North Lamar Panthers Head Football Coach Brenton Whitaker In a special meeting, the North Lamar ISD School Board voted to name Brenton Whitaker as the new head football coach. Whitaker comes from Pittsburg High School, where he was the Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach. Whitaker graduated from Royce City High School before earning …

North Lamar High School senior Matthew Scott is joining the Aggies baseball team at Cameron University, located in Lawton, Oklahoma. Cameron University is a member of the Lone Star Conference. Showing their support at Matthew’s signing is his mother, Kristin Scott, brothers Koda Scott and Hayden Scott, and father, Jason Scott. North Lamar baseball coaches are Chris Smith, Josh …

America’s Drive-In thanked public school teachers by donating $1.5 million to requests for learning supplies across the country OKLAHOMA CITY (May 25, 2021) – Sonic honored the creative efforts teachers have made to maneuver their ever-shifting learning environments and keep students engaged this past year.  SONIC® Drive-In donated $1.5 million teacher requests on …

 Jaycie Hall and Macy Richardson ready for the next level North Lamar Pantherettes Jaycie Hall and Macy Richardson will continue their softball careers upon graduation. Hall will be joining the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks, and Richardson is joining the Paris Junior College Dragons. Hall was recently named All-District Most Valuable Player, and …

Pictured above: Pledges were led by Reigan Lane and Kanyon Stanley Lamar County Head Start celebrated students graduating from Mrs. Eudy, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Spears, and Ms. Pennington’s classes this morning in a small ceremony. The ceremony was an outdoor facility so everyone could follow social distancing. Paris ISD Superintendent …

Pictured above: Kindergartner Adan Vasquez receives his moving-up certificate from Principal Renee Elmore. Justiss Elementary kicked off their in-person award assemblies with Kindergarten moving-up ceremonies. Students walked across the stage and received their moving-up certificate from Principal Renee Elmore. Justiss will be doing the rest of their awards assemblies throughout …

Crockett Intermediate School has chosen its recipients for the Wildcat 365 award for April.  These students have put in the extra effort to become better and stronger. Art – Emily Amos and Noah Brown Band – Emilio Contreras and Khailyn Gray Choir – Karma Hauerwas and Christian Elrod Pre-Athletics – …

Alex Copeland, a senior art student, painted a mural in the hallway of North Lamar High School in memory of fallen Marine Sgt. Jay M. Hoskins. Sgt. Hoskins graduated from North Lamar in 2003 and died while serving in Afghanistan. Coincidently, Copeland will join the Marines after high school. A …

  The Kiwanis Club of Paris selected five third-grade classes at Aikin Elementary School to participate in a pilot program. The Heroes coloring book contest was developed by the Texas/Oklahoma District of Kiwanis and funded by Kiwanis Children’s Fund grant. They designed the program to give third-grade students an introduction …