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Join us for a high-energy, game-style social event where grades 6–12 students and families can explore college life through the eyes of Southeastern Honors mentors. 

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Hammond Westside Montessori School
Multi-Purpose Room
2600 PFC Matthew E. Wildes Street, Hammond, LA 70403
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
(You must sign in by 11:30 a.m. to participate in interviews)

Come see our Tangi Talent shine! The Young Artists Exhibition is opening March 6th!

Join your local library on March 2, 2026 for Read Across the Parish Day! Each branch will have special events planned from 4-6pm. 

We are thrilled to announce that 6 of our schools have been named Magnet Schools of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America (MSA)!

Congratulations to our 2026 Principal of the Year!

Mrs. Sharess Baptiste of Kentwood High Magnet School

Congratulations to our 2026 Teacher of the Year recipients! Your dedication and passion for student success inspire us all. Thank you for making a difference! #Challenge Accepted

Tangipahoa Parish School System Continues Upward Momentum in 2025 State Accountability Results!

TPSSis proud to announce continued growth in the 2025 Louisiana Department of Education State Accountability Results. Read More!

A huge congratulations to the school winners of our Support Personnel of the Year award!

Halfway through the first semester, student absences are on the decline in Tangipahoa Parish public schools.

Come Drive for Tangischools!

We have the BEST students in TPSS! See our full list of our 2026 Student of the Year Recipients.

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Each month, our expert LASARD facilitators or guests will discuss topics like social skills, visual supports, self-regulation tips, communication strategies, and more! These webinars are for educators, families, and anyone else interested.
 

Lunch + Learns happen on the second Friday of each month from 12:00-12:30pm.

"All previous injunctions and orders entered in this matter by this Court with respect to the areas of student assignments are hereby VACATED AND LIFTED."

Read more to find out what that means for Tangischools.

In a historic step forward, the plaintiffs in the 60-year federal desegregation case involving the Tangipahoa Parish School System have signed a consent agreement with the district in the areas of Faculty and Staff Assignment, Teacher Assignment, and Student Assignment. Following this agreement, attorneys for the school system have filed motions with U.S. District Judge Ivan Lemelle seeking final unitary status in all three of these key areas.

Looking for a flexible and convenient way to learn? If you are thinking about homeschooling, but still unsure. Did you know the Tangipahoa Parish School System offers an all-inclusive Tuition Free K-12 Virtual Learning Option, designed to give students the ability to learn at their own pace from the comfort of home.

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Champ Cooper Elementary excelled at the You Be The Chemist competition held at Southeastern Louisiana University, competing against schools from across the district. We are proud to announce that our talented students won 3rd place overall! This outstanding achievement highlights their hard work, knowledge, and enthusiasm for science. Congratulations to our brilliant team for making us proud!

We are thrilled to announce that our school’s early childhood program has been recognized as one of the top performers in the district! With an impressive score of 5.88, our dedicated team secured second place in the district. This remarkable achievement reflects our commitment to excellence in early childhood education. Our top performers were honored at the school board meeting on May 21st, where their hard work and dedication were celebrated. Congratulations to our outstanding team for this well-deserved recognition!

Please join us for the Champ Cooper Annual Meeting and Christmas Concert  on December 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm .  This event will be held in the new junior high  cafeteria. 

Join Superintendent Stilley on FB Live for our weekly Coffee Talks!

Every Tuesday @ 2:30

https://www.facebook.com/Tangischool

Coffee Talk Archives

We are excited to announce that TPSS has a new mobile App! 

Which bus will my child ride? Find the answer to this and more transportation questions by visiting us online.

Our Core Values help to set the stage for a postive learning environment.

Join our team of excellent educators.

Need help getting started with enrolling your child to attend our schools? Visit us Online

Let's work together to the make the most of your child's educational experience. Reach out with questions or concerns. 

Get Engaged by attending or viewing a School Board meeting. Let's work together to plan for the successful education of our students.

Set up your account and pay most school fees with School Cash Online. 

All cafeteria fees will still be paid through My Schoolbucks. 

Looking to make a move? Now is a great time to consider it! Tangischools is offering a one-time $15,000 recruitment stipend for New Teachers to TPSS.

Visit our Business Department page for our Annual Operating Budget and Comprehensive Finanical Reports. 

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Our Family Toolkit is a directory of information which will help you find the information you need quickly!

Family Toolkit

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.