[Verse 1] In the heart of Negros Island fair We stand with love beyond compare Guiding minds and hearts so bright We lead them to the path of light [Chorus 1] Nurturing dreams with hands held high Inspiring hopes that reach the sky Resilient we stand through trials and strife For every learner we give our lives [Verse 2] Each child a flame a story to unfold With courage and faith their futures bold With unity we teach and glow Planting seeds that soon will grow [Chorus 2] Nurturing dreams with hands held high Inspiring hopes that reach the sky Resilient we stand through trials and strife For every learner we give our lives [Bridge] Through storm or calm we will be there A guiding light a love that cares Negros Island strong and free In every child our legacy [Chorus 3] Nurturing dreams with hands held high Inspiring hopes that reach the sky Resilient we stand through trials and strife For every learner we give our lives [Outro Chorus] Nurturing dreams with hearts so true Inspiring change in all we do Resilient we stand hand in hand we bear For every learner under our care For every learner under our care

[Intro] [Chorus] In Negros Island Region, you are there to care Nurturing our dreams, inspiring hopes everywhere Braving the challenges, soaring high in the skies N.I.R., OUR PRIDE! N.I.R., OUR FIGHT! [Verse 1] We are bound to win with excellence Honing our strength's resilience Synchronizing our strides For every LEARNER, WE RISE! [Repeat Chorus] ...For every LEARNER, WE RISE! [Verse 2] In winning or losing, there is much to learn In playing our games, in a team, we depend When it's our turn to strike We all give it our might! [Repeat Chorus] ...We all give it, our MIGHT! [RAP] (In Cebuano and Hiligaynon) Sa Negros Island Region DepEd nagpanindugan Edukasyon nga mabakod Para sa Kabataan Dekalidad nga pagtudlo Among gipaningkamutan Ginatipigan, gipasigarbo Sa tibook nga kalibutan Sa sports champion, kusog, disiplinado Sa Science bright minds Ginaila nga eksperto Sa Arts ug kultura sa kaugalingon Proud na proud ta Maghanda na Kabataan Inyong handum giyahan Kay ang DepEd NIR Kanunay nga motabang N...I...R! [Outro Chorus] In Negros Island Region you are there to care Nurturing our dreams, inspiring hopes everywhere Braving the challenges, soaring high in the skies N.I.R, our PRIDE! For Every Learner, We Rise! We all give it our MIGHT! N.I.R. our Fight!