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Come back to teaching in Tangischools! We are now hiring retired teachers for many available positions.
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Congratulations to Khalil McKnight, a 12th Grade student at Hammond High Magnet School, for being a 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts nominee. This recognition is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students who exemplify artistic and academic excellence.
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A free education session for parents, presented in partnership with the Tangipahoa Parish School System.
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023
6 PM – 7:15 PM
Southeastern Louisiana University's Student Union Theater
FREE EVENT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
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Tangipahoa Parish School System has increased substitute Pay Rates for 2022-2023
![TPSS Blog]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1672938324/tangischoolsorg/lbzqfncispvvf0ohym5g/studytips.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1672938324/tangischoolsorg/lbzqfncispvvf0ohym5g/studytips.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1672938324/tangischoolsorg/lbzqfncispvvf0ohym5g/studytips.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1672938324/tangischoolsorg/lbzqfncispvvf0ohym5g/studytips.png","width":852}])
TPSS Blog
5 Study Tips to Help You Ace the ACT!
![2023 Teacher of the Year Winners!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1671212369/tangischoolsorg/zf3lsrohw0ea1ql6lzjk/teacheroftheyearpost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1671212369/tangischoolsorg/zf3lsrohw0ea1ql6lzjk/teacheroftheyearpost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1671212369/tangischoolsorg/zf3lsrohw0ea1ql6lzjk/teacheroftheyearpost.png","width":568}])
The results for Teacher of the Year winners are in!
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The Tangipahoa Parish School Board will hold a pre-service training course to become certified as a Louisiana School Bus Operator.
Join our team!
Date: Jan. 23 - 26, Jan. 30-31, AND Feb. 1-2 (8 day training)
Time: 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Location: TPSS Technology Center
795 S. Morrison Blvd. Hammond, LA
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Congratulations to all of our Winners! We are so proud of all of our students who participated in this process.
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TPSS has three schools which are being recognized at the state level for increasing student test scores, despite facing extraordinary obstacles.
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Our school performance reports are in, we have much to be proud of!
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Put on your pj's and join Tangipahoa Parish School System for a monthly bedtime story! Connect with us on Zoom to hear beloved children's stories read by members of the Tangipahoa Parish community and TPSS school alumni.
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TPSS is looking for reliable School Bus Attendants to assist with morning and afternoon routes.
School Bus Attendant Interest Form
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2022-2023 Annual Operating Budget
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Family Toolkit
Our Family Toolkit is a directory of information which will help you find the information you need quickly!
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Substitutes are Heroes!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Join our team and help keep our schools safe and strong!
Visit us online to APPLY NOW as a substitute.
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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.
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