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
about 2 months ago, USD 464
blue background, winter trees, white Tongie T logo
🎵 On the fourth day of spirit week, our staff presents to thee, ugly sweaters shining bright for all to see! 🎵 #tongienation #usd464
about 2 months ago, USD 464
eight DAC staff members wearing ugly sweaters standing in front of a Christmas tree in the DAC
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
about 2 months ago, USD 464
student nutrition staff member wearing black gloves scraps out the pumpkin pie filling from a silver metal bowl
four student nutrition staff scrap pumpkin pie filling from a silver bowl
🎵On the third day of spirit week, DAC staff were full of cheer, donning their favorite fun and merry holiday gear!🎵 #tongienation #usd464
about 2 months ago, USD 464
DAC staff wearing various holiday headgear and sweaters, sitting in front of a white Tongie T on the brick wall
🎶On the second day of spirit week, our staff were dressed just right, in candy cane (and Chieftain!) colors red and white!!🎶 #tongienation #usd464
about 2 months ago, USD 464
eight district office staff members wearing red and white, standing in front of a Christmas tree at the DAC
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
about 2 months ago, USD 464
Heather and Meagan wearing black cap and gowns, standing in front of a bronze gorilla statue
🎶On the first day of DAC spirit week, our staff enjoyed the theme: cozy flannel for our super festive team!🎶#tongienation #usd464
about 2 months ago, USD 464
DAC staff wearing flannel shirts, standing in front of a large white Tongie T on a brick wall in the district administrative center
December 14, 2017: Teacher and athletic trainer Mark Padfield participates in holiday spirit week at Tonganoxie High School . #tongienation #usd464
2 months ago, USD 464
Mark Padfield wearing a white robe and green beanie, carrying a black drainage pipe, standing in front of a door decorated like a present
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
2 months ago, USD 464
a snow covered pine bough along the top with red and gold ornaments along the bottom right
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
2 months ago, USD 464
green chalkboard with white text on it; brownd esk with two books, a laptop, and  a cup of pencils on it
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
2 months ago, USD 464
Mrs. Tinberg's class smiles with the mobile dairy cow farm in the background
close up of Hazel Grace's face, a yellow tag with her name on it hangs from her ear
students sit on the ground outside TES and listen to Farmer Kari teach them about dairy cows
students sit on the ground outside TES and listen to Farmer Kari teach them about dairy cows
students sit on the ground outside TES and listen to Kari Hamilton teach them about dairy cows
Bus driver Danielle Dodd is our newest transportation team member. Welcome to Tongie Nation, Danielle! 🚌🚌🚌 #tongienation #usd464
2 months ago, USD 464
Danielle Dodd wearing a red shirt and jeans, holding her CDL license, standing in front of a school bus
October 4, 2024: Tonganoxie High School homecoming royalty candidates are dressed to impress for the parade through town. #ThrowbackThursday #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
THS homecoming royalty candidates dressed in formal wear before the parade
THS homecoming royalty candidates dressed in formal wear before the parade
THS homecoming royalty candidates dressed in formal wear before the parade
All district buildings will be closed Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29. Classes resume Monday, December 2. 🧡🤎❤️ #tongienation #usd464
3 months ago, USD 464
multicolored leaves background with orange circle containing dark purple text and the red district logo
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*
3 months ago, USD 464
light blue background, purple text boxes with white text, four headshots of K State students wearing business attire
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
3 months ago, USD 464
yellow school bus sitting in the parking lot of the district administrative center
front view of bus 22
passenger side view of bus 22
Jill Kietzmann does final inspections of the interior of bus 22
school bus dashboard
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.
3 months ago, USD 464
green chalkboard with white text on it; brownd esk with two books, a laptop, and  a cup of pencils on it
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
3 months ago, USD 464
eighth grade girls wearing white name tags
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
3 months ago, USD 464
Kathy Shaulis, Tom Putthoff, JB Baer, Greg Harr stand behind a red table with a white sheet cake on it
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
3 months ago, USD 464
three veterans stand in front of the American flag
two Boy Scouts in uniform talk to a veteran wearing a VFW hat
Cody Witte, wearing a suit and tie, talks to a veteran wearing a suit and VFW hat
a TES student hands a rose and thank you card to a veteran during the ceremony
three veterans holding roses stand together in the THS gym
a veteran, his wife, and their granddaughter standing together in Chieftain Arena. The veteran holds a rose and his wife waves an American flag
a veteran holding a rose stands next to his wife in Chieftain Arena
a veteran, his, wife, and their grandson stand together in Chieftain Arena after the ceremony
a veteran, his son, and his granddaughter stand together in Chieftain Arena
two veterans sit on white folding chairs after the ceremony