August 31st class registration is live! Go to LSCNC.org, MENU, Parents and Students then Drivers Education to register!

A big "THANK YOU!" goes out to some mustangs that came out this week to help tidy up our campus. Students from the 4H Garden Club and the Beta Club were out planting flowers and spreading mulch to make sure our campus looks great when students and teachers return. Thank you ALL!
#MustangsInAction #LearnLeadThrive

🏆 PROGRAM OF DISTINCTION ANNOUNCEMENT 🏆

Today, we celebrate something truly special.

The East Lincoln Performing Ensembles have been recognized by the North Carolina Bandmasters Association as a Program of Distinction—the highest level of recognition within the NCBA Program of Merit. This honor reflects a sustained commitment to excellence in musical performance, student achievement, leadership, advocacy and community engagement.

While this recognition bears our school's name, it belongs to every person who has invested in this program.

To our incredible students who pour countless hours into rehearsals and performances...

To our dedicated directors and staff who inspire excellence every single day...

To our amazing Band Boosters who work tirelessly behind the scenes...

To our school and district administrators who believe in and support the arts...

And to our alumni, families and community whose encouragement makes this program possible...

Thank you.

Team Mustang keeps growing! Please join us in welcoming Ms. Oceana Byrd to the English Department. Ms. Byrd brings fresh energy and a genuine passion for literature to her classroom, and we can't wait to see the impact she'll make on our students this year. Welcome to the herd, Ms. Byrd!

We are excited to have new faces joining Team Mustang this year! First, we want to welcome Ms. Karen Cardenas to the English Department. Ms. Cardenas brings with her over twenty years of experience, and we know our students will love being in her classroom.

Lots of Back-To-School events are just around the corner. Here's your study guide to make sure you don't miss anything!

EL athletics this week. Please make sure you are receiving weekly updates from your son/daughter's individual coach. If you are not please reach out to them and make sure they have the correct information. Reminder, all fall sport parents/guardians must be in attendance Wednesday night 7:00 in the new gym for our sportsmanship meeting. Let's have a great week, GO MUSTANGS!

It's that time of year! This year's parking permit sale will take place on August 11 for Seniors, and August 12 for underclassmen, 9 AM to 11 AM each day.

Make sure to bring your completed parking pass form, completed drug testing form, and a photocopy of your driver's license.

Parking pass fee: $50, cash or check payable to East Lincoln High School.

Download forms at www.lcsnc.org/o/elhs/page/parking

We will have our 2026 fall sportsmanship meeting on Wednesday, 8/5, 7:00 in the new gym. This is a mandatory parent/guardian meeting of all student athletes participating in a fall sport. If you have any questions please reach out to your individual coach. GO MUSTANGS!!

EL alum on the football coaching staff excited about getting day 1 going for the 2026 season. L to R, Coach Lunceford, Coach Goggio, Coach Young, Coach Watson, Coach Beam, and newly added Coach Ballard. Other alum on the staff missing Coach Roseboro, Coach Dollar and Coach Thompson. Let's have a great year, GO MUSTANGS!!

Seniors, mark your calendar for this very special kickoff to your senior year. Please RSVP using the QR code. Big thanks to our PTSO for making these opportunities happen for our Mustangs! #MustangClass2027

Catch some pre season football, Mustangs will be at home for the 1st scrimmage and at Lincolnton for their final preseason game. Hope to see you there, GO MUSTANGS!

Congratulations to our very own Kennedy Gallentine as she has claimed the 2026 world teen championship by shooting a 7 under par at Pinehurst. As a freshman Kennedy captured the 5A state individual golf state championship. GO MUSTANGS!

Welcome Class of 2030!

Please join us on Thursday, August 6th, from 9:00 AM-11:30 for Freshman Orientation.
Dress comfortably and be prepared to explore your new school.

Parents are welcome to attend and participate in sessions planned with them in mind.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, August 6th, 9:00 AM!

2026 football schedule, set your calendars!! GO MUSTANGS

Your 2025/2026 WFAC conference Wells Fargo Cup winners kick off the 26/27 athletic year on 7/29/26. Any questions reach out to your individual coach. Very excited to get back at it and watch our student athletes compete. GO MUSTANGS!

I am pleased to welcome EL alum Ashlee Frazier as our athletic trainer. She brings experience from both college and HS levels and has received notable awards, including athletics staff member of the year at Elizabeth City and the 2025 Teammate of the Year award through Atrium. We are very excited to have her back in our school and community. GO MUSTANGS!

A few spots left in our Mustang Volleyball camp!!! Grades 5th -12th! Register on this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RN7-X65nStS3ItcFdirOGljw9xi2APg27WzvGMkjnyw/viewform?edit_requested=true or email Coach Stacy at spossert@lincoln.k12.nc.us

Interested in Firefighter Technology? We offer the Fire block courses through LCST during the Fall and Spring of your Junior or Senior Year. Reach out to your school counselor to sign up for this class for the 26-27 school year!

Registration for Drivers Education opens June 15th at 6:30! Spots fill up fast so don't wait! Follow the link for more information. https://ncdrivingschool.com/county/lincoln/east-lincoln-high-school/