Pumpkin Center Intermediate

Join us for a fun-filled evening! Leader in Me Family Night is happening Thursday, March 26th, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM in the gym. Come out to go through all of the stations and get your chance to spin the wheel for a prize. We look forward to seeing our students and families there!

We want to extend a huge thank you to the amazing local businesses that supported our recent event! Community partnerships make such a difference for our students and staff. Please join us in thanking these sponsors for their generous donations.

The poster features logos from the following sponsors: Chick-fil-A, Village Inn Pizza Parlor, Pelican's Snoballs, Palm Berries, Scooter's Coffee Est. 1998, The Untouchables, Twisted Sugar, and Lake Norman LKN Cheesecakery.

5 months ago, PCIS Webmaster

Handwritten sign on neon green poster board that reads: Thank You For Your Donations. The poster features logos from the following sponsors: Chick-fil-A, Village Inn Pizza Parlor, Pelican's Snoballs, Palm Berries, Scooter's Coffee Est. 1998, The Untouchables, Twisted Sugar, and Lake Norman LKN Cheesecakery.

The March Madness Staff Pie Challenge at Pumpkin Center is heating up. We have narrowed down our leaders as the competition continues. Currently, Mrs. Russell is leading the pack with 6 points, followed closely by Mrs. Isenhour and Officer Arby, who both have 4 points. Check out the board to see where your favorite staff members stand in the bracket.

#WeAreLINCOLN
#StaffPieChallenge

5 months ago, PCIS Webmaster

A "March Madness" themed bulletin board featuring a grid of staff portrait photographs. The top of the board has large red cutout letters spelling "MARCH MADNESS." The board is decorated with small graphics of basketballs being dunked and buckets of water being poured. In the center, a flyer titled "PUMPKIN CENTER MARCH MADNESS STAFF PIE CHALLENGE!" explains a competition where the top 16 winners get a pie in the face. Below that is a cartoon illustration of a staff member. The grid consists of four rows of staff photos, each labeled with a small number in the corner. Some photos have a "pie" graphic or a "water bucket" graphic attached to them, indicating their status in the challenge.

North Lincoln Middle School Cheerleading Tryouts for the 2026-2027 season are approaching! Tryouts will be held May 18-20 in the NLMS gym. Please note there is a mandatory parent/guardian meeting on May 5th at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria. All required documents, including sports physicals, concussion forms, and tryout applications, must be submitted to Amanda Nash or Maria Childers by May 11th to be eligible. We are looking for energetic team players with positive attitudes to represent our school!

5 months ago, PCIS Webmaster

North Lincoln Middle School Cheerleading Tryouts 2026-2027. Dates: May 18-19th from 3:15 to 6:00; May 20th from 3:15 until your group has finished trying out. Tryouts will be held in the gym at NLMS. A mandatory parent/guardian meeting will be held May 5th in the cafeteria at 5:30pm. The following documents must be completed and returned on or before May 11th: a current sports physical using the form we provide, a signed concussion form, and a tryout application. Submit physical and concussion forms to Amanda Nash (amanda.nash@lincoln.k12.nc.us) or the NLMS front office. Submit tryout applications to Maria Childers (mchilders@lincoln.k12.nc.us) or the front office. All forms are due by May 11th with no exceptions. Evaluation criteria include: energy and spunk, sharp motions in cheer and dance, loud spirit projection, and flexibility with jumps and kicks. Tumbling is an asset but not a requirement. We are looking for team players with positive, encouraging attitudes.

Brief overview of tryouts: Monday 5/18 (3:15-6:00) Review motions and jumps, learn cheer and dance in groups. Tuesday 5/19 (3:15-6:00) Review cheer, dance, and jumps; practice tumbling. Wednesday 5/20 TRYOUT (3:15-until) Perform cheer and dance for judges in groups of 4. Results will be posted on the 2026-2027 NLMS Cheerleading Tryouts Apptegy page. All decisions are final. Accepting a position commits you to both football and basketball seasons. Football games are Wednesdays at 5:00 (Sept.-Oct.). Basketball games are Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 4:00 (Jan.-Feb.). Practices are held non-game days from 3:00-4:30 pm, excluding Fridays. Practices and games are mandatory; unexcused absences may result in dismissal. Contact Maria Childers, NLMS Cheerleading Coach, at mchilders@lincoln.k12.nc.us with questions.

North Lincoln Middle School Cheerleading Application. This application must be filled out in its entirety. Student Information: Name, Age, Current Grade, Current School, Cheerleader School Email. Parent/Guardian Information: Parent/Guardian Name(s), Address, Phone (Parent Name and Cell), Parent(s) Email. Student Responses: Why do you want to be a cheerleader? Followed by five horizontal lines for a written response.

Please tell a little about yourself. Followed by five horizontal lines. Do you have any training or experience related to cheerleading (gymnastics, dance, choreography, etc.) Followed by four horizontal lines. Will you be participating in other school activities/sports? Followed by one horizontal line. What commitments outside of school do you have? Followed by two horizontal lines. Name two of your strongest character traits and explain why they would be beneficial to the cheerleading team. Followed by four horizontal lines. Signatures: Student Signature, Date, Parent/Guardian Signature, Date.

March Madness Fundraiser officially begins tomorrow, March 23rd through Friday, March 27th! Top 3 staff members will get pie in the face or water dunked on them. 1 ticket=$1.00 Send in your tickets with money to vote on the staff members you want to win!

5 months ago, PCIS Webmaster

March madness fundraiser flyer top 3 staff will be pied or water

Wear your crazy socks tomorrow in honor of World Down Syndrome Day!

5 months ago, Allison Ward

yellow background photo and a blue ribbon for World Down Syndrome Day

Our 5th graders had a fantastic time visiting North Lincoln Middle School! A huge thank you to NLMS for welcoming our students and providing a wonderful tour of the campus and media center. It was a great day of learning and exploration as these students prepare for middle school.

#WeAreLINCOLN #TransitionToMiddle

5 months ago, PCIS Webmaster

A wide-angle, back-view of a large group of students seated in rows of black folding chairs and wooden library chairs. They are gathered in a school media center or library, facing a large television screen that displays a photo of three people.

Registration is underway for North Lincoln Middle School. Lincoln County Schools is coordinating site specific information that will be communicated directly by each middle school in partnership with the feeder elementary schools. Middle schools will share spring family tour and info night opportunities, though teacher names and class lists won't be available at these events.
The timeline is as follows:
February: Middle School Visits to Elementary. Middle school counselors and staff will visit feeder elementary schools to address student questions about middle school and share site-specific opportunities. Parents will receive information about elective options.
March: Elementary Visits to Middle School. Elementary students will tour their feeder middle schools and observe Elective classes. They will also select their top preferred electives, though options are not guaranteed and may change due to availability. All students will be scheduled in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, PE/Health, and 1 or 2 electives.
April/May: Parent & Guardian Visits Middle School.
May: Look for registration information via email, NLMS website, or social media for the August Rising 6th Grade JumpStart event.
Mid-June: Students will receive advanced class eligibility letters via mail.
August: Schedules & Teachers Online. Students and families can view their schedules and teachers in Infinite Campus mid-August. However, schedules, teachers, and teams won't be final until Open House, and any information seen before then is subject to change as schools finalize class assignments.
Go Panthers!

6 months ago, PCIS Webmaster

North Lincoln Middle School Registration Information with a QR code to scan

Join Lincoln County Schools! Looking to make a positive impact? We’re hiring Special Education Teachers!

Why Join Us?
- 9% Yearly Supplement
- Low Caseloads (Average of 20)
- Strong Support from Instructional Coaches & Compliance Specialists
- Growth through differentiated professional development

Event Details:
- March 19, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM
- Central Services Building (201 Jeb Seagle Dr., Lincolnton)
- What to expect: Networking, on-site interviews, same-day job offers, and prizes!

Register Now: Scan the QR code or visit www.lincoln.k12.nc.us!

6 months ago, Logan Webb

A promotional flyer for the Lincoln County Schools EC Recruitment Fair. The flyer features a red, white, and black color scheme with the hashtag "#WeAreLINCOLN". The event is for recent graduates, career changers, or those with a passion for teaching who want to become special education teachers. Date & Time: March 19, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Location: Lincoln County Schools, 201 Jeb Seagle Dr., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Contact: 704-736-1017 EXT 30134. What to Expect: Networking with principals, on-site interviews, certification support info, same-day job offers, and appetizers and door prizes. Action: Includes a QR code and a "Register Now" button, with the website listed as www.lincoln.k12.nc.us.

An infographic titled "Teachers Wanted: Why Lincoln? Why Now?" detailing the benefits of working for Lincoln County Schools’ Exceptional Children (EC) department. The EC Recruitment Fair details are repeated for March 19, 2026, at the Central Services Building from 5-7 PM. The graphic highlights five key benefits: Low Caseloads: The average EC caseload is 20. Teacher Support: Includes coaching on EC policies, IEP meeting support, collaboration with district colleagues, and differentiated professional development. 9% Supplements: The district offers a 9% yearly supplement. Compliance Specialists: Specialists handle initial referrals, re-evaluations, and eligibility to support IEP development. Instructional Coaches: Coaches support specially designed instruction, evidence-based programs, and co-teaching models. The bottom of the flyer includes a "Register Now" button and a QR code.

Our students enjoyed a special visit from guest readers yesterday as we celebrated the first day of Read Across America Week! Our classrooms were filled with excitement as district staff joined us to share some of their favorite books with our students. We are so grateful to have a team that is always willing to go the extra mile to support our learners and inspire the next generation of readers!

6 months ago, PCIS Webmaster

A guest reader in a red patterned jacket sits on a chair in a classroom, reading a picture book to a group of elementary students who are sitting on the floor around her.

A woman in a red jacket reads the book Peanut Butter & Cupcake! to a group of students seated on a rug

A guest reader sits in a chair at the front of a classroom, reading a book to a group of students gathered on the floor in front of him

A male guest reader stands at the front of a classroom, holding up a picture book for students who are seated at their desks. A large blue digital screen is mounted on the wall behind him.

Please remember that there is no school for students tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3rd, because of a teacher workday. Students will also have another day off next Monday, March 9th.

This Friday, March 6th, is the end of the grading period. All remote learning work must be turned in by Friday afternoon to count for your child's grade. We hope these reminders help you plan your week and help our students finish the quarter strong!

6 months ago, Logan Webb

No School on March 3rd or March 9th for Teacher Workdays.

Happy Read Across America Week! We will celebrate by sharing photos this year.

Day 1: Reading takes you places! Read in a neat place and take a photo!.

Send photos to your teacher and we will make sure they are shared on the school slideshow!

6 months ago, PCIS Webmaster

A big thank you to the Knights of Columbus for supporting our special education classes!

6 months ago, PCIS Webmaster

Knights of Columbus helping our special education classes

You’re Invited: Supporting Your Child Through Student Stress & Anxiety for "Parent University" at North Lincoln High School. Join for an informal, welcoming session designed especially for parents who want to better understand and support their children through stress and anxiety at school.

Thursday, March 12th, from 6:30 PM-7:45 PM in the Media Center at North Lincoln High School.

Please RSVP and submit questions for the panel to answer by CLICKING HERE:

6 months ago, Logan Webb

Promotional graphic for a mental health session for parents. Title: Supporting Your Child Through Student Stress & Anxiety. Highlights: Led by experts, covers practical tools for home, and recognizing warning signs. Logistics: Thursday, March 12th, 6:30-7:45 PM in the Media Center. Includes a call to action to RSVP and submit questions.

Today our 5th grade students traveled to see the North Carolina Symphony at the Citizen Center. This is an amazing opportunity for our students!

6 months ago, Allison Ward

Tomorrow Night- Tuesday February 24th is Family Book Fair Night!

4:30pm to 6:00pm in the PCIS Library!

You can shop at the book fair and enjoy some activities that were brought from the Lincoln County Library.

We hope to see you all there!

6 months ago, PCIS Webmaster

Book fair starts tomorrow! Book Fair is from February 23-27. Below is the link to start your ewallet! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/pumpkinctrintermediatesch Wanting to volunteer? Here is the link! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A8A82BA6F5C70-62152438-book#/

6 months ago, PCIS Webmaster

Today was Mrs. Thomas' last day at Pumpkin Center Intermediate! She is retiring after 29 years of dedication to supporting students and their families! Thank you so much Mrs. Thomas for your support and encouragement you have brought to our community. We will miss you but enjoy your next chapter of retirement!

Please help us congratulate her by leaving a comment!

6 months ago, PCIS Webmaster

Great job to our Battle of the Books team! They represented our school at the district Elementary Battle of the Books competition today. We are so proud of each of you for your hard work!

6 months ago, Allison Ward

Spring Book Fair is next week February 23-27!

We are in need of some volunteers please sign up in the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A8A82BA6F5C70-62152438-book#/

6 months ago, PCIS Webmaster

Great job to Allayah at the Lincoln County Spelling Bee this morning! You did an amazing job and represented Pumpkin Center so well!!

6 months ago, Allison Ward