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Independence High Magnet School

OUR Vision

At IHMS, we inspire life-long learners through empowering students to learn, communicate, and build lasting relationships.

Our Mission

We provide an equitable learning environment while creating positive relationships that will prepare ALL students to meet the challenges of school, work, and life in a global community.

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TPSS Christmas Holidays

Wednesday, Dec. 17 is a half day of school for students. Christmas/New Year break is December 18 - Jan 2.

Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 5 & 6, are PD Days for teachers (no school for students).

Students return to school Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.

S.W.A.G. Career Skills Olympics

Join the excitement as our SWAG students complete in job skill based competitions!

S.W.A.G. Career Skills Olympics

Thursday, January 29, 2026
9am - 1pm
SLU Pennington Center

Award Ceremonies at 1pm

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2025 State Accountability Results

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!

 

LASARD Lunch and Learn

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.

TPSS Attendance Policy

September is National School Attendance Awareness Month. Do you know our TPSS Policy?  With new truancy laws in effect, it's important you understand the protocol of what to do when your child must miss school.

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Tangipahoa Parish School System Moves Closer to Full Unitary Status in Federal Desegregation Case

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.

VLO Enrollment Now Open

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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TPSS Has An App!

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

Transportation Information

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

Core Values

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

Resolve a Problem

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

School Board Meetings

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

School Cash Online

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

All cafeteria fees will still be paid through My Schoolbucks. 

Come Teach for Tangi!

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.

Family Toolkit

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

Family Toolkit

Tap the App to anonymously share helpful information with Crime Stoppers.

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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