Magnet School Programs

DeShea Johnson
Coordinator of Magnet School Programs
DeShea.Johnson@tangischools.org

Magnet Transfer Application Windows for the 2026-27 School Year:

October 1, 2025 to February 1, 2026 -- Original Window

March 1, 2026 to June 1, 2026 -- Late Magnet Application Window

Existing Magnet Students
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Magnet transfer withdrawals are now open through August 21, 2026.

If you would like your student to opt-out of a Magnet Transfer and return to the attendance-zoned school based upon your 911 physical address, submit the form below.

Withdraw from the Magnet Program

Tangipahoa Parish School System is committed to providing families with choices when it comes to the education of our children.

TPSS Magnet Schools are tuition-free elementary, middle, and high schools which offer specialized courses in addition to the adopted tier 1 academic curriculum. Students enroll into our magnet schools through an application process, allowing them to thrive in schools in which they are not traditionally zoned to attend.

Magnet Transfers - school locations and programs

Withdrawals from the TPSS Magnet Programs are closed for the 2025-26 school year.
Please call the magnet office at 985-277-5531 for assistance. Thank you.

Why Apply for Magnet School?

TPSS Magnet School Programs offer specialized courses of study that satisfy student educational interest and mandated learning goals by providing families with educational choices.

What Makes Magnet Classrooms Unique?

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Increases engagement in lessons by offering specialized materials and manipulatives to enhance lessons, creating a more hands-on approach to learning.

Four young boys huddle around a laptop and a LEGO robot on a table in the foreground, with shelves of supplies and a window visible in the background.

Explores creativity & special interests, so that students can pursue topics which play to their strengths.

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Provides flexibility to the method in which instruction is delivered to our students. Magnet School Programs offer unique learning environments to accommodate to a variety of learning styles.

Magnet School Programs empower students to unleash their potential and pursue their interests.

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A unique quality of a magnet school is its flexibility to pay attention to specialized programs and themes. Students are able to engage in educational activities which also foster curiosity, collaboration, and creativity.

BENEFITS

GET ALL THE BENEFITS OF our Tier I Curriculum, WHILE pursuing interests and growing special skillsets.

Benefits of attending Magnets Schools:

- academic success which helps to prepare students for a lifetime of achievement

- opportunity for students to cultivate respect, empathy, and collaboration with others from different backgrounds

- family & community involvement which instills a passion for learning and growth

- innovative curriculum centered around a unifying theme

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to attend a TPSS magnet school?

Magnet Transfer Application

K-12 Students may apply for a transfer to attend one of the magnet schools within the school district. Questions regarding Magnet Transfers should be referred to DeShea Johnson, Coordinator of Magnet School Programs via email (DeShea.Johnson@tangischools.org).

Pre-K students seeking a magnet transfer for their Pre-K year must book an appointment with the Early Childhood Coordinator. Visit the Ready Start Tangipahoa website or email Carmen Brabham (Carmen.Brabham@tangischools.org)

How will my child arrive to and from school?

Transportation of students is provided to magnet schools using community group stops, if available. There is an exception for Montessori schools: Students who reside north of Highway 40 may receive bus transportation to Roseland Montessori, and students who reside south of Highway 40 may receive bus transportation to Hammond Westside Montessori, both using community stops, if available.

My child is already in a magnet program. How do we continue attending?

Elementary (grades PreK - 8)

In order for Magnet Transfers to continue from year-to-year in elementary magnet schools, parents must complete the Letter of Intent to return to the magnet school. Once the students complete the highest grade of the elementary school, parents are required to submit an online Magnet Transfer application to attend another magnet school, or students attend their home-zoned schools. Once approved, high school Magnet Transfers continue through grade 12 provided students adhere to the terms of the Magnet Contract.

How do I withdraw from the Magnet School Program?

FINDING THE RIGHT FIT

applying to attend a TPSS Magnet School may be just the fit you need for your child to excel.

Magnet Schools are designed to attract students from different backgrounds and offer learning environments which promote the understanding of different cultures, while producing academic success.

Apply To A Magnet School