TPSS Digital Newsletter

May 22, 2025

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Engaging Activities to Carry You Through the Summer Days Ahead

Summer is a time for relaxation, but it doesn’t mean learning has to take a break. We challenge families to keep children engaged in educational activities to help maintain their academic skills during the summer months. Accept the challenge and use some of these fun and enriching summer activities that make learning enjoyable.

Read our Summer Learning Adventures Activities

Summer Family Fun

We want to see the great things our families are doing over the summer! Submit your photos for us to spotlight on our official Tangischools Facebook page and future digital newsletters.

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SUMMER LEARNING

Summer Reading Program

at the Library!

Tangilibrary.com

Sign up for the 2025 Summer Reading Program at any Tangi library branch and pick up your Summer Reading Passport. Enjoy Weekly programs for all ages, along with reading to earn stamps in your passport for prizes.

Summer Calendar of Events

Follow TangiLibrary on Facebook

Learning Ally

Don’t let summer slip away!

Prevent the ‘summer slide’ – the loss of up to six weeks of learning – with the fun and engaging "Summer Reading Together" program from Learning Ally.

Learning Ally has what students want to read, as well as some fun, ready-made and easy to use activities. These activities not only give students a way to interact with what they are reading, but give ideas that allow for a little “bonding over books” at home!

Our Tangi students have access to Learning Alley through ClassLink.

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Math Summer Learning

Zearn Math's Summer Intensive Series includes daily lessons for 4-6 weeks of targeted math instruction, designed to set the foundation for a strong start for the next school year. Each series includes dynamic digital lessons that students complete independently and resources for teachers and tutors to use alongside each lesson.

Available through June 30. Our Tangi students log in through ClassLink.

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Discovery Education Summer of Learning

Keep your child immersed in educational content. Our district covers all students throughout the year, including summer break! Log in through ClassLink.

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Summer Science Activities to Do at Home

Get hands-on this summer with some fun and engaging activities which explore science concepts. Children will love the interaction they receive from playing and discovering new ideas as a family.

See the Activity Guide

SUMMER CAMPS

Summer Music Institute in Tangischools

General Music (grades 4-6) June 9-13 to be held at Hammond Westside Montessori Upper Register to Attend

Band: Maintenance Workshop June 16-20 to be held at Ponchatoula HS (for students already in Band; Beginning; Intermediate; and Advanced Levels)

Strike Up the Band July 21 -24 (for new students; 25-26 beginners)

Morning Session at Champ Cooper School; Afternoon Session at Amite HS.

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.

The New Octavians Summer Camps

The New Octavians are back for a brand new summer season!

Get ready for Frozen fun, Disney magic, and headlines galore!

admin@theoctavians.org

Roomie's Rec Camp

Our weekly program features sports, games, fitness activities, crafts, culinary activities, and camp performances all designed so kids will have an absolute blast!

Event Timing: June 2nd - July 25th

Camp Location: The REC - SLU

Pennington Student Activity Center

1350 N General Pershing Street

Hammond, LA 70402

8am - 4pm

Ages 6-12

Hammond Regional Arts Center ARTISTRY CAMP

ARTisTRY Kids Summer Camp is a creative journey designed to inspire young artists! Over three exciting weeks this June, campers can explore different artistic disciplines—Week 1 focuses on Visual Arts and Week 2 lets imaginations shine in Acting Camp. Whether your child chooses one week or both, they’ll develop new skills, express their creativity, and make lasting memories in a fun, supportive environment.

More Information

Kay Butler Performing Arts Program 2025 Summer Camps

Come join us for a journey through Candy Land with your Little Sweeties!

For more information, visit www.swamplight.org.

KidCam Summer Camp

Registration is now open for Kidcam Summer Camp at Hammond Area Recreation District #1 Chappapeela Sports Park based in Hammond for 10 weeks this summer.

May 27 - August 1

Chappapeela Sport Park Gym

Ages K-13

summer weekly themes

Learn More & Register Online

Hammond Rec Center

Summer Camp

June 2nd - July 25th

Monday - Friday

8am - 4pm

Michael J. Kenney Center

601 W. Coleman Avenue, Hammond

(985) 277 - 5903

Find out More!

SPORTS AND RECREATION

Dance through Time with the PHS Wavettes!

July 21 - 24

8:30am - 12pm

Ponchatoula High Main Gym

Ages PK3 - 8th grade

Showoff for families July 24th at 11am.

Camp includes: T-shirt, daily snacks, arts/crafts, activities, dance training, fun, and more!

email Katie.Fletcher@tangischools.org with any questions you may have.

Kids Basketball Camp

May 27 - 30

9am - Noon

Ponchatoula High School Gym

Ages 7 - 13 years old, boys & girls

Each camper receives a T-shirt and a Basketball!

For additional information please call boys basketball coach:

Tom Taylor at 985-662-8040 or thomas.taylor@tangischools.org

Volleyball Summer Camp

July 7th - 10th

9am - 12pm

Ponchatoula High School Gym

K-8th Grade

Instruction will be given by the Lady Wave volleyball players and coaches.

All campers will receive a t-shirt.

Questions? Contact our Head Coach at lindsay.pinell@tangischools.org

Chappapeela Sports

Summer Skills Series

Boys and Girls, 4-12 years old

Drop-off Begins at 8:30am

Time: 9:00am - 11:30am

PARD Athletics

Basketball Camp

June 7th, June 14th, and/or June 28th

9am - 12pm

PARD 1 Gym

Ages 7 - 14 years old

19030 Ponchatoula Parks Dr.

Ponchatoula, LA 70454

(985) 370 - 7273

Speed & Agility Camp

May 31, 2025

8am - 12pm

PARD 1

Ages 8 - 16 years old

19030 Ponchatoula Parks Dr.

Ponchatoula, LA 70454

(985) 370 - 7273

All participants are required to register to attend. Waivers are due prior to camp.

nogrindnoshinetraining@gmail.com

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

Youth Fishing Rodeo

Registration is now OPEN for the annual Youth Fishing Rodeo at Zemurray Park in Hammond!

Tangipahoa Parish Government is proud to help sponsor this FREE event promoting outdoor fun each summer! Youth from age 5-15 are eligible to participate, and pre-registration is required.

Petting Zoo

Tangi Library is excited to have Miss Kim's Petting Zoo as our Special Performer as they kick off their Summer Reading Program the week of May 27. Check out their schedule and then plan to bring the entire family to any of our Branches to pet, feed and hold these special animals.

May 27 @ 10:30am - Loranger

May 27 @ 2:30pm - Independence

May 28 @ 10:30am - Ponchatoula

May 29 @ 10:30am - Hammond

May 30 @ 10:30am - Amite

May 31 @ 10:30am - Kentwood

Tangipahoa Tourism

You do not have to go very far to find fun ways to engage and connect as a family. Tangipahoa Parish offers a variety of events over the summer. See the calendar to check out what's coming up!

Calendar of Events

Things to Do

Outdoor Activities

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

LSUHSC

AHEC of a Summer

July 9th - 11th

9am - 3pm

High School Seniors & Juniors

LSUHSC School of Medicine in New Orleans

Participate in structured, hands-on health care learning experiences led by trained educators and healthcare program supervisors.

Applications are open now!

Apply to Program

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Back-To-School Bash

Mark Your Calendars!

We want all of our students and families to rest and relax in the coming months, but before you step into summer vacation - mark your calendars for this special event.

We have our Back-to-School Bash scheduled and want to make sure to see you there!

Come meet our Tangi Team and visit with some of our outstanding community partners. We are here to answer questions, provide helpful information, and assist with some of those school supplies.

You are welcome to choose to attend one of the events below.

NORTH END July 18th 9am - 12pm

OW Dillon Campus 1459 Service Road, Kentwood

CENTRAL

July 25th

9am - 12pm

Independence Leadership Academy Campus 221 Tiger Avenue, Independence

SOUTH END

August 1st

9am - 12pm

Hammond Westside Montessori Campus

2600 PFC Matthews Wildes Street, Hammond

For More Information:

985-662-5557

TangiCrimestoppers@gmail.com

Uniforms for Kids

DATES:

Thursday. July 24th from 8am to 4pm

Friday, July 25th from 8am to 4pm

Saturday, July 26th from 8am to 12 noon

LOCATIONS

south end schools: Holy Ghost Parish Hall, 511 N. Oak Street, Hammond

north end schools: St. Helena Catholic Church Hall, 122 S. 1st St., Amite

WHAT TO BRING:

Please bring parent or guardian's valid picture ID With

EITHER SS card and Medicaid card for each child

OR Food Stamp letter with names of children

Youth Mobile Crisis Program

Our mission is to provide compassionate crisis counseling and intervention services to children, youth, and their families during times of acute crisis.

Find Out More