North Lamar Independent School District

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North Lamar High School
Address
North Lamar Independent School District
295 Stone Avenue

Paris
,
(Lamar County)
,
Texas
75460

United States
Coordinates 33°41′33″N95°33′06″W / 33.692413°N 95.551597°W / 33.692413; -95.551597
Information
TypePublic high school
PrincipalMark Keith
Staff58.87 (FTE) [1]
Enrollment671 [1]  (2023-24)
Student to teacher ratio11.40 [1]
Color(s)Blue and gold [2]
  
Nickname Panthers [2]
Website North Lamar High School

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

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The district serves northern portions of Paris, the cities of Reno and Sun Valley, as well as the census-designated place of Powderly, in northern Lamar County. [3] Also within the Lamar County section of this district are the unincorporated communities of Arthur City, Chicota, and Sumner.[ citation needed ] A very small portion of northeastern Fannin County also lies within the district. [4] 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 Texas Education Agency. [5]

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.

Academics

District Administration

Board of trustees

Schools

North Lamar ISD has five schools - five are located in Paris and one (Parker Elementary) is located in Powderly.

Enrollment is approximately 740

Enrollment is approximately 700

Cecil Everett Elementary will serve children in grades Pre-K and 1st grade from the southern section of the district.

School song

The North Lamar Panthers high school football team in 2015 North Lamar vs. Commerce football 2015 11 (North Lamar on offense).jpg
The North Lamar Panthers high school football team in 2015

(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 three elementary schools to serve the students in the district.

Notable faculty

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "North Lamar High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "North Lamar High School". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  3. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lamar County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved November 29, 2024. - Text list
  4. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Fannin County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved November 29, 2024. - Text list
  5. ↑ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015.
  6. ↑ However, if that link (displayed as "Superintendent") requires a password, then ... you might 'also' be able to find [the information about] the Superintendent using *these* similarly reliable resources, which do not require entry of any passwords:

    "North Lamar ISD Administration". www.northlamar.net. North Lamar ISD. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2024. Kelli Stewart, Superintendent

    and

    "Kelli Stewart / Superintendent of NLISD". www.northlamar.net. North Lamar ISD. Archived from the original on August 15, 2022. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Marsha Farney's Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
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