Back by popular demand! Share why you’re thankful for your TES teacher using the form below. Each message will be posted on their door—we’re aiming to run out of space before Fall Break! 🦃💛
👉 https://forms.gle/63bez23JS6Xbn14o8

about 1 hour ago, Matthew Bowers
Thankful Certificate Example

Mrs. Jeffery's 4th graders are learning about energy and speed with a hands-on science experiment! #tongienation #usd464

6 days ago, Jessica Jeffery
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science
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🎉 Red Ribbon Week is coming, TES! 🎃 Let’s show our spirit and celebrate making healthy, drug-free choices all week long — leading up to a spooktacular Halloween! 👻💪 #TESPride #RedRibbonWeek
6 days ago, Matthew Bowers
red ribbon week themes

Miss Shea's 4th grade students were super excited to present their castles that they have been working on for the last 3 weeks. These castles represented the medieval times. Students used recycled materials and got creative to come up with these masterpieces! #tongienation #usd464

11 days ago, Lacie Shea
Wyatt Herman in Miss. Shea's 4th grade class with his medieval castle.
Cecelia Gardner in Miss. Shea's 4th grade class with her medieval castle.
Teaghan Brown in Miss. Shea's 4th grade class with her medieval castle.
Royce May in Miss. Shea's 4th grade class with his medieval castle.
🏰✨ Journey to the Middle Ages! ✨🏰 Mrs. Olsen's 4th graders learned how people lived in the Middle Ages and then built their own castles, serf homes, and farms! #tongienation #usd464
12 days ago, Amy Olsen
Mrs. Olsen’s 4th Grade Middle Ages Project
Mrs. Olsen’s 4th Grade Middle Ages Project
Mrs. Olsen’s 4th Grade Middle Ages Project
Mrs. Olsen’s 4th Grade Middle Ages Project
Mrs. Olsen’s 4th Grade Middle Ages Project

A huge thank you to Connor Marxen, THS junior and proprietor of Connor Marxen Photography, for his generous donation to help pay down student lunch accounts! We’re so grateful for your kindness and community spirit, Connor! 📸❤️ #TeamTongie

14 days ago, Matthew Bowers
Connor Marxen  Donation
Surprise of the year at TES! One of our awesome dads drove all the way from Wyoming just to surprise his daughter at lunch today! Her face when she saw him says it all — pure joy! Moments like this remind us what makes our school family so special. #TongiePride #BestLunchEver #FamilyFirst
19 days ago, Matthew Bowers
Surprise reunion
Milo and Theo from Human Animal Bond of Fort Leavenworth were welcomed by TES 4th graders on Wednesday. The pair enjoyed some good stories and lots of belly rubs! #tongienation #usd464
19 days ago, USD 464
two fourth grade students read books to a large white dog wearing a red bandana
two fourth grade students read books to a white dog wearing a red collar, as a woman in a red sweater looks on
two fourth grade boys read books to a large white dog wearing a red bandana as an adult in jeans and a blue polo looks on
three fourth grade girls pet a small white dog wearing a red collar, as a woman wearing blue pants and a red sweater speaks to one of them
🧡 October is Bullying Prevention Month! Next week TES students can “Lend a Hand” by joining our coin drive 💰 supporting Team Tongie & pledging to be good citizens. Bring your spare change & make a BIG difference! ✋ #TeamTongie #NoBullying
26 days ago, Matthew Bowers
Coin Drive

Tonganoxie Elementary School wants you!

TES is hiring for paraeducators and building aide positions! If you are interested, check out https://www.applitrack.com/tong464/onlineapp/

26 days ago, Shannon Harrelson
hiring for building aides and paraeducators

Ms. Carr’s, Mrs. Dennis’, Ms. Shae’s, Mrs. Jeffery’s, Mrs. Willis’, and Mrs. Wolff’s classes enjoyed a spooky read-aloud by Mrs. Humerickhouse! #tongienation #usd464

26 days ago, Courtney Wolff
Students listening to Mrs. Humerickhouse read a book.
Students listening to Mrs. Humerickhouse read a book.

Mrs. Coia's students completed their unit on Animal Classification by researching an animal of their choice and constructing a diorama of its habitat! #tongienation #usd464

27 days ago, Andrea Coia
Accomplished Projects!
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Yesterday was our annual 1 Mile Fun Run for students in grades 3-6, with 123 young runners taking on the challenge! Huge thanks to Coach Tollefson, Coach Smith, and all the Tonganoxie High School Cross Country runners for helping organize the event and cheer on our participants. #tongienation #usd464
28 days ago, USD 464
elementary school kids lined up at the race start line, a row of trees is behind them
elementary school kids take off running from the start line as Coach Tollefson yells GO
elementary runners run along the grassy course, a row of trees is behind them
elementary runners run along the grassy course, a row of trees is behind them
students are high fived by Coach Tollefson as they come through the finish chute, lined by red and white flags

Kendall and Georgia from Mrs. Wolff's fourth grade class purchased Class Photographer with their Howl Dollars from their class reward menu. Mrs. Wolff's students can earn Howl Dollars by being prepared to learn, following the expectations, having integrity, being kind, working hard, and staying safe! #tongienation #usd464

about 1 month ago, Courtney Wolff
Student Selife
Student playing
Student playing
Student Selife
Student Selife
Student playing
Student Selife

TES and TMS teachers attended their first in-person session of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) this week! Teachers must complete the two year course and score 80% or above on the final assessments in order to earn the Seal of Literacy from the Kansas State Department of Education in order to renew a professional teaching license. Amanda Albert and Kris Styes, TES Instructional Coaches, teach the LETRS course for USD 464! #tongienation #usd464

about 1 month ago, Kris Styes
TES and TMS teachers attend their first in-person session of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling).  Teachers must complete the two year course and score 80% or above on the final assessments in order to earn the Seal of Literacy  from the KS State Department of Education in order to renew a professional teaching license.  Amanda Albert and Kris Styes, TES Instructional Coaches, teach the LETRS course for USD464.

Preschool students enjoyed their first visit from the Tonganoxie Public Library for storytime! Students enjoyed several pig-themed stories, books, and songs. Lots of giggles were heard all around! #tongienation #usd464

about 1 month ago, Kimberly Harris
Afternoon preschool
Morning Preschool

📸 Friendly reminder, Picture Day is almost here! TES students will smile big on Sept. 25—just a few days away! Check SchoolStatus Connect for more info!

about 1 month ago, Matthew Bowers
Picture Day Info
Picture Day Info

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ TES 3rd–5th graders, get ready for the free Fun Run with the THS Cross Country team! Sept. 30 @ 4 PM behind TES/TMS. Classes race for the grade-level crown + champion’s certificate! Check your SchoolStatus Connect messages for the registration link!

about 1 month ago, Matthew Bowers
Cross Country Logo

Second grade students in Mrs Dombeck's art room are experimenting with different painting techniques and tools to unlock their painting studio! They'll have access to watercolor crayons and pencils this year! Parent Access: https://www.artsonia.com/connect/4X4NWWHB #tongienation #usd464 #TAB

about 1 month ago, Felicia Dombeck
two students painting with watercolors
two students painting with tempera paints and tempera paint sticks
student painting with tempera cakes
two students trying out controlled splatter paint using watercolors
two students using watercolors, one painting letters and the other trying controlled splatter painting
two students using tempera cakes
two students experimenting with tempera cakes and trying controlled splatter painting
student concentrating on drawing numbers with the paint sticks
close up of students numbers drawn with paint sticks

🎉🏈🤍❤️ Homecoming Spirit in 4th Grade! ❤️🤍🏈🎉 Our fourth graders showed their school pride last week as we celebrated Homecoming 2025! From big smiles to lots of spirit, these kids were excited to cheer on the Chieftains! 💪📣 #tongienation #usd464 #tes

about 1 month ago, Amy Olsen
4th Grade Celebrating Spirit Week
4th Grade Celebrating Spirit Week
4th Grade Celebrating Spirit Week
4th Grade Celebrating Spirit Week
4th Grade Celebrating Spirit Week
4th Grade Celebrating Spirit Week
4th Grade Celebrating Spirit Week
4th Grade Celebrating Spirit Week
4th Grade Celebrating Spirit Week