May 1, 2025

Be Respectful. Be Compassionate. Be Great.

"Accept the Challenge 2024-2025"

There is Much to Celebrate in May

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, there’s a lot to celebrate! From saying a big thank you to our amazing teachers and shouting out our awesome principals, to enjoying all the fun end-of-year events—this is such a special time in our school community.

We’re so proud of everything our students, staff, and families have accomplished together. Thanks for being a part of it all—we couldn’t do it without you!

Let’s keep showing up, supporting one another, and enjoying these last few weeks of the school year!

Be Respectful. Be Compassionate. Be Great.

We want to give a HUGE shout-out to the incredible teachers who make our school a great place to learn and grow!

Your hard work, patience, and passion light up our classrooms and shape the future every single day. We are so thankful for everything that you do.

School Principal Day

On May 1st, we recognize and celebrate the incredible principals who lead our schools with dedication, compassion, and vision. Our principals do so much behind the scenes—from supporting students and staff to creating positive school environments where learning and growth thrive.

Please join us in thanking our school leaders for the countless ways they guide and inspire our school communities every day. Happy National School Principal Day!

School Lunch Hero Day

May 2nd is School Lunch Hero Day, a time to recognize the amazing cafeteria staff who make sure our students are well-fed and cared for every school day. From early mornings to lunchtime smiles, they help keep our schools running and our students ready to learn.

We are so grateful for their hard work and dedication. If your child would like to show their appreciation, a kind note or cheerful “thank you” can make their day!

#ThankYouLunchHeroes #GratitudeInAction

Last Day of School – Friday, May 23!

The countdown is on! The last day of school is Friday, May 23. We are so proud of all our students for their hard work and growth this year.

Let’s finish strong and celebrate the accomplishments of a great school year!

We still have content to cover and tests to take, so make sure you show up every day.

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Summer Break is in sight, but there is still much to do!

Every day at school matters, especially in these final weeks. Important lessons, fun events, and time with friends and teachers are all still happening!

Let’s make every day count as we head toward the finish line.

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TESTING & SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS

Give It Your Best

Tangischools will continue testing, assessing, and assigning work until the last day. LEAP, DIBELS, and End-of-Course assessments help measure student progress and help to ensure that each child is on track for success.

Testing will take place on designated dates, so please check with your child’s school for specific schedules. To help your child do their best, ensure they get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time each day.

Thank you for your support in making this a smooth and successful end of the school year! If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s school.

Visit the Parent Assessment Portal for resources.

View Assessment Calendar

GRADUATING SENIORS

#ChallengeAccepted

Congratulations to our graduating Class of 2025!

Join us in celebrating the achievements of our graduating seniors at Southeastern Louisiana University’s University Center. To ensure a smooth, safe, and respectful experience for all families and guests, please review the schedule and important protocols below.

Graduation Schedule

May 7 at 6:00 PM – Amite High School
May 8 at 6:00 PM – Loranger High School
May 9 at 6:00 PM – Ponchatoula High School
May 10 at 10:00 AM – Hammond High School
May 10 at 2:30 PM – Independence High School
May 12 at 6:00 PM – Sumner High School
May 13 at 6:00 PM – Kentwood High School

Security & Attendance Reminders

Clear Bag Policy: Only clear bags are permitted inside the University Center.
Metal Detectors: All attendees will be screened upon entry.
Celebrations: No Artificial Noisemakers, Confetti, Large Signs, or Balloons are allowed inside the venue.
Parking: No Parking on the Grass. Follow designated parking and directional signage.
Increased Traffic: Expect heavy traffic before and after ceremonies along University Avenue.
Law Enforcement: Officers will be stationed in parking areas and on event grounds.
Detection Dogs: Drug and weapon detection dogs will be present in parking areas and near venue entrances.

Let’s Celebrate Respectfully

We ask all guests to be courteous to event staff, university personnel, and fellow families. Help us make this a safe and joyful experience for all.

After the graduation ceremony, graduates and their guests are kindly asked to proceed directly to their vehicles and exit the campus in a timely manner. Once guests exit the stadium, re-entry will not be permitted.

We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing you take the next step in your journey.

TPSS Graduation Dates

Have you thought about plans after high school? Visit us online for more College & Career Resources

LITERACY

New Law Affecting our 3rd Grade Students

Beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year, a new Louisiana law took effect requiring third-grade students who are significantly underperforming in reading to repeat the grade. This legislation aims to address literacy challenges by ensuring students have foundational reading skills before advancing to fourth grade.

3rd Grade Literacy Proficiency

If you have a child in grades kindergarten - 3, be on the lookout for a report on your child's DIBLES Assessment scores for the end of the school year to be sent home. The DIBELS assessment measures the reading fluency of each student individually, which helps parents and educators identify where the child needs help the most. By detecting the risks and monitoring development, we can work together with the child to ensure that he or she receives proper interventions to increase reading proficiency. If you do not receive this report, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Third grade students who are reading "well below level" as tested by the end-of-the-year DIBELS assessment in April will face retainment and must repeat third grade the following school year if unable to increase their DIBELS scores by June.

Reach out to your child's teacher for help and support.

Watch our latest Coffee Talk for more information.

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DIBELS stands for Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills. It's a set of assessments used to measure a student's progress in essential literacy skills, like phonemic awareness and phonics, and is used in schools to track student learning and provide interventions when needed.

Increase the Literacy Skills of Children in our Community. Become a Partner in Literacy.

If you are a local business owner who is interested in joining our literacy campaign, reach out to us!

Become a Partner in Literacy

STUDENT TRANSFERS

Student Transfer Application Window is Open!

Our Application Window for Student Transfers is open now until June 1.

TPSS allows in-district student transfers to provide families with flexibility.

If you have questions, visit us online for more info.

Student Transfer Information

GRADED ASSIGNMENTS

Changes to the Grading Scale

You may have noticed that Louisiana has adopted a unified grading scale, as a way to show consistency across all districts. The passing of House Bill No. 424 provides for a uniform ten-point grading scale relative to grades assigned in all Louisiana public schools.

Grading Scale Information

JCampus Student App

Grades, attendance and more at your fingertips. Download JCampus Student on your Apple or Android devices.

Download the App

Need Help with Homework, Test Prep, or Understanding Class Work?

Homeworkla.org provides free online tutoring, test preparation, job search assistance, and more. All services can be accessed from a Louisiana public library, from your home computer, or from your mobile device.

Connect with a tutor, submit a paper for review, drop off a math question, take a practice quiz, and prep for SAT/ACT exams, all in one place.

Visit HomeworkLA.org

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Pre-K and Early Childhood Applications

Starting your child's education early ensures long-term success. Some of the most critical development happens before your child reaches kindergarten. All Pre-K programs in Tangipahoa Parish focus on the development of cognitive, social-emotional, language and literacy, and motor skills using a child-centered approach.

Enrollment is open now! Contact us today to explore your child's early learning options.

(985) 748 - 2454

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We need your help to fund the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Southeast Louisiana.

The Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books each month to children from birth to age five, free of charge, through funding shared by local community partners in Tangipahoa parish.

Through United Way, we are able to give back to create a better, stronger community with opportunity for all.

Make a Contribution

Please make sure to select Tangipahoa Parish as the receiving organization. Thank you for your Literacy Partnership!

Social Emotional Learning

Creativity Supports Social-Emotional Growth

At school and at home, creativity isn’t just about making art—it’s a powerful way for students to express emotions, build confidence, and strengthen important life skills.

Whether it’s through drawing, music, storytelling, building, or imaginative play, creative activities help children explore their feelings, solve problems, and connect with others.

In fact, creative expression is a key part of social-emotional learning (SEL). When students are given space to be creative, they learn to manage emotions, show empathy, and communicate more effectively. It also boosts resilience and gives them healthy outlets for stress or anxiety.

As a family, you can support this growth by encouraging open-ended play, journaling, family art projects, or even just asking your child to “create something new” from everyday items. These simple moments build confidence and emotional awareness while also being fun and meaningful ways to spend time together.

Family Activity

"Feelings Collage"

What You’ll Need:

Old magazines, newspapers, or printed pictures
Scissors
Glue or tape
Large sheet of paper or poster board
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils

Directions:

As a family, talk about different emotions you experience (happy, excited, worried, proud, nervous, etc.).
Search through magazines or newspapers and cut out images, words, or colors that represent different feelings.
Work together to create a collage by gluing the pictures and words onto the paper.
Use markers or crayons to add your own drawings or words around the images.
Once finished, take turns sharing what parts of the collage mean to you and why you chose them.

Why This Matters:

This activity gives children (and adults!) a fun, hands-on way to recognize and express emotions. It also opens up conversations about how to handle feelings in healthy ways, strengthening both creativity and social-emotional skills.

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” — Albert Einstein

Thinking and feeling go hand-in-hand in creative learning.

The Truth About Vaping

Families want what’s best for their kids, and that includes helping them make healthy choices. Vaping has become more common among teens, and with so much information out there, it can be tough to know what’s true. While some believe vaping is harmless, the reality is that it can have serious effects on young people’s health.

There are resources out there to help.

Read > The Tall Cop Says STOP

Open and honest conversations can make all the difference!

TECHNOLOGY

Think Creatively, Share Responsibly!

Creativity is powerful—especially online! When you’re creating content like videos, artwork, or social posts, make sure your work is original, respectful, and represents you in a positive way.

Use your imagination to build, not break—create content that inspires, includes, and makes others feel good. That’s what being a creative and responsible digital citizen is all about!

Create with Care.

CHILD NUTRITION

May Menu

See what our cafeterias are serving this month. Our menus are posted online.

See the Menu

LA MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM

LMEP Family Search Form

In order to better serve your children's academic needs, our program wants to identify students who may qualify to receive FREE additional educational services.

Please go online to complete our form. We have an electronic form, or you can print the form to fill out on paper.

Complete the Form

STAY CONNECTED

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.

Speak to Crime Stoppers to make a report:

1 877 668 2421

Submit a tip online:

SUBMIT A TIP

Is Your Contact Information Up to Date?

Occasionally, the district will need to send out updates and notifications to families regarding school closures, weather notifications, and other important emergency updates.

That’s why parents/guardians should make sure the following information is correct at their child’s school:

→ current phone number

→ email address

Parent/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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SCHOOL BUS OPERATING TRAINING

NIGHT CLASS

May 5th-8th and 12th-15th

5pm - 9pm

TPSS Technology Center

795 S. Morrison Blvd, Hammond 70403

You must attend all days to receive credit for the class.

For additional info, please call (985) 748 - 2432.

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Make an Impact as a Tangi Substitute Teacher

Become a substitute teacher with TPSS! Not only will you make a difference in students' lives, but you'll also enjoy flexible workdays, the ability to choose your workplace, and bi-monthly pay.

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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

STEM Festival at GPLA

Saturday, May 3, 2025

12PM – 3PM

Greenville Park Leadership Academy

111 J. Davis Drive, Hammond

Join us for our End-of-Year STEM Festival at GPLA! This exciting event is FREE and open to everyone—you don’t have to be a student to attend!

Get ready for:

Interactive STEM stations & hands-on experiments
Live demonstrations & environmental exhibits
Game truck, music, and fun games
Community agency vehicle tours
Student prizes & giveaways
Delicious food: cotton candy, hot dogs, hamburgers, snowballs, popcorn & more!

NASA Astro Camp

The long anticipated dates of our upcoming 2025 summer #NASAASTROCAMPS have finally been set! With one option in June and one option in July, you can help us save a spot for your young explorer through registering on our website (www.torbotics2080.org).

We can’t wait to soar to new heights this summer as we blast off with NASA science! Also be on the lookout soon for some special one to two-day coding camps specific for FLL Challenge enthusiasts which we hope to host a few times throughout the summer.

End of School Bash

City of Hammond Rec Center

601 W. Coleman Ave, Hammond

Friday, May 16, 2025

4-6pm

Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa's End of School Bash is a completely free event for students and parents to come out and enjoy vendors, booth demonstrations, games, music, and snacks.

Women's Self-Defense Classes

PARD Event Center

19030 Ponchatoula Parks Dr.

Ponchatoula

May 3, 2025

10 - 11:30am

Free Classes. Girls ages 12 years+

Limited Space.

email tangicrimestoppers@gmail.com or call (985) 662-5557

PARD's Youth Fishing Rodeo

Join us for PARD’s 6th Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8:00 a.m!

Grab your fishing poles and get ready for a fun-filled day at Pete's Lake.

Check in begins at 8:00 a.m. NO EARLY BIRDS.

Fishing from 8:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m

Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

An award ceremony and jambalaya lunch will be provided after fishing!

Secure your spot by pre-registering at www.pard1.com.

LSU Pre-College Programs - Summer 2025

Embark on an exciting journey through a variety of engaging summer STEM subject programs available in various departments across the LSU campus. Immerse yourself in hands-on projects that promote active participation and collaboration with fellow students who share your interests. Delve into fascinating topics not commonly covered in high school classrooms.

VISIT THE PRE-COLLEGE WEBSITE TO REGISTER