Mrs. McCoy’s Forensic Science students used interactive calculators funded by a Leighty Grant from First State Bank to simulate decomposition rates under various weather conditions. This simulation lab integrating the life stages of maggots and blowflies helped students identify a hypothetical "John Doe," showcasing real-world forensic techniques. #tongienation #usd464
THS boys golf had a good day at Sycamore Ridge Golf Course. The boys participated in two events at Sycamore: the Spring Hill Invitational and the league tourney. There were 22 teams in the Invitational and the boys took 6th; they placed 2nd in the league tourney against the 8 league teams. Gavin Reischman led the way with a 6th place individually and shot a personal best 78. Right behind him was Luke McRae with a personal best of 79 and 8th place in league. Also having a solid day was Zac Fisher with an 83. The team shot a season low score of 331 and finished behind Spring Hill. The boys will be back in action on Monday at Falcon Lakes in the Bobcat Invitational. #tongienation #usd464
HVAC students at KCKCC Pioneer Career Center are learning how to expand, bend, pre-fit, braze, and install line sets. THS senior Brooke Hurley is pictured here bending line sets before brazing! #tongienation #usd464
Chemistry got a major upgrade! Mrs. McCoy's students have been using their new virtual lab calculators (thanks to a Pete & Margaret Leighty Trust Grant from First State Bank 🙌)! They loved being able to hold the lab simulation and visualize the content. #tongienation #usd464
Tonganoxie Sports Live is streaming today's varsity baseball double header vs Bonner Springs. First game starts at 4:00pm. If you can't make it out to the ballfields, cheer on the Chieftains here: https://www.youtube.com/live/RW_HP-6GVtU?si=ch0Z6vV7AIZB21mQ
Summer camp registrations are open now! Sign up online at https://www.tong464.org/page/2025-summer-camps! #tongienation #usd464
The THS JV boys golf team had a great week. They went to two tournaments and recorded one win and one second place. The boys first headed to Sunflower Hills to compete in an 18 hole tourney on Monday, battling the wind and taking first place. William Dohrn had a great day, taking 2nd as an individual with 86 and leading the way for the team's 1st place finish. Also having a solid day was Carson Heffel with a score of 90. Other team members supporting the win were Owen Heffel, Grant Edwards, Mark Geiger, and Weston Haas, showing a glimpse of what the future will look like for the program.
The boys returned to action on Wednesday at Burning Tree, where they got to play a fun scramble format. Two three-man teams attended, with Team Heffel squared and Dohrn taking 2nd with a salty -2 score for the nine holes. These boys will be back in action on Tuesday at Osawatomie. Thank you for your support!
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Congratulations to Nick Carothers for completing his remaining credits to earn his diploma from the Success Center. Best of luck on the next chapter, Nick! #tongienation #usd464
Congratulations to the THS FCCLA chapter for winning 3 National Awards! Chapter members will receive them this summer at the National Leadership Conference in Orlando. These projects were largely supported by the Pete and Margaret Leighty Grants they received this year. #FCCLA #tongienation #usd464
Lucy Ankrom has earned her high school diploma via the Success Center! Well done, and best of luck with the next phase of life, Lucy. We are proud of you! #tongienation #usd464
THS varsity boys golf headed out to Manhattan last week to play Manhattan Country Club. The course was in great shape and the rules were like regionals. Led by Gavin Reischman with an 87 and Lachlan McRae with an 89, the boys finished 7th overall in a field that was heavy with 5A and 6A teams. The team will next be in action at Sycamore Ridge Golf Course for League on Thursday. Thanks again for all the support! #tongienation #usd464
Mrs. Rowe's Spanish students participated in a gallery walk last week to learn about Semana Santa and how it is celebrated in various Spanish-speaking countries. #tongienation #usd464
Pickleball tournaments finished up this week in Mr. Eckert's Team Sports and Lifetime Sports classes!
Singles tournament champions:
1st Hour - Owen Heffel
3rd Hour - Natalie Loving
4th Hour - Josiah Fountaine
8th Hour - Eli McCloy
Doubles tournament champions:
1st Hour - Emmanuel Garza and Hunter Pankey
3rd Hour - William Wardlaw and Kipton Harder
4th Hour - Chandler Smith and Brockton Gibbs
8th Hour - Eli McCloy and Brody Freeman
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Nine upper-level Spanish students read original Spanish stories to students at TES yesterday. These Spanish story books were created by students in Mrs. Rowe's Spanish 2, 3, and 4 classes. Fun was had by all! #tongienation #usd464
Connor Marxen '27 coming in clutch with some shots of THS Vocal Music at the KSHSAA Regional Solo & Small Ensemble Festival! #tongienation #usd464
Mr. King's Heavy Equipment students are on a job site this week, putting their knowledge and skills to work! There was an erosion problem on the property, and the class was tasked with planning the best solution to correct and control water runoff on the slope. Students visited the site a couple of times before breaking ground to measure and mark the area, plan the work needed, and decide which tools, equipment, and products were necessary. The last 7 or 8 class periods have been spent running equipment and executing the plan! #tongienation #usd464
In Mr. Faulkner's second hour, students have been working on argumentative writing, debating whether a hot dog is a sandwich, which season is the best, and who would win in a fight versus a bear and a gorilla! #tongienation #usd464 **Post by Sawyer Frese '25**
The THS band ensembles performed at the KSHSAA 1-4A State Large Group Music Festival at Atchison High School on April 10, where the THS Band Wind Ensemble earned a 1 rating and the THS Symphonic Band earned a 2 rating!! Congratulations to both bands on their outstanding performances! #YeahBand #tongienation #usd464
THS vocal music ensembles performed at the KSHSAA 4-1A State Large Group Festival at Atchison High School on April 10, where all groups earned 1 Ratings!! Congrats to the Chieftain Singers, Treble Choir, & Tenor/Bass Choir on their amazing success! #tongienation #usd464
Mrs. McCoy's Chemistry class or Potions class at Hogwarts? Hard to tell this week! Between bubbling potions and mysterious slime, we're 90% sure we spotted a wand (or maybe that was just a pipette). Either way, science magic was definitely in the air!! #tongienation #usd464
