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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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School News

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IHMS Tigers presents The Royal Court’s Great Gatsby Dance on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the IHMS Gymnasium. Jr. High will attend from 6:00–8:00 PM, and High School will attend from 8:30–11:00 PM. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased by Friday, October 16. Tickets are available through SchoolCash Online or with cash on A Days during lunch in front of the cafeteria. No tickets will be sold at the door. The flyer features a black, purple, and gold Art Deco theme with chandeliers, feathers, pea

🎩 The Royal Court Presents: The Great Gatsby Dance

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and Gatsby glamour at the Great Gatsby Dance!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 IHMS Gymnasium

Jr. High: 6:00–8:00 PM
High School: 8:30–11:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets: $10

Tickets are available through SchoolCash Online and cash sales on A Days during lunch in front of the cafeteria.

Ticket deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026.
🚨 No tickets will be sold at the door.

Students can also look forward to fun dance awards, including Best Dressed, Cutest Couple, Gatsby Glam, Dance Floor Favorite, and Red Carpet Ready.

Come dressed to impress and help us make this a night to remember! 🎩✨

TPSS Cell Phone Policy graphic in purple, gold, white, and black. It states that cell phones must be turned off and stored in backpacks on campus and on the bus. The graphic outlines consequences for first, second, third, and subsequent offenses, including phone confiscation, 3-day and 7–14-day holds, and mandatory parent conferences. Students who refuse to surrender their phones will be referred to administration and may receive an automatic out-of-school suspension. The Independence High Magne

TPSS Cell Phone Policy
To help keep our campus focused and support a safe, productive learning environment, cell phones must be turned off and stored in backpacks at all times while on campus and on the school bus.
Consequences for violations:
- 1st Offense: The phone is confiscated, documented, and secured in the front office. It is returned to the student at the end of the school day.
- 2nd Offense: The phone is confiscated for 3 days. A mandatory parent conference is required before the phone is returned to the parent.
- 3rd Offense: The phone is confiscated for a minimum of 7 days, up to a maximum of 14 days. A mandatory parent conference is required before the phone is returned to the parent.
- Subsequent Offenses: The same 7–14 day confiscation and mandatory parent conference requirements apply.
Important: If a student refuses to surrender their cell phone, they will be referred to administration. The violation will result in an automatic OSS (Out-of-School Suspension) unless other factors warrant a different consequence.
Thank you for helping us keep our campus focused on learning!

Graphic for Independence High Magnet School athletic events announcing updated Tangipahoa Parish School System safety procedures. The purple, gold, black, and white graphic features the heading “Athletic Events” and explains that security wands will be used at entrances and a clear bag policy is required. Allowed bags include clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches and small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Backpacks, large purses, tote bags, and non-cl

Tangipahoa Parish School System has implemented enhanced safety procedures at athletic events, including security-wand screenings and a clear-bag policy. Fans should arrive early and bring only permitted clear bags or small clutches; backpacks, large purses, tote bags, and non-clear bags are not allowed. Diaper bags and medically necessary items are permitted after inspection.

A group of people stand in front of a wooden wall with a seal and flags, while the foreground displays text about a federal desegregation case for Tangipahoa Parish School System.

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.

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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.

Find out More!

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

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

A smiling young girl in the foreground looks towards the viewer, while the background features blurred figures and the Tangipahoa Parish School System logo with the words "We Love Our Core Values."

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

A graphic with an envelope icon and the text "How Can We Help You?" is on a dark blue background, with a light purple banner at the bottom reading "Reach out to us. Let's work together."

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

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

A smartphone displaying a "Pay" button for School Cash Online rests on a wallet filled with coins and bills, set against a blue background with the SchoolCashOnline logo.

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

All cafeteria fees will still be paid through My Schoolbucks. 

A group of smiling teachers stand in front of a school building, with text overlaying the image advertising a recruitment bonus.

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

Family Toolkit

A smartphone displaying the P3 Tips app is in the foreground against a vibrant pink background with the Tangipahoa Crime Stoppers logo and website.

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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Community Connection Community Breakfast
Family & Community Event Center, 711 W. Coleman Ave, Hammond
Community Connection Community Bus Tour
795 S. Morrison BLVD, Hammond
PD -Professional Development PD Day
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PD -Professional Development PD Day
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