We would like to thank our first group of 2026/2027 athletic sponsors. Please patronize the businesses that support our athletes. If you would like to join our team and be a part of every home game please reach out, cmatile@lincoln.k12.nc.us. GO MUSTANGS!

It's official! Senior year has started and the Class of 2027 kicked it off with Senior Sunrise. A GIANT "Thank You" to 7 Brew and Bagel Bin for helping make this celebration extra special. Class of 2027, we can't wait to see all that you do inside and outside the classroom this year!
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Football Friday nights are starting this week with your Mustangs heading to South Iredell in non conference play. Don't forget to check out the JV Mustangs this Thursday night in their home opener, 7:00 kickoff. Hope to see you there, GO MUSTANGS!!

New this year, we are offering a speed and agility/weight training session 3 days a week immediately after school for all winter and spring sport athletes. These workouts will run every M/T/TH from 3-4:30. If you have any ?'s reach out to your individual coach. Time to get bigger, faster and stronger! GO MUSTANGS!

EL athletics in action this week, hope to see you there. GO MUSTANGS!

Last pre season game tonight. Your Mustangs take on Lincolnton in the finale at 8:30. Can catch 3 games for one price, hope to see you there. GO MUSTANGS

It's official — first day of the 2026–2027 school year is in the books! 🐴🧡

From senior year kickoffs to new friendships already forming, our Mustangs came ready to make it a great year. Here's to fresh starts, familiar hallways, and everything ahead!

Welcome back, East Lincoln — let's make it a great one. 🖤🧡

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Lincoln County Jamboree is this Friday night. Your Mustangs take on Lincolnton in the finale starting at 8:30. One ticket and you can catch 3 games. Purchase tickets on GoFan.co or at the gate. Hope to see you there. GO MUSTANGS

Join us tomorrow night, August 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for Open House. Pick up your schedule, meet your teachers, grab supply lists, and ask any last minute questions you may have. This is a drop-in event for parents and students. We look forward to seeing you!

Your 2025 5A state runner ups open the 2026 season at home tonight vs Lake Norman HS. JV/V 4:30 and 6:00. Season passes and individual tickets can be purchased on GoFan.co. Hope to see you there, GO MUSTANGS!!

EL athletics in action this week. Hope to see you there. On the school level there is open house Tuesday starting at 5:30, a great opportunity to meet teachers and get prepared for the upcoming semester. GO MUSTANGS!

Another new face is joining Mustang Nation! Please join us in welcoming Ms. Miracle Conner as our Guidance Department Secretary. Ms. Conner brings organization and warmth to our front office, helping keep things running smoothly for our students, families, and staff. Welcome to the herd, Ms. Conner!

Mustang Nation, we have more exciting news! Please join us in welcoming Ms. Julie Dibbell to our Exceptional Children team! Ms. Dibbell brings a caring, dedicated approach to supporting our students, and we know she'll be a wonderful addition to our Mustang family. Welcome, Ms. Dibbell! #LearnLeadThrive

Mustang Nation, we have exciting news! Please join us in welcoming Mr. David Rice as our newest school counselor! With a wealth of experience supporting students, Mr. Rice is ready to be a trusted resource and a steady, caring presence for our Mustangs. We are so glad he's joining the team — welcome, Mr. Rice!
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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!
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🏆 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.