🎉 Welcome to the Family, Sarah Miller! ❤️🤍

We're excited to welcome Sarah Miller as the new Principal at Tonganoxie Elementary School!

A few fun facts about Sarah:
✨ Proud mom of three fabulous boys (ages 11, 14, and 17)
💇 Started her first career as a cosmetologist
🏆 Loves a challenge and is very competitive!

Please join us in giving Sarah a warm Chieftain welcome! We are excited to have her leadership, passion, and experience as part of the USD 464 family.

Welcome to Tonganoxie, Sarah! ❤️🤍

#Tongienation #USD464 #WelcomeToTheFamily #ChieftainStrong #TES
about 24 hours ago, Tonya Phillips
New Staff
📢 UPDATED BACK-TO-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE TIMES!

We heard you!

Thank you to the families who shared feedback about our Back-to-School Open House schedule. We understand that many families are balancing multiple buildings, activities, and work schedules, so we've extended our Open House hours to provide more flexibility.

Updated Times:

📍 Tonganoxie Middle School
🗓️ Thursday, August 6
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM

📍 Tonganoxie Elementary School
🗓️ Monday, August 10
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM

📍 Tonganoxie High School
🗓️ Monday, August 10
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM

Thank you for your feedback and for partnering with us. We can't wait to welcome our Chieftain families back for the 2026-2027 school year! ❤️🤍 #Tongienation #USD464 #BackToSchool #WeHeardYou
about 24 hours ago, Tonya Phillips
Open House
🎉 Welcome to the USD 464 Family, Kelli Irvin! ❤️🤍

We're excited to welcome Kelli Irvin to Tonganoxie High School, where she will serve as one of our two school counselors!

Get to Know Kelli:
⛳ Loves to play golf, run, and lift weights
🌮 Favorite food: Tacos
💍 She's getting married on New Year's this year!

Please join us in giving Kelli a warm Chieftain welcome! We're excited to have you as part of the THS family! ❤️ #USD464 #ChieftainFamily #WelcomeToTheFamily
2 days ago, Tonya Phillips
New Staff
Families, be sure to add these dates to your calendars!
3 days ago, Tonya Phillips
Open House
🎉 Welcome to the Tonganoxie USD 464 Family, Courtney Bailey! ❤️🤍

Please join us in welcoming Courtney Bailey, who will be teaching Science at Tonganoxie High School this school year!

Get to Know Courtney:
🔬 Loves to read, fish, and spend time outdoors
📺 Big Game of Thrones enthusiast
🐞 "If you see a weird bug, I'll probably know what it is in a second!"

We're excited to have Courtney join the Chieftain family and can't wait to see the impact she'll make in our science classrooms. Welcome to USD 464!
3 days ago, Tonya Phillips
New Staff
Many families have shared school vacation planners they've seen on social media and asked if Tonganoxie USD 464 had one of our own.

We heard you! ❤️🤍

This handy Vacation Planner highlights school breaks throughout the 2026–2027 school year, making it easier to plan family vacations, appointments, and other activities during scheduled breaks whenever possible.

You can also view or download the complete 2026–2027 district calendar at tong464.org.

#tongienation #USD464 #PlanAhead
7 days ago, Tonya Phillips
USD 464
Dear Parents and Guardians,

Paper applications for the 2026–2027 Free & Reduced Meal Program will be available beginning Thursday, July 16, 2026.

You may download and print an application from the Student Nutrition website at www.tongiestudentcafe.com or pick up a paper copy at the District Administration Office during regular business hours.

Completed paper applications may be emailed to bsmith2@tong464.org.

Please note that the online application will not be available until Monday, August 3, 2026. If you need to apply before that date, please complete and submit a paper application.

If you have any questions, please contact Barb Smith at 913-416-1400, ext. 1006.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we transition to our new student information system. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to serving your family during the 2026–2027 school year.
8 days ago, Tonya Phillips
USD 464

📢 Online Enrollment Opens August 3!

As part of our transition to Skyward Qmlativ, online enrollment for new and returning students will open on Monday, August 3, 2026.

⚠️ Please Note: Skyward will be unavailable July 22–28 while we migrate to the new system.

🎒 School supply lists are now available! Visit tong464.org and select Menu > Enrollment > Enrollment HQ to find your child's list.

Thank you for your patience and support as we make this exciting transition. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year!

Enjoy the rest of your summer! ☀️

15 days ago, Tonya Phillips
USD 464
Sorry, the TES Playground is closed for the summer due to construction at TES.
about 1 month ago, Tonya Phillips
TES Playground Closed
August 21, 2025: General Service 3 students get to work on their first projects of the school year! #throwbackthursday #usd464 #tongienation
about 2 months ago, USD 464
two students holding shop equipment
three high school students working on the inside of a black pickup truck
a high school student wearing a black t shirt and white hat, pulling a black seat out of the front of a truck
two high school students working on a riding lawn mower as Mr. Maurer looks on
three high school boys wearing jeans and t shirts working on a motor head that sits on a rolling cart
two high school students organize ratchet heads in a blue toolbox
Summer Meals!
2 months ago, Tonya Phillips
Summer meals
Congratulations to THS alum Lauren Lawson! Lauren graduated from UMKC School of Law on May 16 with her Juris Doctorate and earned Pro Bono Honors. Lauren credits her time on the THS Debate team for helping prepare her for a career in law. Best of luck on the Bar Exam this summer!
2 months ago, Tonya Phillips
Lauren Lawson

Congratulations to THS students Adrienne Dean and Abby Burkart for receiving the Silver Seal of Biliteracy!

2 months ago, Tonya Phillips
USD 464
Tonganoxie USD 464
Last Day of School Dismissal Times
Friday, May 15, 2026
TES- 11:30am
TMS- 11:30am
THS- 11:20am
2 months ago, Tonya Phillips
USD 464

Positions open for 2026-27 school year!

Join the Tonganoxie USD 464 family!

3 months ago, Tonya Phillips
grow your career

Super Lunch Hero Day

3 months ago, Tonya Phillips
Lunch Hero Day
TONIGHT! Don't miss this exciting event!
3 months ago, Tonya Phillips
Wizards
Tonganoxie USD 464 will not be able to offer the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) this summer due to USDA qualification guidelines.

We understand how important access to meals is for families during the summer months and encourage you to use the USDA Summer Meals Site Finder to locate nearby meal sites.

You can find a location near you by visiting:
https://cnw.ksde.gov/sfsp/sfsp-locate-a-site-near-you
3 months ago, Tonya Phillips
USD 464
Give Day- Second Wind Window!
4 months ago, Tonya Phillips
Give Day
Give Day- Midday Momentum!
4 months ago, Tonya Phillips
Give Day