North Lamar Independent School District is a public

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based in

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). The district serves northern portions of Paris, the cities of

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and Sun Valley, as well as the communities of Arthur City, Chicota, Powderly, and

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in northern Lamar County. A very small portion of northeastern Fannin County also lies within the district. North Lamar ISD is also the largest 4A school district in northeast Texas, by land size. In 2009, the school district was rated " recognized" by the

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. On July 6, 2017, North Lamar ISD developed their own Police Department consisting of one Chief and three officers. The officers are strategically placed throughout the district for the protection of the students, staff and community. Officers also teach character education programs such as D.A.R.E. And Gang Resistance Education and Training. Their goal is to provide a safe learning environment while making a positive impact in the lives of the students.

District Administration

Superintendent
- Kelli Stewart *Assistant Superintendent - Dr. Angela Chadwick *Assistant Superintendent - Leslie Watson *North Lamar High School Principal - Mark Keith *Frank Stone Middle School Principal - Loy Clark *Geneva Bailey Intermediate School Principal - Angela Compton *Aaron Parker Elementary School Principal - Kristin Hughes *Cecil Everett Elementary School Principal - Angela Compton *W. L. Higgins Elementary School Principal - Lori Malone *Chief o
Police
- Mike Boaz

Board
of trustees

*President- Shiela Daughtrey *Vice President- Stephen Holmes *Secretary- Bo Exum *Member- Clint Spencer *Member- Lauren Woodard *Member- Joel Sanders *Member- Russell Jackson

Schools

North Lamar ISD has six schools - five are located in Paris and one (Parker Elementary) is located in Powderly. *North Lamar High School- Grades 9-12 Enrollment is approximately 850 *Frank Stone Middle School- Grades 6-8 Enrollment is approximately 800 *Bailey Intermediate School- Grades 4 and 5 *Everett Elementary School- Grades 2 & 3 Everett serves children in grades 2 and 3 from the southern section of the district. *Higgins Elementary School- Grades PK-1 *Parker Elementary School- Grades PK-5

School song

(to the tune of Love me Tender)
We will raise our voice in song
To our Alma Mater true
Our hearts are filled with loyalty
To our colors-Gold and Blue
North Lamar, North Lamar
We're proud to claim your name
And as years go by you'll grow
In Honor and in fame.

History

The history of North Lamar goes back to the 68 rural school districts that once existed throughout the communities in the northern half of Lamar County. Upon the consolidation of Powderly-Reno and Central school districts in 1970-71, the district became known as North Lamar Independent School District. In 1975, the Chicota schools joined the district. The area economy includes manufacturing, farming and ranching. With an enrollment of approximately 3,150 students, North Lamar ISD has one high school, one middle school, and four elementary schools to serve the students in the district.

Notable faculty

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, former faculty member at North Lamar;

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member of the

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from District 20 in Williamson County

References

External links

North Lamar ISD
{{Authority control School districts in Lamar County, Texas School districts in Fannin County, Texas