Schools and education

Tonganoxie School Board
Test scores on rise, principals tell board
By Shawn Linenberger
May 14, 2008
Preliminary test scores for state assessments are looking favorable for Tonganoxie schools.
Weekend Warriors
Tonganoxie Middle School Warrior Guard shows off in first invetational
May 14, 2008
The Tonganoxie Middle School Warrior Guard began to march in perfect formation as Harley Riddle instructed the group to start marching at the inaugural Warrior Invitational at Tonganoxie Middle School.
THS students lend hands for service day
By Estuardo Garcia
May 14, 2008
Mark Mall directed his team of Tonganoxie High School students as they unloaded mulch from the stockpile just north of VFW Park to the nearby flowerbeds.
Pomp up the jam: Graduation approaches
Commencement exercises planned for Tonganoxie, McLouth and Basehor-Linwood
By Lara Hastings & Shawn Linenberger
May 14, 2008
Tonganoxie High School seniors will be recognized on two occasions for their academic accomplishments.
10 years already?
THS CLass of 1998 to reunite in June
May 14, 2008
The Tonganoxie High School Class of 1998 will celebrate its 10-year class reunion next month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21.
Scientifically speaking, students excel at Olympiad
By Benton Smith
May 14, 2008
The Tonganoxie Middle School science Olympiad team went to the state competition for the fourth straight year last month and four Warriors won medals.
Medieval day better than a worksheet
By Estuardo Garcia
May 14, 2008
The hallways of the Tonganoxie Middle School were filled with the lords and ladies of the sixth grade class.
Fifth-graders get colonial for week full of learning
By Estuardo Garcia
May 14, 2008
Pirate goodie boxes: three shillings. Fruit and marshmallow kabobs: two shillings. Experiencing capitalism and a market economy first hand: priceless.
Williams, infatuated with geography, takes knowledge to state
By Benton Smith
May 14, 2008
Tonganoxie Middle School eighth-grader Wes Williams knows geography.
We’re No. ‘I’: Band, chorus honored
By Estuardo Garcia
May 14, 2008
One might be the loneliest number, but not for the Tonganoxie High School band and chorus members who recently came back from a Class 4A state competition in Andover.
Forensics pros: Tonganoxie students champions once again
By Shawn Linenberger
May 14, 2008
Tonganoxie High School has another state title in 2008.
TMS celebrates test scores with a day full of fun for both students and staff
By Estuardo Garcia
May 7, 2008
Stepping up to the line, sixth-grader Brett Bolon prepared himself to be the first one to dunk Tonganoxie Middle School Principal Jill Dickerson in the tank. Not only would he earn the bragging rights, but sixth grade teacher Janet Burnett also promised $5 to the first student to do so.
Eighth grade boys capture league title for TMS
Mirror staff reports
May 7, 2008
The Tonganoxie Middle School track team competed in the league meet at Monticello Trails Middle School on Wednesday, April 30.
Board OKs new position
By Estuardo Garcia
May 7, 2008
The Tonganoxie School District is looking to increase its central office staff.
Crystal delicious: Teacher awarded by local station
By Shawn Linenberger
May 7, 2008
Keeping Tonganoxie Elementary School teacher Karen Stockman out of the loop on a major surprise turned out to be a major task.

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