ELMS Falcons are soaring through the Leader in Me Habits! This week, students have explored the first five habits: Be Proactive, Begin With the End in Mind, Put First Things First, Think Win-Win, and Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.
For today’s Habit 5 lesson, students played the game Telephone to experience firsthand why listening carefully and making sure we understand others is so important. The game demonstrated what can happen when we don’t listen closely, make assumptions, or respond before we fully understand what someone is saying.
Students had a great time with the activity—and they quickly discovered that a message can change completely when we aren’t listening carefully! It was a fun and memorable way to see why seeking first to understand is an important leadership skill both in school and in everyday life.
Be sure to ask your child about the Leader in Me Habits they learned this week!
For today’s Habit 5 lesson, students played the game Telephone to experience firsthand why listening carefully and making sure we understand others is so important. The game demonstrated what can happen when we don’t listen closely, make assumptions, or respond before we fully understand what someone is saying.
Students had a great time with the activity—and they quickly discovered that a message can change completely when we aren’t listening carefully! It was a fun and memorable way to see why seeking first to understand is an important leadership skill both in school and in everyday life.
Be sure to ask your child about the Leader in Me Habits they learned this week!
Attention Falcon Parents! There will be a parent meeting on Monday, August 24th at 5:00 pm in the gyrm for all Fall Sports! We need at least one parent there. See you soon!
Calling all East Lincoln Middle School Falcons! Ready to hit the field and show us what you’ve got? Boys Soccer Tryouts are coming up! Bring your energy, skills, teamwork, and Falcon pride. Whether you’re a seasoned player or ready to compete for the first time, come ready to work hard and have fun!
Lace up, Falcons—it’s time to make your mark on the field!
Lace up, Falcons—it’s time to make your mark on the field!
The first day of school at East Lincoln Middle School is here! We’re excited to welcome our students back for a new year filled with learning, growth, new friendships, and unforgettable experiences. Here’s to a fantastic school year, Falcons—let’s make it our best one yet!
Parents of 7th and 12th graders, the Lincoln County Health Department is offering a convenient Tdap and Meningococcal Vaccine Clinic on September 10, 2026, from 3:30–6:30 PM at East Lincoln High School.
This is a great opportunity to make sure your child is up to date on these important vaccines without having to make a separate trip to the doctor.
Please remember:
A parent or guardian must accompany students under 18.
Bring your student’s ID and insurance card, if applicable.
Vaccines are available for 7th and 12th graders.
This is a great opportunity to make sure your child is up to date on these important vaccines without having to make a separate trip to the doctor.
Please remember:
A parent or guardian must accompany students under 18.
Bring your student’s ID and insurance card, if applicable.
Vaccines are available for 7th and 12th graders.
Fall Sports Tryouts will begin on Monday, August 17th. There will be an interest meeting on Friday during Flight Time for students. Go Falcons!
We are excited to welcome Courtnie Little to our Falcon staff. She will be our new art teacher. Here is a little more about Courtnie.
Hello! I'm Courtnie Little, and I'm thrilled to be joining East Lincoln Middle School as a first-year art teacher. You can call me Ms. L! I graduated from Western Carolina University with a BFA and a BSEd. Originally from Hickory, North Carolina, I recently moved to Lincolnton with my partner and our three cats. I'm an artist who loves finding inspiration in everyday life. My hope this year is to help students discover the joy of creating, trying new things, and expressing themselves through art. I can't wait for a colorful year together!
Hello! I'm Courtnie Little, and I'm thrilled to be joining East Lincoln Middle School as a first-year art teacher. You can call me Ms. L! I graduated from Western Carolina University with a BFA and a BSEd. Originally from Hickory, North Carolina, I recently moved to Lincolnton with my partner and our three cats. I'm an artist who loves finding inspiration in everyday life. My hope this year is to help students discover the joy of creating, trying new things, and expressing themselves through art. I can't wait for a colorful year together!
We are excited to welcome Shayne Huffman to the Falcon staff. He will be our new PE teacher. Here is some information about him.
Shayne is a Lincoln County native and an alumnus of East Lincoln Middle and High School. He holds a bachelor’s degree in K–12 Health and Physical Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Outside of the classroom and gym, he loves working out, taking trips to Knoxville to support the Volunteers, and coaching sports in his free time. He is excited to be back and be a part of the community that shaped him into who he is today.
Shayne is a Lincoln County native and an alumnus of East Lincoln Middle and High School. He holds a bachelor’s degree in K–12 Health and Physical Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Outside of the classroom and gym, he loves working out, taking trips to Knoxville to support the Volunteers, and coaching sports in his free time. He is excited to be back and be a part of the community that shaped him into who he is today.
We are excited to welcome Emma Buck to the Falcon staff. She is our new chorus teacher. Here is a little more information about her.
Emma Buck is from Alexis, North Carolina and received her bachelor’s degree in Music Education at Wingate University. Outside of class, she enjoys camping, baking, spending time with family and finding new ways to appreciate music! Ms. Buck is thrilled to begin her journey with ELMS and can’t wait to begin a great year!
Emma Buck is from Alexis, North Carolina and received her bachelor’s degree in Music Education at Wingate University. Outside of class, she enjoys camping, baking, spending time with family and finding new ways to appreciate music! Ms. Buck is thrilled to begin her journey with ELMS and can’t wait to begin a great year!
We are excited to introduce a new Falcon to our team. Her name is Natalee Mosier, and she will be teaching 7th grade science. Here is a little bit about her.
Natalee Mosier recently graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. She has had goals of becoming a teacher for most of her life, and is so excited to be taking this step. In her free time, Natalee enjoys teaching extracurricular theatre classes at several locations in our community. She is also an avid reader, and loves spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She is so excited to start her ELMS journey, and to have you be a part of it.
Natalee Mosier recently graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. She has had goals of becoming a teacher for most of her life, and is so excited to be taking this step. In her free time, Natalee enjoys teaching extracurricular theatre classes at several locations in our community. She is also an avid reader, and loves spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She is so excited to start her ELMS journey, and to have you be a part of it.
We are excited to welcome Ariana Vidal-Martin to our Falcon staff. Here is some fun information about her.
She is from a small town in upstate New York and has a bachelor's degree in Adolescent Education and a master's in Literacy, birth through grade 12. She has taught 7th and 8th grade English for 4 years. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys reading, fishing, snorkeling, wakeboarding, traveling, and spending time with her two dogs, Zeus and Doug! She is excited to be part of the ELMS team, and she looks forward to a great year!
We are excited to introduce our new band teacher, Mr Paluszak!
Andrew Paluszak is a native of Mount Holly, NC. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Music Education and Clarinet Performance from Appalachian State University and a master’s degree in Clarinet Performance from UNC-Greensboro. Throughout his career, Mr. Paluszak has taught music across all age groups, from elementary school to the college level, including leading a successful middle school band program in Raleigh for five years. Outside the classroom, he lives in Mount Holly with his dog, Copland, and enjoys staying active and cheering on North Carolina’s sports teams. Mr. Paluszak is excited to be joining the ELMS community this year!"
Andrew Paluszak is a native of Mount Holly, NC. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Music Education and Clarinet Performance from Appalachian State University and a master’s degree in Clarinet Performance from UNC-Greensboro. Throughout his career, Mr. Paluszak has taught music across all age groups, from elementary school to the college level, including leading a successful middle school band program in Raleigh for five years. Outside the classroom, he lives in Mount Holly with his dog, Copland, and enjoys staying active and cheering on North Carolina’s sports teams. Mr. Paluszak is excited to be joining the ELMS community this year!"
To the 8th grade class: As you leave middle school behind and begin your high school journey, remember how much you have grown, learned, and overcome. Keep believing in yourselves, take on new challenges with confidence, and make the most of every opportunity ahead. Congratulations and good luck in high school! You will always be a Falcon!
Thank you to the parents and PTO for helping celebrate our 8th graders.
Thank you to the parents and PTO for helping celebrate our 8th graders.
The rock says it all!!! Have a great SUMMER :)
Shout out to Miss Robinette who created our EOG testing signs! Also a big thank you to first Baptist Church for the basket of goodies that you left for our teacher teachers. Tomorrow is Math EOG day! Let's finish strong falcon!!!
End of Year Schedule
The 7th grade teams went on a fantastic field trip to Charlotte Motor Speedway yesterday. Everyone had a great time!
Thank you to all the Mothers!
Band Concert tomorrow -- hope to see you there!
Congratulations to our Boys and Girls Track teams for finishing 2nd overall out of 12
schools at the conference meet in Shelby! Way to go Falcons!
schools at the conference meet in Shelby! Way to go Falcons!
