
September 2017: Tonganoxie High School science teacher and herpetology expert John Tollefson shares his knowledge with children of all ages at the Tonganoxie Public Library. #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464




Ronni Ward passed her CDL test today! She will drive with us full-time this fall. Congrats, Ronni! 🚌🚌🚌 #tongienation #usd464


Beatty Field will be closed for track resurfacing from Thursday, June 19 through Sunday, July 6. It will reopen on Monday, July 7.
During this time:
- TMS Football Camp will meet at the practice field next to Beatty Field.
- Strength & Conditioning will meet in the Chieftain Arena Commons.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve and maintain safe, high-quality facilities for our students and community.


New Staff Orientation Session 2 is underway! These summer sessions provide opportunities for our new certified staff to hear from team members in our technology, finance, communication, and human resources departments. Welcome to Tongie Nation! ❤️🤍 #tongienation #usd464


🎉 Summer Snaps are back, Tongie Nation! 🎉 We’re ready to see your sunshine-filled adventures! Whether you're swimming at the lake, grilling with family, stargazing, volunteering, visiting new places, building something awesome, or just enjoying a popsicle on the porch — snap a pic and share the fun! Every Monday from June 23 through July 28, we’ll feature up to ten of your photos on the district’s Live Feed, Facebook, and Instagram.
Here’s how to participate:
> Email your summer pics to socials@tong464.org with "Summer Snaps" in the subject line. Include a quick caption (1–3 sentences) telling us about the photo.
> Keep it classy: school-appropriate dress, no questionable hand signs, etc.
> By submitting, you're giving USD 464 permission to use your photo(s) across our platforms and confirming you have permission from everyone pictured.
We can't wait to see what's in store for Summer 2025! ☀️📷🍉 #tongienation #usd464 #summerfun


March 8, 2025: Tonganoxie Middle School presents Dorothy in Wonderland: The Musical! TMS Theater sponsors are Mr. Gifford, Mrs. Holloway, and Mrs. Donahey. 📷: Kasi Brown #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464



The monthly USD 464 Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, June 9 at 6 pm in the BOE room at the District Administrative Center. Please enter through the west doors. Parents, patrons, and community members are always welcome! #tongienation #usd464


The Summer Food Program is in full swing! Free meals are served at TES Monday through Friday from 11:30 to 12:30 for children ages 1-18; dine-in only. See you there!



September 29, 2023: Tonganoxie Middle School students enjoy the annual sixth grade field trip to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Country Club Plaza! #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464





In honor of Memorial Day, all USD 464 buildings will be closed on Monday, May 26 as we remember and pay tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Today and every day, we honor their sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙 #MemorialDay #USD464Remembers #tongienation Design Credit: Sawyer Frese '25


Tonganoxie Elementary School teacher Gillian Thompson recently graduated from Emporia State University as part of the Kansas Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program! KRTAP is a competency-based program facilitated by the Kansas State Department of Education that allows school districts to grow-their-own, combining the rigor and training of a registered apprenticeship with specialized education for individuals aspiring to become teachers. ConGRADulations Gillian - we are so lucky to have you! 🎓🎓🎓 #tongienation #usd464 #classof2025


Instructional Coaches Kris Styes and Amanda Albert gave a big thank you to the Title Team at TES with a delicious breakfast spread! #tongienation #usd464




🎬 Now Playing: Summer Break! 🍿🌞 Kick back, relax, and enjoy this feel-good blockbuster of sunshine, rest, and well-earned fun. 🎟️ Showing through August 11, 2025 — catch it while it lasts! #TongieNation #USD464 #Summertime


USD 464 is proud to provide free meals again this summer for children ages 1-18! The summer food program is held at Tonganoxie Elementary School from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday through Friday from May 19 to July 18. It is dine-in only per USDA regulations. Please note that meals will not be served on May 26 (Memorial Day) or July 4 (Independence Day). We hope to see you there!



November 15, 2019: Tonganoxie Middle School students sort items from their food drive. Students and staff donated enough items to fill two truck beds and a Durango! The drive supported The Good Shepherd Food Bank. #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464




New bus driver Ronni Ward is training with district transportation trainer Carrie Koch today as she prepares to drive with us next school year. We are so excited to have Ronni on our team! Interested in making a difference and driving a big yellow company car? Apply today at tong464.org! #tongienation #usd464



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December 2013: THS student Celeste Bartels '14 reads with third graders Austin McCowan and Damon Paquette as part of Early Birds, a youth reading program she founded that paired high school and elementary school students together to read in the mornings before school. Photo courtesy of The Tonganoxie Mirror #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464
