Tonganoxie Middle School

Eighth grade science teacher Amber York has been selected by Tonganoxie VFW Post 9271 as this year's National Citizenship Education Teacher at the middle school level! Mrs. York makes incredibly meaningful connections with students and has an amazing sense of humor. We are so lucky to have her! #tongienation #usd464

The basketball season is in full swing, and last night, our middle school teams faced off against Woodland Springs. The 7th grade teams continued their impressive streak, securing their third consecutive wins for both the A and B teams. The B Team showed significant improvement, defeating Woodland Springs 26-18. The guards are stepping up their game, with Jameson McAfee standing out as a key contributor. Jameson has shown tremendous growth, demonstrating better decision-making and patience with his shot. Overall, the team is excelling with strong man-to-man defense and unselfish play on offense. The 7th grade A Team also delivered another strong performance, scoring 35 and 32 points in their last two first halves. However, there’s room to improve in playing down the stretch and finishing games stronger. They secured a solid 50-36 win, with Mason Sparks shining as a playmaker, racking up 15 assists by creating easy scoring opportunities for his teammates. The A Team continues to run an efficient offense and make strides defensively. The 8th grade teams are navigating a challenging patch but remain committed to improving and bouncing back stronger. Their hard work and dedication will undoubtedly pay off. The A Teams are gearing up for their next challenge at the Bonner Springs Tournament this Saturday, while both teams will return to action next Tuesday at Baldwin. The season is heating up, and the boys are making great progress! #tongienation #usd464

TMS Basketball was back in action on Tuesday night, with the 7th grade teams hosting Eudora while the 8th grade teams traveled to Eudora for their games. The 7th graders had a strong showing, earning two victories, while the 8th grade teams faced tough competition on the road and came up short in both games. In the 7th grade B Team game, Asher Hoff delivered a standout performance, scoring 10 points in a single run and proving himself as a rising offensive threat for the team. His growth exemplifies the hard work and progress being made by players across the board. The 7th grade A Team secured a 53-43 victory, thanks to solid execution on offense in the first half that helped them build a 10+ point lead. Layton Witte shone with several strong drives to the basket, while post players Mykel Marks and Nathanael Meitler continued their steady, consistent play. Mason Sparks stood out at point guard, hitting clutch free throws and jump shots to secure the win. The teams will return to action on Thursday against Woodland Springs.

Science Olympiad competed at the Mill Creek Invitational on January 18. The team learned a lot & had fun. Eighth graders Austin Sorensen & Joseph Dean earned 2nd place in Optics! Members are now preparing for the regional competition at JCCC on February 22. #tongienation #usd464

TMS held its 2nd Annual Spelling Bee today! Congratulations to our top spellers who will represent TMS at the Leavenworth County Spelling Bee in February: Audrianna Walker (6th grade), Eden Hodges (7th grade), and Annabelle Cokely (8th grade). #tongienation #usd464

The TMS Boys Basketball season is off to an exciting start, despite winter's attempts to slow things down. On January 13, the 7th and 8th grade teams faced off against Louisburg in their first games of the season. 7th grade traveled to Louisburg and played two very close games, with the B Team narrowly losing 15-13 and the A Team falling just short at 33-30. Both games were thrillers, showcasing the players' tremendous effort and competitive spirit—a great way to kick off the season! 8th grade teams had mixed results but showed promising signs of growth. The B Team fought hard in a close game, losing by just 4 points, while the A Team delivered a commanding performance, securing a 20-point victory. This impressive turnaround reflects the players' hard work during the off-season and improved coaching, especially considering the narrow losses to Louisburg last year. Great job, gentlemen! The boys are gearing up for their next games on Thursday, with 8th grade heading to Paola and 7th grade hosting Paola. Go Warriors! 🏀🏀🏀 #tongienation #usd464

Tonganoxie USD 464 will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025. Continued inclement weather has made it unsafe to transport students to school. All district schools and buildings are closed. Per our inclement weather policies, all morning practices are cancelled. Decisions regarding afternoon practices will be made by noon and communicated by coaches accordingly. Please be safe and stay warm. ☃️☃️☃️ #tongienation #usd464

Because of frigid temperatures and the number of county roads that are still impassable due to snow and ice, school for Wednesday, January 8 is cancelled. All district schools & buildings will be closed. We understand that school closings can be challenging for families, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school as soon as it is safe to do so. #tongienation #usd464

Good luck to our 7th grade girls 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 Spring Hill in our final game of this basketball season! Go Warriors!🏀🏀🏀 #tongienation #usd464

Eighth grade peer mentors Raygan Thomas and Holland Regier created a lesson for Warrior Time highlighting how TMS became a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. Called the Wall of Kindness, this lesson involved students drawing or writing ways they have shown inclusion at TMS! #tongienation #usd464

TMS Cheerleaders participated in the Tonganoxie Christmas Parade and performed a dance at the tree lighting. They even got to meet Santa! What a wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit! 🎄🧑‍🎄🌲 #tongienation #usd464

TMS students recently competed in a Unified Special Olympics basketball tournament and took second place! Way to go!! 🥈🥈🥈 #tongienation #usd464

More TMS Kindness Week posters! #Beekind #tongienation #usd464

TMS students participated in a poster contest for Kindness Week. Each Warrior Time class worked together to create some amazing posters. Mrs. Swallow's class won & earned ice cream treats! Way to go, Warriors!! 🐝🐝🐝 #Beekind #tongienation #usd464

THS senior Aubrey Padfield & Chieftain Friends hosted Chieftain Friends and Fun, a special event for some of our TMS Warrior Friends. This fun day promoted unity, inclusion, and kindness for local Champion Schools like Eudora Middle School and fostered an environment where all students could come together to create lasting bonds and friendships. #tongienation #usd464

Mrs. Breedlove's Warrior Time students are working together to create their Kindness-themed poster. ❤️🤍 #tongienation #usd464

Thanks to librarian Christy Angell's hard work on our Scholastic Book Fair, our entire sixth grade had the opportunity to participate in a Storyvoice event, a free interactive author visit. The event featured New York Times bestselling author Max Brailler. He talked about his series, The Last Kids on Earth, and answered student questions. 📖📖📖 #tongienation #usd464

Tomorrow is a Professional Development Day for our staff; school is not in session. Classes resume Tuesday, November 12. #tongienation #usd464

TMS loves to read! Some of our book clubs read The Wild Robot. After everyone finished the book, we had a Wild Robot movie party, complete with pizza, popcorn & drinks! The discussions that followed were filled with excitement. It was a great way for students to engage with literature and analyze storytelling; plus, who doesn't love a movie day after school?! #tongienation #usd464