UPDATE FOR DISTRIUBITON FOR SENIOR SUPPLIES:

Based on Governor Edwards’ order to “STAY AT HOME”, PHS will NOT distribute Senior Supplies on Tuesday, March 24^th.  The school buildings will be closed after today.   The administration along with Herff Jones/Graduate Supply want our families to stay home and to stay safe during this time.  Our goal is to distribute the senior supplies to the seniors as soon as we possibly can.  We will keep you posted. Thank you for your cooperation: PHS Administration.  

 If you still owe a balance on your senior supplies, payments may be made on line at BRLAGRAD.  

*Congratulations Class of 2020!  Be Safe! 

In order to facilitate the continued education of our students, Ponchatoula High School and Tangipahoa Parish School System will be offering optional resources via Oncourse, and Google Classrooms, as well as on official district and school websites.

As information becomes available, concerning how districts should proceed regarding testing, graduation, etc., it will be shared via email and on the official district website.  We will keep you up to date on our district page as we receive guidance. Please check regularly for updates. 

PHS Cheer tryouts:

• Mandatory parent meeting is Thursday, March 19 at 5:30pm in the library
• Tryout clinic is Wednesday and Thursday, March 25-26 from 3:30-5 in the main gym
• Tryout day is Friday, March 27 at 4pm

Flyers of more detailed info is in the main office and here. 

Project Graduation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2020

If you are interested in helping with this event, donor letter can be found here. 

Ms. Burns Food Service Class, prepared lunch for the Ponchatoula Police department in honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.  

The Lady Wave freshmen team took on the Championship, Saturday at the Mandeville Skippers Freshmen Tournament. They defeated an undefeated St Amant team in the championship game !

Top row left to right:  Coach Lauren Long, J'myia Dufrene,  Adrianna Thomas, Ruby Williams, Taylor Jackson , Jayln Wells, Jayce Smith, Taylar Fox, Kellise Braziel , Coach Dana Lee IngraffiaKK JACOBS.

Bottom Row left to right : K'shalee Jacobs, Caroline Bankston, Jadyn brettel, Amaya Gervais, and Lilianna Bush. 

DISTRICT WIDE VAPING PROCEDURES
All students who uses or possesses tobacco, including electronic cigarettes and ALL nicotine delivery systems will be given a Discipline Consequence according to TPSS’s policy. This is to include all school sponsored activities and events. Students from ages 10 years to 17 years will be given a citation by the TPSO in addition to a discipline consequence.

Middle/High (grades 6-12)

1^st Occurrence

1. Mandatory Conference with Parent.
2. 3 days OSS.
3. RS 14.91.8 Citation with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (Ages 10-17).
4. Field test for a banned substance by School Resource Officer (If Available).
5. Recommended Counseling.
6. Mandatory Drug Test within 24 hours at North Oaks Outpatient Clinic or Southeast Community Health.

• If test is NEGATIVE, student may return at the end of the suspension.
• If test is POSITIVE, the student will be recommended for removal to TAS ad referred to FINS/Drug Court. The student will be removed according to LA R.S. 17.416.
• Failure to comply will result in a recommendation for removal to TAS.

2nd Occurrence

1. Mandatory Conference with Parent.
2. 5 days OSS.
3. RS 14.91.8 Citation with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (Ages 10-17).
4. Field test for a banned substance by School Resource Officer (If Available).
5. Mandatory Counseling.
6. Mandatory Drug Test within 24 hours at North Oaks Outpatient Clinic or Southeast Community Health.
7. If test is NEGATIVE, student may return at the end of the suspension.
8. If test is POSITIVE, the student will be recommended for removal to TAS and referred to FINS/Drug Court. The student will be removed according to LA R.S. 17.416.
9. Failure to comply will result in a recommendation for removal to TAS.

3rd Occurrence

1. Recommendation for Expulsion.

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Bowling practice will be cancelled Monday November 11th.

Bowling Team members need to see Mrs. Becnel to turn in fees, chocolate orders, and paperwork.  Practices are Monday and Thursday from 3:30-5:00.