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Parent Notification: Promotion Standards for the 2012-13 School Year

Lamar Summer School Program Information

Get information about all of our 2013 summer programs

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New State of the School 2011-2012 Released

Find out the latest information compiled in the "State of The School 2011-2012" publication reporting on Lamar High School's outstanding test scores, academics, business, culinary, agricultural, and fine arts programs, as well as special services and awards.

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Lamar High School Ranked 289 on The Washington Post's Listing of Most Challenging High Schools

The Washington Post has just released the listing of America’s most challenging high schools for 2013. Mirabeau B. Lamar High School, of Houston, is ranked 289 out of 1,925 schools nationally. Only 146 high schools in Texas made the listing and Lamar is ranked 41.

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Senior Graduation Information from Dr. McSwain

Caps and gowns will be delivered to the school during senior checkout on Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5. If you do not pick up your gown or if you have a balance, you may pick it up at Balfour—1665 Fuqua Suite E500 or you may contact them at 281-464-8400.

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HISD Plans to Preserve Lamar's Historic Architecture

Lamar High School was built in 1937 in a distinctive Art Deco style. Lamar High School is known as a school that has graduated award-winning journalists and authors, and Nobel laureates and professional athletes over the years. While Houstonians embrace the school’s rich alumni culture, few realize that the building’s structure has its own legacy with a deeply rooted foundation in its surrounding community.

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Freshmen Cheerleaders Announced for 2013-2014

Remember to come to fittings on Wednesday, May 22 starting at 4:00 p.m.. It will be held in Room W113.

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Textbook Returns Due Before June 6

Textbooks must be returned before the end of the school year, by Thursday, June 6. The Bookroom is open every weekday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students may not leave textbooks in front of the Bookroom door. Read more for details...

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Lamar UIL Regional Winners Advancing to State Finals May 20-22

Six Lamar Students Win Regional and Advance to State to be held in Austin May 20-22 on the University of Texas campus. Michael Portal, senior, 2nd in Lincoln-Douglas Debate Vera Ranneft, senior, 2nd in Persuasive Speaking and Alternate in L-D Debate Dylan Berens, sophomore, 5th in Persuasive Speaking Gregory Ross, junior, 1st in Informative Speaking David Ratnoff, junior, 1st in Current issues and 2nd place Current Issues team Ademali Sengal, junior, 2nd place Current Issues teamFirst place Regional Speech TeamSecond place Regional Current Issues Team

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Lamar Tennis Girls Doubles Earn Bronze Medal at Regional Championships

Recently, juniors Emily Chen and Anjali Singal set a new record for Lamar tennis by finishing third at the Regional Championships in Girls Doubles. The Girls Doubles team just missed the chance to advance to the State Championships. Only the top two finishers at the regional level will advance to the state level.

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Student Parking Applications Now Being Accepted

Lamar has limited parking spaces available. Applications for parking spaces for next year are now being accepted. Find out how to get a place to park on campus.

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The Lamar High School Women’s Soccer Program is Among the Most Competitive in the Houston Area.

For the past 4 years the JV teams have been district champs 3 times, have won several tournaments and have even competed successfully in varsity tournaments.

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