Lamar High School

AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL

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Welcome to Lamar High School

  • Principal GravesPrincipal: Rita Graves
    Phone: 713-522-5960
    Email: lamarhstexans@houstonisd.org


     

    Mission Statement

     

    M. B. Lamar High School encourages ALL students to be inquiring and knowledgeable individuals who can achieve their highest potential within an atmosphere of shared responsibility, academic challenge, intercultural understanding, and mutual respect.

     

    Vision

    The vision of Lamar High School is to provide a quality education in a safe, student-centered learning environment that facilitates high-quality educational opportunities for every student. Both faculty and staff will generate teaching and learning that supports critical thinking, high achievement, ethical behavior, and respect for intercultural diversity. Leadership, service, and positive character traits will be nurtured by and for all. Teachers, administrators, staff, students, and parents alike are charged with preparing each student to be productive citizens in a technological and global society.

     


    Principal's Corner 

     

    Next Week Senior Services Meeting

    On Wednesday, October 16, seniors will have access to college access coordinators for one-on-one support from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Students should have a charged Chromebook and should have their social security number.  

     

    At 10:00 a.m. we will transition to full senior class meeting. Seniors must be on campus for the class meeting from 10:00 a.m. -Noon in the Performance Hall. Students will get more information on college access and requesting letters of recommendation, will complete the senior survey, will receive training in interacting with law enforcement and will receive basic first aid and CPR training. Seniors should bring a charged Chromebook.

     

    At Noon, we will transition to lunch and then follow a shortened B-day schedule in the afternoon.

     


     

    Highlighted Events

    • Thu. Oct 10th: Junior Parent Meeting 6:00 PM (Grand Hall)
    • Wed. Oct 16th: PSAT Test 9th - 11th Grade 8:30 AM (LHS)
    • Wed. Oct 16th: Senior Meeting 10:00 AM (Performance Hall)
    • Wed. Oct 23rd: SAT - 12th Grade 8:30 AM (12 Grade Hall)
    • Wed. Oct 23rd: TSIA 12th Grade 8:30 AM (12 Grade Hall)
    • Sat. Oct 26th: Credit Appeal 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Bell Schedule
     
    Please follow the bell schedule as listed. A warning bell rings at 8:25 AM and the tardy bell rings at 8: 30 AM. The school will be dismissed at 4:00 PM. If a student has an absence note, they may turn it in starting at 8:00 AM in their neighborhood.
    To see the full bell schedule, click the following:

School News

  • Newsletter for the Week of October 10th, 2024

    Newsletter for the Week of October 10th, 2024

    Every Thursday Lamar sends out a newsletter via school messenger to keep parents and students in the loop on what is happening on campus. Make sure you check here each Thursday to see what exciting things happened on campus.

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  • Admissions and Tours

    Admissions and Tours

    We are thrilled to know that you are considering Lamar High School. We understand that the process of choosing a high school can be confusing and over whelming and you have a lot of options in here in Houston.

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  • Dress Code Policy

    Dress Code Policy

    Lamar's Dress Code Policy will be enforced for the 2022-2023 school year. Students are required to wear blue or white collared shirts with the Lamar logo and khaki bottoms or jeans with no holes. Check out the full policy below.

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  • Clear Bag Policy

    Clear Bag Policy

    Starting August 22, 2022, all students will be required to use a clear back on campus. Some of you may be applauding the move, while I imagine there are others who find this to be an overreach.  I would like to provide you with the reasoning. 

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  • Who Can Help  ?

    Who Can Help ?

    There are lots of moving pieces on Lamar's campus. We know sometimes you do not know who can help. This list will help direct you in the right direction to getting the help you need.

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  • Neighborhood Assistant Principal or Academic Dean

    Neighborhood Assistant Principal or Academic Dean

    Lamar believes in big school opportunities and a small school feel. To make this mission possible we split our student body into neighborhoods that allow each Assistant Principal and Academic Dean to work with a small group of students. To find out who your student's Assistant Principal and Academic Dean are please check the list.

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  • New Learning Management System : Canvas

    New Learning Management System : Canvas

    HISD is implementing a new Learning Management System (LMS) to replace the HUB this school year with Canvas. Canvas will be used across the district to help students learn and grow. With any changes, we know there can be stress about learning a new tool. We have put together some helpful tip videos to ease the transition.

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  • Student Parking Application 2024-2025 School Year

    Student Parking Application 2024-2025 School Year

    Apply for the 2024 - 2025 School Year Parking Wait list using with the link below or scanning the QR code. The online application must be completed before June 5th.

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  • Lamar Testing Calendar

    Lamar Testing Calendar

    Here is the latest updated Lamar HS Testing Calendar

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  • School Store Hours

    School Store Hours

    We sell Lamar dress code shirts, outerwear, spirit wear, and merchandise to students and alumni.
    We are open from
    8: 00 AM - 3:30 PM

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