Lewisville ISD Names Nathan Hawes Lamar Principal
Hawes, a 25-year district veteran, returns to Lamar Middle School in Flower Mound as its new principal.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in People
Lewisville ISD named Nathan Hawes principal of Lamar Middle School in Flower Mound, the district announced Monday. Hawes previously served as assistant principal at Lamar beginning in 2015.
Why it matters
The appointment places a longtime district administrator with prior experience at the campus in charge of Lamar Middle School. The district cited his commitment to student growth, staff support and community connection.
Hawes has 25 years of public education experience, all within Lewisville ISD, and began his career at Lewisville High School in 2001. He became assistant principal at Lamar Middle School in 2015 and was a finalist for LISD Assistant Principal of the Year in 2023.
The players
Lewisville Independent School District
The Lewisville Independent School District is a public school district serving communities in north Texas, including Flower Mound.
Nathan Hawes
Nathan Hawes is an educator who has spent 25 years in Lewisville ISD and now leads Lamar Middle School as principal.
The details
Hawes began his career in 2001 at Lewisville High School as a coach and science teacher and later served as a strategic design coach. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master in Educational Leadership from Abilene Christian University.
Timeline
2001: Hawes begins his career at Lewisville High School as a coach and science teacher.
2015: Hawes becomes assistant principal at Lamar Middle School.
2023: Hawes is named a finalist for LISD Assistant Principal of the Year.
Monday: Lewisville ISD announces Hawes as Lamar Middle School principal.
Leadership Pipeline
The appointment reflects the pattern of Lewisville ISD promoting internal administrators who have advanced through its campuses. Hawes's path from teacher to assistant principal to principal mirrors that progression.
Families at Lamar Middle School will have a new principal leading the campus, bringing a leader already familiar with its staff and students. The change keeps campus leadership within the district's existing team.
The takeaway
Internal promotions can provide continuity for school communities, since a principal who knows the campus and staff can step in with less disruption. Parents and staff can follow district announcements for further leadership updates.
Further reading
Explore more People coverage for context on leadership changes in the area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.
