Panthers Post

August 2025

Tecumseh North Elementary

The mission of Tecumseh North Elementary School is to provide opportunities for all students by developing self-motivated, lifelong learners and leaders in their community.

Today is a GREAT day to be a PANTHER, and I choose to LIVE ABOVE THE LINE!

Address: 314 Stanton RD, Tecumseh, KS 66542

Phone: 785-379-5910

Website: https://tn.usd450.net/

Facebook: Tecumseh North Elementary School

Email: TN_Office@usd450.net

Tecumseh North Elementary School
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A Message from Principal Bivens

Welcome Back!

I am so excited to welcome back our staff and students soon. I know the 25/26 school year is going to be great!

Please pay close attention to the dates listed in the "Upcoming Events" section below.

Here's a recap of important events for this week and next...

  • Sneak Peek is this Friday, August 8th, from 4:30-6pm for ALL students

  • School starts on Wednesday, August 13th for 1st-6th grade students ONLY

  • Preschool and Kindergarten students will start on Thursday, August 14th

  • ECSE students will start on Monday, August 18th

If you have any questions or clarifications, please reach out to the office at 785-379-5910 or tn_office@usd450.net.

Proudly Serving as YOUR Principal!

-Katie Bivens

#PantherProud

 Upcoming Events

4th- BOE Meeting at 7PM

6th- Parent/Guardians access classroom teacher via PowerSchool after 4PM

8th- Sneak Peak at 4:30-6PM for ALL Grades

13th- First Day of School 1st-6th- On the first day of school student will report to their classrooms when entering the building. On the second day and all days following, students will report either to the gym if they are not eating breakfast or the cafeteria if they are eating breakfast. This is our normal routine.

*End-of-Day Dismissal- If your student is parent pick up/car rider, we will follow the same procedure as the last few years. Your student will come home with your car tag within the first few days of school.

14th- First Day of School Preschool and Kindergarten

18th- First Day of Class ECSE

19th- Band/Orchestra Parent Night 7PM @ SHHS

25th- Site Council 5:30PM / PTO 6:15PM in the TNES Library

PAWS on the Bus

At Tecumseh North, we follow PAWS!

PAWS stands for...

  • P--Practice Your Personal Best

  • A--Act Responsibly

  • W--Work & Play Safely

  • S--Show Respect

We follow PAWS in all places of learning, including on the bus! Here's a link to our bus expectations and consequences: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sxcvrS45Kxvi1G5A3apsNEvu9D1YZBrx/view?usp=sharing

Attendance Policy

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Parents Right to Know

As part of the Federal No Child Left Behind guidelines, parents have the right to request and receive timely information on the professional qualifications of their child's teacher. The information that can be provided includes:

  • met qualifying and licensing criteria

  • if they have emergency or provisional status

  • their degree major

  • whether your child is receiving services from a paraprofessional

Anyone wanting any of the information may receive it by contacting Katie Bivens, principal, at 785-379-5910.

WOOT WOOT Wagon Donations Needed!

Ms. Bivens and Mrs. Cress LOVE to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff members with the WOOT WOOT Wagon. Normally, Ms. Bivens, Mrs. Cress, &/or PTO stock the WOOT WOOT Wagon, but they would love help! Donations in any amount of canned soda, individual bagged chips, bottled water, &/or various types of candy (or anything you think our teachers/staff would like) would be so very appreciated. Please drop-off your donations in the office to Ms. Jordan, Ms. Courtney, or Ms. Skye Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Call the office at 785-379-5910 with questions. THANK YOU!!!

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Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

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