Lincoln County Schools

🎭🎨🎶 Arts in Education Week 🎭🎨🎶 All week, we will be celebrating our wonderful Arts Education Teachers and the impact of the arts their classes! Today's Spotlights: 🌟 Jacob Brittain - West Lincoln High 🌟 Jennifer Beck - East Lincoln Middle 🌟 Katie Land - Norris S. Childers Elementary 🌟 Tasha Stoddard - St. James Elementary #BecauseOfArtsEd #ArtsEdWeek #lincolnleads

🎉2023-2024 Academic Results are in!🎉 Each day over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting the achievements of our schools. We are very proud of both students and staff for all of their hard work! Schools Celebrating an Increase in School Performance Grade: 🌟 Battleground Elementary 🌟 Catawba Springs Elementary 🌟 Iron Station Elementary 🌟 North Brook Elementary 🌟 Rock Springs Elementary 🌟 S. Ray Lowder Elementary 🌟 East Lincoln High 🌟 Lincolnton High 🌟 West Lincoln High #lincolnleads

📅 September is National Attendance Awareness Month 📅 Absences add up, so we encourage all students to attend school every day! Attendance Matters! All Day, Every Day!

🎉2023-2024 Academic Results are in!🎉 Each day over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting the achievements of our schools. We are very proud of both students and staff for all of their hard work! Grade Level Proficiency - Percentage of students earning a 3, 4, or 5 Schools Celebrating an Increase in Overall Grade Level Proficiency: 🌟 Battleground Elementary 🌟 Catawba Springs Elementary 🌟 Iron Station Elementary 🌟 North Brook Elementary 🌟 Rock Springs Elementary 🌟 East Lincoln Middle 🌟 East Lincoln High 🌟 Lincolnton High #lincolnleads

FIRST Time EVER for WLHS! 🌟 Six WLHS students were awarded the AP Capstone Diploma by earning scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and on 4 additional AP Exams. The students are as follows: LtoR: Caleb Brooks, Lucas Moretz, Jason Mellon, Abi Barkley, Seraphina Shutt, Hallie Black #westisbest #lincolnleads #AProckstars

Lincoln County Public Education Foundation (LCPEF) Grant Winner Ashley Wilson, English Teacher at North Lincoln High School, uses the new Smart Technology in the Seminar Room at NLHS earlier today. The LCPEF funds mini teaching grants that demonstrate innovative approaches to instructional practice as well as solve educational problems or meet significant challenges that have not been met effectively. If you would like more information about the Foundation, visit our website www.lincoln.k12.nc.us If you would like to join the Foundation, contact Linda Matney, Clerk to the Board, at linda.matney@lincoln.k12.nc.us.

Young Lincoln Leaders Young Lincoln Leaders is a Lincoln County High School Leadership Program that focuses on IMPACT THROUGH ACTION. Who: 10-12th Lincoln County Schools students. What: Leadership Program that provides opportunity to develop and use leadership skills such as vision, values, service, communication, innovation, and impact. When: Once a month during the school day. Where: LCST (Lincoln County School of Technology - meet and then head out into the community during meetings.) Transportation is provided. How: Apply with the following link - https://forms.gle/p42Z38P9gAGBpTy99

We would like to welcome Ms. Erin Long to the Lincoln County Board of Education! Ms. Long was officially sworn in today, and will serve on the Board for the remainder of Ms. Heather Rhyne's term, November 2024.

📢 Fan Code of Conduct at all Lincoln County Schools Home Football and Basketball Games 📢 All spectators ages eighth grade and younger MUST be accompanied by a legal guardian or responsible adult 21 years of age or older in order to enter and remain inside the stadium or gymnasium. The legal guardian or accompanying adult will be responsible for the child’s supervision and actions at all times.

🎵 Lincoln County Marching Band Preview 🎵 Featuring performances by all four high school bands! September 21, 2024 Lincolnton High School Stadium Gates Open 6:30pm First Performance 7:30pm $5 Admission Lincoln County Schools employees admitted free with ID badge

Shout out to Lee and Jason from Lincoln County Schools Transportation Department for showing Asbury Works students how to change a tire!

Lincoln County Schools is pleased to announce 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Data: ⭐ 1470 Total AP exams taken ⭐ 18 AP Capstone Diplomas (pass 4 AP exams plus AP Seminar and Research) ⭐ 26% of 2024 graduates passed at least one AP exam in high school ⭐ 206 AP Scholars taking and passing 3 or more AP exams in high school ⭐ 801 students taking AP classes across all 4 high schools

We would like to announce the following new Assistant Principals and Deans: *Kelly Cole - Assistant Principal - Lincolnton Middle School *Haley Hoyle - Assistant Principal - West Lincoln High School *Michael Budzinski - Dean of Academic Support - Lincolnton High School *John Markley - Dean of Academic Support - West Lincoln High School Welcome to Lincoln County Schools, and to your new positions! We are all looking forward to a great year!

Over the summer, our Technology Services Department has worked on multiple projects, many requiring long hours and weekend work. Thank you for all you have done to help us prepare for the new school year!

Elementary school teachers attended Back to School Professional Development sessions held across the district on Friday. Pictured: Fifth grade teachers' Professional Learning Community held at Central Services.

All middle and high school teachers gathered at North Lincoln High School for professional development today. Teachers and school administrators attended sessions on Building Academic Vocabulary and The New Art and Science of Teaching, and participated in subject-area Professional Learning Communities.

Thank you to our Custodians for your hard work this summer making sure our schools are ready for staff and students!

Our Child Nutrition Department is ready for the new school year!

Thank you to our Maintenance Department for cleaning up our facilities after the recent storm!

Due to projected inclement weather, Middle and High School Open House for Lincoln County Schools will be moved from Thursday, August 8 to Monday, August 12 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm.