The members of the Lions Club of
Nargund came forward to start a school to impart quality education to the
students of rural area. At first the Kindergarten School was started in the
premises of Shri Nagareshwar Temple, Nargund. Under the Chairmanship of Lion. N. B. Gudisagar and the
Secretaryship of Lion V. R. Gadad “ Lions Kindergarten School” was
established in the year 1978. The School enrolled only 38 students and
appointed only three teachers.
18th
April 1981 is regarded as the red letter day in the history of
Lions Club of Nargund. It was on this day that the members took the decision to
form a society and thereby to start a School. The establishment of an English
Medium School at Nargund took place in the year 1980-81.
The
foundation for the school was laid by the former Chief Minister of Karnataka
Shri R. GunduRao. The school building was inaugurated by Lion Jawali, Past
Dist. Governor, Dist. 324 D2. The Government of Karnataka was kind enough to
recognize our School under its Order No. 82/ 22/ opn/ Pry School/ 81-82 dated
27- 07-1981.
The
first floor of the school in the name of Late Shri Basappa Muddappa Hasbi hall
was constructed with the generous donation received from Hasbi brothers.
With
the constant efforts of the Lions Education Society the School blossomed into a
High School. Under the Chairmanship of Lion C. H. Kori and the Secretaryship of
Lion S. S. Patil, many more Class-rooms were constructed with the generous
donations received from Shri B.K. Gudisagar & Sons, Shri C L Patil &
Sons, Shri H G Kori & Sons, Shri B P Chikkamath & Shri A R Jinaga, Shri
B T Kulkarni & Sons, Smt Indrabai Handral, Shri J V Ingalalli & Sons,
Shri V B Bonageri & Sons, Shri T R Gudisagar & Sons, Shri B T Wagati
& Shri L B Malali & Sons and Shri Nada Brahmmanand Swamiji
(Hrishikesh).
The
Lions Education Society, Nargund is grateful to late Shri S.F. Patil, Ex
MLA and late Shri L.S. Patil Ex President TMC and Shri S. C.
Asuti, Ex President TMC Nargund, for their help in getting the site sanctioned
to take up further activities.
Under
the Chairmanship of Lion S S Patil and the Secretaryship of Lion C.C. Patil and
Joint Secretaryship of Late Lion G N Sali, the School was able to make its own
progress.
Under the Chairmanship of Lion C C
Patil and the Secretaryship of Late Lion G N Sali, the School was able to reach
some new heights. It was with the efforts of Lion C C Patil, the then Chairman,
the society could get Rs 5 lakhs to construct new School and College building
from Late Shri S R Bommai, Ex Union Minister and Rajya Sabha Member.
It was during the period from 2000 to2003, under the Chairmanship of Lion S V
Bonageri and the Secretaryship of Lion Dr. B M Jabannavar two more institutions
were established in the year 2001 viz. Lions Kannada Medium High School and
Lions Independent P.U. College, Nargund. The Lions Education Society is
grateful to the help extended by Shri Basavaraj Bommai,Chief Minister,
Govt. of Karnataka.
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”, - Mahatma Gandhi
Taking
this into account, under the Chairmanship of Lion G B Kulkarni and the
Secretaryship of Lion Dr. B. M. Jabannavar, the right wing of the School came
into existence. It was during this period the three acres of land on Hubli -
Solapur road was purchased and the new blue print was prepared. As it is
rightly said, “We need to embrace technology to make learning more engaging.”
The Smart Classes by TATA Class Edge were introduced during this period.
Under
the Chairmanship of Lion B K Gujamagadi and the Secretaryship of Lion S S Patil
(Basavaraj) and the joint Secretaryship of Lion C. S. Salutagimath the school
saw some new changes. In order to help the students to come from various
villages a school bus and two vans were introduced. These were the land marks
set by the Lions Education Society, Nargund.
These were the land marks set by the Lions Education Society, Nargund. One of the biggest land marks
was laid by a student Sabahafreen Killedar scored 98.88% and stood 6th place in the state.
The new office bearers have taken charge and they are Lion C. C. Patil as the Chairman, Lion
G. T. Gudisagar as the Secretary and Lion V. R. Gadad as the Joint Secretary from September 2016.
They are working hard to expand the school in aspect of area as well as the overall development.
Planning for the construction of the new building is also upon their shoulders.One of the biggest land
marks was laid by a student Akshata Pujar scored 99.8 % and stood 3rd rank in state.We are proud to
announce that one of our students has been selected for the Karnataka State Governor Award for
Scouts this award was presented by the Honourable Governor of Karnataka,Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot.
The new office bearers took charge in November 2025. Lion C. C. Patil assumed office as the Chairman, Lion Dr. Prabhu Nandi as the Secretary, Lion Umeshgouda C. Patil as the Vice Chairman, and Lion Vijaykumar Beleri as the Joint Secretary. Under their dedicated leadership, continuous efforts are being made to expand the school in terms of infrastructure as well as overall academic and co-curricular development.
Our School is now a hub for quality education, innovation, traditional values, character
development, creativity, modern Science and the enhancement of skills and competitiveness. .The
successive Chairmen and Secretaries have striven their best to its huge growth. Three cheers to the
Noble teachers of this school who have moulded the life of thousands of students.