Due to hazardous road conditions and dangerously low temperatures, USD 464 will have a SNOW DAY on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. All district buildings and offices will be closed. ❄️❄️❄️ #tongienation #usd464
Today’s Family Ties spotlight: cousins Amanda Albert & Amy Lawson! Amanda was a kindergarten teacher at TES for 11 years before becoming a TES instructional coach; Amy has taught art for 18 years, including the last 5 at TES. We’re grateful for all they do! #tongienation #usd464
Due to projected snowfall and inclement winter weather, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, is a SNOW DAY. We are closely monitoring the weather conditions for the rest of the week and will communicate any changes as they are made.
The Tonganoxie High School 90th Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 5:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased online: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLGW89EWGZGSG/checkout/44GYQH6YG2XOYQSGERV2YKNS
If you have any questions, please contact the Tonganoxie Alumni Association via email at tongiealumni@gmail.com. Flyer provided by the Tonganoxie Alumni Association
Grace Woods, a 2017 graduate of Tonganoxie High School, has always been deeply passionate about serving others and building strong, inclusive communities. During her time at THS, she was actively involved in FCCLA, Student Council, Forensics, National Honor Society, and various other activities that laid the foundation for her leadership and compassion.
In 2020, Grace graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications and a minor in Psychology. Eager to deepen her call to ministry, she relocated to Chicago to earn her Master of Divinity from Garrett Seminary, graduating in 2023. Today, Grace is ordained in the United Methodist Church, serving as the Pastor of Next-Gen Ministries at Topeka First United Methodist Church. In this role, she leads programs for youth, young adults, and the broader Topeka community, creating welcoming spaces where people can explore their faith and build meaningful relationships.
Grace's diverse experiences have shaped her approach to ministry, including her work as a birth and postpartum doula and her ongoing commitment to justice and advocacy. She reflects fondly on her time at THS, where teachers and mentors such as Kim Swearngin and Heather DeMaranville nurtured her growth, instilling confidence and a drive to pursue her passions.
Today, Grace lives in Lawrence, Kansas, with her spouse, David Felton, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Kansas. Outside of her ministry work, Grace enjoys crafting, playing board games, and prioritizing self-care through yoga and rest.
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Help us recognize our awesome alumni! Send your alumni spotlight information to socials@tong464.org!
2024 Tonganoxie High School grad McKenna Klamm is a freshman at The University of Southern Mississippi! She was recently selected as a Spring 2025 student photographer/videographer at USM's Roy Howard Community Journalism Center, where she will collaborate with their professional team, engage with the local community, and gain incredible real-world experience! Congrats McKenna! #tongienation #usd464 #classof2024 Design credit: Roy Howard Community Journalism Center
1969-1970: Three award winners from Tonganoxie High School! #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464
Due to impending inclement weather, all district buildings will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Thursday's conferences will proceed as regularly scheduled at this time. Any changes will be communicated to families as they become necessary. Stay safe and warm!
This Family Ties Tuesday features the Kiefers! Gail and her son John are proud Tonganoxie High School grads and dedicated staff members. Gail taught at Tonganoxie Elementary for 32 years before becoming Tonganoxie High School's registrar and administrative assistant, and John is a THS student nutrition professional. Thank you, Kiefers, for your legacy of service! ❤️🤍 #tongienation #usd464
It's Red Friday at the District Administrative Center! ❤️💛 #tongienation #usd464
The monthly USD 464 Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, February 10 at 6 pm in the BOE room at the District Administrative Center. Please enter through the west doors. Everyone is welcome to attend! #tongienation #usd464
September 2024: Ms. Meckler's third grade students update their planners and prepare for their first lesson of the day. #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464 📷: Sawyer Frese '25
Two generations of incredible talent! Kathie Riddle is one of our amazing first grade teachers at TES, while her mother, Carolyn Day, keeps our choirs in key as our district accompanist! Let's show some love for Kathie and Carolyn! ❤️🤍 #tongienation #usd464
2022 Tonganoxie High School grad Ally Albert is studying abroad this semester in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic! Ally is a hospitality business management major at Kansas State University. Share your alumni news with us at socials@tong464.org! #tongienation #usd464
Tongie Nation, help us welcome our newest transportation team member, Ted Ward! Ted passed his CDL test this week and will start driving in mid-February. Welcome to the team, Ted! 🚌🚌🚌 #tongienation #usd464
Caden Phillips '22 manning the slam cams for CBS Sports at the K-State Men's Basketball game last night! 🎥🎥🎥 Share your alumni news with us at socials@tong464.org! #tongienation #usd464
Fall 2005: The THS Performing Arts Department presents "To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday." 🎭🎭🎭 #tongienation #usd464
Double the dedication, double the impact! Debbie Holloway is an 8th grade English Language Arts teacher, theater co-director, and 8th grade Book Club sponsor at Tonganoxie Middle School. Her son Cole is shaping young minds at Tonganoxie High School, not only as an engaging economics, history, and American government teacher, but also as an assistant football and track coach! Let's get hype for the Holloways! ❤️🤍 #tongienation #usd464
Michael Ellifrits and his classmates read Sharon Draper’s "Out of My Mind" together—a captivating first installment in a trilogy. The story follows Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, as she faces the challenges of middle school as a nonverbal wheelchair user. Inspired by Melody’s journey, Michael went on to read the entire series on his own. He loved it so much that he decided to write to Sharon Draper—and to his delight, she wrote back! #tongienation #usd464
Blake Phillips '19 coming in clutch with the commodity market report on Capitol Hill! #tongienation #usd464 📷: @reptraceymann
