Some students create with a paintbrush. Others create with their voices and instruments.
As we continue celebrating Arts in Education Week, we’re highlighting the vocal and instrumental arts across Lincoln County Schools.
In chorus rooms, band classes, and on the marching field, students are learning much more than notes, rhythms, and technique. They’re learning to listen to one another, work as a team, practice with purpose, and understand how their individual part contributes to something bigger.
Whether it’s voices coming together in harmony, instruments filling a concert hall, or a marching band bringing music and movement to the field, the arts give our students a place to perform, connect, and shine.
We’re proud of the talented students and dedicated educators who keep the music playing across LCS!
#ArtsInEducationWeek #WeAreLINCOLN
As we continue celebrating Arts in Education Week, we’re highlighting the vocal and instrumental arts across Lincoln County Schools.
In chorus rooms, band classes, and on the marching field, students are learning much more than notes, rhythms, and technique. They’re learning to listen to one another, work as a team, practice with purpose, and understand how their individual part contributes to something bigger.
Whether it’s voices coming together in harmony, instruments filling a concert hall, or a marching band bringing music and movement to the field, the arts give our students a place to perform, connect, and shine.
We’re proud of the talented students and dedicated educators who keep the music playing across LCS!
#ArtsInEducationWeek #WeAreLINCOLN
Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
Durante este mes, reconocemos y celebramos las historias, culturas, tradiciones y contribuciones de las comunidades hispanas y latinas. Nos enorgullece la diversidad que nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal aportan a nuestras escuelas y a nuestra comunidad.
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
#MesDeLaHerenciaHispana #WeAreLINCOLN
Durante este mes, reconocemos y celebramos las historias, culturas, tradiciones y contribuciones de las comunidades hispanas y latinas. Nos enorgullece la diversidad que nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal aportan a nuestras escuelas y a nuestra comunidad.
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
#MesDeLaHerenciaHispana #WeAreLINCOLN
Mark your calendars! Tuesday, September 22 is Parent-Teacher Conference Day for Lincoln County Schools, and there will be no school for students.
Parent-teacher conferences are an important opportunity for families and educators to connect, discuss student progress, and work together to support success throughout the school year.
Please contact your child’s school for specific information regarding conference schedules and availability.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Parent-teacher conferences are an important opportunity for families and educators to connect, discuss student progress, and work together to support success throughout the school year.
Please contact your child’s school for specific information regarding conference schedules and availability.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Today, we’re celebrating the team that keeps Lincoln County Schools connected!
On IT Appreciation Day, we recognize our incredible Technology Department for the work they do behind the scenes—and often at a moment’s notice—to support our students, staff, classrooms and schools.
From Chromebooks and classroom technology to networks, systems, security and help-desk calls, this team works every day to make sure technology helps learning happen across our district.
Thank you to our LCS Technology Team for your expertise, patience, problem-solving and commitment to serving our schools. We appreciate all you do!
#ITAppreciationDay #WeAreLINCOLN
On IT Appreciation Day, we recognize our incredible Technology Department for the work they do behind the scenes—and often at a moment’s notice—to support our students, staff, classrooms and schools.
From Chromebooks and classroom technology to networks, systems, security and help-desk calls, this team works every day to make sure technology helps learning happen across our district.
Thank you to our LCS Technology Team for your expertise, patience, problem-solving and commitment to serving our schools. We appreciate all you do!
#ITAppreciationDay #WeAreLINCOLN
Art doesn’t begin with the finished product. It begins with an idea.
During Arts in Education Week, we’re taking a look at creativity in progress across Lincoln County Schools. From the first sketch and brushstroke to experimenting with color, texture, and technique, our students are learning that creating art is a process.
Along the way, they’re making choices, solving problems, taking risks, and turning their ideas into something uniquely their own.
Sometimes the best part of art is watching it come to life.
#ArtsInEducationWeek #WeAreLINCOLN
During Arts in Education Week, we’re taking a look at creativity in progress across Lincoln County Schools. From the first sketch and brushstroke to experimenting with color, texture, and technique, our students are learning that creating art is a process.
Along the way, they’re making choices, solving problems, taking risks, and turning their ideas into something uniquely their own.
Sometimes the best part of art is watching it come to life.
#ArtsInEducationWeek #WeAreLINCOLN
We’re growing our team! Lincoln County Schools has several newly posted opportunities for individuals ready to make a difference in our schools and community.
Current openings include positions in student services, media, transportation and athletics at locations across the district.
Ready to join Team Lincoln? View these positions and apply today at LCSNC.SchoolSpring.com.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this post and help us spread the word!
#WeAreLINCOLN #JoinTeamLincoln
Current openings include positions in student services, media, transportation and athletics at locations across the district.
Ready to join Team Lincoln? View these positions and apply today at LCSNC.SchoolSpring.com.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this post and help us spread the word!
#WeAreLINCOLN #JoinTeamLincoln
Good morning, LCS! Welcome to a great week of school!
BE HERE to GET HERE.
We’re starting our Monday with seventh grader Savanna Queen from East Lincoln Middle and her mom, Roxanna Queen, a third-grade teacher at Pumpkin Center Intermediate.
For Roxanna, being in school helped her discover not only the skills she would need for her career, but also what she was passionate about.
“School prepared me for my job by teaching me how to work with others, communicate, and be part of a team. It also gave me opportunities to explore different subjects and interests, which helped me discover what I was passionate about and ultimately led me to teaching.”
Today, she gets to help her own students discover their strengths while building confidence and resilience.
“I love seeing the moment when a student finally understands a challenging math problem, advocates for themselves with friends, or chooses not to give up when something gets hard.”
Every day at school brings another opportunity to learn something new, discover a passion, overcome a challenge or find a path for the future.
A new week means five more days of opportunities. Let’s make them count!
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereToGetHere
BE HERE to GET HERE.
We’re starting our Monday with seventh grader Savanna Queen from East Lincoln Middle and her mom, Roxanna Queen, a third-grade teacher at Pumpkin Center Intermediate.
For Roxanna, being in school helped her discover not only the skills she would need for her career, but also what she was passionate about.
“School prepared me for my job by teaching me how to work with others, communicate, and be part of a team. It also gave me opportunities to explore different subjects and interests, which helped me discover what I was passionate about and ultimately led me to teaching.”
Today, she gets to help her own students discover their strengths while building confidence and resilience.
“I love seeing the moment when a student finally understands a challenging math problem, advocates for themselves with friends, or chooses not to give up when something gets hard.”
Every day at school brings another opportunity to learn something new, discover a passion, overcome a challenge or find a path for the future.
A new week means five more days of opportunities. Let’s make them count!
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereToGetHere
Progress reports are coming home today for students in grades 1–12!
Families, this is a great opportunity to check in on your student’s progress, celebrate what’s going well, and identify areas where a little extra support may be helpful.
Take a few minutes to review the report together and talk about goals for the weeks ahead. Strong partnerships between home and school help our students continue to learn, grow, and thrive.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Families, this is a great opportunity to check in on your student’s progress, celebrate what’s going well, and identify areas where a little extra support may be helpful.
Take a few minutes to review the report together and talk about goals for the weeks ahead. Strong partnerships between home and school help our students continue to learn, grow, and thrive.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
We can’t wait to see you at school tomorrow!
BE HERE to GET HERE.
As we get ready for another week of learning, meet first grader James Stone from Pumpkin Center Primary and his dad, Jimmy Stone, a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Crossroads.
For Jimmy, one of the most important lessons school taught him was simple: show up.
“School prepared me for my job by teaching me to show up, work hard, communicate with people and think critically when problems come up.”
Those lessons are now part of his everyday career — working with different people, solving new problems, being dependable and persevering when things get difficult.
And the best part? Helping people reach goals they once thought were out of reach.
“Seeing their face light up when you help make a dream come true never gets old.”
Big dreams start with small steps — and one of the most important is showing up.
We’ll see you tomorrow, LCS!
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereToGetHere
BE HERE to GET HERE.
As we get ready for another week of learning, meet first grader James Stone from Pumpkin Center Primary and his dad, Jimmy Stone, a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Crossroads.
For Jimmy, one of the most important lessons school taught him was simple: show up.
“School prepared me for my job by teaching me to show up, work hard, communicate with people and think critically when problems come up.”
Those lessons are now part of his everyday career — working with different people, solving new problems, being dependable and persevering when things get difficult.
And the best part? Helping people reach goals they once thought were out of reach.
“Seeing their face light up when you help make a dream come true never gets old.”
Big dreams start with small steps — and one of the most important is showing up.
We’ll see you tomorrow, LCS!
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereToGetHere
It’s Arts in Education Week!
This week, Lincoln County Schools is celebrating the creativity, talent, and dedication found in fine arts classrooms across our district.
From music and visual arts to theatre, dance, band, chorus, and more, arts education gives students opportunities to create, perform, collaborate, problem-solve, and discover new ways to express themselves.
Throughout the week, we’ll highlight the students and educators who make the arts an important part of the LCS experience.
Join us as we celebrate the creativity happening every day in our schools and the educators who help our students find their voice through the arts!
#ArtsInEducationWeek #WeAreLINCOLN
This week, Lincoln County Schools is celebrating the creativity, talent, and dedication found in fine arts classrooms across our district.
From music and visual arts to theatre, dance, band, chorus, and more, arts education gives students opportunities to create, perform, collaborate, problem-solve, and discover new ways to express themselves.
Throughout the week, we’ll highlight the students and educators who make the arts an important part of the LCS experience.
Join us as we celebrate the creativity happening every day in our schools and the educators who help our students find their voice through the arts!
#ArtsInEducationWeek #WeAreLINCOLN
We want to hear from our community!
How do the photographs and visual communication shared by Lincoln County Schools shape the way you view our schools? A research study is seeking parents, guardians, caregivers, and community members to share their perspectives during a one-time interview.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older, familiar with Lincoln County Schools’ public communications, and willing to participate in a 45–60 minute confidential, audio-recorded interview. Interviews may be conducted through Google Meet or at an agreed-upon location.
During the interview, participants will discuss publicly available district photographs and other visual communication. Your perspective can contribute to research that may help improve communication practices in public school districts.
Interested in participating? Scan the QR code on the graphic or complete the interest form:
https://forms.gle/BL9WPc5DGmx7xfgb7
Contact:
Shanti Clancy
Director of Communication, Lincoln County Schools
(980) 429-0401
ammensa@appstate.edu
Principal Investigator: Dr. Patrick O’Shea
osheapm@appstate.edu
IRB #HS-27-16
How do the photographs and visual communication shared by Lincoln County Schools shape the way you view our schools? A research study is seeking parents, guardians, caregivers, and community members to share their perspectives during a one-time interview.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older, familiar with Lincoln County Schools’ public communications, and willing to participate in a 45–60 minute confidential, audio-recorded interview. Interviews may be conducted through Google Meet or at an agreed-upon location.
During the interview, participants will discuss publicly available district photographs and other visual communication. Your perspective can contribute to research that may help improve communication practices in public school districts.
Interested in participating? Scan the QR code on the graphic or complete the interest form:
https://forms.gle/BL9WPc5DGmx7xfgb7
Contact:
Shanti Clancy
Director of Communication, Lincoln County Schools
(980) 429-0401
ammensa@appstate.edu
Principal Investigator: Dr. Patrick O’Shea
osheapm@appstate.edu
IRB #HS-27-16
We wrapped up another great week of learning across Lincoln County Schools!
Our visits took us to North Lincoln High School, where students were engaged in science; Iron Station Elementary, where All Pro Dads brought families together; Rock Springs Elementary, where kindergarten students were hard at work practicing letter formation; and Pumpkin Center Primary, where our preschoolers proudly wore red, white and blue in recognition of Patriot Day.
From our youngest learners to our high school students, it was a great way to end the week—seeing learning, family engagement and school spirit in action across LCS.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Our visits took us to North Lincoln High School, where students were engaged in science; Iron Station Elementary, where All Pro Dads brought families together; Rock Springs Elementary, where kindergarten students were hard at work practicing letter formation; and Pumpkin Center Primary, where our preschoolers proudly wore red, white and blue in recognition of Patriot Day.
From our youngest learners to our high school students, it was a great way to end the week—seeing learning, family engagement and school spirit in action across LCS.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Congratulations, Dr. Lineberger!
Lincoln County Schools is proud to celebrate Anna Lineberger, Assistant Principal at North Lincoln Middle School, who successfully defended her doctoral dissertation and has officially earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree!
Earning a doctorate is an incredible accomplishment that reflects years of hard work, dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to continued learning and leadership.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Anna Lineberger on this outstanding achievement! We are proud to have Dr. Lineberger serving the students, staff, and families of Lincoln County Schools.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSLeads
Lincoln County Schools is proud to celebrate Anna Lineberger, Assistant Principal at North Lincoln Middle School, who successfully defended her doctoral dissertation and has officially earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree!
Earning a doctorate is an incredible accomplishment that reflects years of hard work, dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to continued learning and leadership.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Anna Lineberger on this outstanding achievement! We are proud to have Dr. Lineberger serving the students, staff, and families of Lincoln County Schools.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSLeads
We Remember.
Some moments are bigger than the game.
Tonight, before kickoff at the West Lincoln High School vs. Shelby football game, cheerleaders from both teams came together to pray for a safe game for everyone on the field.
Different schools. Different sidelines. One shared moment of respect and sportsmanship.
This is what high school athletics is all about—competition on the field and respect beyond it.
#WeAreLINCOLN #Sportsmanship
Tonight, before kickoff at the West Lincoln High School vs. Shelby football game, cheerleaders from both teams came together to pray for a safe game for everyone on the field.
Different schools. Different sidelines. One shared moment of respect and sportsmanship.
This is what high school athletics is all about—competition on the field and respect beyond it.
#WeAreLINCOLN #Sportsmanship
BE HERE to GET HERE.
Our Attendance Awareness Month series continues at Battleground Elementary with first grader Sawyer Raimey and his mom, Jennifer Raimey, a Senior Supply and Demand Planner with Kohler and a member of the Lincoln County Board of Education.
For Jennifer, school helped prepare her for her career through academics, teamwork and the relationships she built along the way.
“I learned how to work well in a group. I learned how to respect my peers. I still use many concepts I learned in math, reading, and economics classes. Most of all, school helped shape who I grew up to be. I would not be the person I am without the love and mentorship of my teachers and counselors!”
Today, those lessons help Jennifer do what she loves most — work with people and make a positive impact on her organization.
For Sawyer, every day at Battleground is another opportunity to learn those same lessons, build relationships and discover the path that will take him where he wants to go.
Being HERE today helps our students GET THERE tomorrow.
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereToGetHere
Our Attendance Awareness Month series continues at Battleground Elementary with first grader Sawyer Raimey and his mom, Jennifer Raimey, a Senior Supply and Demand Planner with Kohler and a member of the Lincoln County Board of Education.
For Jennifer, school helped prepare her for her career through academics, teamwork and the relationships she built along the way.
“I learned how to work well in a group. I learned how to respect my peers. I still use many concepts I learned in math, reading, and economics classes. Most of all, school helped shape who I grew up to be. I would not be the person I am without the love and mentorship of my teachers and counselors!”
Today, those lessons help Jennifer do what she loves most — work with people and make a positive impact on her organization.
For Sawyer, every day at Battleground is another opportunity to learn those same lessons, build relationships and discover the path that will take him where he wants to go.
Being HERE today helps our students GET THERE tomorrow.
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereToGetHere
Lincoln County Schools is rolling out the wheels for our annual Careers on Wheels mobile career fair!
This high-energy career exploration event is hitting the road for all 4th graders in our elementary schools. (8:30AM TO 11:30AM)
If you can't make it to all four schools, please let us know what dates work for you!
Contact Jennifer Queen (828) 238-3182 or (704) 732-2261 Ext 30247 or email jqueen@lincoln.k12.nc.us
Thank you in advance for pouring back into the students of Lincoln County.
We look forward to partnering with you and your business.
Over the past week, we’ve captured learning, laughter, community support, and student leadership across LCS!
At East Lincoln Middle School, we stopped in to see instruction in action — along with plenty of smiles and laughs. At East Lincoln High School, we caught students during class change and some of those everyday moments with friends that are part of the school experience.
We also joined Timken as they presented a generous $100,000 check to support all four LCS middle schools with the purchase of CPR manikins and AED trainers, providing students with opportunities to learn important, potentially lifesaving skills.
And at this week’s Board of Education meeting, four students representing Love Memorial Elementary and North Brook Elementary helped open the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
From classrooms and hallways to community partnerships and student leadership, there’s always something worth celebrating across Lincoln County Schools!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
At East Lincoln Middle School, we stopped in to see instruction in action — along with plenty of smiles and laughs. At East Lincoln High School, we caught students during class change and some of those everyday moments with friends that are part of the school experience.
We also joined Timken as they presented a generous $100,000 check to support all four LCS middle schools with the purchase of CPR manikins and AED trainers, providing students with opportunities to learn important, potentially lifesaving skills.
And at this week’s Board of Education meeting, four students representing Love Memorial Elementary and North Brook Elementary helped open the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
From classrooms and hallways to community partnerships and student leadership, there’s always something worth celebrating across Lincoln County Schools!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Lincoln County Schools Celebrates Academic Growth in 2025–2026 Accountability Results
Lincoln County Schools is celebrating academic growth and achievement across the district following the release of 2025–2026 accountability results, with schools demonstrating progress in proficiency, academic growth, graduation rates, college and career readiness, and outcomes for student subgroups.
Among the district’s strongest celebrations, North Lincoln High School earned an A school performance grade, improving its performance score from 70 to 86. All student subgroups at North Lincoln exceeded growth expectations during the 2025–2026 school year. Math 1 proficiency increased by more than 24 percentage points, while the percentage of students meeting the College and Career Readiness benchmark more than doubled.
East Lincoln High School also demonstrated significant progress, increasing its overall performance score from 74 to 80 while maintaining a B school performance grade. The school’s four-year cohort graduation rate increased from 90.3% to 93.7%.
At Lincolnton High School, every evaluated student subgroup met growth expectations in 2025–2026. The percentage of students meeting the combined ACT/WorkKeys benchmark also increased by 15.4 percentage points.
Growth was also evident at the middle school level. Lincolnton Middle School achieved its goal of raising its School Report Card grade to a C, with gains in both achievement and growth. Every student subgroup met growth expectations, Overall Subjects Grade Level Proficiency increased by 6.2 percentage points, and College and Career Readiness increased by 3 percentage points. West Lincoln Middle School also saw every analyzed student subgroup meet growth expectations, while Overall Subjects Grade Level Proficiency increased from 53.9% to 59.4%.
Elementary schools across the district recorded notable gains as well:
Battleground Elementary maintained a B school performance grade, while English Learner progress increased by more than 12 percentage points.
Norris S. Childers Elementary saw achievement gains across multiple student subgroups and increased reading growth. The school exceeded growth in math and met growth in reading.
Iron Station Elementary maintained an Exceed growth status in mathematics, with academically gifted students also exceeding growth expectations.
Love Memorial Elementary increased reading proficiency by nearly 5 percentage points, while English Learner progress increased by 16 percentage points.
North Brook Elementary exceeded growth expectations in reading and increased overall achievement from 62.6 to 64.8.
S. Ray Lowder Elementary saw increased growth across multiple student subgroups. School-wide academic achievement increased from 53.7 to 57.8, helping raise the school’s overall performance score by 3 points.
Rock Springs Elementary met growth in reading and math and exceeded growth in science. Science proficiency reached 90.2%, while 84.4% of students were proficient in math.
Union Elementary moved from Met to Exceed in overall academic growth. The school’s reading growth index increased from 0.85 to 2.86, also moving from Met to Exceed, while maintaining high math proficiency.
“These results represent much more than numbers on a report,” said Dr. Aaron Allen, Superintendent of Lincoln County Schools. “They reflect the daily work of our students, teachers, administrators, support staff and families. We are proud to see significant growth in so many areas, particularly among student subgroups, while continuing to identify opportunities where we can improve. Our focus remains on ensuring every student has access to purposeful and meaningful learning opportunities that prepare them for success.”
The 2025–2026 results demonstrate progress across multiple measures and reinforce the district’s continued commitment to Successful Students, one of the five focus areas of the Lincoln County Schools 2026–2031 Strategic Plan.
Lincoln County Schools will continue using accountability data at both the district and school levels to celebrate areas of success, identify opportunities for continued growth and guide instructional decisions throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
“Accountability data gives us an important snapshot of where we are, but our work does not stop with a school performance grade or proficiency percentage,” Allen said. “Our goal is continuous improvement. We will build on these successes, address areas that need additional attention and continue working together to support the success of all students.”
Lincoln County Schools is celebrating academic growth and achievement across the district following the release of 2025–2026 accountability results, with schools demonstrating progress in proficiency, academic growth, graduation rates, college and career readiness, and outcomes for student subgroups.
Among the district’s strongest celebrations, North Lincoln High School earned an A school performance grade, improving its performance score from 70 to 86. All student subgroups at North Lincoln exceeded growth expectations during the 2025–2026 school year. Math 1 proficiency increased by more than 24 percentage points, while the percentage of students meeting the College and Career Readiness benchmark more than doubled.
East Lincoln High School also demonstrated significant progress, increasing its overall performance score from 74 to 80 while maintaining a B school performance grade. The school’s four-year cohort graduation rate increased from 90.3% to 93.7%.
At Lincolnton High School, every evaluated student subgroup met growth expectations in 2025–2026. The percentage of students meeting the combined ACT/WorkKeys benchmark also increased by 15.4 percentage points.
Growth was also evident at the middle school level. Lincolnton Middle School achieved its goal of raising its School Report Card grade to a C, with gains in both achievement and growth. Every student subgroup met growth expectations, Overall Subjects Grade Level Proficiency increased by 6.2 percentage points, and College and Career Readiness increased by 3 percentage points. West Lincoln Middle School also saw every analyzed student subgroup meet growth expectations, while Overall Subjects Grade Level Proficiency increased from 53.9% to 59.4%.
Elementary schools across the district recorded notable gains as well:
Battleground Elementary maintained a B school performance grade, while English Learner progress increased by more than 12 percentage points.
Norris S. Childers Elementary saw achievement gains across multiple student subgroups and increased reading growth. The school exceeded growth in math and met growth in reading.
Iron Station Elementary maintained an Exceed growth status in mathematics, with academically gifted students also exceeding growth expectations.
Love Memorial Elementary increased reading proficiency by nearly 5 percentage points, while English Learner progress increased by 16 percentage points.
North Brook Elementary exceeded growth expectations in reading and increased overall achievement from 62.6 to 64.8.
S. Ray Lowder Elementary saw increased growth across multiple student subgroups. School-wide academic achievement increased from 53.7 to 57.8, helping raise the school’s overall performance score by 3 points.
Rock Springs Elementary met growth in reading and math and exceeded growth in science. Science proficiency reached 90.2%, while 84.4% of students were proficient in math.
Union Elementary moved from Met to Exceed in overall academic growth. The school’s reading growth index increased from 0.85 to 2.86, also moving from Met to Exceed, while maintaining high math proficiency.
“These results represent much more than numbers on a report,” said Dr. Aaron Allen, Superintendent of Lincoln County Schools. “They reflect the daily work of our students, teachers, administrators, support staff and families. We are proud to see significant growth in so many areas, particularly among student subgroups, while continuing to identify opportunities where we can improve. Our focus remains on ensuring every student has access to purposeful and meaningful learning opportunities that prepare them for success.”
The 2025–2026 results demonstrate progress across multiple measures and reinforce the district’s continued commitment to Successful Students, one of the five focus areas of the Lincoln County Schools 2026–2031 Strategic Plan.
Lincoln County Schools will continue using accountability data at both the district and school levels to celebrate areas of success, identify opportunities for continued growth and guide instructional decisions throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
“Accountability data gives us an important snapshot of where we are, but our work does not stop with a school performance grade or proficiency percentage,” Allen said. “Our goal is continuous improvement. We will build on these successes, address areas that need additional attention and continue working together to support the success of all students.”
BE HERE to GET HERE.
Our Attendance Awareness Month series continues at Rock Springs Elementary with fourth grader Savannah Staryak and her mom, Angie Staryak, a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy who serves as the School Resource Officer at Rock Springs.
For Deputy Staryak, school prepared her for her career in ways that went far beyond academics.
She learned responsibility and accountability. She learned the importance of doing a job thoroughly the first time. She learned how to build relationships, work through conflicts, think ahead, and be prepared for what comes next.
But one lesson stands out most:
“Everyone is dealing with their own battles...so it is always best to be kind.”
Today, she puts those lessons into action in the same place Savannah is learning hers.
“I love that I am in a position where I can help and protect people when they need it most. I especially love that I get to watch over and protect the young lives and staff at Rock Springs Elementary School, where I also get to bring joy and encouragement to each day.”
Academics matter. But so do responsibility, relationships, problem-solving and kindness. Being HERE gives students the opportunity to develop all of them.
Because what they learn today helps prepare them for where they’ll go tomorrow.
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereLCS
Our Attendance Awareness Month series continues at Rock Springs Elementary with fourth grader Savannah Staryak and her mom, Angie Staryak, a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy who serves as the School Resource Officer at Rock Springs.
For Deputy Staryak, school prepared her for her career in ways that went far beyond academics.
She learned responsibility and accountability. She learned the importance of doing a job thoroughly the first time. She learned how to build relationships, work through conflicts, think ahead, and be prepared for what comes next.
But one lesson stands out most:
“Everyone is dealing with their own battles...so it is always best to be kind.”
Today, she puts those lessons into action in the same place Savannah is learning hers.
“I love that I am in a position where I can help and protect people when they need it most. I especially love that I get to watch over and protect the young lives and staff at Rock Springs Elementary School, where I also get to bring joy and encouragement to each day.”
Academics matter. But so do responsibility, relationships, problem-solving and kindness. Being HERE gives students the opportunity to develop all of them.
Because what they learn today helps prepare them for where they’ll go tomorrow.
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereLCS
