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Welcome to Lone Star Middle School – A Proud STEAM-Focused Community

Lone Star Middle School is proud to be a STEAM-focused school, building a strong reputation through innovative instruction, a dedicated and highly qualified staff, and outstanding student achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. Our mission is to cultivate a climate for student success by fostering a culture that empowers, delivering instruction that inspires, and integrating technology that enhances learning across all disciplines.

Visitors to Lone Star often notice a distinct, positive energy that sets our school apart. Many parents express how they wish they had experienced a middle school like this—one that embraces creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving—and are proud to have their children here. With our supportive community and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we are on an exciting journey to lead the way as Nampa’s premier STEAM middle school.

 

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The mission of the Nampa School District is to ensure high levels of achievement for every student.

Our Purpose and Principles

Every student, every day.

Lone Star Middle School empowers learners to develop confidence, embrace diversity, and foster smooth transitions for future success.

Every day, every student is challenged to become a lifelong learner and a productive citizen.

RESPECT

  • Honor your fellow students.
  • Be tolerant and respectful of others.
  • Be considerate of the feelings and beliefs of others.
  • Appreciate and respect our differences.
  • Acknowledge the excellence of each person.

RESPONSIBILITY

  • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes.
  • Be disciplined-show self-control.
  • Think before you act-consider the consequences.
  • Be a good example for others.
  • Be trustworthy to others and make yourself accountable.

READINESS

  • Be prompt and prepared for class every day.
  • Have a growth mindset.
  • Follow the rules and be prepared to learn.

RELATIONSHIPS

  • Be courteous and kind to others.
  • Listen more and speak less.
  • Befriend those who are hardworking and caring.
  • Communicate with understanding and compassion.
  • Evaluate others by what they do, not what they say.

Lone Star Middle School is focused on empowering learners to develop confidence, embrace diversity, and foster smooth transitions for success. As an HP Spotlight School, students and staff are encouraged to take thoughtful risks, problem-solve, collaborate, and engage in critical thinking. Students will be immersed in concepts integrating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Through the lens of STEAM, student learning will be personalized with experiential and hands-on opportunities, both in the classroom and within our innovative Learning Studios.

  • Lone Star Middle School empowers learners to develop confidence, embrace diversity, and foster smooth transitions for future success.

  • Every day, every student is challenged to become a lifelong learner and a productive citizen.

  • RESPECT

    • Honor your fellow students.
    • Be tolerant and respectful of others.
    • Be considerate of the feelings and beliefs of others.
    • Appreciate and respect our differences.
    • Acknowledge the excellence of each person.

    RESPONSIBILITY

    • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes.
    • Be disciplined-show self-control.
    • Think before you act-consider the consequences.
    • Be a good example for others.
    • Be trustworthy to others and make yourself accountable.

    READINESS

    • Be prompt and prepared for class every day.
    • Have a growth mindset.
    • Follow the rules and be prepared to learn.

    RELATIONSHIPS

    • Be courteous and kind to others.
    • Listen more and speak less.
    • Befriend those who are hardworking and caring.
    • Communicate with understanding and compassion.
    • Evaluate others by what they do, not what they say.

  • Lone Star Middle School is focused on empowering learners to develop confidence, embrace diversity, and foster smooth transitions for success. As an HP Spotlight School, students and staff are encouraged to take thoughtful risks, problem-solve, collaborate, and engage in critical thinking. Students will be immersed in concepts integrating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Through the lens of STEAM, student learning will be personalized with experiential and hands-on opportunities, both in the classroom and within our innovative Learning Studios.

We are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and collaborative culture for all students.

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Our Culture

We commit to ensuring every student at Lone Star Middle School feels safe and supported in order for powerful learning and collaboration to take place in classrooms every day. To achieve this, we incorporate the following systems: 

  • Advisory class for all students
  • Teaming structure to discuss holistic needs of students
  • Regular safety drills
  • Adult supervision for students at all times
  • Schoolwide events to build community