Tonganoxie High School

Congratulations to our District Honor Band students for their outstanding performances in their KMEA Northeast District Honor Band Ensembles! Our students performed in their District Honor Band Concerts at Seaman High School in Topeka, KS on Dec. 6th, 2025!
High School Band - Paityn Van Middlesworth (3 Year Participant) - Alto Sax, Connor Nitchals - Flute, Genesis Rincon-Robledo - Flute, Rosalea Francis - Clarinet, Alyssa Schmid - Clarinet
8th Grade Band - Jacob Hickey - Trumpet, Brayden Garner - Euphonium, Declan Van Middlesworth - Trombone
7th Grade Band - David Skaggs - Trumpet, Jackson Wade - Trombone, Henry Koch - Trumpet

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

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.

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!