Beatty Field will be closed for track resurfacing from Thursday, June 19 through Sunday, July 6. It will reopen on Monday, July 7.
During this time:
- TMS Football Camp will meet at the practice field next to Beatty Field.
- Strength & Conditioning will meet in the Chieftain Arena Commons.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve and maintain safe, high-quality facilities for our students and community.
We're hiring! 📣 Join our amazing team at TES! We're currently looking for an ESL Aide, Building Aide, and Paraeducators. If you love helping kids learn and grow, we’d love to have you! Apply today 👉 https://www.tong464.org #tongienation #usd464 #nowhiring #TESproud
Calling all future Braves! 🎒✏️Is there a kindergartener in the house? It’s time to get them enrolled! 🎉 Find everything you need (checklist & more!) right here: https://www.tong464.org/o/es/page/kindergarten-enrollment-checklist #FutureBraves #KindergartenReady 💛❤️
TES art teacher Amy Lawson is excited to share the results of the Farm Bureau Farm Safety Poster Contest! Two of her students had artwork in the state-level contest: fourth grader Georgia Hatfield and second grader Michael Rowe. Georgia received 1st place in the Intermediate Division with her "Grain Bins Bite!" poster. Michael received an honorable mention in the Junior Division for his "Sun Protection" poster. Congratulations to these talented artists! Full results are posted at www.kfb.org/Article/2025-State-Safety-Poster-Program-Results #tongienation #usd464
The Summer Food Program is in full swing! Free meals are served at TES Monday through Friday from 11:30 to 12:30 for children ages 1-18; dine-in only. See you there!
The last few days of 4th grade for Mrs. Olsen's students were a blast! They celebrated with a luau party, photo booth, and a "Finish the Phrase" game about Mrs. Olsen, and Quinn Moberly completed the Mahomes Read for 15 challenge! #tes #tongienation #mahomiesreadfor15 #usd464
Take a look! Mrs. Dombeck's kindergartners and first graders drew their Best Pet of All after reading David LaRochelle's book, The Best Pet of All. After drawing, they wrote what their animal was all by themselves after sounding out the word! #tongienation #usd464
Take a look! Mrs. Dombeck's kindergartners and first graders drew their Best Pet of All after reading David LaRochelle's book, The Best Pet of All. After drawing, they wrote what their animal was all by themselves after sounding out the word! #tongienation #usd464
HAPPY SUMMER!!!! :)
TES celebrated retiring Title Math teacher Noda Hileman on Wednesday. Mrs. Hileman has been an educator for 42 years, 35 of them in Tonganoxie. She has had a positive impact on countless students and teachers over the years. Her knowledge, passion, kindness, and tireless effort will be missed more than we can say. Enjoy your retirement, Mrs. Hileman! You have earned it! #tongienation #usd464
The annual TES Book Swap is complete! Every TES student received at least one book to take home. Thank you to everyone who donated books. Keep saving them because we'll do this again next year. Have a great summer and happy reading! #tongienation #usd464
Mrs. Streeter and Mrs. Tinberg transformed their classrooms into "Camp Read S'more!" Students enjoyed stories by the campfire, made signs for their tents, decorated their own bookmarks, played games by the campfire, and much more! It's safe to say that they loved camping! Don't forget to sign up for the Tonganoxie Public Library Summer Reading program! #tongienation #usd464
Transition Coordinator Mrs. Davis teaches Mrs. DeKeyser's and Mrs. Spencer’s kindergartners about composting worms. Students helped her tear paper to add to the composting bins and also got to hold some of the worms! #tongienation #usd464
Take a look! Mrs. Dombeck's kindergartners and first graders drew their Best Pet of All after reading David LaRochelle's book, The Best Pet of All. After drawing, they wrote what their animal was all by themselves after sounding out the word! #tongienation #usd464
Mrs. DeKeyser's and Mrs. Spencer's students had a special visit this week from children's book author Mike Dickerson! Mike read students Pawsitively Dax, a selection from his book series about service dogs. He even did a drawing and gave away two signed copies! #tongienation #usd464
To reward our 5th grade students for their hard work, good behavior, and excellent grades during the 4th quarter, we proposed a fun-filled field trip to the local bowling alley. This outing celebrated their achievements and promoted teamwork and social interaction among peers. #tongienation #usd464
USD 464 is proud to provide free meals again this summer for children ages 1-18! The summer food program is held at Tonganoxie Elementary School from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday through Friday from May 19 to July 18. It is dine-in only per USDA regulations. Please note that meals will not be served on May 26 (Memorial Day) or July 4 (Independence Day). We hope to see you there!
Human Animal Bond Therapy Pets blessed us with one final visit this year! LuLu, Milo, Brutus and Theo listened to fourth graders read. Thank you to these special pooches and their humans for being part of a great year. We hope to see you again next year!
Mrs. Schaecher's class had an incredible time during Field Day, filled with laughter, teamwork, and unforgettable memories! Field Day was a resounding success for this class! The day not only provided a break from the regular routine but also fostered a sense of community and camaraderie among students. We are grateful for the support of parents and volunteers who made this day possible. #tongienation #usd464
🍕 Tonight’s the night! Join us for PTC Family Night at Gambino’s! A portion of the proceeds supports the Tonganoxie Elementary PTC. Dine in or grab a pizza to go—help us raise some dough for TES! ❤️
