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Ponchatoula Jr. High School
OUR MISSION
At Ponchatoula Junior High School, our students, parents, school, and community are working together to provide diverse educational opportunities and curricular experiences to ensure a smooth transition to high school and beyond. Together, we make PJHS "A GREAT PLACE TO BE!"
School News
![Become a TPSS School Bus Driver]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1645214370/tangischoolsorg/vpnzewmw8uwojcvob17t/schoolbusdrivercourse.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1645214370/tangischoolsorg/vpnzewmw8uwojcvob17t/schoolbusdrivercourse.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1645214370/tangischoolsorg/vpnzewmw8uwojcvob17t/schoolbusdrivercourse.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1645214370/tangischoolsorg/vpnzewmw8uwojcvob17t/schoolbusdrivercourse.png","width":852}])
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board will hold a pre-service training course this summer to become certified as a Louisiana School Bus Operator. Choose which option works best for you! Morning and evening classes are available.
Join our team!
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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.
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Summer SEL Tips
Make Mental Health a Top Priority This Summer. Discover ways on how to keep your mental health afloat.
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Joining us for the 2023-2024 school year? Please visit us online to register your child to attend a TPSS school.
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Our community has many opportunities to keep your children laughing, learning, and having fun this summer!
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Find ways to keep the minds and bodies of your children busy this summer by exploring some of the local opportunities for students with diverse needs.
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Tangipahoa Parish School System has increased substitute Pay Rates for 2022-2023
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Our school performance reports are in, we have much to be proud of!
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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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Come back to teaching in Tangischools! We are now hiring retired teachers for many available positions.
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TPSS Annual Operating Budgets & Comprehensive Financial Reports
Visit our Business Department page for important information.
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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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