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Jewel Sumner High School

Motto:

" Expect Success"

Mission:

Sumner High School is committed to meeting the educational needs of all students in a safe, learning environment.

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2025-2026 School Start Dates

Pre-K and Kindergarten
Pre-K & K parent orientation schedules will be made on August 11, 2025. Parents will be notified and will attend the orientation on their scheduled date and time. 

August 14-15: Pre-K & K Girls report to school.
August 18-19: Pre-K & K Boys report to school.
August 20th: All Pre-K & K students report to school.

Grades 1-12
Students report to school on Friday, August 8, 2025.

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Senior Sunrise 🌅
The Class of 2025 is kicking off their senior year with a beautiful sunrise! Join us Friday, August 8 at 6:15 AM on the SHS football field.
This special morning is a parent-led event to celebrate our seniors' final first day of high school.

LEAP 2025 Scores Released

Tangipahoa Parish School System is proud to share the results of LEAP 2025, which reflect both academic gains and areas of opportunity across our schools. These results offer valuable insight into student achievement and help guide our ongoing efforts to support every learner’s success.

LEAP 2025 Score Summary

Meet & Greet

Mark your calendars! 🎉 Our Back to School Meet & Greet is happening Monday, August 4th from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Come say hello and get excited for a new year!

Summer Work Schedule

The Tangipahoa Parish School System will operate on a summer work schedule. All schools, the central office, and branch offices are open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and are closed on Fridays.

Normal operating hours will resume the week of July 21, 2025. We hope you have a great summer break!😎

Back to School Bash 2025

Plan to come see us at one of our Back to School Events! We are partnering with Tangi Crimestoppers to provide families with important information, school supplies, and more!


 

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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📢 Attention 9th-11th Grade Students & Parents! 📢

Join us for the Parent/Student Assessment Meeting on March 31, 2025, at 6:00 PM. We'll cover important topics like LEAP & WorkKeys, awards, scholarships, pathways, and more! Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and ask questions. See you there! ✏📚

TPSS 2024 State Accountability Scores

The Tangipahoa Parish School System is proud to announce its 2024 state accountability results, showing notable progress across several key areas, including a significant improvement in the performance of its individual schools. 

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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

Central Office Board Room, 59656 Puleston Road, Amite, LA 70422
Central Office Board Room, 59656 Puleston Road, Amite, LA 70422