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"Elevate Your Impact"

Tangipahoa Parish School System currently has 3 surveys available to take as a way to give us your feedback on important topics at hand. Please participate, to help ensure that all voices are heard in our district.

Family-School Relationship Survey

This brief survey is to provide our families with an opportunity to tell us about your experience with Tangipahoa Parish Schools. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.

The survey will close on March 28th.

Student Dress Code Survey

Your feedback is crucial in helping us create a dress code policy that is fair, inclusive, and appropriate for our school environment. We want to hear from parents, teachers, and students alike to understand your perspectives and experiences regarding the current dress code and any potential changes you would like to see implemented.

The deadline to complete the survey is April 8th.

Community Survey for Strategic Planning

This survey is intended to gather input for our new strategic plan. All responses are completely confidential.

Please complete and submit this survey by March 29th.

Young Artists Exhibition

If you haven't yet had the opportunity, make plans to visit Hammond Regional Arts Center's "Young Artists Exhibition" which will be on display through March 28th during regular business hours. The exhibit features the artwork of our very own Tangischools students. #ArtInEduMonth

Gallery Hours:

Wednesday - Friday: noon to 6 p.m.

Closed: Saturday - Tuesday

Gallery Address:

217 E Thomas Street

Hammond, LA 70401

Phone:

985.542.7113

2024 Annual Eco Art Extravaganza

Fashion Show, Music, Performing Arts, Eco Friendly Art Exhibits, Food, Craft Booths, Silent Auctions, Contests, Raffles & more!

April 27th, 5pm - 8pm

Hammond Eastside Magnet Upper - gymnasium

Yokum Rd, Hammond

Gallery Hour begins at 5pm

Fashion Show begins at 6pm

Purchase Your Tickets

Theatre in Our Schools

Catch a showing of Hammond High Magnet School's "Mamma Mia!" this April.

All performances to take place in the HHMS Auditorium.

Purchase Tickets:

• April 26 @ 6pm

• April 27 @ 2pm

• April 27 @ 6pm

• April 28 @ 2pm

Support our performing arts programs in our schools. Come enjoy the show!

Does your child have a unique talent in the area of art, music, or theater?

Did you know that your child may qualify to attend one of our TPSS Talented Programs? If your child shows a gift for art, music, speaking, acting, or performing, reach out to your child's teacher to inquire about applying for our in-house screener.

Effects of Screen Time & Children's Mental Health

Although technology is an essential part of our culture today, what is it doing to our children's mental health? Join us as we learn from Dr. Skinner as he shares the direct link between mental health concerns and increased screen time and how to talk to your children about your concerns.

April 9, 2024

6:00-7:00 PM

join our next Mental Health Series via Zoom

Register Here

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See our Upcoming Sessions

Parent Guidance Mental Health Series

Family-School Relationships Survey

Our district values your feedback! We are conducting a brief survey to provide our families with an opportunity to tell us about your experience with Tangipahoa Parish Schools. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. We want to know what you think.

The survey began on March 18 and will close on March 28, 2024. You will be able to take the survey online on a home computer with internet, or on any smart device. Survey links were sent via email the morning of 3/18/24.

We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please do not hesitate to contact us at your child’s school.

Take the Survey

VIRTUAL LEARNING OPTION

Considering a new approach to the 2024-2025 school year?

Come see what our VLO has to offer.

ENROLLMENT OPENS APRIL 1

SEE OUR FULL SCHEDULE OF MEET & GREET EVENTS

This program is free to all TPSS students in grades K - 12. There is no enrollment fee or tuition.

What does this program offer?

• Interact daily with your virual classmates and spend time at your home-based school with events offered; such as clubs, sports, & school dances. It's the best of BOTH worlds!
• Engage in rigorous curriculum activities with your teachers online daily.
• Dedicated staff of certified, enthusiastic and committed teachers!
• Flexibility: Have access to your online classroom from anywhere at anytime. All you need is the computer that Tangischools provides and internet access.
• Teachers offer assistance via LIVE Zoom lessons, help sessions, and office hours to make sure all students' needs are met.
• SPED Staff and 504 Coordinators virtually implement IEP's and 504 plans.
• Virtual Field Trips, science experiments, and design projects promote thinking and creativity.
• Students learn time management skills and extended use of technology.
• Remote learning provides a comfortable, safe learning environment for students.

TPSS MAGNET PROGRAMS

Tangipahoa Parish School System is committed to providing families with choices when it comes to the education of our children.

TPSS Magnet Schools are tuition-free elementary, middle, and high schools which offer specialized courses in addition to the adopted tier 1 academic curriculum. Students enroll into our magnet schools through an application process, allowing them to thrive in schools in which they are not traditionally zoned to attend.

Enrollment for the 24-25 school year will open on April 1.

tangischools.org/academics/magnet

Future Tor Night

Do you have an 8th, 9th, or 10th grader in Tangipahoa parish? Come see what the International Baccalaureate programme at Hammond High Magnet School has to offer.

Guests will be treated to student presentations and performances.

Learn more about the benefits of IB.

We will meet in the library of HHMS on Wednesday, April 10 from 5-7pm..

contact: deirdra.haase@tangischools.org

Consider Taking Classes at our TPSS Advanced College & Career Magnet Center

TPSS students who will attend 11th or 12th grade next year should have received an email on how to submit a request to participate in our available classes for the 2024-2025 academic school year. The deadline to submit a request is March 28th, so be sure to have that conversation with your rising juniors and seniors soon. Our program offers classes for our students which may not be available to take on their normal high school campus.

advcenter.tangischools.org

Prepping for the ACT

This exam is a key component of many college applications, and a strong score unlocks opportunities for scholarships and TOPS eligibility.

Ensure you're well-prepared with TPSS's extensive resources, including ACT prep courses and our 24/7 online assistance program. Connect with your school counselors to explore the wealth of ACT resources available to you. Success awaits! 

ACT RESOURCES

Class of 2024, it's your time to shine!

Make sure you complete your FAFSA before graduation. We have resources to help with that! Reach out with any questions you may have.

📝 tangischools.org/academics/fafsa

🎓Mark your Calendars with our TPSS High School Graduation Dates!

Literacy Tutoring Program

Does your K-5th grade child need reading help?

Assistance may be available! The Steve Carter Literacy Tutoring Program provides $1,000 digital vouchers to eligible students for literacy support.

Visit the site below to find out if your student is eligible and how to apply!

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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.

#ElevateYourImpact

STEM EDUCATION

A Note about the Upcoming Solar Eclipse



On Monday, April 8, 2024, our area will experience a partial eclipse of the sun. This event does not occur often; therefore, we have made plans to ensure that our students have the opportunity to experience the eclipse. Safety is the utmost priority during a solar eclipse.  Looking directly at the sun is unsafe and can permanently damage eyesight. Therefore, our students will be allowed to watch the eclipse via livestream in their classrooms.

The time frame for this event in our area is from approximately 12:30 p.m. until 3:09 p.m. Due to safety concerns, all outdoor activities at our school (physical education classes, recess, athletic practices, band practice, etc.) will be limited between the hours of 12:00 noon and 3:15 p.m. Monday.  School will dismiss at the regular dismissal time.

You may choose not to send your child or children to school Monday either because of safety concerns or because you want your child to experience the eclipse with the family at home.  If so, this will be an excused absence.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child's school.

Adventure & Astro Camp

Stay busy during Spring Break with a fun week of learning and exploring.

Registration is open for the Hammond Astro Adventure Camp. This fun week of learning is designed for children ages 7 - 14. Explore the basics of aviation, air rockets, solid fuel rockets, canoeing, fishing, & living solar system.

Monday, April 1st - Friday, April 5th 8am - 4:30pm

REGISTER AT THE HAMMOND REC CENTER

601 W. Coleman Ave

Hammond, LA 70403

(985) 277 - 5908 or (985) 277 - 5905

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

Transition Career Fair

The Special Education Department of Tangipahoa Parish School System is developing a cohesive transition system that facilitates partnerships between agencies at the state and the local level. The goal is to teach independent living skills to ensure individuals with disabilities seamlessly and successfully transition to life and work after high school.



Tuesday, March 26, 2024

9am - 12 noon

Tangipahoa Parish Fairgrounds & Florida Parishes Arena

(985) 310 - 2102

Watch to Learn More!

Easter EGGstravaganza

March 30th

10am-1pm

Chappapeela Sports Park

Join an adaptive hunt at 10:30am in the Gym!

The adaptive hunt is for anyone who has mobility, sensory, or visual impairments. If this is your child, be sure to fill out our registration form.

Register for Adaptive Egg Hunt

Big Bass Fishing Rodeo

March 23

New Orleans City Park

Join the free Fishtival to enjoy exhibits, activities for kids, Mardi Gras toss, and more!

You can also enter fishing competitions for a fee.

504-482-4888

Visit online for schedule of events:

neworleanscitypark.org

Youth Art Reception

March 26

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tangi Library

Ponchatoula Branch

Calling all youth artists. Tangi Library is planning a Youth Art Reception. They are looking for artists under 18 years of age to display their art.

To register or for more information, contact Stephanie at Stef@tangitimes.com

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

This is an opportunity to have the latest information about grandparents raising grandchildren. Ask questions that concern you and your loved ones. Attend workshops by experts on topics of your interest.

Conference to be held at Holiday Inn South

Baton Rouge

Friday, April 19, 2024

You must register to receive catered lunch.

Pre-register:

grgoffice@yahoo.com

text 225.362.2662

call 225.810.3555

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Coffee Talk LIVE with Superintendent Stilley

Join Superintendent Melissa Stilley each Tuesday @ 2:30pm on FB LIVE as she discusses the latest news of Tangischools. Ask questions in the comments to receive real-time feedback from our panel of guests.

Missed a Coffee Talk? Check out our library of recorded videos.

Let'sTalk

Let us know what you are interested in learning more about and we will get the topic on our schedule.

TPSS now has a mobile App which will be used to push out important notifications to families. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store and turn on notifications under the More menu. Search Tangipahoa Parish Schools in your App store to find it.

Preview the App with guidance on filtering information for your school and turning on notifications. 

There will be times during the school year when TPSS will need to send important infromation out to our families. Having an updated phone number and email address on file will help to ensure our announcements are received in a timely manner.



Visit the Student Progress Center online to update your information.

UPDATE CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's educational experience, please reach out directly by completing our "Resolve a Problem" form.

Your submission will go straight to your school's principal.

P3 - TAP THE APP

The P3 platform enables the public to share information anonymously with Crime Stoppers programs, law enforcement entities, schools, and large corporations around the world.  If you have crime or safety-related information that may be deemed useful in your community, submit a tip via the P3 web page – or download the P3 Tips App for iPhone or android devices. 

Speak to Crime Stoppers to make a report:

1 877 668 2421

Submit a tip online:

SUBMIT A TIP

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Join us for our next TPSS Bus Driver Training

This could be just the opportunity you've been searching for!

DAY CLASS

April 22-26

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

TPSS Technology Center 795 S. Morrison Blvd. Hammond

What are the benefits of driving for Tangi?

DATES & SPECIAL EVENTS

Mar. 18 - Mar. 28: Family-School Relationships Survey take the survey

Mar. 23: Teacher Job Fair, 8:30am-12pm @ the Arena

Mar. 26: Transition Fair, 9am-12pm @ the Arena

Mar. 29 - Apr 5: Spring Break

Mar. 26 & 27: VLO Meet & Greet, 9am-6pm @ the Amite Library

Mar. 30: VLO Meet & Greet, 8am-12pm @ the Hammond Farmers Market

Apr. 8: Students return to school

Apr. 9: Mental Health Series - Screen Time, 6-7pm via Zoom register

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Mark your Calendars with our TPSS High School Graduation Dates!

Academic Calendars

Refer to our Academic Calendar to see when our grading periods start and end, where our vacation days fall, and which days are designated for Teacher PD.

Our calendars have been approved for the next 2 school years!

See Calendars

SchoolCash Online

Create an account, connect your schools and students to the account, and search the catalogue for availble fees.

Student Progress Center

Register your account to track student grades, attendance, announcements, & test scores.

Resolve A Problem

Have a question or concern? Reach out directly to your school by filling out our Resolve a Problem form.