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No action from Tonganoxie school board after another special meeting

The Tonganoxie USD 464 school board met for a special meeting Monday, but no action was taken again after board members returned from executive session. Board members met for 30 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel and invited Kansas Association of School Boards attorney Lori Kopp into ...

FFA Week in full swing in Tonganoxie

Tonganoxie FFA celebrated National FFA Week with its annual open house and auction on Tuesday, but festivities continue through Friday with spirit week themes. Today is Dress Like Your Favorite Adviser Day at Tonganoxie High School, while Thursday is Wear Camp Day. On Friday, FFA members will ...

Tonganoxie VFW presents awards for essays, more

Tonganoxie VFW Post 9271 celebrated students, educators and first responders last month the post home. The local VFW recognized local winners in the national Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay contests. The Voice of Democracy contest is for high school students and Patriot’s Pen ...

Tonganoxie USD 464 school board approves HVAC project max price for TES

Tonganoxie school board members approved an HVAC replacement project for Tonganoxie Elementary School. Members approved the project not to exceed $5.987 million. The project will take place in the summer. Board OKs personnel Personnel recommendations were approved by board ...

Tonganoxie Middle School students motor way to Battle of Brains grand prize

The Tonganoxie Middle School Battle of the Brains team celebrates its grand prize victory Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Union Station. Team members, pictured from left, Brock Glassman, Maddison Watson, Eden Gehri and Afton McCoy; second row, Tracey Waldeier, Stephen Sedgwick, River Brumley, Gus Zesati ...

Washburn releases academic honor lists for fall semester

Washburn University’s President’s and Dean’s list for fall 2025 have been released. To qualify for the President’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0. For fall 2025, 872 students qualified for the ...

Washburn University announces graduates for fall 2025

Washburn University has announced its fall graduation list and the group includes several area students. These students completed their courses for certificates, associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees — 678 total from Washburn University, Washburn University School of Law ...

Tonganoxie FFA open house, dinner and auction are next month

The Tonganoxie FFA Alumni and Supporters Chapter will have its annual Tonganoxie FFA Open House, Student Labor, Live and Silent Auctions next month. The event starts at 5 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Tonganoxie High School is excited to invite you to join us for our Annual Tonganoxie FFA Open House, ...

Tonganoxie High ag teacher named Kansas Horizon Award winner

A Tonganoxie High School educator has won the a Kansas Horizon Award. USD 464 nominated THS agriculture teacher Kaysi Overdick for the award, which honors outstanding second-year teachers who demonstrate excellence in the classroom and distinguish themselves among their peers. The program is ...

Balmer term begins on 464 school board

Lisa Balmer has joined the Tonganoxie USD 464 school board. Balmer won a seat during the November election along with incumbents Chris Gratton and Evan Dean. Gratton begins another term as incumbent, while fellow incumbent Dean begins is first full term after being appointed to fill the ...