Lincoln County Schools

Reminder: Gaston College Roadmap to CTE Careers Event February 25, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm If you are interested in attending the career exploration event, visit https://www.gaston.edu/cte-roadmap/ for more information and to register to attend.

National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day February 15, 2025 Lincoln County Schools would like to acknowledge and thank our School Resource Officers for their tireless efforts in ensuring our schools are safe places for learning. Thank you for everything you do to protect and serve our students and schools!

Digital Learning Day February 13, 2025 Digital Learning Day is about recognizing and celebrating incredible digital learning practices taking place nationwide. It highlights the innovative ways teachers and students use digital tools daily to enhance education and inspire creativity.

February is Career and Technical Education Month! Lincoln County Schools is proud of our CTE programs, opportunities, and reputation. These programs offer a chance for exploration, connection, and future-ready skill attainment. For more information, visit our CTE website: www.lcsnc.org/domain/62

The 2025-2026 School Calendar has been approved. Students will receive a paper copy along with Report Cards on March 21. To view the calendar online, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lK7XKLoqSrOUpbPZIu_e3Gc7D-xrnbGV/view?usp=sharing

Leader in Me Each month, we will focus on each of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Habit Four in the Series features Anna Hartgrove, EC Compliance Manager, and Maddie Reed, Social Studies teacher at Lincolnton Middle School. Click here for video: https://youtu.be/AS1Qpa7aSS0

Lincoln County Public Education Foundation (LCPEF) Grant Winner Sarah Sandoval, Love Memorial EC Pre-K Developmental Day Teacher , used grant funds to purchase iPads. Ms. Sandoval conducted a virtual parent training to help parents support their child at home when using the devices. 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. #lincolnleads

NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete Program The NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete Program, courtesy of the NC GHSP Click It or Ticket initiative, recognizes excellence in the classroom and playing court/field. The program includes identifying individual student-athletes and varsity teams that attain specific grades. Individual scholar-athletes must attain at least a 3.5 weighted GPA for the participating semester. A varsity team earns Scholar-Athlete recognition by attaining a 3.1 unweighted aggregate GPA for the participating semester. Congratulations to the following teams who earned Scholar-Athlete Recognition! East Lincoln Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country Football Women’s Golf Men’s Soccer Women’s Tennis Volleyball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming Lincolnton Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country Women’s Golf Women’s Tennis Volleyball Women’s Basketball Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming North Lincoln Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country Football Women’s Tennis Cheerleading Volleyball Men’s Soccer Women’s Golf Men’s Indoor Track Women’s Indoor Track Wrestling Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball West Lincoln Women’s Golf Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country Football Football Cheerleading Men’s Soccer Women’s Tennis Volleyball Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Basketball Cheerleading Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming Wrestling

Congratulations to School Counselor Emily Costa and Pumpkin Center Primary School for earning the distinguished RAMP® designation! 🎉 The Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP®) designation honors schools committed to delivering comprehensive, data-driven school counseling programs that support student success. Emily’s dedication to this process has strengthened the support for students at Pumpkin Center Primary, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally. Emily shared, "The RAMP process has been both a personally and professionally rewarding journey for me. It’s given me the opportunity to reflect on my practices, enhance the support I provide, and develop a more intentional, structured approach to helping my students. Through this process, I’ve been able to better meet their needs, ensuring they not only succeed academically but grow as individuals ready to face life’s challenges. I’m incredibly honored to receive this recognition on behalf of my school, and to bring recognition to the school counselors in Lincoln County." Principal Kristen Reynolds added, “ I am proud of Mrs. Costa's commitment to not only supporting our students in academics, but also supporting their mental and emotional growth and this recognition exemplifies that commitment.” This achievement highlights the incredible impact of school counselors in Lincoln County. Congratulations, Emily and Pumpkin Center Primary!

FAFSA February When you complete the FAFSA, a college will give you a financial aid offer that shows all the aid you qualify for. It may be more than you think! Complete the FAFSA today. FAFSA 101 landing page : https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/fafsa-101/ #CFNC #CFNC25 #College4NC #FAFSA

World Read Aloud Day February 5, 2025 Reading aloud at home and at school is one of the best ways to help children develop literacy skills. According to research by the University of Melbourne, reading aloud to children daily puts them almost a year ahead of children who do not receive daily read-alouds. This is true regardless of income, education level or cultural background.

National School Counseling Week February 3-7, 2025 Thank you to our school counselors for helping our students succeed in school and assisting them with planning for colleges and careers!

February is Career and Technical Education Month! Lincoln County Schools is proud of our CTE programs, opportunities, and reputation. These programs offer a chance for exploration, connection, and future-ready skill attainment. Explore what CTE options are available for your child in Middle and High School now so you (and your student) are ready for on-line registration in a few weeks. For more information, visit our CTE website: www.lcsnc.org/domain/62

Congratulations to Eva Hedrick, the Lincoln County Schools District Spelling Bee Winner! Eva is a fifth grader at Pumpkin Center Intermediate school. She will advance to the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee at Bank of America Stadium on March 9! Congratulations also to the Runner-up, Evelyn Dragoon, a fifth grade student at Catawba Springs Elementary!

Elizabeth Darling, Workforce Development Coordinator and LCST Assistant Principal, had the opportunity to present Wednesday at the South Atlantic ACT Summit in Raleigh. She highlighted the incredible work Lincoln County Schools is doing to build strong local partnerships and how these collaborations are enhancing relevancy and academic success for our students. Darling said, "It was great to showcase how our partnerships with businesses and industries are providing real-world connections that benefit both students and the local workforce. The audience was very engaged, and I received positive feedback about how our district is leading the way in preparing students for future careers." Thank you for representing Lincoln County Schools, Elizabeth!

Lincoln County Schools Health Academy students had the opportunity to tour Atrium Lincoln Hospital Wednesday morning. Students visited various departments, including the Emergency Room, Operating Room, Pharmacy, OB, Radiology, and the Critical Care Unit. Special thank you to the following for making this visit possible today: Leslie Pressley - Associate Dean of Academic Affairs - Gaston College Joanne Matz - Dean of Lincoln County Educational Partnerships - Gaston College Melissa Herms - Nurse Manager of Education - Atrium Lincoln Emily Nelson - Facility Nurse Educator - Atrium Lincoln If you would like more information about the Health Academy, speak to your school counselor or visit https://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/page/health-academy

PRE-K TO KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION DAY If your child will be 5 on or before August 31, 2025, please join us for a fun, informative visit designed to introduce both children and parents to Kindergarten.

Gaston College Roadmap to CTE Careers Event February 25, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm If you are interested in attending the career exploration event, visit https://www.gaston.edu/cte-roadmap/ for more information and to register to attend.

Congratulations to these talented musicians for representing Lincoln County Schools' middle and high school bands at the NCBA All-District Event this past weekend! These students auditioned earlier this year and were selected from hundreds of students across our area. ELHS - Dustin Wallace Logan Ferguson- Clarinet, All- State eligible Alex Thomas- Trombone Kendrick Thomas- Tuba WLHS - Jacob Brittain Cameron Warner and Matthew Wilson. ELMS - Jennifer Beck Olivia Sellers, Flute Hensleigh Stamey, French Horn NLMS - Jennifer Burhans Symphonic All-District Band: Daniela Katz- 1st Chair French Horn, Qualifies for All-State Nicholas Beninati- 4th Chair Bass Clarinet Concert All-District Band: Alaina Brady- 7th Chair Flute Bridget Siwoszek- 1st Chair Oboe Camila Gomez- 2nd Chair Clarinet Clint Wilson- 1st Chair French Horn Josh Smith- 4th Chair Percussion LMS - Joshua Belvin Rocco Vickers first chair tuba middle school concert band John Toscano fourth chair tuba middle school concert band. NLHS - Matthew Minick Miguel Martiniez Clarinet 11-12 band 8th chair Luke Fredell- clarinet 11-12 band 20th chair Jackson Marshall 11-12 band 4th chair bass clarinet Nadia Puga 9-10 band 19 chair clarinet LHS - William Fisher Noe Ortega Ramirez- 7th Chair Trombone Joshua Scott- 9th Chair Trombone Cayden Hope- 2nd Alternate Bari Sax

Lincoln County Schools Health Academy Attention High School Students! Jumpstart your career in Health Care today through College Now Contact your High School Career Development Coordinator of School Counselor to learn more about this wonderful opportunity!