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As the first half of the school year wraps up, we want to pause and offer our warmest congratulations on a wonderful and successful first semester! Our Tangischools family has shown incredible effort, focus, and commitment, and we couldn't be prouder of the milestones we've achieved. Let's follow through and finish this academic year strong by giving the last few days of 2025 our absolute best effort!
We hope you all prioritize rest, relaxation, and fun this winter break—you've certainly earned it!
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Christmas Holidays
Wednesday, Dec. 17 is a half day of school for students.
SEE HALF DAY BELL SCHEDULE
Christmas/New Year break is December 18 - Jan 2.
Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 5 & 6, are PD Days for teachers
(no school for students).
Students return to school Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.
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Every Last Detail Counts!
Now is the time to focus on getting the final touches of the first semester just right. Showing up for the day on time and being actively engaged is the best way to ensure that you are catching every important detail.
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English Learners Night
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
5:30pm
Hammond Westside Montessori Upper Cafeteria
2600 PFC Matthew E. Wildes St.
Hammond, LA
Door Prizes!
Register to Attend
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As winter break nears, we're excited to share winter-themed resources for Pre-K through 12th grade, with engaging activities in English and Spanish that celebrate the season and promote connection. Centered on the theme “Light the Way: Cultivating Connection and Belonging,” these activities encourage kindness, connection, and a positive school culture.
10 Day Winter Break Character Challenge
Elementary | Secondary
Refrigerator Check-In
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Hope Closet
The Tangipahoa Parish School System (TPSS), in collaboration with Tangipahoa Crime Stoppers and Transport Ministries, is excited to announce The Hope Closet Project—a new initiative aimed at ensuring that food and hygiene items are available on all 34 school campuses throughout the parish. You can join our efforts!
Read More
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Finding Innovative Ways to Make a Real Difference
The TPSS Office of Innovation is committed to making our schools the best they can be — and that starts with listening to you. Our Impact Questions form is a quick and easy way for you to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback.
Complete Our Form
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Make your List and Check it Twice!
If you have a graduating senior this year, you will want to watch our latest Coffee Talk. Make sure that you are moving in the right direction to ensure that everything is wrapped up by the end of the second semester of school. It will be graduation time before you know it!
#Classof2026
This is your year!
Next ACT Test Date: Feb 14 | Early Registration: Jan 9
REGISTER TO TAKE THE ACT
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TPSS Magnet Programs
Reminder: Magnet Program Pool 1 applications are still open!
Magnet programs offer hands-on learning experiences, accommodate different learning styles, and allow students to explore their creativity and play to their strengths.
Get your application in before February 1st!
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S.W.A.G. Events - Coming Your Way!
Our SWAG Classes (Students with Amazing Gifts) have some fun and energetic events to look forward to this school year!
November 1, 2025 - Our SWAG Slush went on sale at participating Sonics. All proceeds of the drink go toward the event planning of our SWAG Prom.
January 29, 2026 - Career Skills Olympics to be held at the SLU Pennington Center. Come ready to cheer us on as our students compete in job-based challenges.
March 26, 2026 - SWAG Informational Resources Fair to be held at the Florida Parishes Arena. Students will interact with local businesses to build connections for a transition out of high school and into the work place.
April 18, 2026 - SWAG Prom will take place at the Florida Parishes Arena!
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Our SWAG SLUSH is making a SPLASH at SONIC this Holiday Season!
Have your tried a SWAG Slush? Stop by one of our participating Sonic locations to purchase this one-of-a-kind drink while it lasts! 100% of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to our SWAG (Students with Amazing Gifts) program!
Sale runs through December 31st, 2025.
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Cutting the Pattern Early Learning Center in Independence hosted a “Readers Make Leaders” Day, where members of the community visited and read books to the children.
Network News: The State of Louisiana has released its Early Childhood Performance Profiles. Ready Start Tangipahoa increased its overall performance from 5.58 to 5.73, maintaining its status as a high proficient network. Research shows that children who attend high-quality early childhood programs from birth to age five are better prepared for kindergarten, more likely to be reading by 3rd grade, and more likely to graduate on time.
Ready Start Tangipahoa
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Join our TPSS Transportation Team!
Hop onboard one of our upcoming trainings to get on the road to a new adventure with Tangischools.
Questions? Call (985) 748 - 2423
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School Bus Driver Training Course
DAY CLASS
Jan. 26-30 or Mar. 23-27
9am-4pm
TPSS Technology Center
795 S. Morrison Blvd, Hammond
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School Bus Driver Training Course
EVENING CLASS
Feb. 23-26 and Mar. 2-5
5pm-9pm
TPSS Technology Center
795 S. Morrison Blvd, Hammond
*evening classes run for 8 nights
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The MAIN COMMUNICATION Avenue for Bus Messages
We highly recommend that families with children riding a Tangi School Bus download the Edulog Parent Portal Lite App through their cell phone’s app store to track transportation to and from school.
Track Your School Bus
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Tap the App
Encourage your children to use the free anonymous P3 tip reporting system. This is a vital tool in keeping schools and students safe. Students can report about a wide range of concerns, from mental health issues to threats of violence through the P3 app or through the Crime Stoppers website. Tips are delivered to multiple school administrators and law enforcement making sure nothing slips through the cracks. The P3 mobile app can be downloaded to iPhone or android devices.
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Speak to Crime Stoppers to make a report:
1 877 668 2421
Submit a tip online:
SUBMIT A TIP
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Stay in the loop with your child's academic journey!
Our Student Progress Center is the one-stop-shop for all your needs. Emails were sent to guardians this week with instructions on how to get started.
Didn't receive the email? Contact your child's school to update your contact information.
With your SPC account, you can:
- see student schedules
- check grades and test scores
- view attendance records
- update your contact information
Access the SPC to set up your account, or log in with existing information on our website at https://www.tangischools.org/academics/studentprogress
Guardians and students can now download the JC Student app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store!
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Know the Policy
Our TPSS Student and Parent Handbook provides important information about district policies, expectations, and resources. We encourage all families to review it to ensure a successful and informed school year.
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Tangischools App
The Tangischools App is available for Apple devices in the App Store and on Android devices in the Google Play store. Subscribe to receive notifications from your school, see the upcoming events calendar, and have access to all things Tangischools at your fingertips!
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JCampus Student App
Have you created your Student Progress Center Account? If yes -- Download JCampus Student on your Apple or Android devices.
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Reach Out
Whether it's academic concerns, social-emotional support, or general school-related questions—we’re here to help. Together, we can make sure every student has the support they need to thrive this year!
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Have a general question for the school district?
Reach out to us through email.
questions@tangischools.org
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Stay In Touch
Make sure your contact information is current.
Guardians may update their personal information in their Student Progress Center Account, or they may contact their child’s school and update the information with the school secretary.
Update My Contact Information
→ current phone number
→ email address
Text START to
(985) 260 - 8474
to receive text messages from Tangischools
Do not have a Student Progress Center Account? Your child's front desk secretary can assist you with getting started.
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You can find the podcast on all major platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Coffee Talk Tuesdays
Be sure to catch us LIVE on Facebook each Tuesday at 2:30pm.
Superintendent Stilley sits down to chat with school and parish leaders, to share and discuss the "why" behind all that we do in Tangischools.
See our Recorded Episodes on our website.
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Come Meet Santa Claus at the Tangi Library!
Week of Dec. 8th
Free Photos with Santa
Check out schedule at www.tangilibrary.com for a complete list of programs and activities.
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Breakfast with Santa
Inclusive event for children with special needs and their families.
- Hot Breakfast
- Christmas Crafts
- Letters to Santa
- Photo Opportunity with Santa
- Gifts
- Special Musical Guest
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
9-11am
St. John of The Cross Catholic Church
61051 Brier Lake, Lacombe
More Information: (986) 875-0511
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TPSS Special Education Department
Special Ed Advisory Coucil: Community Network Meeting
December 16
1pm
Parents of students with IEPs are encouraged to attend.
-special education camera updates
-notice of proposed or refusal of action letter
-Northshore Families Helping Families Support and Services
-SOAR Tour
31 Industrial Parkway
Ponchatoula
(985) 370-2300
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Early Childhood Supports and Services (ECSS)
Free, family-centered support for children ages 0-5 experiencing:
- behavioral or emotional challenges
- trauma or stress
- developmental delays
The ECSS team helps families build healthy foundations through compassion, evidence-based care.
- personalized family support plans
- licensed mental health therapy
- parenting education and coaching
- referrals to local resources
- school readiness suppport
Learn More
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2025 NORTH OAKS HEALTH SYSTEM TANGIPAHOA PARISH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
December 17 - 21
Purchase $5 student tickets with a card at the door.
(MUST HAVE TPSS STUDENT ID)
Purchase Adult Game Ticket for Wednesday, Dec. 17
(links to purchase tickets will be provided each day)
Clear Bag Policy with Metal Detectors Upon Entry
Purchase concessions with card and cash.
See Brackets
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Young Woman of Excellence Award
In Celebration of Women's History Month, Tangipahoa Parish Library is honoring a middle or high school student who is a leader in her community.
Tangipahoa Parish Library is honoring a middle or high school student who is a leader in her community. The nominee will be a female student who has demonstrated exceptional service to Tangipahoa Parish while making a profound difference in improving the community and has been willing to take risks to achieve change.
Nomination Deadline:
Friday, January 9 @ 5pm
See Flyer
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Brighter Future Scholarship
Give our aspiring teachers a strong start by contributing to the Brighter Future Scholarship fund. Your donation will help students on the Pre-Educator pathway pursue their passion to a career in education.
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Junior Market Day
A Holiday Market by Young Entrepreneurs
December 13
10am - 2pm
Chappapeela Sports Park
19325 Hipark Blvd
Hammond
FREE ADMISSION
Support Young Vendors as they showcase and sell their handmade, upcycled, or self-designed products.
Have a young entreprenuer? Register to claim your booth spot!
Vendor Application
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Happy Holidays!
December 17: End of 2nd 9 Weeks, End of 1st Semester
December 17: Half Day of School for Students (Christmas Break begins)
January 5 & 6: PD Days for Teachers
January 7: Students Return to School
January 19: MLK Holiday (schools and offices closed)
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SchoolCash Online
Create an account, connect your schools and students to the account, and search the catalogue for availble fees.
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Student Progress Center
Register your account to track student grades, attendance, announcements, & test scores.
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Resolve A Problem
Have a question or concern? Reach out directly to your school by filling out our Resolve a Problem form.
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TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
59656 PULESTON ROAD, AMITE, LA 70422
P: 985-748-7153
F: 985-748-8587
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