Our eighth and tenth graders had an amazing time at the Reality U event on Friday, December 5th! Students stepped into the shoes of their 26-year-old future selves and navigated a hands-on financial simulation that showed how today's choices can shape tomorrow's opportunities. Huge thanks to our incredible community and student volunteers for making this experience possible!
The first annual THS Thrift and Gift kicked off today, with over 70 shoppers lining up early before it opened. Students and staff were able to shop the donations and find fantastic free items for themselves and loved ones. There is also a gift wrapping station available. Students are learning about "Financial Fitness" and how being financially responsible builds essential life skills. It creates positive habits, teaches accountability, and empowers them to make informed decisions about money. Thank you to our librarian Paula for her support in starting a great new tradition! There is still time to donate! Students can continue to shop until next week. Please drop off at the THS library before Monday. #FCCLA
Our Boys and Girls Basketball teams are competing in the Garden City 2025 Roundball Classic! The tournament kicks off today, with games running Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
📅 Tonight’s Games (Thursday):
👧 Girls – 6:00 PM
👦 Boys – 7:30 PM
🎥 Watch Live:
🔗 Thursday Game Stream:
https://youtube.com/@beaverbroadcastingnetwork?si=phXBnatyZOTW1dCV
🔗 Friday & Saturday Streams:
https://www.swkssportsnetwork.com/gchs/
Ms. McVey is our December Transformative Teacher! Mrs. Snider chose Ms. McVey because of the incredible support she provides both staff and students. Ms. McVey goes above and beyond to help students that are struggling in the classroom. She also provides expertise and leadership to our Special Education department. Thank you Ms. McVey!
Student Council members had an amazing kick-off to their holiday spirit week this morning!! Tomorrow is Festive Flannel Tuesday!
FCCLA member Madison Harris visited Mrs. Porta's 2nd grade classroom to work on her Teach and Train project. THS students are working on future career preparation and are always excited to go to TES!
TES fifth graders had the opportunity to do hands-on learning about career and technical education with THS Career and Technical Student Organization leaders. Through collaborative efforts from FCCLA, FFA, FBLA, and HOSA, student-led sessions were held on careers related to culinary, childcare, horticulture, animal science, welding, business, and healthcare. This was an opportunity for 5th graders to explore new career pathways and options. FCCLA secured a Pete and Margaret Leighty Grant to make this possible.
🍲 Souper Bowl Fundraiser
Friday, December 5 • 5:30–7:00 PM (or until the soup is gone!)
THS Chieftain Room during the basketball games
Soup will be available for a $5 donation, and the handmade pottery bowls will be offered for free-will donations. All proceeds support The Good Shepherd Thrift Shop & Food Bank, Inc. in providing Christmas meals and gifts for local families.
Come enjoy great soup, support a great cause, and check out Hannah’s beautiful work!
Congratulations to FCCLA members Grace Weatherford, Gracelyn Barnett, and Hayden McMeans for receiving Leighty Grants for their projects. Also, congrats to Mrs. Jones for receiving a grant to add industry-grade knives to the FACS classroom!
Thank you to our students, staff, and community members that gave blood at the FCCLA sponsored blood drive. Our community efforts saved up to 180 lives, with over 60 donations!
THS Debaters brought home the hardware from the Independence Invitational on November 15! The team placed 2nd. Twelve of the fourteen debaters who traveled earned medals. Tonganoxie won the Open and Novice divisions with undefeated teams!
THS FCCLA members Kalea Baldock, Marissa Dick, and Josie Roe were invited to attend the Youth Transportation Safety Summit in San Antonio, Texas, which brought together students from 36 schools across 11 states! We are proud to help bring safe driving ideas back to Kansas!
Powderpuff & Buff Puff Champions Announced!
What a week of competition, energy and serious bragging rights for Tonganoxie High!
Our Junior girls, coached by Owen Seba, Joel Merei, & Brennin Rhoads, battled it out in a sudden-death showdown against the Seniors and came out on top to claim the 2025 Powderpuff Championship! It was a game for the ages — full of heart, hustle and some top-tier competitive banter that kept the crowd entertained from start to finish. We were even lucky enough to have students from our Coaching/Leadership class officiate the games!
Not to be outdone, our Buff Puff teams showed up and showed out. Team Jingle Bells (sophomores), coached by Finley Rieke & Kalea Baldock, went undefeated against every team that dared to face them. The freshmen squad gave them a real challenge, but in the end, Team Jingle Bells proved they’re the team to beat (and they’re already talking about defending their title next year)!
Huge thanks to all the students, staff, and parents who filled the stands and showed what Chieftain Pride is all about. The energy was incredible and the support made both nights unforgettable. Also shoutout to Gambino's Pizza for helping out and sponsoring this event!
If you snapped any great photos from either night, feel free to share them in the comments — we’d love to see your shots of all the fun and fierce competition!
