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    • For the Alvarez family, Irving ISD is much more than a place to work – it is home.

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    • Top Students Earn $200,000+ Scholarships to Prestigious Universities.

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    • Irving ISD has representation in one of the state’s most renowned orchestra pits. Violinist Monica Limberg, a senior at MacArthur High School, earned a chair in the Texas Music Educators Association’s All-State Orchestra. Click headline above to read more.

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    • “There is Room for EVERYONE on the Nice List at Lamar!"

      Student's please help us celebrate the holiday season with fun dress attire and festivities. Remember that all clothes must be school appropriate and follow the Irving ISD Dress Code. You may wear jeans if you are participating in the themed attire for the day. Please go to the Lamar Student Canvas Course for more details!! 

      BLUE CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE - DRIVE THRU EXTRAVAGANZA

      Thursday, December 10th from 4:30 - 5:30

      Help put a smile on the face of someone in need by donating a new toy and/or canned goods. We can't wait to share the holiday cheer with you as you drive through to drop off your donation. The first 50 students to make a donation will also receive a holiday treat!  

       Buddy the Elf Festivities

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    STAYING CONNECTED

    • Lamar Parent Week At A Glance

      Please check out Mr. Ogle's online parent newsletter for upcoming Lamar events and pertinent information. 

      Zoom with Principal Ogle

      Mr. Ogle will conduct Zoom Meetings throughout the year. The link to the Zooms will be sent using Lamar communictions such as School Messenger and Peachjar. 

      Upcoming Zooms - TBA

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      • Zoom with Principal Ogle (In-Person Learners Q&A) -
      • Zoom with Principal Ogle (6th Grade Students and Parents Q&A) - 
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    School Supplies & School Uniforms

    • School Supplies 

      All students will need basic school supplies such as pencil and paper, in addition to headphones or earbuds and their Irving ISD issued iPad. Teachers will inform students of specific supplies needed for their class. 
      If your child is in need of a back pack with school supplies, please email your school counselor to arrange pick-up, M-F from 8 AM – 3 PM.


      School Uniforms       

      During remote learning students are not required to wear their school uniform. However, we do ask that all students are wearing school appropriate tops and bottoms during all Live (Zoom) sessions. Once we return to in-person learning, students will be required to wear their school uniform. Lamar students may wear any color solid polo shirt and navy or khaki bottoms.

    GRAB N GO MEAL DISTRIBUTION

    • Lamar is a "Grab n Go" Meal Distribution Site for remote learners. 


      Starting Saturday, September 26, school meals for remote learners will be offered on Saturday mornings from 8:00-11:00 a.m. at the following locations:       MacArthur HS, Irving HS, Nimitz HS, Travis MS, Houston MS, Crockett MS, Lamar MS, Bowie MS


      Irving ISD will distribute a meal packet containing 7 breakfast meals and 7 lunch meals in a curbside "grab and go" style. 


      Per the Texas Department of Agriculture, parents/guardians must bring their child OR keep them at home and bring either their student ID, birth certificate, report card, or letter sent from the Food Service Department to receive meals.

      Students who choose in-person learning will receive their breakfast and lunch at school.


      All students, whether in-person or remote learners, will receive breakfast and lunch FREE of charge. There is no required application to receive free meals. For more information visit syobey.com/foodservices. 

    VIRTUAL MEET THE TEACHER

    • Get to know the Lamar teachers and staff by viewing the following:

    STAY IN THE KNOW ON THE GO!

    • Stay in the Know on the Go! Stay in the Know on the Go - Spanish

    STUDENT & STAFF SAFETY PROTOCOLS

    • Back To School Roadmap

      All students and staff will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms regularly and individuals who present with symptoms will be separated and sent home. 

      Screening Protocols       

      • Staff will be asked to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms prior to reporting to work each day.  

      • Staff will have their temperature checked prior to entering the building.  

      • Parents/guardians are expected to screen their students for COVID-19 symptoms each day prior to sending their student to school.  

      • Teachers will monitor students and refer to the nurse if symptoms are present. 

      For Full Back to School Protocols

      For Full Back to School Protocols in Spanish

    Purchase Lamar Game Tickets

    • To purchase game tickets for our Lamar Athletic events, please click the button below. Also, please remember if Lamar is the visiting team you will need to purchase tickets from the other school. For example, if 7th grade volleyball is playing at Austin MS, you will need to purchase the tickets from the Austin MS Section. 

       

    Lamar Technology Page

    • For all things related to technolgy (iPads, questions, troubleshoots) and Canvas (our new learning management system) please vist out NEW Lamar Technolgy webpage!

    Interested In Joining Lamar PTA?

    • If you are interested in joining Lamar's PTA, please  and/or send an email to lamarmspta219@yahoo.com. We currently need volunteers and the following positions are available - President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

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