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
3 days ago, USD 464
Children gather around Mr. Tollefson, wearing an orange shirt and red hat, as he holds up a snake
children gather around Mr. Tollefson as he holds a snake
Mr. Tollefson, wearing an orange shirt and red hat, speaks to a group as a snake sits on the wooden table beside him
Ronni Ward passed her CDL test today! She will drive with us full-time this fall. Congrats, Ronni! 🚌🚌🚌 #tongienation #usd464
4 days ago, USD 464
Ronni Ward wearing gray t shirt and black shorts, leaning against a yellow USD 464 school bus, holding her CDL slip in her hand
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.
6 days ago, USD 464
black and yellow caution sign stripes with white text that says Beatty Field Closure
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
11 days ago, USD 464
New staff sit in black chairs and look on as Tony Hoffhines, wearing a red polo and khakis, speaks about the print center. Technology Director Forrest Creager stands in front of a drop down projection screen
🎉 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
13 days ago, USD 464
blue sky background, sun hat, camera, and heart-shaped sunglasses on the sandy beach. two sailboats in the background on the water
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
17 days ago, USD 464
cast of dorothy in wonderland on stage in THS auditorium
cast of dorothy in wonderland takes a bow on the THS auditorium stage
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
18 days ago, USD 464
green chalkboard with white text on it; brownd esk with two books, a laptop, and  a cup of pencils on it
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!
19 days ago, USD 464
Summer Lunch Program
Summer Lunch Menu
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
24 days ago, USD 464
sixth graders standing in front of fountains on the plaza
sixth graders standing in front of fountains on the plaza
sixth graders standing in front of fountains on the plaza
sixth graders standing in front of fountains on the plaza
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
27 days ago, USD 464
blue background dark blue text, American flag border along top and bottom edges
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
about 1 month ago, USD 464
gillian thompson wearing a black cap and gown, standing outside with her husband, who is wearing a blue shirt
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
about 1 month ago, Brandy Taylor
Instructional Coaches and the Title team.
Title Reading and Math teachers.
Title Reading and Math teachers.
🎬 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
about 1 month ago, USD 464
movie screen with people sitting in seats
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!
about 1 month ago, USD 464
fresh fruits and vegetables along the bottom edge, black text, red district logo in top center
Summer Lunch Menu  with yellow sun in top left and red district logo in top right
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
about 1 month ago, USD 464
students fill boxes with canned and boxed food items
students fill boxes with canned and boxed food items
students fill boxes with canned and boxed food items
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
about 1 month ago, USD 464
Carrie points to parts of a school bus wheel as Ronnie looks on.
Ronnie and Carrie crouch down and inspect a school bus tire together
🎓🎓🎓 #tongienation #usd464 #classof2025
about 1 month ago, USD 464
Grace Stean wearing a flowered dress, holding a bouquet of flowers, standing in a field, red border, black text, red tongie t in bottom right corner
🎓🎓🎓 #tongienation #usd464 #classof2025
about 1 month ago, USD 464
gavin reischman wearing plaid shirt, jeans and a hat, standing in front of THS, red border, black text, red tongie t in bottom right corner
🎓🎓🎓 #tongienation #usd464 #classof2025
about 1 month ago, USD 464
baylie igleheart wearing white dress, holding white flowers and standing an field, red border, black text, red tongie t logo in bottom right corner
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
about 2 months ago, USD 464
THS student Celeste Bartels '14 reads with third graders Austin McCowan and Damon Paquette