Mirabeau B. Lamar played an important role in the history of Texas.  In 1835 he joined the Texas army, helped fight for independence from Mexico, was promoted to  head the cavalry, and eventually named secretary of war in Texas.

Mirabeau Lamar  continued his political career serving as vice president of the new Republic of Texas under Sam Houston and later became president of the republic in 1838.  In 1846  rejoined the fighting ranks against Mexico, was promoted to lieutenant colonel, and  was elected to represent Texas counties in the state legislature in 1847.

With his services to the state of Texas through battles and politics, Mirabeau Lamar’s  true legacy earned him the nickname the "Father of Texas Education." As president  of the Republic of Texas, he pushed for lands to be set aside to fund public schools  and universities throughout the state. Mirabeau B. Lamar Middle School opened in 1972 as a seventh and eighth grade junior high school. The school is located at 219 Crandall south of Rock Island Road. Lamar changed to house sixth, seventh and eighth grades in 1976.

Mission

Lamar Middle School’s purpose is to cultivate conditions in which all students learn at high levels, achieve personal growth, and acquire 21st Century Skills needed to be successful adults.  

Vision

Learning, growing, belonging for all.

All students need their VILS iPad charged daily and ready to use for the entire school day, in addition to basic school supplies such as a pen(cil) and paper. A full school supply list can be found on the district website.

Teachers may also inform students of specific supplies needed for their specific class.