Little Rock Indian School (or LRIS) is an educational institution in Coastal Karnataka, India. Started in 1982, the school has a population of 3500 students. The campus, spread out is located in Brahmavar, on National Highway No. 66, 72 km north of the coastal city of Mangaluru. History Little Rock Indian School was founded by Dr. C.T Abraham in Chanthar, Brahmavar, in 1982. The school was entirely self-funded. It was the idea of Mr. Mathew C. Ninan, son-in-law of Dr.Abraham, to start an English medium school, as there were hardly any nearby in those days. Dr. Abraham persisted with idea, and soon, Crossland College was set up in 1984, affiliated to Mangalore University. The Indian Theological Seminary and an orphanage, known as Heidi Home, were started on the same campus soon after. Campus and student life The campus is located in Chantar, brahmavara taluk, 4 km off of NH17. The campus hosts the school, administration block, a degree college, the Indian Theological Seminary, a bank, an orphanage, and hostels for the students of the school and the degree college. In addition to emphasizing academics, the school also encourages the holistic development of the student arts and sports. The institution offers classes starting from play home to Class 12. The academic blocks are separate for the Kindergartens, Class 1-4, Class 5 and 6, Class 7 and 8, Class 9 and 10, and Class 11 and 12. The seating arrangement till class 4 is mixed, but as the students reach class 5, the boys and girls are made to sit separately. Uniforms are required every school day. Saturday is generally an off day, but several activities like Art and Crafts Club, Music Club, Eco Club, Guides and Scouts, and NCC are conducted. The school also holds remedial classes on Saturday for the students who don't score well in their regular tests. Alumni network An alumni website is under development called Little Rockers. LRIS had its first Silver Jubilee alumni reunion in December 2006. Administration The management of the institute include: Mr. Mathew C Ninan, who stepped down from Little Rock’s principal-ship after nearly 28 years, is now appointed as Director of the School. Dr. John Thomas, an excellent English teacher teaching 10th 11th and 12th, is now the current Principal of the Little Rock Indian School. Mr. Mathew C. Ninan was the Principal of the Little Rock Indian School in Brahmavar, Udupi