New opportunities are available with Lincoln County Schools!
Whether you’re looking to lead, teach, coach, support students, or keep our schools moving, there may be a place for you on the LCS team.
Current openings include positions at Rock Springs Elementary, North Lincoln Middle, East Lincoln Middle, West Lincoln High, Norris S. Childers Elementary, Pumpkin Center Primary, and Lincolnton High.
View all openings and apply today:
https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/
Come grow with us and make a difference for students every day.
#WeAreLINCOLN #JoinOurTeam
Whether you’re looking to lead, teach, coach, support students, or keep our schools moving, there may be a place for you on the LCS team.
Current openings include positions at Rock Springs Elementary, North Lincoln Middle, East Lincoln Middle, West Lincoln High, Norris S. Childers Elementary, Pumpkin Center Primary, and Lincolnton High.
View all openings and apply today:
https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/
Come grow with us and make a difference for students every day.
#WeAreLINCOLN #JoinOurTeam
BE HERE to GET HERE.
Our Attendance Awareness Month series continues at Pumpkin Center Intermediate with fifth grader Colt Dellinger and his dad, Brandon Dellinger, a firefighter with the Lincolnton Fire Department.
For Brandon, many of the lessons he learned in Lincoln County Schools are now skills he uses every day on the job.
“Today, I use math to calculate water pressure in our hoses, science to understand how fire moves, and reading to quickly navigate maps in an emergency. PE and recess helped me build my strength so that I am able to carry heavy gear and work together with my crew.”
And the best part of his career?
“Being there to help people in their time of need. It's a great feeling knowing that my crew and I are making a difference.”
Math. Science. Reading. Physical fitness. Teamwork. What students learn in school today can become the skills they rely on tomorrow.
Colt may not know exactly where his path will take him yet, but every day he is HERE is helping prepare him to GET THERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereLCS
Our Attendance Awareness Month series continues at Pumpkin Center Intermediate with fifth grader Colt Dellinger and his dad, Brandon Dellinger, a firefighter with the Lincolnton Fire Department.
For Brandon, many of the lessons he learned in Lincoln County Schools are now skills he uses every day on the job.
“Today, I use math to calculate water pressure in our hoses, science to understand how fire moves, and reading to quickly navigate maps in an emergency. PE and recess helped me build my strength so that I am able to carry heavy gear and work together with my crew.”
And the best part of his career?
“Being there to help people in their time of need. It's a great feeling knowing that my crew and I are making a difference.”
Math. Science. Reading. Physical fitness. Teamwork. What students learn in school today can become the skills they rely on tomorrow.
Colt may not know exactly where his path will take him yet, but every day he is HERE is helping prepare him to GET THERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereLCS
Lincoln County Schools will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. There will be no school for students or staff.
We hope our LCS students, families, and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend! Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LaborDay
We hope our LCS students, families, and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend! Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LaborDay
Help us better understand how community members interpret school communication!
Lincoln County Schools is seeking participants for a research study focused on how community members interpret publicly available photographs and other visual communication from the district. Participants will complete a one-time, confidential interview lasting approximately 45–60 minutes.
Are you eligible?
• 18 years of age or older
• Parent, guardian, caregiver, or community member
• Familiar with Lincoln County Schools’ public communications
• Willing to participate in a 45–60 minute audio-recorded interview
Study requirements
• Complete a 45–60 minute interview
• Discuss publicly available district photographs and visual communication
• Participate in a confidential, audio-recorded interview
• Meet in person or virtually at a mutually convenient time
Participant benefits
• Share your perspective on public school communication.
• Contribute to research that may help improve communication practices in public school districts.
Location: Google Meet or Agreed-Upon Location
Interested in participating?
Scan the QR code on the graphic or complete the interest form here:
https://forms.gle/tksBMmWYEM9t7yLbA
Express Interest in Participating
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
Lincoln County Schools is seeking participants for a research study focused on how community members interpret publicly available photographs and other visual communication from the district. Participants will complete a one-time, confidential interview lasting approximately 45–60 minutes.
Are you eligible?
• 18 years of age or older
• Parent, guardian, caregiver, or community member
• Familiar with Lincoln County Schools’ public communications
• Willing to participate in a 45–60 minute audio-recorded interview
Study requirements
• Complete a 45–60 minute interview
• Discuss publicly available district photographs and visual communication
• Participate in a confidential, audio-recorded interview
• Meet in person or virtually at a mutually convenient time
Participant benefits
• Share your perspective on public school communication.
• Contribute to research that may help improve communication practices in public school districts.
Location: Google Meet or Agreed-Upon Location
Interested in participating?
Scan the QR code on the graphic or complete the interest form here:
https://forms.gle/tksBMmWYEM9t7yLbA
Express Interest in Participating
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
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and Lincoln County Schools is kicking off a new campaign with one simple message:
BE HERE to GET HERE.
Throughout September, we’ll introduce you to LCS students and family members who are already “there” — serving our community, building careers and making a difference. They’ll share how showing up, learning and growing in school helped prepare them for where they are today.
We’re starting with Luke Alston, a fifth grader at St. James Elementary, and his dad, Staff Sergeant James Alston, who serves as a Unit Training NCO/Cannon Section Chief with the NC Army National Guard in Lincolnton.
When asked how school prepared him for his career, Staff Sergeant Alston shared:
“School taught me about teamwork but still being responsible and accountable for the decisions that I made as an individual.”
For Staff Sergeant Alston, his career is also about service. He has assisted with recovery efforts during state active duty and deployed overseas, helping provide safety and security to those in need.
Every day at school is an opportunity to build skills, develop relationships, and prepare for what comes next.
Wherever our students want to go, it starts with showing up.
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereLCS
BE HERE to GET HERE.
Throughout September, we’ll introduce you to LCS students and family members who are already “there” — serving our community, building careers and making a difference. They’ll share how showing up, learning and growing in school helped prepare them for where they are today.
We’re starting with Luke Alston, a fifth grader at St. James Elementary, and his dad, Staff Sergeant James Alston, who serves as a Unit Training NCO/Cannon Section Chief with the NC Army National Guard in Lincolnton.
When asked how school prepared him for his career, Staff Sergeant Alston shared:
“School taught me about teamwork but still being responsible and accountable for the decisions that I made as an individual.”
For Staff Sergeant Alston, his career is also about service. He has assisted with recovery efforts during state active duty and deployed overseas, helping provide safety and security to those in need.
Every day at school is an opportunity to build skills, develop relationships, and prepare for what comes next.
Wherever our students want to go, it starts with showing up.
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereLCS
Today’s visits took us from early learning to student leadership!
At G.E. Massey Elementary, we caught students checking out books in the library, while kindergarten students at S. Ray Lowder Elementary were busy building their phonics skills.
We also stopped by to visit with our hardworking Child Nutrition Department before wrapping up the day at the Board of Education Work Session. Our 2026–27 Student Board Representatives attended and participated in their first official meeting, beginning a year of bringing student voices and perspectives to the table.
Books, phonics, behind-the-scenes teamwork, and student leadership — another full day across LCS!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
At G.E. Massey Elementary, we caught students checking out books in the library, while kindergarten students at S. Ray Lowder Elementary were busy building their phonics skills.
We also stopped by to visit with our hardworking Child Nutrition Department before wrapping up the day at the Board of Education Work Session. Our 2026–27 Student Board Representatives attended and participated in their first official meeting, beginning a year of bringing student voices and perspectives to the table.
Books, phonics, behind-the-scenes teamwork, and student leadership — another full day across LCS!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
September is here! Mark your calendars with these important dates for Lincoln County Schools:
September 7: Holiday — No School
September 8: Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
September 14: Progress Reports
September 22: Parent/Teacher Conference Day — No School for Students
Save these dates and stay connected throughout the month through the LCSNC app and district website.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSNC
September 7: Holiday — No School
September 8: Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
September 14: Progress Reports
September 22: Parent/Teacher Conference Day — No School for Students
Save these dates and stay connected throughout the month through the LCSNC app and district website.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSNC
From rhythm sticks to wrenches to woodworking — our latest site visits covered a little bit of everything!
We ended last week at Catawba Springs Elementary, where students were putting their rhythm skills to work during music class.
Today, we headed behind the scenes at our Transportation Department to see our mechanics hard at work keeping our buses on the road. Then it was off to Lincolnton High School, where students were meeting in the library, and Lincoln County School of Technology, where students were busy building and creating in woodworking class.
Just a few snapshots of the learning, teamwork, and hard work happening every day across LCS!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
We ended last week at Catawba Springs Elementary, where students were putting their rhythm skills to work during music class.
Today, we headed behind the scenes at our Transportation Department to see our mechanics hard at work keeping our buses on the road. Then it was off to Lincolnton High School, where students were meeting in the library, and Lincoln County School of Technology, where students were busy building and creating in woodworking class.
Just a few snapshots of the learning, teamwork, and hard work happening every day across LCS!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
We’re hiring!
Lincoln County Schools has several newly posted positions across the district, including opportunities in teaching, support services, athletics, child nutrition, transportation, and Central Services.
Ready to join a team focused on helping students LEARN. LEAD. THRIVE.? Check out our latest openings and apply today!
https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/
#WeAreLINCOLN #JoinTeamLCS
Lincoln County Schools has several newly posted positions across the district, including opportunities in teaching, support services, athletics, child nutrition, transportation, and Central Services.
Ready to join a team focused on helping students LEARN. LEAD. THRIVE.? Check out our latest openings and apply today!
https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/
#WeAreLINCOLN #JoinTeamLCS
This week's visits gave us a little bit of everything!
At Rock Springs Elementary, the hallways were busy — and kindergarten was celebrating Yellow Day! We caught the morning arrival in the bus lot at St. James Elementary, peeked into classrooms at Pumpkin Center Primary, and stopped by the band room at North Lincoln Middle School to see students making music.
Different schools, different moments, but all part of a week of learning across Lincoln County Schools!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
At Rock Springs Elementary, the hallways were busy — and kindergarten was celebrating Yellow Day! We caught the morning arrival in the bus lot at St. James Elementary, peeked into classrooms at Pumpkin Center Primary, and stopped by the band room at North Lincoln Middle School to see students making music.
Different schools, different moments, but all part of a week of learning across Lincoln County Schools!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Nominations are NOW OPEN for Lincoln County Schools Bus Driver/Safety Attendant of the Month!
Students, parents, guardians, and community members are invited to help us recognize the dedicated transportation staff who help get our students to and from school safely each day.
Each monthly recipient will receive a special gift basket and will also be eligible for Bus Driver/Safety Attendant of the Year!
Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Submit your nomination here:
https://tinyurl.com/yxux8386
Help us celebrate the people who keep LCS moving!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSTransportation
Students, parents, guardians, and community members are invited to help us recognize the dedicated transportation staff who help get our students to and from school safely each day.
Each monthly recipient will receive a special gift basket and will also be eligible for Bus Driver/Safety Attendant of the Year!
Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Submit your nomination here:
https://tinyurl.com/yxux8386
Help us celebrate the people who keep LCS moving!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSTransportation
Friday night lights are back, and we want everyone to enjoy LCS athletic events safely!
A reminder for our families: Students in grades 8 and below may not be dropped off and left unattended at LCS athletic events. These students must attend with a parent or responsible adult and remain appropriately supervised throughout the event.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, enjoyable environment for our students, families, athletes, and fans.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSAthletics
A reminder for our families: Students in grades 8 and below may not be dropped off and left unattended at LCS athletic events. These students must attend with a parent or responsible adult and remain appropriately supervised throughout the event.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, enjoyable environment for our students, families, athletes, and fans.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSAthletics
From the classroom to the field, there’s always something happening across LCS!
Today, we stopped by Love Memorial Elementary to catch students on the move in PE before heading to Lincoln County School of Technology to see students learning and working in their classes.
And we’re throwing it back to Friday night, when West Lincoln and North Lincoln met on the football field. At halftime, the two bands came together to play — a great reminder that even when our schools are competitors, we’re still one LCS community.
Learning, moving, creating, competing and coming together — all part of a week in Lincoln County Schools!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Today, we stopped by Love Memorial Elementary to catch students on the move in PE before heading to Lincoln County School of Technology to see students learning and working in their classes.
And we’re throwing it back to Friday night, when West Lincoln and North Lincoln met on the football field. At halftime, the two bands came together to play — a great reminder that even when our schools are competitors, we’re still one LCS community.
Learning, moving, creating, competing and coming together — all part of a week in Lincoln County Schools!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Last week’s visits took us behind the scenes to see some of the hardworking staff who keep our schools running each day!
In our Technology Services Department, staff were busy receiving and processing Chromebook shipments while also answering help-desk calls and providing support across the district.
We also stopped by the cafeterias at West Lincoln Middle School and Norris S. Childers Elementary, where our Child Nutrition teams were hard at work serving students. And at Childers, we had to check out the new cafeteria mural, adding a little extra school spirit to the space!
So much happens beyond the classroom each day to support our students, and we’re grateful to the people who make it happen.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
In our Technology Services Department, staff were busy receiving and processing Chromebook shipments while also answering help-desk calls and providing support across the district.
We also stopped by the cafeterias at West Lincoln Middle School and Norris S. Childers Elementary, where our Child Nutrition teams were hard at work serving students. And at Childers, we had to check out the new cafeteria mural, adding a little extra school spirit to the space!
So much happens beyond the classroom each day to support our students, and we’re grateful to the people who make it happen.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Looking for your next opportunity? Lincoln County Schools has several newly posted positions across the district!
From teaching and student support to athletics, custodial services, child nutrition, and more, there are many ways to join the LCS team and make a difference for students.
Check out the graphics for our latest openings, then visit lcsnc.schoolspring.com to learn more and apply.
Come LEARN. LEAD. THRIVE. with us!
#WeAreLINCOLN #JoinLCS
From teaching and student support to athletics, custodial services, child nutrition, and more, there are many ways to join the LCS team and make a difference for students.
Check out the graphics for our latest openings, then visit lcsnc.schoolspring.com to learn more and apply.
Come LEARN. LEAD. THRIVE. with us!
#WeAreLINCOLN #JoinLCS
Today’s school visits took us to West Lincoln High School, Union Elementary, and North Brook Elementary!
From students spending time in the library to busy hallways and lunchtime in the cafeteria, we enjoyed getting a glimpse of the everyday moments that make up a school day across LCS.
A few stops, three schools, and lots of learning, connecting, and settling into the rhythm of a new school year!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
From students spending time in the library to busy hallways and lunchtime in the cafeteria, we enjoyed getting a glimpse of the everyday moments that make up a school day across LCS.
A few stops, three schools, and lots of learning, connecting, and settling into the rhythm of a new school year!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
This week: G.E. Massey Elementary, S. Ray Lowder Elementary, and Lincolnton Middle School!
Popping into classrooms, libraries, and hallways to get a peek at what our students are up to as they settle into the new school year. Along the way, we caught students checking out books in the library, learning and practicing hallway procedures, participating in fire drills, and, of course, getting down to learning in the classroom.
From building routines to building knowledge, our students and staff are off to a great start!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Popping into classrooms, libraries, and hallways to get a peek at what our students are up to as they settle into the new school year. Along the way, we caught students checking out books in the library, learning and practicing hallway procedures, participating in fire drills, and, of course, getting down to learning in the classroom.
From building routines to building knowledge, our students and staff are off to a great start!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
West Lincoln High School Barn Grand Opening Rescheduled for October 24
Due to projected extreme heat and potential storms, the grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the new West Lincoln High School Barn have been rescheduled from Saturday, August 22, to Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The decision to move the event was made with the safety and comfort of students, staff, families, and community members in mind.
The community is invited to join West Lincoln High School in celebrating this exciting new chapter for the school. The free event will take place at the WLHS Barn, located at the end of the drive to the West Lincoln High School track.
NEW DATE: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting: 5:30 p.m.
The grand opening is designed as a community celebration, with activities planned for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair.
The event will include:
A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
Tours of the new barn
Live music
Food trucks
Hay rides
Games and more
Free commemorative T-shirts for the first 200 attendees
The new WLHS Barn represents an opportunity to build tradition, community, and the future at West Lincoln High School.
Lincoln County Schools and West Lincoln High School look forward to welcoming students, families, alumni, and community members on October 24 to celebrate the opening of this new facility.
Due to projected extreme heat and potential storms, the grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the new West Lincoln High School Barn have been rescheduled from Saturday, August 22, to Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The decision to move the event was made with the safety and comfort of students, staff, families, and community members in mind.
The community is invited to join West Lincoln High School in celebrating this exciting new chapter for the school. The free event will take place at the WLHS Barn, located at the end of the drive to the West Lincoln High School track.
NEW DATE: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting: 5:30 p.m.
The grand opening is designed as a community celebration, with activities planned for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair.
The event will include:
A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
Tours of the new barn
Live music
Food trucks
Hay rides
Games and more
Free commemorative T-shirts for the first 200 attendees
The new WLHS Barn represents an opportunity to build tradition, community, and the future at West Lincoln High School.
Lincoln County Schools and West Lincoln High School look forward to welcoming students, families, alumni, and community members on October 24 to celebrate the opening of this new facility.
Very chic. Very convenient.
Parents, guardians and students — have you downloaded the LCSNC app yet?
Keep Lincoln County Schools right at your fingertips with district and school news, important updates, calendars, notifications and more — all in one place.
Download the LCSNC app today and make sure you select the schools you want to follow so you don’t miss what’s happening throughout the year!
Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay LCS.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSNC
Parents, guardians and students — have you downloaded the LCSNC app yet?
Keep Lincoln County Schools right at your fingertips with district and school news, important updates, calendars, notifications and more — all in one place.
Download the LCSNC app today and make sure you select the schools you want to follow so you don’t miss what’s happening throughout the year!
Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay LCS.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSNC
Pumpkin Center Primary is starting the week off right!
Students and staff are settling into their routines, building relationships, and getting right to work as we begin a brand-new week of learning. There’s nothing quite like seeing our youngest learners excited to be at school and ready for the day ahead!
Here’s to a great week at Pumpkin Center Primary!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Students and staff are settling into their routines, building relationships, and getting right to work as we begin a brand-new week of learning. There’s nothing quite like seeing our youngest learners excited to be at school and ready for the day ahead!
Here’s to a great week at Pumpkin Center Primary!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
