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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
![Once Upon a Time in the Park]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679420166/tangischoolsorg/om4rf5szgeo1jknece7r/OnceUponaTime.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679420166/tangischoolsorg/om4rf5szgeo1jknece7r/OnceUponaTime.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1679420166/tangischoolsorg/om4rf5szgeo1jknece7r/OnceUponaTime.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679420166/tangischoolsorg/om4rf5szgeo1jknece7r/OnceUponaTime.png","width":803}])
Once Upon a Time in the Park
March 25, 2023
10am - 1pm
Michael J. Kenney Rec Center
601 W. Coleman Ave., Hammond
Free Family Early Childhood Education Event!
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Have you heard about our NEW Advanced College and Career Magnet Center for TPSS Juniors and Seniors?
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Come back to teaching in Tangischools! We are now hiring retired teachers for many available positions.
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Muisc in Our Schools Month
March is National Music in Schools Month. Learning to read music, play an instrument, sing, and compose melodies or song lyrics can help to expand the development of a child’s growing mind.
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TPSS Blog
How to Practice Social-Emotional Learning at Home
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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!
March 20-23 and 27-30 (8 day training)
Time: 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Location: TPSS Technology Center
795 S. Morrison Blvd. Hammond, LA
![24th Annual Movie Premiere for the Talented Theatre Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676477789/tangischoolsorg/kbtpbq4busm054vonjt8/talentedtheatre2023.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676477789/tangischoolsorg/kbtpbq4busm054vonjt8/talentedtheatre2023.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1676477789/tangischoolsorg/kbtpbq4busm054vonjt8/talentedtheatre2023.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1676477789/tangischoolsorg/kbtpbq4busm054vonjt8/talentedtheatre2023.png","width":852}])
It's showtime! Visit us online to watch our Talented Theatre shine on the big screen!
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Tangipahoa Parish School System has increased substitute Pay Rates for 2022-2023
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The results for Teacher of the Year winners are in!
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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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TPSS is looking for reliable School Bus Attendants to assist with morning and afternoon routes.
School Bus Attendant Interest Form
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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.
Upcoming Events
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Zemurray Community Center 601 W Coleman Ave ST, Hammond, LA 70403, USA
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Sumner High School
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