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Be Respectful. Be Compassionate. Be Great.

"Accept the Challenge 2024-2025"

September is Attendance Awareness Month

Good attendance is not only coming to school each day, it's also arriving on time and staying until dismissal. Make the most of your child's education by ensuring that they are present for class.

When children and teens regularly attend school in person, they’re more likely to develop their whole selves—personally, socially, academically, and emotionally. They’re routinely able to connect with friends and adults, collaborate and problem-solve, make decisions, think critically, be creative, and engage in hands-on learning. In other words, showing up matters! 

Be present. Be engaged. Be ready to learn.

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

Follow Along with Your Student's Progress

Tangischools students and guardians will log into the Student Progress Center to check on grades, attendance records, schedules, test scores, and school announcements.

- Students will log in with their issued TPSS username and password.

- Parents/Guardians will need to register as a new user and connect their children to the account in order to see student records.

Directions for registering a new user and PSN # were sent to the guardian email on file. If you are a primary guardian and did not receive this information through email, please contact your school office to update your contact information.

Go Online to Create Your Account or Login as an Existing User

STAY CONNECTED

Be Prepared and Ready Ahead of the Weather

Connect. Follow. Update Contact Info

TPSS utilizes email, text, and phone calls to send out emergency information. Don't miss an important message. Get your phone number and email address updated in our system.

If you have created your Student Progress Center account, you can log in to update your information on your own.

Plan a Visit to Your Local Library

Our Tangipahoa Library branches are a wonderful resource for us all to use. Plan a day trip with your family this fall. Spend time exploring the books, participating in their planned activities, and browsing their collection of magazines or movies. Before you leave, get a library card so that you can check out a few books for storytime at home.

New Law Affecting our 3rd Grade Students

Beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year, a new Louisiana law will take 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. 

Visit us online for more information.

Reading to Learn:

TrueFlix. Worldbook. Discovery Education

Ask your children if they have noticed these sites in their ClassLink accounts, and if they have taken the time to use them. A great early-finisher activity would be to explore a topic of interest. These programs offer online books, articles, images, videos, interactive quizzes and more! The more we encourage our children to read for understanding, the more proficient and knowledgable they will become.

Vouchers Available for Math & Literacy Tutoring

The Steve Carter Tutoring Program is newly updated and now provides up to $1,500 in digital vouchers for both math and literacy tutoring for eligible students in grades K-12. Learn more and apply today at Tutor.La.Gov.

Go Online to Apply

If you have any questions regarding the Louisiana Tutoring Initiative, please contact 877-390-0556 between 7am and 4pm Monday – Friday (CST)

Questions: tutoring@la.gov

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

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.

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

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

Tangipahoa Parish School System aims to find creative, innovative, and encouraging ways to provide more literacy exposure to our elementary age children. We are committed to helping our local businesses discover the best ways that they can make the largest impacts on nourishing the early literacy development of the children in our community.

Become a Partner in Literacy

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING

As part of our Character Strong curriculum, we take the time to discuss important character traits and what they mean. This month, our elementary students are having meaningful classroom discussions about how showing respect looks in different situations and environments. We can respect our classroom by taking care of our materials, we can respect our teachers by listening and following directions, we can respect our bus driver by being quiet riders who stay seated, we can respect our friends by being good listeners and having a compassionate heart.

What are some other ways we can all show respect throughout the day?

Listening is an important skill that is harder than it sounds. We fail to listen not because we don’t hear but rather because we don’t focus or pay attention to what we are hearing. Listening is a sign of Respect. It shows that you value what the speaker has to say.

Celebration Prompts:

• How have you shown respect through strong listening lately?
• What family member(s) do you want to celebrate for their Respect?

Take a Moment to Breathe

Test anxiety is a common challenge for many students, but it doesn't have to hold you back! Practicing positive self-talk, deep breathing, and preparation can help ease those nerves and boost your confidence.

Remember, it’s okay to feel anxious—acknowledge those feelings, but don’t let them define you. You've got this!

Visit us online for a collection of Coping and Well-Being Resources.

TECHNOLOGY

Think Before You Post

Taking a moment to reflect before hitting “post” can lead to more thoughtful, responsible, and respectful online interactions.

T: Is it true? If you are unsure if the information you are about to share is true, do not post it.

H: Is it helpful?  If the information or message you are sharing is not helpful to others, or if it could generate feedback that is not helpful to you, do not post it. 

I: Is it inspiring? It is best not to overly use social media as a way to complain or vent your frustrations. Social media can be a helpful place to get answers and encouragment, but it is not wise to use social platforms to express anger and leave hurtful comments.

N: Is it necessary?  Is the news or information you are sharing something that is important for others to know? Is it your news to share? If you are sharing someone else's personal information, or rumors you may have heard, do not share it.

K: Is it kind? You should always read over your messages before posting. Your post could be interpretted as having a harsh tone if you are not careful with your wording. Double check over your choice of words, emojis, or use of sarcasim. Your message may not be clear to others and could come across as being hurtful or ugly. 

Remember to T.H.I.N.K. before you post. Make sure the digital footrprint you leave behind is one that you would want others to follow. Your future career application, job, or friendships may count on it!

Acceptable Use Policy

Part of participating in school lessons is reading, understanding, and signing our district AUP. An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is like a set of rules that helps everyone understand how to use technology in a responsible and safe way. 

We encourage our families to read the AUP together, making sure that everyone understands the expectations which are set in place.

By following the AUP, you can make sure you’re using technology in ways that help you learn and get the most out of your schoolwork.

Read Our AUP

Protect Your Login

An important guideline of the AUP to follow is to protect your login information. The username and password assigned to our students allows them to access our devices, as well as important programs such as gmail, Oncourse, our Student Progress Center, and academic programs. If this login information is shared or stolen, others can access your child's important information. This could lead to issues down the road.

Stay Alert

Phishing emails (pronounced "fishing") look like they come from someone you might know or a trusted place, like your school or a popular website. These emails often ask you to click on a link or provide personal information, like your password or address. They might pretend they need this info for something important, but really, they’re trying to steal it from you.

If you get an email that seems suspicious, don’t click on any links or share any information. Instead, ask for help to make sure you’re not falling for a trick.

Smart Devices on Campus

Now that we have settled into our school routines, please remind your children that devices need to be powered off and tucked away in student bookbags. It's the law, not just a school rule. Smart devices cannot be carried in pockets, or held in their hands during the instructional school day. Consequences will be enforced for violations to the law, so please continue to be mindful when bringing smart devices on campus.

Read the State Law & TPSS Policies

SCHOOL RELATED FEES

SchoolCash Online to Pay School Fees

SchoolCash Online helps our school district in many ways: parents can manage all school fees and items for their students in one location and have the convenience of a secure online payment platform, and the schools improve safety and reduce risk by minimizing cash and check payments at our schools.

Find Out More

The Gift of Shopping Local

In Tangipahoa Parish, a portion of every dollar spent at any local business contributes additional funding for our public schools and helps to secure competitive salaries and raises for TPSS educators. By supporting local businesses, you’re directly investing in the education of our children and the livelihood of our teachers. 

Keeping it local is a win for everyone in our community!

Tangischools Homecoming Dates

The phrase “shop local” is everywhere these days, but why is it so popular? 

Read our Blog to Find Out More

BECOME A SUBSTITUTE

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.

Apply Now

Our TPSS District Facebook page posts announcements and helpful information daily. Give us a follow to stay in-the-know about current events happening in Tangischools.

Follow Tangischools Facebook Page

Each school also has a Facebook page. Not only do the schools share information about upcoming events, but they also share stories showcasing all of the great teaching and learning happening throughout the school day. Give them a follow! It's a quick and easy way to stay connected.

Follow School Facebook Pages

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 Operator Training

Getting our students to and from school each day safely is a top priority for TPSS. Join our team of super heroes by becoming a TPSS School Bus Operator. We are holding a training at the TPSS Technology Center.

Call for more information: (985) 748 - 2432

School Bus Attendant Training

October 14-17 and 21-24

5pm - 9pm

TPSS Technology Center

795 S. Morrison Blvd

Hammond, 70403

*Must be able to pass a general physical, background check, and drug screening.

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Design Contest

Tangi Library is holding a design contenst for the 2025 Library Card.

The contest is for two age groups: 3 - 11 years old and 12 -17 years old. The winning design from each age group will be used for the 2025 Tangi Library card.

It's free to enter and you can find the official design form and rules at www.tangilibrary.com. The deadline is Friday, Sept. 27 and the winning designs will be unveiled at their Free Book Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12.

There's always something fun to do at the library! Check out their full calendar of events to see what they have planned for the fall.

2024 Prep Classic Poster Design Contest

Calling All Louisiana High School Students!

Want a chance to design the official 2024 Prep Classic Poster and win FREE Rasing Cane’s for an entire year?

Submit your artwork using the link below for a chance to win the prizes listed above and many others!

Submit Artwork

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Celtic Heritage Festival

The Krewe of Erin hosts the KOE Celtic Heritage Festival on Sept 21st and 22nd at Kiwanis Park in Ponchatoula.

This fun family-friendly event features Celtic musicians and dance groups, school performing groups, and educational workshops about the Celtic culture and local community. The fair includes around 30 craft and food vendors, face painting, crafts, ax throwing inflatable, unicorn pics (Sunday only), poster contest, Wild Game Cook-off (Saturday only) and more!

Find Out More

Very Special Louisiana Pageant

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Very Special Miss Louisiana!

When

Friday, Sep 27 and 28

Where

Trinity Baptist Church

42062 Pumpkin Center Rd, Hammond

In the News

The art department of Ponchatoula High School is making decorations for the Tarc fundraiser, Very special Miss Louisiana. Watch their WGNO feature below.

Come Join the Fishing Fun

Free fishing rodeo for kids 12 and under. Prizes awarded in three age brackets, two categories in each bracket.

Fishing Rodeo for Kids

Saturday, September 28, 2024

9am - 12pm

Zemurray Park Lagoon, Hammond

Contact Info: kidschurchinthepark@gmail.com

Airshow Kids Zone In the Park

Please join the Hammond Regional Air Show Foundation for a day of aeronautical fun! The Hammond Airshow Foundation is sponsoring the Airshow Kids Zone in the Park for the children of our community. This event is free and all children are welcome to join.

Activities include inflatables, live music, STEM activities, contests, interactive displays, and more!

Saturday, October 12th

Cate Square Park

10am - 3pm

Halloween in the Park

Join the fun at PARD's big baseball complex for a fun filled Halloween/Fall Fest event! Trick-or-Treating will start at 7:00pm. We will have Face/Tattoo Painting, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Prizes & more! 

Friday, Oct. 18

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ponchatoula Rec Park

42074 N. Hoover Rd, Ponchatoula

Downtown Trick 'r Treat

and Night Out Against Crime

Wednesday, Oct. 23

5pm - 7pm

Downtown Hammond

Toddler Halloween Party

Get ready for the most epic toddler Halloween party of the year!

October 25th

5-7pm

Chappapeela Sports Park, Hammond

Ages: 1 - 5 years old

 Admission: FREE!

We've got an amazing lineup of activities, including:

• Music
• Crafts and giveaways
• Trunk or treat
• Free food
• Pumpkin decorating
• Petting zoo
• Inflatables
• Costume competition
• Sensory-Friendly Hour

Sensory Friendly Hour

We're excited to offer a special sensory-friendly hour from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This hour is for children who have mobility, sensory, or physical impairments and 18 years old or under.

Boo at the Rec

The City of Hammond Recreation Department presents Boo at the Rec, a free, fun-filled evening of tricks and treats. Come enjoy carnival games, trunk-or-treat, show off your costumes, and more.

Please remember to bring your own bag to collect candy from all the games and trunk-or-treats!

Wednesday, Oct. 30

5pm - 7pm

City of Hammond Rec

601 W. Coleman Ave, Hammond

(985) 277-5903

recreation@hammond.org

Nightmare in the Arena: Heroes VS Villains

October 31, 2024

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Florida Parishes Arena

1301 NW Central Ave, Amite

Crime Awareness, Costume Contests, Face Painting, Games, Sweet Treats, and much more!

DATES & SPECIAL EVENTS

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 to October 15

Oct. 2 - 6: Tangipahoa Parish Fair

Oct. 4: Fair Day (TPSS schools & offices closed)

Oct. 11: End of 1st 9 Weeks of School

Oct. 14: PD Day for Teachers (no school for students)

Nov. 5: Election Day (TPSS schools & offices closed)

Nov. 25 - 29: Thanksgiving Holidays

Dec. 23 - Jan. 3: Christmas Holidays

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.