We are excited to announce our student self portraits that will be on display at Grounded Coffeehouse for the month of November starting today! Each art teacher selects two artists from each grade level. Students selected by Mrs. Dombeck this year are:

Aspen Columbus - 5th Grade~Maize
Jerry Barnett - 5th Grade~Schaecher
Ella Jeffery - 4th Grade~Wolff
Eli Cleavinger - 4th Grade~Willis
Lucy Beach - 3rd Grade~Kruger
Cash Owens - 3rd Grade~Pisani
Emmila Howlett - 2nd Grade~Wenger
Ethan Howlett - 2nd Grade~Ingram
Stella Sanchez - 1st Grade~Ast
Rhett Crowell - 1st Grade~Smith
Lucy Hilliard - Kindergarten~Spencer
Ethan Schilling - Kindergarten~Spencer

2 months ago, Felicia Dombeck
Self Portraits of Lucy Hilliard and Ethan Schilling
Self Portraits of Stella Sanchez and Rhett Crowell
Self Portraits of Ethan Howlett and Emmila Howlett
Self Portraits of Lucy Beach and Cash Owens
Self Portraits of Ella Jeffery and Eli Cleavinger
Self Portraits of Aspen Columbus and Jerry Barnett

We are excited to announce our student self portraits that will be on display at Grounded Coffeehouse for the month of November starting today! Each art teacher selects two artists from each grade level. Students selected by Mrs. Lawson this year are "

Ruby Ast- Kindergarten~DeKeyser
Kayson Terrell - Kindergarten~Lamb
Andi Robinson - 1st Grade~Carr
Wyatt Hoeksema - 1st Grade~Deters
Ashtyn Hartford - 2nd Grade~Barnes
Jameson Newton - 2nd Grade~Barnes
Geneva Hayes - 3rd Grade~Lang
Luka Eastes - 3rd Grade~Albrecht
Miranda Cottingham - 4th Grade ~Carr
Bryce Lickteig - 4th Grade~Carr
Becca Howlett - 5th Grade~Euler
Easton Anderson - 5th Grade~Euler

2 months ago, Felicia Dombeck
Self Portraits of Becca Howlett and Easton Anderson
Self Portraits of Miranda Cottingham and Bryce Lickteig
Self Portraits of Geneva Hayes and Luka Eastes
Self Portraits of Ashtyn Hartford and Jameson Newton
Self Portraits of Andi Robinson and Wyatt Hoeksema
Self Portraits of Ruby Ast and Kayson Terrell
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!
1 day ago, Matthew Bowers
Mrs. Beadle's class practicing spelling
Mrs. Beadle's class practicing spelling
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!
2 days ago, Matthew Bowers
3-5 Students of the Month
K-2 Students of the Month
Student of the Month assembly
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!
2 days ago, Matthew Bowers
Wednesday early release professional development
Wednesday early release professional development
Wednesday early release professional development
Wednesday early release professional development
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.
15 days ago, USD 464
red microphone with white tongie T on it
Ms. Woolston’s second graders enjoyed a fun read-aloud with Mrs. Humerickhouse!
22 days ago, USD 464
Elementary students dressed in festive holiday pajamas sit on a carpet, listening to a female adult read a book aloud
The weather didn't stop these three crazy elves at the elementary school from getting into shenanigans! Happy holidays from TES!
23 days ago, Shannon Harrelson
elves in case
elf on Zamboni

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!

24 days ago, USD 464
Elementary students picking out books laying on a brown wooden table
Elementary students picking out books laying on a brown wooden table
Elementary students picking out books laying on a brown wooden table
Elementary students picking out books laying on a brown wooden table
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!
28 days ago, Matthew Bowers
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
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
Winter Band Concert
Winter Band Concert
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
two boys reading a paperback book to a white dog laying on brown carpet
a girl and a boy reading paperback books to a white dog wearing a red bandanna
two girls reading a paperback book to a brown dog wearing a blue leash
two fifth grade boys reading paperback books to a white dog laying on brown carper

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
Preschools enjoying some story and music time from Ms. Katie. Ms. Katie works at Tonganoxie Library and enjoys story and music time once a month with our preschoolers.
Preschools enjoying some story and music time from Ms. Katie. Ms. Katie works at Tonganoxie Library and enjoys story and music time once a month with our preschoolers.

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
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 long 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 USD464 teachers who need to earn the required certification.
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 long 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.
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 long 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.
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 long 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.
🐝 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
TES Spelling Bee finalists
TES Spelling Bee winner and runner-up
TES Spelling Bee winner
TES Spelling Bee winner and teacher
Mrs. Schaecher’s class teamed up with amazing Tonganoxie community leaders to load up over 3,000 canned goods for Harvesters! Proud of our kids, our town, and the difference we make together! #ChieftainPride #TongieStrong
about 1 month ago, Matthew Bowers
Mrs. Schaecher's class and community leaders loading up canned goods.
Mrs. Schaecher's class loading up canned goods.
Mrs. Schaecher's class and community leaders loading up canned goods.
Mrs. Schaecher's class loading up canned goods.
Mrs. Schaecher's class loading up canned goods.
Today’s lesson was hands-on AND future-focused! THS FCCLA members taught our 5th graders all about different trades and even sprinkled in some business basics. Love seeing big dreams start early!
about 1 month ago, Matthew Bowers
FCCLA at TES
FCCLA at TES
FCCLA at TES
FCCLA at TES
FCCLA at TES
FCCLA at TES
FCCLA at TES
FCCLA at TES
FCCLA at TES
Huge shoutout to our very own Mrs. T! She’s officially the 2025 KAHPERD Elementary PE Teacher of the Year! 🏆💪 We’re so proud of her energy, spirit, and heart for kids. Way to go, Mrs. T! #TESProud
about 1 month ago, Matthew Bowers
Mrs. T KAHPERD PE Teacher of the Year

Mr. Van's woodwinds got in one more class together on November 21 before Fall Break!

about 1 month ago, USD 464
fifth grade students sitting in gray folding chairs playing flutes and clarinets; a man in jeans and a black shirt stands at the front of the room conducting
Mrs. Schaecher’s 5th graders crushed the food drive with 501 cans! Their kindness earned them a special walk with the mayor in the Christmas Tree Lighting Parade! 🌟🎄 So proud of these big-hearted helpers!
about 2 months ago, Matthew Bowers
Mrs. Schaecher’s class