Congratulations to Tonkawa Elementary’s 2025 Teacher of the Year — Mrs. Nancy Pendleton!
With 33 years in education, Mrs. Pendleton brings passion, dedication, and a steady presence to our school community. She’s a beloved teacher, trusted colleague, and valued mentor. We’re so proud to celebrate her!
Special thanks to Tonkawa PTO, Pop of the Party, House of Beauty, Simple Simon’s Pizza, Dr. Sarah Campbell, DDS, and The Womack Agency – Farmers Insurance for their generous support in honoring Mrs. Pendleton!
#TonkawaProud #TeacherOfTheYear
The Oklahoma Engineering Fair was cancelled this year, but that didn't stop our students.
TMS & THS STYLE & STEM Students had a chance to showcase their engineering projects for their peers today. They did an AMAZING job! We had an Electric Motor, Rube Goldberg Machine, Rubber Band Powered Vehicles, Straw Eiffel Towers, Ping Pong Ball Launchers, Drones, and toothpick bridges.
There were also several students that had entries in the Louisa Douglas McCune Animals & Engineering Essay Contest. They had to answer the question: How can engineering improve the lives of animals in Oklahoma?
8TH GRADE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND! FREE FOOD AND ONLY $5 TO MAKE YOUR OWN TRUCKER HAT! SEE MRS. DICE TO RSVP!
May Breakfast and Lunch Menus!
Jayla Paul and Joy Stout traveled to OKC for State OSSAA Solo and Ensemble contest today. Jayla received a Superior Rating and Joy received an Excellent rating!
TES Fourth Grade students used the money raised at their Wax Museum to help purchase 308 lbs of dog food and 20 towels for the Tonkawa Animal Shelter! Way to go Buccaneers!
THS-MS STYLE & STEM Classes had a blast @ the OKC Science Museum. To name a few: they learned about the Universe we live in, spinal alignment, experienced space and tornado simulations, and even had some friendly games of tug of war where they put their teamwork and problem solving skills to the test!
Thank you for all you do for our students, staff and school!!
GamechangHERS tomorrow!
We would like to thank Trooper Langston and Deputy Earl Watkins for taking the time to come and talk to our Chemistry and Mid-High STEM classes about Crime Scene Investigation.
Don't miss out! Get your TES Yearbook today! Softcovers only $20!
Mark Your Calendars-The TES Pre-K Music Program will be Monday, May 19th @6pm at the Event Center
ALSO!!!
The TES End of School Ceremony will be Thursday, May 22nd @ 8:30AM at the Event Center. Parents of students are welcome to join.
5th Grade parents please have your child at school on time!
High School Student Council had a great time learning, donating, eating and team building and bonding with one another on their annual Leadership Trip this week!!!
Hello-Goodbye Dance Information...
We are on the lookout for new Pre-K students! We want your little to be a BUCCANEER!
Come enroll today at TES!
Mrs. Wilkerson’s 6th Grade class wrapped up their Cell Unit by doing the Incredible Cell Project. Each student was tasked with making a 3 dimensional model of either a Plant or Animal Cell. The students put so much thought and creativity into their projects!!
Clayton Lopeman places 1st in High Jump at the Okeene meet! Way to GO!!
Attention 1st Grade Parents! Field Trip day is tomorrow! Please make sure your child wears an orange shirt and brings a sack lunch with a drink. Please make sure your child's name is on their drink before coming to school. We are excited to have a fun day!
CONGRATS to these Lady Bucs for their accomplishments at the Okeene Track Meet! Lily Looper, Henley Hembree, Cabrey Boland and Emmersyn Randall set a new meet record in the 4x400 relay. Joey Tabor placed 1st in shot put. Cabrey Boland placed 1st in both 400m dash and 800m dash and broke meet records in both races. Way to go ladies!!
