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Lumberton middle grades move to the high school next year
What happened
On March 10, 2026, the board approved reorganizing Lumberton's schools starting in 2026-27. Lumberton Elementary will serve pre-K to grade 5, and Lumberton High School will serve grades 6 to 12. Staff said Lumberton is growing and the change spreads students out more evenly.
Why it matters to families
Sixth, seventh and eighth graders in Lumberton will attend school on the high school campus.
The evidence
Recording of the March 10, 2026 board meeting, item on permission to reconfigure Lumberton schools; the motion passed.
The source
March 10, 2026 board meeting (recording)See the full record for Lamar County School District.
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