About Us

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About our School District

North Spencer is a school system in rural southern Indiana.  We have a long standing history of fostering maximum student growth both in and out of the classroom.  For the past several years we have been in the top 5% of districts in student achievement.  Our six schools have had the highest number of 4 Star school awards in the southern Indiana region.  We are made up of 4 elementary schools serving PK-6 grades: Chrisney Elementary, David Turnham, Lincoln Trail, and Nancy Hanks.  Heritage Hills Middle School serves grade 7-8, and Heritage Hills High School provides for grade 9-12.


About our School Lincoln Trail is located in Lamar, Indiana, and has approximately 365 students in grades PK-6. The mission of Lincoln Trail Inspire, Challenge, Achieve, & Nurture. All students are supported in their development of their academic growth as well as their character and citizenship traits. There are numerous opportunities for parents to be involved at school thanks to a very involved PTO. Students can participate/compete in several activities, including Math Bowl, Academic Bowl, Lego Robotics, Student Council, Band, Choir, and Circle the State.


About our Teachers & Curriculum

When it comes to providing what is best for students, our teachers are our greatest asset here in North Spencer.  We have an amazingly talented group of educators, and like our students they deserve the best.  Our administrative team and school board put ongoing professional growth and development for our educators as a top priority.  Teachers around the district meet weekly for professional growth during building level study groups, monthly in staff meetings focused on district and school goals, and 2-3 times in district collaborative teams yearly to maintain the highest quality curriculum and assessment tools possible.  Recently our learning has centered around developing and application of the following:

  • Differentiated small group instruction.

  • Individualized learning plans based on data driven decisions and planning.

  • Integration of technology to enhance and differentiate student learning.

  • Developing and/or using quality assessments to align to curriculum.

  • Maintaining and updating our curriculum to reflect the increased rigor and demands of our newest academic standards.

Blue Ribbon

In 2019, US Secretary of Education Mrs. Betsy DeVos recognized 362 schools across the nation as being National Blue Ribbon Schools.  Lincoln Trail was recognized for the following:

· Exemplary High Performing Schools are among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.


This award is in recognition of the hard work of students, staff, and parents.  Thank you for sharing your children with us! You all should be proud of this distinguished accomplishment. 


 Today, the nation celebrates it's top performing schools.  It is my pleasure to tell you that your child attends one of them!  Congratulations!