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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.
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.
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.
Council holds off on CR1 pledge
By Estuardo Garcia
May 14, 2008
Just as a dollar amount to help fund the improvements along Leavenworth County Road 1 was finally discussed, the Tonganoxie City Council decided to wait another week before committing to the project.
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.
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.
Boyda visits in Tonganoxie
By Estuardo Garcia
May 7, 2008
As part of the Congress on Your Corner program, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda paid a visit to Leavenworth County on Saturday and stopped by Bichelmeyer’s Steakhouse to have a community chat.
Rec Commission kicks off summer at Chieftain Park
By Estuardo Garcia
May 7, 2008
The weather has gotten warmer, and the school year is near its end, so it was once again time for the Tonganoxie Recreation Commission to prepare for the summer with its annual kick-off party at Chieftain Park.
Liquor sales for specific holidays approved
By Estuardo Garcia
May 7, 2008
Another battle over retail liquor sales in Tonganoxie was fought at Monday night’s city council meeting. The main event was once again retail liquor sales.
Board OKs new position
By Estuardo Garcia
May 7, 2008
The Tonganoxie School District is looking to increase its central office staff.

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Recent photos

The Tonganoxie High School Class of 2008 form a giant 08 in the gymnasium for a group photo after graduation rehearsal Thursday. THS graduation will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at Beatty Field.

Members of the Tonganoxie Middle School Warrior Guard line up in formation during the armed drill section of Saturday's competition .

As a three-year veteran of the Young Gentlemen and Ladies of Anthony drill team, Paul Lednicky, 12, is able to spin a rifle one handed with ease.

Tonganoxie High School students walked around town in the rain to get from one job to the next.

Mark Mall talks with the Tonganoxie High School students on his community service team while they take a break from spreading mulch along the VFW park.

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