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 census-designated place of Powderly, in northern Lamar County. - Text list Also within the Lamar County section of this district are the unincorporated communities of Arthur City, Chicota, and Sumner. A very small portion of northeastern Fannin County also lies within the district. - Text list 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.
In August 2024, the new North Lamar Intermediate School was opened serving grades two through five. It’s located at 310 NL Parkway Paris, Texas 75460.
In August 2025, the newly renovated Cecil Everett Elementary was opened to welcome students and parents. W.L. Higgins Elementary was closed permanently.
On July 6, 2017, North Lamar ISD developed their own Police Department consisting of one Chief and three officers. Another police officer position was added in 2022 to satisfy new Texas state law by placing one officer on each campus. The officers are strategically placed throughout the district for the protection of the students, staff and community. Their goal is to provide a safe learning environment while making a positive impact in the lives of the students.
Academics State Titles Policy Debate 2012 (3A) 2018 (4A) 2019 (4A) Congressional Debate 2019 (4A) Persuasive Speaking 2019 (4A) Informative Speaking 2019 (4A)
District Administration SuperintendentHowever, 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:and - Kelli Stewart Assistant Superintendent - Leslie Watson North Lamar High School Principal - Mark Keith Frank Stone Middle School Principal - Amanda Moore North Lamar Intermediate School - Shelly Bivens Aaron Parker Elementary School Principal - Amber Soliz Cecil Everett Elementary School Principal - Lori Malone Chief of Police - Mike Boaz
Board of trustees President- Sheila Daughtrey Vice President- Clint Spencer Secretary- Lauren Woodard Member- Mike Davidson Member- Clay Spencer Member- Joel Sanders Member- Luke Krogman
Schools North Lamar ISD has five schools - five are located in Paris and one (Parker Elementary) is located in Powderly.
North Lamar High School- Grades 9-1212
Frank Stone Middle School- Grades 6-8 Enrollment is approximately 700 North Lamar Intermediate School- Grades 2-5 Everett Elementary School- Grades Pre-K - 1
Aaron Parker Elementary School- Grades PK-2 Bailey Success Center/Alternative
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 2,350 students, North Lamar ISD has one high school, one middle school, and three elementary schools to serve the students in the district.
Notable faculty
Marsha Farney, former faculty member at North Lamar; Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 20 in Williamson County
References
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