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North Lamar Independent School District is a public school district based in Paris, Texas (USA).
Contents
- Map of North Lamar Independent School District TX USA
- District Administration
- Board of trustees
- Schools
- School song
- History
- Notable faculty
- References
Map of North Lamar Independent School District, TX, 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 4A school district in northeast Texas.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
District Administration
Board of trustees
Schools
North Lamar ISD has six schools - five are located in Paris and one (Parker Elementary) is located in Powderly.
Enrollment is approximately 1,000
Enrollment is approximately 800
Everett serves children in grades 2 and 3 from the southern section of the district.
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 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.