We are excited to welcome Dr. Shawn Poyser as the next Superintendent of Tonganoxie Schools!
Following a community-centered search process, the Board of Education is confident in Dr. Poyser’s ability to connect with our community and lead with transparent communication, academic excellence, and fiscal responsibility.
Join us tonight (1/22/26) as Dr. Poyser is introduced between the girls and boys games at the Tonganoxie Invitational Basketball Tournament.
The entire Board is excited for this next chapter—please join us in welcoming Dr. Poyser!

#tongienation #usd464

3 days ago, Tonya Phillips
Introducing our next superintendent- Dr. Shawn Poyser
Introducing our next superintendent- Dr. Shawn Poyser
April 30, 2025: Tonganoxie Elementary School third grader Kinsley X. reacts as her friends congratulate her on being selected for Student of the Month. #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464
17 days ago, USD 464
four third grade girls sit on a wooden gymnasium floor
Awesome alumni alert! Three weeks from today, Zack Pistora, a 2006 Tonganoxie High School graduate and the current Director of the Kansas chapter of the Sierra Club, will present a program at the Tonganoxie Historical Society exploring environmental challenges and possible solutions in areas such as water, energy, food, plastics, wildlife, and climate change. Way to be a world-changer, Zack!!
19 days ago, USD 464
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All TES facilities and grounds, including playgrounds, will be closed to students, staff, and community members on Monday, December 29 and Tuesday, December 30. The Tonganoxie Police Department will be conducting large-scale training exercises on those days, in conjunction with other local, state, and county agencies. Please do not be alarmed by the large police presence. You can support this important training by avoiding the area. We appreciate your understanding.
about 1 month ago, USD 464
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Hello, Winter! ❄️ Today’s winter solstice brings the shortest day and least sunlight of the year as the Northern Hemisphere tilts farthest from the sun. From here on out, the days slowly grow longer—brighter times ahead! #tongienation #usd464 #wintersolstice
about 1 month ago, USD 464
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May 9, 2025: Tonganoxie High School seniors line up alphabetically for graduation practice! #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464 #classof2025

about 1 month ago, USD 464
seniors line up for graduation practice in the aux gym
seniors line up for graduation practice in the aux gym
The monthly Board of Education meeting will take place on Monday, December 8, 2025. All district patrons are welcome to attend. Please enter the District Administrative Center using the west doors closest to the grassy field and proceed down the hallway to the boardroom.
about 2 months ago, USD 464
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April 18, 2024: Mr. King's Heavy Equipment students visit the Operating Engineers Local 101 training site in Weston, Missouri. #throwbackthursday #tongienation #usd464
about 2 months ago, USD 464
boy in a gray hoodie and jeans sitting in the cab of a bulldozer
a boy in jeans and a plaid shirt operators a skidsteer
a boy in a gray shirt and jeans operates a bulldozer
a boy in a black hoodie and jean operates a backhoe
two men in the cab of a yellow construction vehicle
Kudos to Tonganoxie Elementary School students Georgia and Claire! Mr. Feldkamp and Mrs. Phillips stopped by their classrooms to present them with Awards of Excellence for their incredible contributions to our Community Veterans Day ceremony last month! ❤️🤍💙 @tongieelem
about 2 months ago, USD 464
Georgia stands at a podium in Chieftain Arena during the Veterans Day Ceremony
Claire stands at a podium in Chieftain Arena during the Veterans Day Ceremony
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Claire standing with Mr. Feldkamp and Mrs. Phillips in a classroom with a digital smartboard on the wall behind them
Claire stands with the rest of her band classmates in front of a gray acoustic wall
Due to hazardous road conditions, USD 464 will have a SNOW DAY on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. All district buildings and offices will be closed.
about 2 months ago, USD 464
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Winter Break for students is December 22 through January 5. All district buildings will be closed from December 22 through January 2; they will reopen on Monday, January 5 for a staff Professional Development Day. Classes will resume for students on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. #tongienation #usd464
about 2 months ago, USD 464
three snowmen wearing winter hats and scarves, ice skating in a snowy scene on a blue background
October 31, 2025: Mrs. Moore's seventh grade ELA students have some Halloween fun by building a haunted house and writing a spooky story about it! #throwbackthursday #tongienation #usd464
2 months ago, USD 464
seventh grade students sitting at desks writing
Lego haunted house
Lego haunted house with a giant black spider
two boys writing at brown school desks

Title teachers Janet Falk and Reann French, TES instructional coach Amanda Albert and Director of School Improvement Services Brandy Taylor attended a training with Dr. Wiley Blevins at Turner High School yesterday, where they picked up tips on early reading teaching strategies. Janet, as always, took home a raffle prize!

2 months ago, Brandy Taylor
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Fall Break is November 24-28, 2025. All district buildings will be closed and there is no school for students. Buildings reopen and classes resume on Monday, December 1. #tongienation #usd464

2 months ago, USD 464
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May 8, 2025: THS seniors load up on buses and head to TES and TMS for senior walkthroughs! 📷: Jackie Schooler #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464 #classof2025
2 months ago, USD 464
high school seniors wearing caps and gowns sitting on a school bus
🎉 Big congratulations to Tonganoxie High School Speech & Debate teacher Steve Harrell! Mr. Harrell was recently inducted into the Sterling College Arts Hall of Fame for his incredible contributions to Speech!

Over his 35-year career, he’s built one of the top forensics and theater programs in Kansas. Under his leadership, students have earned 18 state championships, 17 runner-up titles, 18 third-place finishes, and more than 100 medals. Twelve students have even medaled nationally, including a 4th-place finish in New York!

We’re so proud (and lucky!) to have Mr. Harrell inspiring students every day here in USD 464! ❤️👏
2 months ago, USD 464
Mr Harrell wearing glasses, a light blue shirt, blue tie and sport coat, and khakis; Mrs. Harrell wearing a brown sweater and yellow pants; a wooden easel with metal name plaques stands between them
Mr Harrell stands on a stage, flanked by a man holding a microphone and a man holding an award
wooden plaque with black metal nameplates on it; one in the middle says Steve Harrell Speech 1988 2025
Our students can't wait to meet you! Contact Morgan Hunter today to begin your substitute teaching application!
2 months ago, USD 464
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Help us celebrate our veterans tomorrow! Parking on the north side of Chieftain Arena closest to the building will be available for attendees, although any open spot is available for use. A cookies and lemonade reception for veterans, their families, & friends will take place from 12:30 to 1:10 pm, veterans will be seated at 1:15, and the program will begin promptly at 1:30. We hope you’ll join us in honoring our heroes! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
3 months ago, USD 464
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Our Quilts of Valor are ready to be presented to their recipients! We’re just one week away from our annual community Veterans Day ceremony, which will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 1:30 to 2:45 pm in Chieftain Arena at Tonganoxie High School. A reception for veterans, their families, and friends will take place from 12:30 to 1:10 pm, with cookies and drinks served. Veterans will be seated at 1:15 pm, and the program will begin promptly at 1:30 pm. We hope you’ll join us in honoring our heroes! For any questions, please contact the District Administrative Center at 913-416-1400.
3 months ago, USD 464
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glass display case with quilts on a table and an American Flag hanging on the wall
Happy Halloween from our DAC staff! 🎃🎃🎃
3 months ago, USD 464
four female employees dressed up for halloween, standing in front of a brick wall with a white Tongie T on it