
Go ahead and start dreaming about those long weekends and breaks, but before you click "Book Now," remember:
• Student-athletes: Check with your coach before making travel plans. Practices, games, tournaments, and team activities don't always follow the school calendar.
• Testing matters. Please avoid scheduling trips during our state testing windows:
December 14–18
May 13–26
Being present during these windows is incredibly important. Testing days are carefully scheduled, make-ups are limited, and your attendance helps ensure you can demonstrate everything you've learned without added stress.
Save this planner now, thank yourself later, and may your PTO requests be approved.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive

The Week 8 prize bag, sponsored by Torches Print Shop & LEDA, has officially been claimed at the Lincoln County Schools Central Services Office! Congratulations to our winner, Sandra, for solving the clues and finding the final hidden prize of the summer.
Now for the history behind the location...
If this building looks familiar, there's a good reason.
Long before it became the administrative home of Lincoln County Schools, the property at 201 Jeb Seagle Drive was the site of Battleground Elementary School. For years, students walked these halls, attended classes, made friends, and created memories on the very site that now serves as the district's central office.
As Lincoln County grew and the school district's needs evolved, Battleground Elementary School relocated to the former Kiser Intermediate School building, where it continues to serve students today. The original Battleground campus was then repurposed and renovated to become the administrative hub for Lincoln County Schools.
Today, the Central Services Office houses the Superintendent's Office, district administration, and support departments that help keep all 23 schools operating each day. The facility also serves as the meeting place for the Lincoln County Board of Education and hosts numerous district and community events throughout the year.
If you stopped by during tonight's hunt, you may have also noticed something new—the windows at Central Services now feature photos of students from every school across our district. The display serves as a daily reminder of why we're here. While this building is where decisions are made, the students featured on those windows—and the thousands they represent—are at the center of every decision we make.
Current Lincoln County Schools at a glance:
• 23 schools
• 11,470 students
• More than 1,300 employees
• Superintendent: Dr. Aaron Allen
It's fitting that our final scavenger hunt location was the heart of district operations—a place that connects every school, every student, every employee, and every community across Lincoln County.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our inaugural "Where in LCS is this?" scavenger hunt series. Over the past eight weeks, you've explored school history, uncovered hidden landmarks, celebrated our community partners, and learned a little more about the places that have shaped Lincoln County Schools.
A special thank you to our weekly sponsors—Timken, Milk & Honey Mercantile, Sennebogen, Citizens' Insurance, LEDA, Magnolia Soap, punker LLC, and Torches for helping make this series possible.
Until next summer... the hunt is over.
#WeAreLINCOLN #WhereInLCS




WHERE IN LCS IS THIS?
Week 8 (the FINAL week) is here!
Study the two photo clues and see if you can identify this mystery location connected to Lincoln County Schools. Hidden at the location is a black LCS drawstring bag filled with LCS swag and a special prize package from this week's sponsors, Torches Print Shop and LEDA.
The first person (or group) to find the bag gets to keep everything inside.
Found it? Here's what to do:
Take a selfie at the location holding the prize bag.
Email your photo to lcs-communications@lincoln.k12.nc.us.
We'll verify the winner and share your photo on our social media pages.
Once the prize has been claimed, we'll reveal the location and share some interesting history and facts about this special place in Lincoln County Schools.
To keep the challenge fair, comments have been turned off so no one can give away the answer.
Ready. Set. Go.
Thank you to Torches Print Shop and LEDA for sponsoring Week 8 (the FINAL week) of "Where in LCS is this?"
#WeAreLINCOLN #WhereInLCS

From the classroom to student support, athletics, transportation, and school operations, every role plays an important part in helping our students learn, lead, and thrive.
Current openings include:
• Social Studies Teacher (9–12) – North Lincoln High
• EC Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – East Lincoln High
• Child Nutrition Manager – St. James Elementary
• Child Nutrition Assistant (3 hours)/Sub Bus Driver – Iron Station Elementary
• Women's Varsity Golf Head Coach – North Lincoln High
• Title I Tutors (2 positions) – West Lincoln Middle & Lincolnton Middle
• Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – Love Memorial Elementary
• 8th Grade Math Teacher – East Lincoln Middle
• MTSS Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – Rock Springs Elementary
• 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher – North Lincoln Middle
• Social Studies Teacher (Grades 6–8) – Lincolnton Middle
• Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver – Rock Springs Elementary
• EC Bus Driver – Transportation
• Financial Secretary – East Lincoln High
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students, we'd love to have you on our team.
Apply today: [https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/](https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/)
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSCareers

Tomorrow night, we wrap up our inaugural "Where in LCS is this?" summer scavenger hunt!
To give even more families and community members the opportunity to join the fun, our final clues won't be posted until 7:00 p.m. instead of our usual morning release.
Will you solve the mystery? Will you find the hidden prize? There's only one way to find out.
Set your reminder, gather your team, and get ready. The final hunt begins tomorrow at 7:00 p.m.
Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor.
Thank you to everyone who has made this summer's scavenger hunt such a success!
#WeAreLINCOLN #WhereInLCS

Lincoln County Schools is hiring Child Nutrition professionals for the 2026–2027 school year. If you enjoy serving others and making a difference in the lives of students every day, we'd love to have you on our team.
Current openings include:
• Child Nutrition Manager – St. James Elementary
• Child Nutrition Assistant (3 hours)/Sub Bus Driver – Iron Station Elementary
• Child Nutrition Assistant (5 hours)/Sub Bus Driver – East Lincoln Middle
• Child Nutrition Assistant (4 hours)/Sub Bus Driver – Rock Springs Elementary
Help us serve healthy meals, build meaningful relationships with students, and create a welcoming cafeteria experience each day.
Apply today: https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSCareers

The final whistle of the school year doesn't mean the work is over for our coaches.
As part of our Still Serving summer series, we're highlighting the employees who continue investing in students long after classes end. Today, we're recognizing the dedicated coaches across Lincoln County Schools.
While athletes may be enjoying summer break, our coaches are hard at work preparing them for success both on and off the field.
Throughout the summer, coaches spend countless hours in the weight room training athletes, leading speed and agility workouts, reviewing game film, evaluating team needs, and helping students continue developing their skills. They also attend camps and coaching clinics to learn new strategies, strengthen their programs, and bring fresh ideas back to their teams.
But their work extends far beyond practices and workouts.
Summer is also the time when coaches improve athletic facilities and playing fields, organize equipment, build practice schedules, coordinate travel plans for away games, and develop leadership activities that help student-athletes grow as teammates and leaders.
Much of this work happens long before the first game is ever played.
Every workout, every field improvement, every practice plan, and every leadership lesson is part of preparing students to compete with confidence, represent their schools with pride, and develop skills that will last far beyond athletics.
While school may be out, our coaches are still serving: building stronger athletes, stronger teams, and stronger leaders for the year ahead.
#WeAreLINCOLN #StillServing

Last week, the East Lincoln High School football team put in the work on a hot, humid summer evening: running drills, building strength, sharpening skills, and pushing through every rep together.
Championship seasons aren't built under Friday night lights. They're built during evenings like these, when no one is watching, and every player chooses effort over excuses.
We're proud of the commitment, discipline, and determination these student-athletes and coaches continue to demonstrate as they prepare for the season ahead.
Keep working, Mustangs. August will be here before you know it.
#WeAreLINCOLN #GoMustangs




Substitutes are an important part of our schools. They help keep classrooms running smoothly, support students when teachers are away, and often become familiar faces our students know and trust.
If you’re looking for flexible work with a purpose, this could be the perfect fit. Whether you can work one day a week or several, we’d love to have you join the LCS team this year.
School starts soon — now is the time to apply.
Apply today:
https://tinyurl.com/3c3h7t7v
#NowHiring #WeAreLINCOLN

If you're a family in the West Lincoln attendance area, now is the perfect time to make plans to attend West Fest 2026 on Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at West Lincoln Middle School.
West Fest brings together community organizations, volunteers, and local partners to help students start the school year prepared and confident. Families can access free resources including school supplies, backpacks, clothing, groceries, haircuts, food, and more.
Students from North Brook Elementary, Norris S. Childers Elementary, Love Memorial Elementary, Union Elementary, West Lincoln Middle School, and West Lincoln High School are invited to attend.
Take a moment to scan the QR code and RSVP. We can't wait to welcome our West Lincoln families as we get ready for another great school year.
#WeAreLINCOLN #WestFest2026

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 11, and join us for Lincoln County Schools' Open Houses. It's the perfect opportunity to meet teachers, explore classrooms, drop off school supplies, and get excited for an incredible 2026–2027 school year.
Open House Times:
**Central Schools**
• 5:00–7:30 p.m. (All Schools)
**West Zone**
• Elementary: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
• Middle & High: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
**East Zone**
• Elementary: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
• Middle & High: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
**North Zone**
• Elementary: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
• Middle: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
• High: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
We can't wait to see our hallways filled with smiling faces again. The countdown to an amazing school year is on!
#WeAreLINCOLN #BackToSchool

Newly posted opportunities include:
• NC Education Corps Tutor – Rock Springs Elementary
• Financial Secretary – Rock Springs Elementary
• EC General Teachers (2 positions) – East Lincoln High
• EC Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – Lincolnton Middle
• Physical Education Teacher – Love Memorial Elementary
• EC Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – Love Memorial Elementary
• Women's Winter Basketball Head Coach – West Lincoln Middle
• Women's Winter Basketball Assistant Coach – West Lincoln Middle
• Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach (Spring) – East Lincoln High
• Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – S. Ray Lowder Elementary
Ready to join Team LCS? Apply today at https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/.
Help us spread the word by sharing this post with someone who would be a great fit!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSCareers

The Week 7 prize bag sponsored by Citizens Insurance and LEDA has officially been claimed at the Lincoln County School of Technology! Congratulations to our winner for solving the clues and finding this week's hidden prize.
Now for the story behind the location...
The Lincoln County School of Technology wasn't built overnight. In fact, its story begins with a community determined to create better opportunities for students.
Planning for a dedicated vocational and technology school began in the late 1970s, but the project faced several obstacles, including funding challenges and even a building fire. Rather than giving up, local leaders came together in 1983 to form the Vocational Improvement Program (VIP) Committee. Composed of business and industry leaders from across Lincoln County, the committee helped secure a critical grant from the Timken Foundation, which moved the project forward.
Another key partner was Gaston College. Working alongside Lincoln County Schools, Gaston College helped shape the early vocational programs and create pathways connecting high school students to higher education and workforce opportunities.
Today, LCST serves students from all four traditional high schools and has become one of the most unique educational experiences in Lincoln County Schools. Students can earn industry-recognized credentials while still in high school through programs in healthcare, public safety, engineering, cybersecurity, programming, automotive technology, carpentry, drafting, and even commercial drone operations.
Where else can students learn to frame a house, write computer code, fly a drone, train to become an EMT, and prepare for a healthcare career—all before graduation? For decades, LCST has connected classrooms to careers and helped students turn their interests into opportunities.
Current Information for the Lincoln County School of Technology:
Principal: Dr. Nathan McLean
Thank you to everyone who participated in this week's scavenger hunt. Stay tuned for our final "Where in LCS is this?" challenge next Monday!
#WeAreLINCOLN #WhereInLCS




Week 7 is here!
Study the two photo clues and see if you can identify this mystery location connected to Lincoln County Schools. Hidden at the location is a black LCS drawstring bag filled with LCS swag and a special prize package from this week's sponsors, Citizens Insurance and LEDA.
The first person (or group) to find the bag gets to keep everything inside.
Found it? Here's what to do:
Take a selfie at the location holding the prize bag.
Email your photo to lcs-communications@lincoln.k12.nc.us.
We'll verify the winner and share your photo on our social media pages.
Once the prize has been claimed, we'll reveal the location and share some interesting history and facts about this special place in Lincoln County Schools.
To keep the challenge fair, comments have been turned off so no one can give away the answer.
Ready. Set. Go.
Thank you to Citizens Insurance and LEDA for sponsoring Week 7 of "Where in LCS is this?"
#WeAreLINCOLN #WhereInLCS

That's old enough to remember when report cards were delivered by horse and buggy... probably.
Since 1885, we've seen a few changes:
• Chalkboards became smartboards.
• Typewriters became laptops.
• Encyclopedias became Google.
• But students still ask, "Is this going to be on the test?"
Happy 141st Birthday to Lincoln County Schools! Thank you to generations of students, staff, families, and community members who have helped write our story.
141 years strong and still learning.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS141

This is the last week for Lincoln County Schools’ FREE Grab ’N Go breakfast and lunch meal packs for children and young adults 18 years old and younger.
Families may pick up their final meal packs on Wednesday, July 22 at the following locations:
11 AM–1 PM
• Battleground Elementary
4 PM–6 PM
• Norris S. Childers Elementary
• Pumpkin Center Intermediate
Each pack includes:
• 5 breakfasts
• 5 lunches
Families should remain in their vehicles during pick-up, and students do not need to be present.
Meal pick-up locations:
• Back parking lot at Battleground Elementary
• Back parking lot at Pumpkin Center Intermediate
• Side area near the bus lot at Norris S. Childers Elementary
Thank you to our School Nutrition team and everyone who helped make this summer program possible for Lincoln County families!
#WeAreLINCOLN #SUNMeals

While classrooms may be quiet during the summer, the technology that powers Lincoln County Schools is anything but.
As part of our Still Serving summer series, we're highlighting the employees who continue to work behind the scenes to prepare for another successful school year. Today, we're recognizing our dedicated Information Technology Services (ITS) team.
During the school year, our schools are in constant motion. From classroom instruction and state testing to athletics, performances, meetings, and extracurricular activities, our facilities are in use from early morning until late evening. Behind it all, the ITS team works tirelessly to maintain nearly 100% uptime for the district's security, communication, and technology systems.
Summer provides a unique opportunity.
Aside from the winter holidays, it's the only extended window when major technology work can be completed without disrupting teaching and learning. That's when the ITS team rolls up its sleeves to perform system updates, strengthen cybersecurity, install new features, replace equipment, and complete critical maintenance across the district.
Much of this work happens after hours, overnight, or behind the scenes—work that most people will never see, but everyone benefits from.
The goal is simple: when students and staff walk through our doors on the first day of school, every device, network, phone, security system, and digital tool is ready to go.
While school may be out, our ITS team is still serving—working day and night to keep Lincoln County Schools connected, protected, and prepared for another great year.
#WeAreLINCOLN #StillServing

Lincoln County Schools has partnered with TeacherLists to make school supply shopping simple. Families can find supply lists for every LCS school in one place, print them, save them to their phones, or shop online if they choose. Lists are also available in more than 100 languages.
Whether you're picking up a few items each week or planning one big shopping trip, we've got you covered.
Get started here: https://tinyurl.com/3c3h7t7v
#WeAreLINCOLN #BackToSchoolReady


From sharpening skills and building strength to developing teamwork and communication, these summer practices are laying the foundation for success both on and off the court. The commitment these student-athletes are showing now will help prepare them for the challenges of the upcoming season.
We're excited to watch the Lady Wolves compete this fall. Keep working hard!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LHSWolves




If you or your student still needs to:
• Apply to Gaston College
• Register for classes
• Complete the FAFSA
...don't miss Rhino Registration Rush! Get everything done in one visit—no appointment required.
Lincoln Campus: July 15
Dallas Campus: July 22
Questions? Contact Gaston College Admissions at admissions@gaston.edu.
We're proud to partner with Gaston College to help our students learn, lead, and thrive beyond graduation.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSPartners