North Lamar Independent School District
Encyclopedia
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
.
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.
North Lamar Panther Band Marching Show 2008, Celestial Bodies
School district
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based in Paris
Paris, Texas
Paris, Texas is a city located northeast of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex in Lamar County, Texas, in the United States. It is situated in Northeast Texas at the western edge of the Piney Woods. Physiographically, these regions are part of the West Gulf Coastal Plain. In 1900, 9,358 people lived...
, Texas
Texas
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(USA
United States
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).
The district serves northern portions of Paris, the cities of Reno
Reno, Lamar County, Texas
Reno is a city in Lamar County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,767 at the 2000 census.- History :Reno, on U.S. Highway 82 adjacent to Paris in Lamar County, may have been a switching station on the Texas and Pacific Railway, which was built through the area in 1876. In 1886 the...
and Sun Valley
Sun Valley, Texas
Sun Valley is a city in Lamar County, Texas, United States. The population was 51 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sun Valley is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
, as well as the communities of Arthur City
Arthur City, Texas
Arthur City is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas, United States.The North Lamar Independent School District serves area students.Its US Postal Service ZIP Code is 75411.-External links:* * - Lamar County Station...
, Chicota
Chicota, Texas
Chicota is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas, United States.-External links:...
, Powderly
Powderly, Texas
Powderly is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas, United States.-History:Powderly is located on U.S. Highway 271 nine miles north of Paris in north central Lamar County. It was settled around the time of the Civil War and was originally known as Lenoir. When the St...
, and Sumner
Sumner, Texas
Sumner is an unincorporated community, 8 miles north of Paris, in Lamar County, Texas, United States.The North Lamar Independent School District serves area students.-History:...
in northern Lamar County. A very small portion of northeastern Fannin County
Fannin County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,242 people, 11,105 households, and 7,984 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 people per square mile . There were 12,887 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile...
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
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
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" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
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.
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 (903)737-2011, Fax (903)669-0119
- 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 (903)737-2041, Fax (903)-669-0149
- 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 (903)737-7971, Fax (903)669-0179
- 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 (903)737-2061, Fax (03)669-0169
- 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 (903)737-2081, Fax (903)669-0189
- 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 (903)732-3066, Fax (903)669-0139
- 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