Lincoln County Schools

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in School Leadership! 🎉 Join us in congratulating our Top 3 Principal of the Year Finalists and Top 3 Assistant Principal of the Year Finalists! These incredible leaders work tirelessly to create positive, supportive, and thriving school communities. 💼🍎 🏆 Principal of the Year Finalists: 👩‍🏫 Kristie Ballard - Lincolnton High School 👨‍🏫 Jennifer Carroll - North Brook Elementary 👩‍🏫 Kelly Withrow - Battleground Elementary 🏅 Assistant Principal of the Year Finalists: 👩‍🏫 Jordan Beam - S. Ray Lowder Elementary 👩‍🏫 Josh Van Eseltine - East Lincoln High School 👨‍🏫 Dr. Sheila Wright - Pumpkin Center Primary Thank you for your visionary leadership, dedication, and the impact you make every single day. We are proud to celebrate you! 💛

📚✨ Happy National Principal’s Day! ✨📚 Today, we proudly celebrate the 23 incredible principals of Lincoln County Schools who lead with passion, purpose, and unwavering dedication. 💙 Your commitment to student success, staff support, and school excellence makes a lasting impact every single day. Thank you for being the heart of our schools — shaping minds, inspiring futures, and making Lincoln County a place where learning thrives. 🎓🌟

🎉📚 Come celebrate a century of stories, learning, and community! 📚🎉 The Lincoln County Public Library is turning 100, and you're invited to the party! 🎈 Join them on Saturday, May 3 from 10:00am–4:00pm at the Jonas Library for a day filled with games, snacks, giveaways, book characters, and family fun for all ages! 🎤 Don’t miss the Proclamation and Special Storytime at 10:30am! Let’s make memories as we celebrate 100 years of service to our wonderful community. 🥳📖 #LCPL100Years #LibraryLove #FamilyFunDay #CentennialCelebration 📍 Save the date and share with your friends!

🎉 Celebrating Rising Stars & Literacy Leaders! 📚✏️ We are proud to recognize two incredible groups of educators who are making a powerful impact in our schools: 🌟 Top 3 Beginning Teachers of the Year: ✏️ Seth Baxter - West Lincoln High School ✏️ Gracie Ghassemi - St. James Elementary ✏️ Casey Wilson - East Lincoln Middle School These early-career educators are already shining bright—bringing energy, innovation, and heart to their classrooms each and every day. 📖 Top 3 Media Coordinators of the Year: 📚 Lori Fisher - East Lincoln Middle School 📚 Rebekah Stanton - Rock Springs Elementary 📚 Anita Stewart - S. Ray Lowder Elementary From cultivating a love of reading to integrating technology and supporting instructional goals, these media leaders are true champions of learning. Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and commitment to our students! 💛

💛 Honoring Our Student Support Champions! 💛 We are excited to celebrate the incredible individuals who provide unwavering support, guidance, and care to our students and families every day. Congratulations to our Top 3 Counselors/Social Workers of the Year Finalists! 🧠 Emily Costa - Pumpkin Center Primary, Counselor 💬 Lisa Donnellan - North Lincoln High School, Counselor 🌟 Hannah Richardson - G. E. Massey Elementary, Social Worker Whether lending a listening ear, connecting families with resources, or helping students navigate challenges—they are truly making a difference. Thank you for the heart, hope, and healing you bring to our schools every day! 💙

🌟 Honoring Our Support Superstars! 🌟 Please join us in celebrating our Top 3 Support Employees of the Year Finalists! These dedicated team members are the heart of our schools—working behind the scenes and on the front lines to keep everything running smoothly and supporting students and staff every step of the way. 👏 Support Employee of the Year Finalists: 🛠️ Joyce Chapman - Lincolnton High School 🧹 Jennie Goforth - St. James Elementary 🚌 Leah Sneed - Union Elementary Your hard work, positivity, and commitment make a lasting impact on our schools and community. We are so grateful for all that you do! 💙

🎉 Congratulations to Our Top 3 2025 Service Employees of the Year! 🎉 We are thrilled to recognize three outstanding individuals who go above and beyond every single day to keep our schools running smoothly, safely, and with care. Their dedication, work ethic, and heart make a difference in the lives of our students and staff. 🏅 Colton Castell - G. E. Massey Elementary 🏅 Chelsea Henkle - Iron Station Elementary and Love Memorial Elementary 🏅 Officer Randall Neal - Union Elementary 👏 Join us in celebrating these amazing members of our district family! Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for all you do. 💙

🚌💛 Honoring Our Bus Drivers of the Year! 💛🚌 Every day starts and ends with a safe, friendly ride thanks to our dedicated transportation heroes. Please join us in congratulating our Bus Driver of the Year Finalists—the amazing individuals who keep our students rolling safely and on time! 🚍 Kathy McMurry - North Lincoln High School 🚍 Anna Oreamuno - St. James Elementary 🚍 Barbara Schrum - LCS Transportation Department Your reliability, care, and kindness make a world of difference. Thank you for being a trusted part of our students’ daily journey! 👏💙

🌟 Volunteer Heroes of the Year! 🌟 We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on our Top 3 Volunteers of the Year — individuals whose time, energy, and heart have made an incredible impact across our schools! 👏 Melanie Leitner - St. James Elementary 👏 Kristie McBride - Lincolnton High School 👏 Harrison Sigmon - Iron Station Elementary Your commitment makes our district stronger, our schools better, and our students feel truly supported. 💛 Please join us in celebrating these amazing volunteers!

🎉 Today is Administrative Professionals Day! We’re incredibly thankful for the amazing office staff across our county. They’re often the first friendly faces to welcome visitors, representing our schools and district with warmth and professionalism every day! 💙

🎉🎟️ Get ready for a summer win-win! 🎟️🎉 The Lincoln County Public Education Foundation is excited to present the Summertime Split 50/50 Raffle — running from April 22nd to May 22nd, 2025! ✨ One lucky winner takes home HALF of all the funds raised — up to $125,000! 🏫 The other half supports innovative projects and technology needs in all 23 Lincoln County Schools. ✅ Every ticket = a chance to win BIG and give back to education in a meaningful way. 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit our website for details and to get your tickets now! 🗓️ Winner announced May 22nd at 2:00pm — don’t miss out! https://givebutter.com/LCPEF5050

🌟 Join Our Team – Make a Difference! 🌟 We're hiring for multiple positions in our Exceptional Children’s Department! If you’re passionate about supporting students with unique needs and helping them thrive, we want to hear from you! 🔹 Available Positions: Resource and Inclusion Teachers: Iron Station Elementary, Lincolnton Middle, North Lincoln Middle, West Lincoln Middle, and Asbury Academy Separate General Teacher: Pumpkin Center Intermediate Extended Content Teachers: Iron Station Elementary, Love Memorial Elementary, and Lincolnton Middle 🔹 Why Join Us? Collaborative and supportive team environment Professional development opportunities Competitive salary & benefits A chance to positively impact the lives of students every day If you’re dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference, apply today! 📅 Apply Now: www.lcsnc.org > click "Employment Opportunities"

Over the next nine school days, we will be sharing our three finalists for all "of the year" categories! 🍽️💛 Celebrating Our Child Nutrition Heroes! 💛🍽️ We're proud to recognize the incredible team members who nourish our students with healthy meals and a warm smile each and every day. Join us in congratulating our Child Nutrition Employee of the Year Finalists! 🥗 Karen Bingel - Rock Springs Elementary 🍎 Angela Isenhour - East Lincoln Middle School 🥪 Melynda Martin - North Lincoln High School Your hard work fuels learning, your kindness feeds hearts, and your dedication keeps our schools running strong. Thank you for all you do! 💙

🎨 Lincoln County Schools Art Show 🎨 🗓️ April 15 – May 9 📍 Lincoln Cultural Center Come celebrate the creativity of our amazing student artists! 🖌️✨ From vibrant paintings to stunning sculptures, this showcase highlights talent from across all Lincoln County Schools. Don’t miss the chance to see our students’ incredible work on display at the Lincoln Cultural Center!

🚨 WE'RE HIRING BUS DRIVERS! 🚨 No experience? No problem! Join Lincoln County Schools and earn $15/hour while making a difference in your community. 🚍💛 ✅ No experience necessary ✅ Paid training provided ✅ $15/hour starting pay ✅ Flexible full-time or part-time schedules Help us get students to school safely each day — and be part of a team that cares. 📲 Apply today: www.lcsnc.org 📞 Questions? Contact us at 704.736.4242

💜 Friday, Asbury Academy—one of our newer Purple Star Schools—proudly joined in the celebration of Purple Up Day! 💜 Students and staff wore purple to show their support for military-connected youth and to recognize the strength and resilience of our military families. We’re proud of Asbury’s continued commitment to honoring and supporting those who serve. 🇺🇸

🌸☀️ Spring Break Vibes Are Here! ☀️🌸 Whether you're traveling, relaxing at home, or spending time with loved ones, we hope this spring break brings you sunshine, rest, and joy. 🌼📚💤 Take this time to recharge—you’ve earned it! 💪 We’ll see you back soon, ready to finish the year strong! 💫

Let's take today to recognize the county's Deans of Students! Battleground: Kristina Davis East Lincoln High: Marty Helton Lincolnton High: Michael Budzinski North Lincoln High: Richard Howell West Lincoln High: John Markley

We’re excited to announce the United We Glow 5K hosted by our Young Lincoln Leaders! This glowing community event will take place on May 2, 2025 at Betty G Ross Park and is open to all ages. It includes: A Children’s Fun Run at 7:00 PM The official 5K starting at 7:30 PM 🎉 Proceeds from the event will go directly to United Way, which continues to pour time, resources, and care into our Lincolnton community every day. In addition to being a fun and meaningful community event, the United We Glow 5K also serves as the final impact project for this year’s Young Lincoln Leaders (YLL). This event is completely student-led, planned, and organized by members of the YLL program as a way to apply the leadership skills they’ve developed throughout the year and give back to the community in a purposeful way. The Young Lincoln Leaders are a group of exceptional students representing all four district high schools. Throughout the year, they participate in leadership development, engage in community service, and collaborate on projects that promote civic engagement and positive change. This 5K is a culmination of their work—designed to benefit United Way and bring our community together in a glowing celebration of service and student leadership.

Today we would like to acknowledge our West Zone Assistant Principals for AP Appreciation Week! Childers Elementary: Bridgett Hull Love Memorial Elementary: Fred May North Brook Elementary: Staci Brice Union Elementary: Heather Cornwell West Lincoln Middle: Anna Gilbert & Windy Smart West Lincoln High: Jennifer Robinson & Haley Hoyle