USD 464 was proud to host the first Kansas School Public Relations Association–NE Region meeting of the new school year! School communications professionals from across the region came together to network, celebrate first-quarter successes, and collaborate on challenges. Districts represented included Blue Valley, Shawnee Mission, Eudora, Lawrence, Olathe, De Soto, KCK, Basehor-Linwood, Spring Hill, and Tonganoxie, along with PR colleagues from the Kansas Association of School Boards and the Center for Effective School Operations (CESO). #tongienation #usd464
2 months ago, USD 464
school PR pros wearing business casual attire sitting at gray rectangular tables
April 4, 2025: Tonganoxie Middle School sixth graders take a field trip to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Country Club Plaza! #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464
2 months 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
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
Behind the scenes but at the heart of it all, our district coordinators meet monthly to ensure our schools have the support they need in HR, technology, facilities, student nutrition, transportation, finance, and communication! #tongienation #usd464
2 months ago, USD 464
district office staff sitting at black rectangle tables, arranged in a U shape
November 12, 2012: The Tonganoxie High School Big Red spirit club, sponsored by Tara George. #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
high school students wearing red shirts and waving red banners with white Tongie T, the words Big Red, and Big Red 4 Life on them
The District Leadership Team met with Kansas State Department of Education representative Jean Rush for the district’s six-month KESA visit. The purpose of this visit was to review the district’s accreditation action plan, report on progress toward six-month goals, and prepare for KESA Accreditation Day in February. USD 464 was well-prepared and successfully met all six-month goals! #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
nine adults sitting at black tables arranged in a square. a tv with a digital display is on in the background
On this Patriot Day, we pause to remember the lives lost and the courage shown 24 years ago. #neverforget #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
black and white new york city skyline with two pillars of light beaming up from where the world trade center towers once stood
A look back at the 1983-1984 Tonganoxie High School yearbook! #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
a page from a high school yearbook showing four pictures: one student molding clay, one looking up at the camera as she rummages through a maroon bag, one sitting at a desk measuring something with a ruler, and four sitting at large desktop computers, typing
a page from a high school yearbook showing four photos: one is five students sitting in a classroom, one is a girl wearing a white shirt, standing in front of a row of lockers, one is five students sitting at desks using pencils to write, and one is a boy looking up at the camera as he sits at a table in a library with an open book in front of him
The monthly Board of Education meeting will take place on Monday, September 8, 2025. The Revenue Neutral Rate hearing will begin at 6 pm, with the Budget Hearing at 6:10 pm. The regularly scheduled board meeting will follow. All district patrons are welcome to attend. Please enter the District Administrative Center using the west doors closest to the grassy field.
3 months ago, USD 464
green chalkboard with white text on it; brownd esk with two books, a laptop, and a cup of pencils on it

April 25, 2025: THS Track and Field competes at Eudora High School. #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464 📷: Amelia Schroeder

3 months ago, USD 464
Kara Johnson wearing red tank and black shorts sprinting down the track
sprinter wearing red tank and shorts sprints down the track
boys relay hands off the baton
boys relay hands off the baton
Coach Tollefson assesses the competition

There is no school for students on Monday, September 1 and Tuesday, September 2 next week. All district buildings will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day, and Tuesday is a Professional Development Day for our staff. Classes resume for students on Wednesday, September 3. #tongienation #usd464

3 months ago, USD 464
green background with white school-themed clip art, black text
December 2008: Tonganoxie High School's Tongie Choirs put on the annual Madrigal Feaste! 👑🃏🎀 #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
yearbook page which three photos of students in various medieval outfits
yearbook page which three photos of students in various medieval outfits
2025 Tongie Tailgate ❤️🤍 Head over to Facebook or Instagram to see the full album! #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
two high school girls wearing red t shirts and shorts, standing together in front of a white table and red tent
girl wearing white t shirt and teal skirt, holding a giant snocone, leaning up against a chain link fence
three high school girls standing together, two wear sunglasses, a chain link fence is to their left
an elementary school boy wearing red t shirt and black pants, giving the two fingers peace sign
two elementary students hanging on the railing of the bleachers, the sun shines above the pressbox behind them
four girls wearing red and white spirit wear, two with their faces painted red and white, stand together in front of the red XC tent
three students stand together in front of a black chain link fence
district administrators wearing red t shirts and plastic gloves stand before a table of hot dogs buns, ready to serve hot dogs
marching band members wearing red shirts and black shorts, warming up in the parking lot behind the high school
five boys stand with their arms around each others' shoulders, learning up against a black chain link fence
A huge thank you to Suzie Hartford of SA Entertainment KC for donating her time and talents as a face painter at our 2025 Tongie Tailgate! Suzie's daughters, Sidney & Rei Hartford, provided glitter tattoos as well. Thank you so much for supporting our students! ❤️🤍 #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
girl with a red and gold firework and glitter painted on the left side of her face
two boys wearing red t shirts, their faces are painted like wolves
a girl wearing a red t shirt, with her face painted with red and white freckles and a red Tongie T with glitter
a boy wearing a gray t shirt with his face painted like a tiger
a girl wearing a red t shirt, with her face painted with red and white freckles and a red Tongie T with glitter
a girl wearing a red t shirt, with a black widow spider painted on the left side of her face
Chieftain Volleyball looking strong this year in their Tongie Tailgate scrimmages! ❤️🤍 #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
High school girls wearing red or white jerseys playing volleyball in a high school gymnasium
High school girls wearing red or white jerseys playing volleyball in a high school gymnasium
High school girls wearing red or white jerseys playing volleyball in a high school gymnasium
High school girls wearing red or white jerseys playing volleyball in a high school gymnasium
High school girls wearing red or white jerseys playing volleyball in a high school gymnasium
High school girls wearing red or white jerseys playing volleyball in a high school gymnasium
High school girls wearing red or white jerseys playing volleyball in a high school gymnasium
High school girls wearing red or white jerseys playing volleyball in a high school gymnasium
High school girls wearing red or white jerseys playing volleyball in a high school gymnasium
Thank you to longtime community partner First State Bank & Trust for their $27,078.20 donation to USD 464 via the Chieftain debit card Skip the PIN program. Every time bank patrons swipe their Chieftain debit cards and skip the PIN, First State donates five cents to support our students. That’s 541,564 swipes! First State has donated more than $243,000 to USD 464 over the course of the Chieftain debit card program. They also donated sixty cases of water to keep our Tongie Tailgate attendees well-hydrated. Help us thank First State Bank for their support! #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
Bank employees and superintendent wearing red shirts standing on the football field, accepting a check
Bank employees and superintendent wearing red shirts standing on the football field, accepting a check
Bank employees and superintendent wearing red shirts standing on the football field, accepting a check
A huge thank you to Tonganoxie Lions Club members for their support with water distribution at our 2025 Tongie Tailgate! We wouldn’t have stayed hydrated without you! ❤️🤍 #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
lions club members hand bottles of water to students and parents
lions club members hand bottles of water to students and parents
lions club members hand bottles of water to students and parents
lions club members hand bottles of water to students and parents
Thanks for turning out, #TongieNation! Frank-ly, you made this tailgate the best one yet! 🌭🌭🌭 Show some love for your grillmasters: Tonganoxie Elementary School Assistant Principal Matt Bowers and Tonganoxie Middle School Assistant Principal Hayes Farwell! Stay tuned, more pics to come!
3 months ago, USD 464
Matt bowers wear red t shirt, apron, an over mitt, and wielding tongs
Hayes farwell grilling hot dogs on a grill
The 2025 Tongie Tailgate is tomorrow! All district families, staff, and community members are invited to enjoy a complimentary meal (hot dogs/chips/cookies/water), as well as scrimmages, performances, and team & club introductions. The schedule is as follows:

4:30 - THS Volleyball Scrimmage in Chieftain Arena (gym in Tonganoxie High School)
5:15 - Hot dogs served at Beatty Field (stadium beside Tonganoxie High School)
5:30 - THS Band Performs
5:40 - TMS and THS Football (THS scrimmages)
5:43 - First State Bank Presentation (during football)
5:50 - THS and TMS Volleyball Announced (during football)
5:55 - Unified Bowling Announced (during football)
6:00 - 2024/2025 TES Students of the Month Announced
6:08 - TMS and THS Cheer Squads Perform
6:15 - THS Soccer Scrimmage
6:20 - Girls Golf (during soccer)
6:25 - TMS and THS Cross Country (during soccer)
6:30 - Clay Target Team (during soccer)
6:35 - THS Dance Performs
6:40 - Recognize 4A Girls Wrestling State Champions
6:45 - Event wraps up

We can't wait to see everyone!
3 months ago, USD 464
red background, black grill, white text
September 28, 2017: Tonganoxie High School Boys Soccer mercy rules the Junction City Blue Jays 11-1 to improve to 11-0-1 on the season. #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
boys soccer team members wearing white jerseys and red shorts
Thank you 3 Sisters Coffee & Creamery for our midweek pick-me-up at the DAC! 🥰🍪 #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
close up of cookies of all types and flavors
handwritten note from 3 sisters coffee and creamery: we appreciate all you do for students! we hope you have a sweet year!