22 thru October 10 all bus routes will be completing their drills for the first semester requirement.
Bus drivers will take into consideration weather, number of students riding, and of course safety of the students when determining when their drill will be held.  In order to consider all these factors, any advance notification is difficult.
These drills should take no more than 15 minutes to complete.  If you child’s bus is running late, feel free to contact the district office at 913-416-1400 or the attendance center your child attends to determine if this is the reason for the delay. 

The district offers a variety of calendar options for our patrons

2016-17 Academic Year Calendar.​
2017-18 Academic Year Calendar.​

2016-17 Academic and Activities Calendar 


Kaw Valley League/RSchoolToday High School Events Calendar - this subscription service will allow district patrons to view, search, filter and print a variety of calendars for high school events and activities. The calendar may also be accessed by going to www.kawvalleyleague.org then clicking Tonganoxie at the right side of the page. 

Each building is responsible for the upkeep of their online athletics and events calendar, available by clicking the District Calendar link at the very top of the webpage, or going to the Schools menu then choosing the building.

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Needing some help with Skyward Family Access?   Click here.

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Click the link above to open the current edition of the District Newsletter. 

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If your student will have to miss school or needs to leave school early for any reason, please contact the school's office as soon as possible to let them know.

• High School - 913-416-1465
• Middle School - 913-416-1475
• Elementary - 913-416-1485

Each building sets rules concerning excused vs unexcused absences. These rules are published in each school's Student Handbook.

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A Facility Use Packet has been developed to help patrons with the proper forms, contact information, and billing procedures.
If you currently use, or plan to use, district facilities, please take a look at the packet to help insure that the proper procedures are being followed. Feel free to print the packet so all the information is readily available.
To reserve a district facility:

1. Call or visit the scheduling coordinator of the facility you wish to request. For TES, call Carlie Puhr at 913-416-1480. For TMS, call Mark Altman at 913 416-1470. For THS, (except the Chieftain Room) call Brent Smith at 913-416-1460. For the Chieftain Room, call Mary Welsh at 913-416-1460. They will be able to tell you if the facility is available when you need it.
2. Once you have determined that the facility is available, fill out the Facility Request form and get a signature from the scheduling coordinator or administrator at the appropriate building.
3. Send the completed and signed form, and insurance waiver if required, to Bill Seymour at the District Administrative Center. Fees will be assessed and you will be contacted about payment to secure the facility.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the building administrator or the District Administrative Center.

Primary source of information for school closings is the media outlets listed below.  As a secondary source, you may receive an email and/or text via Schoolmessenger.  
Not sure you are receiving Schoolmessenger text messages?  From your cellular phone, send Y or Yes to 68453.  You should receive a confirmation text within a few minutes.

KMBC-TV (ABC)	KCTV 5 (KSMO)	KSHB (NBC)	WDAF (Fox 4 KC)
KMBZ (AM 980)	KCUR (FM 89.3)	6 News Lawrence	KSNT (Fox Topeka)
1320 KLWN	WIBW (TV 13)	105.9 KISS FM	92.9 The Bull
LJ World	Kansas Public Radio	Tonganoxie Mirror	Twitter @tongie464

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If you are the parent or guardian of a student, you can receive SchoolMessenger texts on your cell phone if you don't already. To enroll in the SchoolMessenger texting system:

• Make sure your cell is listed as the primary phone number in your student's Skyward account. Most non-emergency SchoolMessenger announcements are sent to the primary phone only. (If that is a land line, it will obviously not receive any texts). SchoolMessenger draws its contact information from Skyward, so accurate numbers are critical. For emergencies and school cancelations, all phone numbers are contacted, including the home, cell, primary, and work numbers. That's why sometimes you receive a text and sometimes you don't.
• Use that cell phone to text Y or Yes to 68453. You should receive a confirmation text within a few minutes.