The Mirror / Schools and education

Spelling bee canceled: February 5, 2010; The Leavenworth County Spelling Bee has been canceled because of inclement weather.

5 Questions: The feet on the bus go…: Walking School Bus program coming to town; By Estuardo Garcia; February 3, 2010; Q: What is the Walking School Bus program?
Students craft valentines for VA hospital, elderly: By Shawn Linenberger; February 3, 2010; Various hues of red, white and pink were scattered on desks and floors Friday throughout Tonganoxie Elementary School.
Tiebreaker helps THS bring home another title: By Shawn Linenberger; January 27, 2010; Tonganoxie High School debate coach Steve Harrell knew the final results of his four-speaker debate squad’s efforts at the state debate championships Saturday in Goddard.
TES winter carnival coming to middle school Feb. 6: Staff Reports; January 27, 2010; The Tonganoxie Elementary School Parent Teacher Association is sponsoring the upcoming Winter Carnival 2010.
Poker tournament to help raise funds for Project Grad: Staff Reports; January 27, 2010; Tonganoxie High School’s Project Grad will have a Texas Hold’em Tournament starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Tonganoxie VFW Hall.
Tonganoxie takes state title in four-speaker debate: 04:29 a.m., January 26, 2010 Updated 04:29 a.m.; Once again, Tonganoxie High School brought home a Class 4A title from the state debate championship
Youths learn about nutrition at event: By Estuardo Garcia; January 20, 2010; If you want to know about good nutrition, the benefits of exercise and other healthy habits, just ask a Tonganoxie Elementary School kindergartner.
Chamber names top citizens, recognizes Team Tongie’s efforts: By Estuardo Garcia; January 20, 2010; J.W. Evans said Ken Mark, this year’s winner of the Tonganoxie Chamber of Commerce citizen of the year award, has something in common with Mark’s grandfather and father — leadership.
Tonganoxie Elementary School students collecting money for Haiti relief effort: Staff Reports; January 20, 2010; Tonganoxie Elementary School is collecting money for Haiti relief efforts.
Pittsburg State rep to visit Tonganoxie High School: Staff Reports; January 13, 2010; Dana Blubaugh, a Pittsburg State University admissions counselor, will be visiting Tonganoxie High School students at 2 p.m. Tuesday at THS.
Longer school day could be in 2010-11 plans: By Shawn Linenberger; January 13, 2010; School days could be longer during the 2010-11 school year for Tonganoxie students.
Thursday classes canceled for Tonganoxie: 05:35 p.m., January 6, 2010 Updated 05:38 p.m.; Classes have been canceled for Thursday for the Tonganoxie school district.
Educator, coach remembered for kindness: By Shawn Linenberger; January 6, 2010; To many, he was known as Worm.
Korbs to Kenya: Retired Tonganoxie teachers sell house, embarking on mission work in Africa; By Shawn Linenberger; December 30, 2009; It’s popular for some people, when they retire, to move to a warmer locale near a coast.

Point of View

Our state celebrated its 149th anniversary Friday on Kansas Day. What do you like best about living in Kansas?

“My answer kind of contradicts with my first, for those who remember…so hopefully you don’t. The best part about living in Kansas is getting to experience every season to its full potential. I love to swim, I love to sled and I love everything that happens in between.”

— Lindsey Truesdell

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