Tonganoxie Middle School

The TMS Boys Basketball season has officially come to an end, marking months of hard work, improvement, and team growth. Throughout the season, the players demonstrated dedication and progress, making it a rewarding experience for both athletes and coaches. The 8th grade team wrapped up its season with two home victories against Louisburg. Bruce Moore delivered a strong performance off the bench, playing a key role in the B-Team’s success. The A-Team secured a thrilling 39-38 win, closing out the season with a 5-9 record. The 7th-grade team faced a challenging road matchup at Louisburg. The B-Team battled in a hard-fought contest but ultimately fell short. The A-Team started strong and played well for the first two and a half quarters before Louisburg gained momentum with a decisive run that shifted the game. Despite falling in the championship game, the players fought until the final whistle. A highlight of the night was the support from our girls basketball team, who traveled to cheer on their classmates. Their presence reflected the growing camaraderie and school spirit among the 7th-grade athletes, a promising sign for the future of our program. Thank you parents; your support made coaching that much more memorable and enjoyable. While the season has come to an end, the memories, growth, and teamwork will leave a lasting impact. #tongienation #usd464

National School Breakfast Week is coming! Help us celebrate by being one of the more than 12 million students across America who eat school breakfast every day. Daily prize drawings will take place next week for students who eat school breakfast, with grand prize drawings on Friday-every morning that students eat breakfast, they will be entered to win the grand prize at their school! #NSBW25 #tongienation #usd464

Good luck to our 7th grade boys basketball team as they play in Louisburg tonight, competing for a FRONTIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP! Go Warriors! 🏀🏀🏀 #tongienation #usd464

Good luck to our 8th graders as they host Louisburg in our final home game of this basketball season! Go Warriors!🏀🏀🏀 #tongienation #usd464

Back at it again! Both the 7th and 8th grade teams took on Clark Middle School, with the 8th grade coming out strong—both teams secured wins! 💪 🔥 B-Team put on a solid performance, winning by double figures. 🔥 A-Team dominated in the second half, pulling away for a 20+ point victory! Mason Reischman had a great 3rd quarter off the bench and made a major contribution to the run. Big men also held it down all night! 👏 Congrats to the 8th graders for wrapping up their regular season! Next stop: HOME GAME on Thursday! The 7th grade teams had a tough night, dropping both games. Struggles with rebounding and stopping ball penetration led to close losses—B-Team by 8 and A-Team by 2. But the season isn’t over yet! The A-Team is still fighting and will face Louisburg on Thursday for the Frontier League Title. We would appreciate all the support in this endeavor and we PROMISE to bring our best! - Coach Sandburg #tongienation #usd464

Mrs. Breedlove's Warrior Time students illustrated their knowledge of the Solar System, demonstrating that learning can be fun! 🪐☀️🌟 #tongienation #usd464

TMS Boys Basketball is back! 🏀🔥 After two weeks off due to the wild weather, the TMS boys were back in action last night! The 8th grade teams traveled to Forest Spring, while the 7th graders held it down at home. 8th Grade Recap: The boys faced off against the best team in the South Division of the Frontier League, and while they came up short, they battled hard. The B-Team lost a heartbreaker by just one point, while the A-Team fell by 20+ to a tough opponent. Despite the results, they made their opponents earn it! 7th Grade Recap: The B-Team shook off the rust from the long break and pulled out a 15-point win, though the head coach knows they can play at a higher level. The A-Team locked in on defense, holding their opponent to just 21 points and securing a 20-point victory—even with key players Witte and Marks in foul trouble! The boys are back at it Tuesday vs. Clark—7th grade at home, 8th grade on the road. Come out and support! #tongienation #usd464

The TMS Science Olympiad team competed at the NE KS Science Olympiad Regionals at Johnson County Community College on Saturday. Congrats to Andrew and Braylon for finishing 5th in Fossils, and kudos to the entire team for all their hard work this season! #tongienation #usd464

TMS celebrated our school bus drivers on Friday. Thank you for all that you do! 🚌🚌🚌 #tongienation #usd464

Due to projected snowfall and inclement winter weather, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, is a SNOW DAY. We are closely monitoring the weather conditions for the rest of the week and will communicate any changes as they are made.

Due to impending inclement weather, all district buildings will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Thursday's conferences will proceed as regularly scheduled at this time. Any changes will be communicated to families as they become necessary. Stay safe and warm!

Thank you to First State Bank & Trust for their donation of binders! This donation will help TMS students work on their executive functioning skills and stay organized. #tongienation #usd464

Congratulations to 8th grader Annabelle Cokely for placing second at the Leavenworth County Spelling Bee! #tongienation #usd464

Mr. Graham and his eighth grade class, along with Mrs. Espy and Mrs. Angell, helped set up the Tonganoxie Elementary School Scholastic Book Fair on Friday! #tongienation #usd464 @tongieelem

Middle school basketball was back on the hardwood last night, with the 8th grade team traveling to Woodland Springs and the 7th grade team hosting them at TMS. The 8th grade teams battled hard but struggled to find their shooting rhythm, ultimately falling by double digits. Despite the losses, Holthaus and Ingerson provided strong leadership for the A Team, keeping their teammates motivated throughout the game. The 7th grade teams faced adversity, playing with just seven players each due to illness and injury. Despite the short bench, they put up a strong fight. The B Team dropped a close game by just five points, with a tough 9-0 run at the end of the first half proving to be the difference. Meanwhile, the A Team secured a hard-fought 39-36 victory. They built a 10-point lead but had to withstand a late Woodland Springs comeback. Max Sturgeon came up clutch at the free-throw line to seal the win. Carter Welsh and Gehrig Eastes knocked down key three-pointers, while Nathanael Meitler and Layton Witte provided steady leadership throughout the game. Both teams will be back in action on Monday, with the 7th grade traveling to Ottawa and the 8th grade hosting them at home. Keep showing up and supporting these young athletes!

Warrior Basketball hit the court again yesterday, with the 8th grade boys playing at home and the 7th grade team traveling to Eudora. The 8th grade squad faced tough competition and fought hard throughout both games. The B Team battled but came up short, losing by 10, while the A Team fell by 12 in a competitive matchup. They’ll look to bounce back on Thursday when they travel to Woodland Springs. The 7th grade team had two nail-biters on the road. The B Team put up a strong fight, ultimately falling by just 5 points. Gehrig Eastes had a standout performance, showing increased aggressiveness on both ends of the floor. The team demonstrated solid help defense and even executed "helping the helper" well. However, rebounding and physicality remain areas for improvement as they continue to grow. The A Team also found themselves in a tight contest, pushing the game into overtime for the first time this season. In a thrilling finish, they pulled off a 44-41 victory, with Nathanael Meitler sinking two clutch free throws in the final moments to help secure the win. With this victory, they start the second half of the season at 1-0. The boys are back on the court Thursday, with the 8th grade team traveling to Woodland Springs and the 7th grade team playing at home. Come out and cheer them on as they continue to develop their skills and compete as a team! - Coach Sandburg #tongienation #usd464

Mrs. Ketchum's 7th grade science classes completed a chicken wing dissection lab to wrap up their unit on the skeletal and muscular system. Students were very engaged during the dissection, and we think they had fun too. 😁 #tongienation #usd464

Warrior Basketball was back in action last night, with the 7th grade traveling to Bonner Springs and the 8th grade hosting Bonner Springs. The 8th grade had a strong night, securing two victories. The B-Team kicked things off with a 30-23 win, thanks to a solid performance from Hudson Myers and a spark off the bench from Bruce Moore. The momentum carried into the A-Team game, where they dominated with a 39-22 victory. Roman Holthaus was a force in the post, putting together a monster game. These wins are great signs as the team heads into the second half of the season. For the 7th grade, the night was a mixed bag. The B-Team struggled against Clark, falling 22-30. Despite battling hard, they struggled with half-court execution and allowed too many open shots. They’ll need to shake off the loss quickly, as they’re back in action Saturday at Lexington Trails. The A-Team, however, had a different story. After a slow start that saw them trailing by one at the end of the first quarter, they kicked into high gear—outscoring the Braves by 25 points over the final three quarters. Their ball movement and offensive execution were impressive, but what stood out most was their defensive chemistry. Their help defense and teamwork fueled their transition game, leading to a dominant 53-29 win. They’ll look to keep improving as they take on Eudora on Monday. Fans, keep showing up and supporting the teams! - Coach Sandburg

TMS Basketball was back in action this Tuesday, with 7th grade hosting Baldwin and 8th grade traveling to Baldwin. The 8th grade B Team put on a strong performance, securing a 45-27 victory. Meanwhile, the A Team had a slow start but showed resilience in the second half, despite falling 22-46. Roman Brown stood out with a solid effort, helping the team find its rhythm. The 7th grade Warriors had a successful night. The B Team claimed a 45-29 win, fueled by an impressive third quarter in which they shut out Baldwin 11-0. Chase Johnson and Asher Hoff led the way, with Tru Masterson making a key impact in the post. Their energy set the tone for the evening. The A Team carried that momentum into the next game, delivering a dominant performance. They controlled the game from start to finish, winning every quarter and securing a 54-28 victory. The team moved the ball well, maintained defensive pressure, and showcased a true team effort. A huge thank you to all the fans who came out to support the boys! We’re back on the court Thursday, with 7th grade traveling to Bonner Springs and 8th grade hosting Bonner Springs. Come out and cheer on the 8th grade at home, or make the trip to Bonner to support the 7th grade! - Coach Sandburg

Six of our TMS students were honored this week by Tonganoxie Post 9271 as part of the annual VFW Patriot's Pen essay contest. This year's theme was "My Voice in America's Democracy." Owen Murray was the first place winner, with Alexander Templeton and Julia DeGraff taking second and third, respectively. Honorable mentions included Joselyn Puebla Saldivar, Amaiya Washington, and Chase Wiehe. Congrats to these deserving students, well done! #tongienation #usd464