We’re so proud of all our 5th graders who earned their spot at the STAR Party by showing positive behaviors all throughout 2nd quarter! Your hard work, responsibility, and great choices truly shine. Keep being STAR students—we’re cheering you on! 🌟👏
1 day ago, Matthew Bowers
We love the way our school community shows up for our students! ❤️ School Board Member Lisa Balmer volunteers her time to help our Kindergarteners build their phonics skills, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Can't say it enough - It takes a village and we have the best one! 📚✨
1 day ago, Matthew Bowers
Talk about service with a side of pizza! Mrs. Schaecher’s class earned a pizza party with the Mayor and other city leaders after collecting over 500 canned goods for the Mayor’s annual food drive. So proud of our students for giving back to our community in such a big way! 🍕🎉
2 days ago, Matthew Bowers
Braves helping Braves! 💙📚 We love seeing Tongie team spirit in action as School Board Member Linda Vernon jumped into BSP to help our young readers sharpen their phonics skills. It truly takes a village—and ours is the best! 💪✨
2 days ago, Matthew Bowers
Stars, stripes, and smiles! 🇺🇸✨ We had the BEST time celebrating Ms. Michelle after she passed her citizenship test! She’ll soon be sworn in as an American citizen and we couldn’t be more excited or proud. What a moment to celebrate! 🎉
3 days ago, Matthew Bowers
Mr. Brice’s PE class is bringing the beat AND the burn! 🥁💪 Cardio drumming had our students moving, grooving, and getting their hearts pumping—all while having a blast! #TESPride #MoveToTheBeat
5 days ago, Matthew Bowers
🍕🎉 Pizza + School Spirit = the perfect combo!
Tomorrow is TES Pizza Night at Gambino’s! Every slice you buy sends a little dough back to Tonganoxie Elementary. Eat pizza, support our kids, win-win! 🍕
5 days ago, Matthew Bowers
Learning doesn’t stop for a little rain! Mrs. Beadle’s students turned a rainy day into the perfect backdrop for practicing their spelling words—cozy, focused, and full of learning!
8 days ago, Matthew Bowers
Big congratulations to our November/December Students of the Month! We are so proud of your hard work, positive attitudes, and leadership. Keep shining and setting the bar high—way to go!
9 days ago, Matthew Bowers
Wednesday early release = time to grow! 🎯📚 Our teachers revisited high-impact instructional practices and strategies with our amazing instructional coaches—collaborating, learning, and sharpening their craft to give our students the very best every day!
9 days ago, Matthew Bowers
All TES facilities and grounds, including playgrounds, will be closed to students, staff, and community members on Monday, December 29 and Tuesday, December 30. The Tonganoxie Police Department will be conducting large-scale training exercises on those days, in conjunction with other local, state, and county agencies. Please do not be alarmed by the large police presence. You can support this important training by avoiding the area. We appreciate your understanding.
22 days ago, USD 464
Ms. Woolston’s second graders enjoyed a fun read-aloud with Mrs. Humerickhouse!
29 days ago, USD 464
The weather didn't stop these three crazy elves at the elementary school from getting into shenanigans! Happy holidays from TES!
30 days ago, Shannon Harrelson
Reading Is Fun (RIF) is back at TES! All TES students were treated to a new book and a bag of popcorn this week. What a great way to celebrate the end of the first semester!
about 1 month ago, USD 464
Our Lost & Found is bursting with lonely coats, gloves, and water bottles hoping to make it home for the holidays! 🎄🧤 Swing by next week to see if anything belongs to your kiddo. All unclaimed items will be donated to Good Shepherd on 12/18!
about 1 month ago, Matthew Bowers
Proud is an understatement! Our 5th graders rocked the Winter Band Concert last night with confidence, talent, and tons of heart. 🎶❄️ What an amazing start to their musical journey! 👏🎺
about 1 month ago, Matthew Bowers
Who's on Santa's nice list? Milo, Brutus, and Theo, that's who! These very good boys, along with their owners from Human Animal Bond Therapy Pets of Fort Leavenworth, visited TES today. They were rewarded with lots of good stories, belly rubs, and ear scratches by TES third graders!
about 1 month ago, USD 464
Preschool students got to enjoy some holiday stories and music from Ms. Katie! Ms. Katie works at the Tonganoxie Public Library and visits once a month to spend some story and music time with our littlest learners. Thank you, Ms. Katie!
about 1 month ago, Kacy Marxen
TES teachers attend their LETRS training! The LETRS course, taught by TES Instructional Coaches Amanda Albert and Kris Styes, meets the new state requirement that elementary teachers complete a structured literacy course. During the two-year course, teachers learn about proven scientific strategies to teach students to read. Albert and Styes, trained by LETRS, are Local Certified Trainers and provide instruction to USD 464 teachers who need to earn the required certification. Teachers are required to attend in-person sessions, read course materials, and participate in online instructional sessions. Teachers must also take a series of assessments and pass each one with at least 80% proficiency to earn their Science of Reading seal from the State of Kansas.
about 1 month ago, Kris Styes
🐝 Congratulations to our 12 talented 5th grade Spelling Bee finalists! 🎉 A big congratulations to our champion, Kayden 🏆, and our runner-up, Jamari 🥈. You really nailed every letter and left us buzzing with pride!
about 1 month ago, Matthew Bowers
