North Lamar Independent School District

North Lamar Independent School District is a public school district based in Paris, Texas (USA).

The district serves northern portions of Paris, the cities of Reno and Sun Valley, as well as the communities of Arthur City, Chicota, Powderly, and Sumner in northern Lamar County. A very small portion of northeastern Fannin County also lies within the district. North Lamar is also the largest 3A school district in northeast Texas.

In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.^[1]

District Administration

• Superintendent - James A. Dawson
• Assistant Superintendent - Shelley McDowell

• North Lamar High School Principal - Paul Allen
• Frank Stone Middle School Principal - Kelli Stewart
• Bailey Intermediate School Principal - Missy Merritt
• Aaron Parker Elementary School Principal - Billie Paskin
• Cecil Everett Elementary School Principal - Carey Malone
• W. L. Higgins Elementary School Principal - Claudia Pursifull

Board of trustees

• President- Gary Hilliard
• Vice President- Bill Coleman
• Secretary- Donald Wikoff, M.D.
• Member- Dave Osborne
• Member- Brad Perry
• Member- Paul Drake
• Member- Bart Chadwick

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, Phone [phone], Fax [phone]
  • Over 1,000 students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 fill the hallways of North Lamar High School. Opening in October 1996, the building received an award for its design. Students are encouraged to follow the state's recommended plan or Distinguished Achievement Plan for graduation. In addition, many of the seniors are recognized as Texas Scholars.
• Frank Stone Middle School- Grades 6-8, Phone [phone], Fax [phone]
  • For the first time, children from all parts of the district come together at Frank Stone Middle School. Stone is made up of grades 6, 7, and 8. The mission of Frank Stone Middle School is to meet the students where they are, to develop the skills they will need to take them places they have yet to go. The school was once again rated as “Recognized” by the Texas Education Agency. There are over 800 students and 85 staff members that make up the middle school.
• Bailey Intermediate School- Grades 4 & 5, Phone [phone], Fax [phone]
  • Students in grades 4 and 5 find Bailey Intermediate to be an exciting place to learn and enjoy the basic subjects along with music. Working to develop responsibility and self-discipline the campus has designed its own student management plan.
• Everett Elementary School- Grades 2 & 3, Phone [phone], Fax [phone]
  • Everett Elementary serves children in grades 2 and 3 from the southern section of the district. In integrated units of study, students develop reading and math skills as they also learn their science and social studies.
• Higgins Elementary School- Grades PK-1, Phone [phone], Fax [phone]
  • Children from three years of age through first grade at Higgins Elementary find challenging programs in this Texas Mentor School. They are immersed in literacy and enjoy "Math Their Way." A brain based physical education class and an outdoor learning area enhance their experiences.
• Parker Elementary School- Grades PK-5, Phone [phone], Fax [phone]
  • At Parker Elementary children from Head Start to grade 5 enjoy their beautiful, natural rock structure located on Highway 271 in Powderly. The school was also rated as "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency and serves children in the northern section of the district. Parker shares its outdoor walking and nature trail with the community.

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.

The Award Winning North Lamar Panther Band & Blue Diamond Danceline

The Panther Band has won sweepstakes in Marching for the past 30 Years, and has advanced to Area Marching Contest for all of those years. The Panther Band advanced to State in 2008 and won 9th place out of all the Bands in the State of Texas. The Symphonic & Concert Bands of North Lamar also have won sweepstakes for the past 29 years in Concert and Sightreading UIL contest. The North Lamar symphonic band won Texas State Concert Honor Band in 2010. In October 2010, the North Lamar Marching Band again advanced to the Texas State Marching competition in San Antonio, where the band was ranked Second Place. Directors of the Band are Randy Jones, Jason Smith, Janie Logee, Matt Neal, Rhonda Morris, & Gina Ervin. The Dance Lince Coach is Didi Gifford.

North Lamar Panther Band Marching Show 2008, Celestial Bodies

Belief Statement

The NLISD administration, faculty, staff, parents. and business/community believe that a productive, fulfilling, and nurturing environment for our students must uphold the beliefs found below. We are confident that our district is representative of the characteristics that are listed below as the district's belief statements.

• Challenging, student centered curriculum with opportunities for hands-on application that establishes a solid educational foundation.
• All students can learn and should be viewed without bias.
• The educational environment is safe, positive, and conducive to the learning process

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 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.

References

1. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2009/index.html. 

External links

• North Lamar ISD
• North Lamar High School
• Frank Stone Middle School
• Geneva Bailey Intermediate
• Cecil Everett Elementary School
• W. L. Higgins Elementary School
• Aaron Parker Elementary