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Ok, you were right, not really packing snow. But we did have a few snow-blobs come through! Right now, it's an East v. North battle. Where is our West and Lincolnton representation?

If you build a snowman (especially one showing school spirit), send your photos to lcs-communications@lincoln.k12.nc.us, and your snowman might just make a special appearance on our social media. Note: This inbox is not typically monitored, so you will get an automatic reply. However, we will check it this weekend for your photos!

22 days ago, LCS Communications

Two children bundled in winter coats and hats sit on a red inflatable sled in fresh snow. One child wears ski goggles and camouflage outerwear, while the other smiles at the camera with snow on their jacket.

Three children stand in the snow behind a decorated snowman wearing a red “STANGS EL Baseball” shirt and a green hat. The snowman has outstretched arms, and the children smile in a snowy front yard.

A collage of photos shows children posing with a snowman dressed in a bright yellow safety vest. The images are arranged at angles, capturing snowy outdoor scenes in front of a house.

A snowman sits in a snowy driveway wrapped in a blue “North Lincoln Knights” hoodie. Snow covers the ground and a parked vehicle is visible in the background.

Two children kneel beside a small snowman wearing a black top hat and red scarf. One child wears a bright pink jacket, and the other wears a light-colored coat and hat. Snow falls lightly around them in an open, wooded area.

From desks to decisions.

This School Board Appreciation Month, we’re grateful for leaders who once sat in our classrooms and now help guide the future of Lincoln County Schools. Thank you to our Board of Education and Superintendent for serving the same community that helped shape who you are today.

#WeAreLINCOLN #SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth

22 days ago, LCS Communications

Do you want to build a snowman?

Now that we finally have the right kind of snow, we want to see what our Lincoln County families create this weekend. If you build a snowman (especially one showing school spirit), send your photos to lcs-communications@lincoln.k12.nc.us, and your snowman might just make a special appearance on our social media. Stay warm, have fun, and let the snow creativity begin.

#WeAreLINCOLN #SnowDayFun

Note: This inbox is not typically monitored, so you will get an automatic reply. However, we will check it this weekend for your photos!

22 days ago, LCS Communications

✨ Flashback Friday ✨
We love celebrating our #WeAreLINCOLN stories — where former students become the next generation of educators!

Meet Mrs. April Preston Martin, an 8th grade math teacher at North Lincoln Middle School.
April attended Triangle Elementary, Rock Springs, East Lincoln Middle, and East Lincoln High. She fondly remembers teachers like Ms. Clark (5th grade science), Mr. Herndon (6th grade teacher), and Mrs. Kirby (biology) — whose job she once dreamed of having as a senior!

Today, Mrs. Martin inspires her own students with that same love for learning. She says,

“I love having a job that’s never boring. I get to know incredible students each year and make connections that I hope will last for many years. I also love being able to be creative with classroom activities for students to learn math or science standards in different and interesting ways.”

Thank you, Mrs. Martin, for pouring your heart into LCS and showing our students that once a Mustang, always a Mustang! 💙🐴🍎

#FlashbackFriday #LCSFamily #LincolnCountySchools #WeAreLINCOLN

23 days ago, LCS Communications

We know today was a tough morning for many families, and we truly appreciate the care you took to make the best decision for your child, given the road conditions.

As we look ahead to tomorrow, Lincoln County Schools will again operate on a 2-hour delay to allow additional daylight and continued road treatment. You may see a snow angel in today’s post, but the message behind it is simple: when conditions are uncertain, it’s okay to slow down, take extra time, and choose the safest path forward.

We are grateful to NCDOT crews who are working around the clock to improve road conditions and to our bus drivers who have navigated modified routes today.

If you determine that travel from your home is still unsafe, please continue to make the decision that is best for your family and communicate directly with your child’s school. We appreciate your partnership and patience as we work together to keep students and staff safe.

A few other notes:

*Breakfast will be served at all schools.
*High school students, including LCST, will report to second period. Third period will begin at 11:00 am.
*Check your school's communication for updates regarding athletic events, including any cancellations or rescheduling.
*All facilities will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, and no weekend activities will be held.
*The district spelling bee will be moved to Wednesday, February 4th.

#WeAreLINCOLN

24 days ago, LCS Communications

A smiling adult man wearing a white button-down shirt, jeans, and boots lies on his back in the snow beside a clear, dry roadway, arms and legs spread as if making a snow angel. Snowbanks line the road, and trees are visible in the background. Text in the upper right reads, “Lincoln County Schools. Friday, January 30. 2-Hour Delay.”

💙 Meet Tony Jenkins 💙
School Board Appreciation Month

Meet Tony Jenkins, a valued member of the Lincoln County Board of Education who is known for being helpful, sociable, and deeply community-focused. A Lincoln County native, Tony’s lifelong connection to the area fuels his commitment to supporting strong schools and serving others.

Tony is a retired firefighter and engineer, bringing a calm, practical, and resourceful approach to board service. He’s happiest when he’s helping others—whether through his work on the board or in everyday life—and his steady presence reflects a true heart for service.

Outside of meetings, Tony enjoys listening to REO Speedwagon, sipping Sundrop, researching family genealogy, and spending time with his beloved (and very spoiled!) cats. He appreciates a good steak and proudly counts blue as his favorite color.

We are grateful for Tony’s dedication, generosity, and commitment to Lincoln County Schools. Thank you, Tony, for your service and the care you bring to our community.

#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #MeetOurBoard #ThankYouSchoolBoard #WeAreLINCOLN

24 days ago, LCS Communications

We’ve received several questions about why school buses may not be able to travel safely on icy secondary roads even when some cars can — and that’s a fair question.

School buses are much heavier, take longer to stop, and cannot maneuver or brake the same way smaller vehicles can on ice. A situation that may be manageable for a car can be dangerous for a bus carrying dozens of students, especially on narrow, hilly, or untreated roads.

We also understand that families experience different road conditions. If, as a parent, you feel that it is not safe for your child to travel due to your specific road conditions, that decision is respected. Student safety comes first. If you feel it is unsafe for your children to attend in person, you may keep them home. You do have the option to submit a parent note for your child's absence, but it will be counted as an absence. Absences related to weather and safety concerns will be handled with understanding.

In some mountain counties, districts are able to run modified or partial routes when secondary roads are difficult to travel. This is a suggestion that has been shared with us often, and we continue to explore all options available to us. Unfortunately, in a large county with many varied road conditions, there is no decision that meets every family’s needs every time.

We also recognize that no matter what decision is made — in-person learning, remote learning, or closures — some families will be frustrated, and that is understandable. Our goal is always to make the safest and most responsible decision for the greatest number of students while honoring that families know their own circumstances best.

Thank you for your patience, your trust, and the care you show for your children every day.
#WeAreLINCOLN #SafetyFirst

24 days ago, LCS Communications

Graphic with two speech bubbles. The top blue speech bubble says “let’s,” and the bottom red speech bubble says “TALK.” Both bubbles are decorated with icy branches and icicles, suggesting winter weather and a conversation about cold conditions.

When the roads are slick, we move a little slower, not a little less safely.

Due to black ice remaining on some secondary roads, Lincoln County Schools will operate on a TWO-HOUR DELAY for both students and staff on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

High school students, including LCST, will report to 1st period. There will be no 2nd period, and 3rd period will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Some roads will be impassable by school buses. Your school’s communication will indicate whether students should meet the bus at the end of the street or be transported directly to school. Afternoon route changes will be communicated by schools tomorrow.

Student drivers are advised to use primary roads as much as possible when traveling to school.
Breakfast will be served at all schools.

A big thank you to our facilities, maintenance, custodial, transportation, and school-based staff who continued working today to prepare roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots so our campuses can safely reopen.

Please continue to monitor the district website and local news outlets in case conditions change.

#SchoolDelay #WeAreLINCOLN

25 days ago, LCS Communications

Three adults shovel and scrape ice along a covered school walkway, working side by side to clear a path on a sunny winter morning.

An adult uses a shovel to break up ice on a school sidewalk near the front entrance, with parked cars and patches of snow visible in the background.

Two adults scrape and shovel ice from a concrete walkway beside a brick school building, with a bag of ice melt on the ground nearby.

An adult drives a small green tractor with a front blade, pushing chunks of ice off a school walkway in front of a brick building.

Three adults work together to shovel and move ice from a school parking lot, with large broken pieces of ice scattered across the pavement.

A green tractor clears ice from a covered school drop-off area while an adult with a shovel stands nearby, guiding the cleanup on a sunny winter day.

Due to continued hazardous black-ice conditions on secondary roads, Lincoln County Schools will be closed for in-person instruction on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Students will continue remote learning. Teachers will communicate assignments and expectations with families and students through email or Apptegy. Staff may continue to work remotely or may report to their site on a 3-hour delay. This day will not be made up.

We are continuing to monitor road conditions and will resume in-person learning as soon as it is safe for students and staff to return to school. Decisions for athletic practices will be made by 10:00am on Wednesday for optional athletic workouts if the roads are safe.

#WeAreLINCOLN #SafetyFirst

26 days ago, LCS Communications

Icy two-lane rural road viewed from a vehicle, with snow and ice covering the pavement, bare trees lining both sides, and open fields in the distance under a clear blue sky.

Residential road coated with ice and snow, lined with trees, mailboxes, and utility poles, with long icy patches across the roadway and a clear blue sky overhead.

Narrow rural road covered in ice and packed snow, stretching into the distance between wooded areas, photographed from inside a vehicle with the hood visible at the bottom of the frame.

While most students and staff are working remotely today, our essential facilities teams are hard at work across Lincoln County Schools, preparing for a safe return.

Building administrators, custodians, district maintenance, and transportation staff are on campuses checking buildings, clearing walkways, parking lots, and starting buses. Additional employees are also driving secondary roads throughout the county to monitor for ice and changing conditions.

All of this work helps us make the safest, most informed decision possible for our students and staff. We will share a decision early this evening regarding tomorrow's plans.

Thank you to our teams who are working behind the scenes to take care of our schools and our community.

#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSOperations

26 days ago, LCS Communications

Facilities employee operating a tractor with a front blade to push slush and ice off a school driveway near parked vehicles and a brick school building.

Two school staff members standing on a cleared sidewalk in front of a brick school building, smiling and holding snow shovels while ice remains on nearby grass and pavement.

Facilities employee pushing a salt spreader across an icy sidewalk beside a brick school building to treat slippery walking areas.

Facilities employee standing at the back of a pickup truck unloading large yellow bags of ice melt and snow treatment in a school parking area.

School staff member wearing a winter hat and glasses pours ice melt from a bag onto an icy sidewalk near outdoor seating at a school.

Several facilities employees shovel and spread ice melt in front of a brick school entrance while a wheelbarrow and benches sit nearby.

Transportation staff member standing beside a yellow school bus gives a thumbs-up while buses are staged on an icy lot.

Multiple yellow school buses parked in a row at the transportation facility with ice visible on the pavement and safety cones near a covered loading area.

Two school staff members use shovels to clear ice and slush from the driveway in front of an intermediate school entrance with benches and columns visible.

School staff member wearing pink gloves operates a small snow blower to clear snow and slush from a school parking lot.

Are we trying to reach you… but your phone is ghosting us? 👀

If you’re not getting school calls, texts, or emails, it likely means we don’t have your current contact information in Infinite Campus — and we don’t want to miss you when it matters most.

Good news: it’s an easy fix.
Just email your school’s data manager and ask them to update your contact information in Infinite Campus.

Keeping your info up to date helps make sure you receive:
• weather and emergency notifications
• school and teacher messages
• important district updates

Help us help you stay in the loop — because we promise, we’re not ignoring you… your phone just might be. 😉

#WeAreLINCOLN #StayConnected

26 days ago, LCS Communications

Due to hazardous conditions on secondary roads, Lincoln County Schools will be closed for in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students will participate in a remote learning day, and all staff will work remotely. Teachers will communicate assignments and expectations with families and students through email or Apptegy. This day will not be made up. We will continue to monitor road conditions and will resume in-person learning as soon as it is safe for students and staff to return to school.

For more information about how school closure vs. remote learning decisions are made, click here: https://bit.ly/3Z0KfwH

27 days ago, LCS Communications

Snow-covered residential street with visible tire tracks, bare trees, road signs, and several people walking in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

Driver’s view of a rural road covered in snow and ice, with tire tracks visible, trees lining both sides, and clear blue sky overhead.

Aerial view of a snow-covered high school campus with a football stadium, track, school buildings, and surrounding neighborhood under a partly cloudy winter sky.

We are now accepting applications for several varsity coaching positions at Lincolnton High School for the 2025–2026 school year, including softball and track. If you are passionate about supporting student-athletes and building strong programs, we encourage you to apply. Visit lcsnc.schoolspring.com to view details and submit your application.

#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSCareers

27 days ago, LCS Communications

Graphic announcing new coaching positions at Lincolnton High School. Large red text reads “Newly Posted Positions.” Below, a bulleted list includes: Softball varsity assistant coach for spring 2025–2026 at Lincolnton High; Track varsity head coach for women’s team for spring 2025–2026 at Lincolnton High; Track varsity assistant coach for men’s team for spring 2025–2026 at Lincolnton High. Bottom text says “Apply Online” with the website lcsnc.schoolspring.com. Background shows an aerial photo of Lincolnton High School campus and parking lot.

💙 Meet Krista Heavner 💙
School Board Appreciation Month

Meet Krista Heavner, Board Co-Chair of the Lincoln County Board of Education. Krista leads with joy, encouragement, and a genuine heart for students, families, and staff across our district.

A Drexel native, Krista is a speech-language pathologist and auditory verbal therapist whose career reflects her deep commitment to helping others communicate, connect, and thrive. She once thought she’d grow up to be a lawyer—but her passion for advocacy and support shines through just the same in her work and board service.

In her free time, Krista teaches fitness classes at the YMCA, enjoys running and reading, and loves spending time with her family. She’s happiest when they’re together—whether hiking, traveling, or playing games. Known for her loyalty and positivity, Krista brings energy and encouragement to everything she does.

She’s a fan of 90s hip-hop, loves an ice-cold Diet Coke, can’t resist Chick-fil-A waffle fries, and is a proud beagle mom to Max and Felicity.

We are thankful for Krista’s joyful leadership, steady encouragement, and dedication to serving Lincoln County Schools. Thank you, Krista, for all you do for our students and community.

#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #MeetOurBoard #BoardCoChair #ThankYouSchoolBoard #WeAreLINCOLN

27 days ago, LCS Communications

Snow day, but make it superintendent-approved:

Due to the potential for hazardous road conditions and winter storm warnings in our community, all Lincoln County Schools will be closed for students on Monday, January 26, 2026, with no remote learning.

Staff will operate on a remote optional workday, which applies to all 10-, 11-, and 12-month employees. This day will not be made up.

We’re sharing this early in case anyone loses power during the storm, and to give families and staff time to plan. Please use extreme caution over the next few days, stay safe, and enjoy a bonus winter break day if you can.

#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSSnowDay

28 days ago, LCS Communications

Dr. Aaron Allen smiling while sledding downhill on an orange sled in the snow. Text on the image reads: “Dr. Allen says: Schools are closed Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. No remote learning. Remote optional workday for staff. This day will not be made up. Lincoln County Schools.”

Leadership looks like learning real-life skills and supporting one another. During WIN time, Ms. Beattie’s group at Lincolnton Middle School is focused on practical ways to be leaders, and today that meant learning how to open the hood of a car, identify parts of the engine, and understand how car batteries and jumper cables work.

Thank you, Ms. Beattie, for inviting us in to capture a few meaningful moments from your day and for creating opportunities that connect leadership with real-world learning.

#WeAreLINCOLN #LMSLeaders

30 days ago, LCS Communications

A group of middle school students stand in a parking lot while one student connects jumper cables to a car battery as an adult watches and supervises.

Six middle school students and an adult stand together in a parking lot, smiling and posing for a group photo after a hands-on activity.

Several students lean over the open hood of a car, closely examining the engine while an adult stands nearby providing guidance.

Students clap and celebrate as one student lifts the car hood closed while an adult applauds in the background in an outdoor parking area.

✨ #FlashbackFriday ✨
From student to staff, Colby Rash’s journey has come full circle!

Colby grew up in Lincoln County Schools, attending Battleground Elementary, Lincolnton Middle, and Lincolnton High. He still remembers the impact of teachers like Mrs. Stephanie Jacobs and Mrs. Pamela Lynch, who cared deeply for their students. 💙

Today, Mr. Rash serves as Assistant Principal at East Lincoln High. With experience at North Middle, Lincolnton High, and West Middle, he’s committed to giving back to the community he’s always called home.

When asked what he loves most about his job, he shared:
💬 “Working with teachers and students to learn and build a better community together.”

We are proud to celebrate Mr. Rash and his dedication to LCS! #WeAreLINCOLN #LCSFamily

30 days ago, LCS Communications

With the potential for severe weather this weekend, all events and activities scheduled on Lincoln County Schools campuses are canceled for both Saturday and Sunday, including youth sports and other community programs.

Keeping our students, staff, and families safe is always our first priority, and we appreciate everyone’s understanding as we take this precaution.

Please continue to monitor local weather updates and take care this weekend.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSNC

30 days ago, LCS Communications

Winter scene of a snow-covered road lined with pine trees. Over the image, large text reads “Weekend Inclement Weather Alert,” with “Lincoln County Schools” written in script and an apple icon at the bottom.

Leadership looks like showing up, lending a hand, and putting students first. This morning, Superintendent Dr. Aaron Allen joined staff at Norris S. Childers Elementary to help open car doors and welcome students during morning drop-off. Small moments like these make a big difference and remind our students and families that they are seen, supported, and valued from the very start of the day.

#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSLeads

about 1 month ago, LCS Communications

An adult in a rocket costume stands beside a minivan in the school car rider lane under the covered entrance, facing the vehicle as it prepares to pull forward. Another adult is visible in the background near the curb.

An adult in a rocket costume holds hands with a young student on the sidewalk near the school entrance while cars line up for drop-off. Another adult and child stand farther back near the building.

An adult in a rocket costume opens the back door of a silver sedan in the school car rider line while another vehicle waits behind. A student is partially visible entering the car, and the school building is along the sidewalk.

An adult wearing a playful rocket costume with flame-colored streamers stands under a school entrance canopy, holding hands with a student wearing a backpack as they walk along the sidewalk during morning arrival. Other students and adults are visible in the background near the curb.

The weather apps are doing that thing again… you know, when one says sun, one says snow, and one says “good luck.” 😅❄️🌧️

As we watch the forecast, here’s your friendly reminder about where NOT to get your school closing info:

❌ Not Official LCS Sources:
• Your cousin’s barber who “has inside connections”
• That one neighbor who becomes a meteorologist every winter
• Random Facebook comments predicting the next Snowmageddon

And now… the real deal:

✅ Official LCS Sources:
• Apptegy Alerts (texts, calls, emails)
• www.lcsnc.org
• Official LCS social media pages
• Your school’s principal (the real MVP of accurate info)

When there’s news to share, we’ll tell you—loud, clear, and first.
If it didn’t come from us, treat it like a 7-day forecast: questionable at best. 😉

Stay cozy and stay tuned, Lincoln County! ❤️🖤 #WeAreLINCOLN

about 1 month ago, LCS Communications