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Welcome, Winter! The winter solstice marks the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in the entire year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. From here, the days grow longer until we reach the summer solstice! ❄️❄️❄️ #tongienation #usd464
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🎵 On the fourth day of spirit week, our staff presents to thee, ugly sweaters shining bright for all to see! 🎵 #tongienation #usd464
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November 21, 2024: Teamwork makes the dream work! Tonganoxie Middle School student nutrition staff work together to get every last bit of pumpkin pie filling from the bowl, ensuring students enjoy a delicious for Thanksgiving meal! 🥧🥧🥧 #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464
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🎵On the third day of spirit week, DAC staff were full of cheer, donning their favorite fun and merry holiday gear!🎵 #tongienation #usd464
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🎶On the second day of spirit week, our staff were dressed just right, in candy cane (and Chieftain!) colors red and white!!🎶 #tongienation #usd464
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Tonganoxie High School alumni and current USD 464 employees Heather DeMaranville '92 and Meagan Vestal '04 graduated from Pittsburg State University with master's degrees on Friday, December 13, 2024. Heather, THS nurse, graduated with honors, receiving a Master's of Science in Education with an emphasis in School Health. Meagan, district data support specialist, also graduated with honors, receiving a Master's of Science in Educational Technology with a dual emphasis in Library Media Specialist and Technology Integration Specialist. Well done, Heather and Meagan, and congrats! 🎓🎓🎓 #lifelonglearning #tongienation #usd464
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🎶On the first day of DAC spirit week, our staff enjoyed the theme: cozy flannel for our super festive team!🎶#tongienation #usd464
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December 14, 2017: Teacher and athletic trainer Mark Padfield participates in holiday spirit week at Tonganoxie High School . #tongienation #usd464
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The last day of classes for students is a full day on Thursday, December 19, 2024. All district buildings will be closed from Monday, December 23 through Friday, January 3, 2025. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 8. #tongienation #usd464
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The monthly USD 464 Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, December 9 at 6 pm in the BOE room at the District Administrative Center. Please enter through the west doors. Parents, patrons, & community members are always welcome to attend! #tongienation #usd464
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December 5, 2023: One year ago today, TES students enjoyed a visit from Southwest/Southland Dairy farmer Kari Hamilton & her sweet bovine friend Hazel Grace. Students learned about Hazel Grace's life as a dairy cow & observed a live milking demonstration. #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464
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Bus driver Danielle Dodd is our newest transportation team member. Welcome to Tongie Nation, Danielle! 🚌🚌🚌 #tongienation #usd464
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October 4, 2024: Tonganoxie High School homecoming royalty candidates are dressed to impress for the parade through town. #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464
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All district buildings will be closed Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29. Classes resume Monday, December 2. 🧡🤎❤️ #tongienation #usd464
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2022 Tonganoxie High School graduate Cuyler Kietzmann recently took third place in the Lockton Sales Competition facilitated by the K-State Sales Program! Cuyler is a K-State business major. Congrats, Cuyler! 📈📈📈 #tongienation #usd464 *Photo courtesy of K-State Sales Program*
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I don't know about you, but we're feeling 22! Transportation Director Jill Kietzmann took delivery of Bus 22 this morning, our newest activity bus. It is air-conditioned and can accommodate up to 77 passengers. 🚌🚌🚌 #tongienation #usd464
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The Tonganoxie USD 464 Board of Education will hold a special board meeting at 6 pm on Monday, December 2, 2024, to interview the six applicants for the open board position. Interviews will be conducted publicly in open session. Parents, patrons, and community members are welcome to attend. Please enter through the west doors closest to the grassy field.
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March 3, 2018: Tonganoxie Middle School students attend Enhancing Your Future With Science & Math at Emporia State University, an outreach program for girls interested in STEM, led by women in STEM. #tongienation #usd464
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Our transportation department celebrated their veterans this week! Pictured from left: Kathy Shaulis, Tom Putthoff, JB Baer, Greg Harr. Not pictured: Glenn Courtwright ❤️🤍💙 #tongienation #usd464 #veteransday
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We love celebrating our veterans during our annual ceremony! Did you attend? Share your photos with us at socials@tong464.org. More photos coming soon! ❤️🤍💙 #tongienation #usd464 #VeteransDay