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September 14, 2025 4:00pm
Good afternoon, this is your principal Mrs. Beam and Assistant Principal Mrs. Davis calling with our weekly updates.
Tomorrow is International Dot Day - we invite our staff and students to wear as much polka dot attire as you can! Also, progress reports will go home with your students tomorrow.
On Thursday, our 5th graders will visit Lincoln County School of Technology where they will learn more about different career opportunities in our community.
September is attendance awareness month. The grade-level with the highest percentage in attendance for the month of September will have a popsicle party on the playground at the end of the month. We encourage our students to be in the building learning each day.
As a reminder, parents have up to three (3) days from the date the student returns to school to submit a parent or doctor's excuse to the front office. Excuse notes received after this period may not be accepted
Looking ahead, our school book fair will be held the week of September 22. Please see the flyer on social media for more information.
We hope you all have a great afternoon, we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning!
Lincoln County Schools is rolling out the wheels for our annual Careers on Wheels mobile career fair at Lincolnton Middle on October 29th.
This exciting event gives 4th graders from Battleground, GE Massey, and S.Ray Lowder along with LMS 7th graders the chance to explore career pathways, ask questions, and even check out real work vehicles.
We’re looking for community volunteers who are willing to invest their time, talent, and vehicles. Help us inspire the next generation!
📅 Event Schedule:
Setup: 7:30 AM
Students Visit: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wrap-Up: 1:00 PM
💡 What to Expect:
10–15 minutes with each class (conversation + Q&A + vehicle exploration)
No formal presentation needed—just share your career story, duties, and vehicle features!
Bring your work vehicle and expertise. (Optional: photos, tools, uniforms, small giveaways, etc.)
🙌 Help us spark curiosity, fuel dreams, and show students the many careers that keep our community rolling!
👉 Interested? Contact:
Jennifer Queen, LCS Middle School CDC
📞 828-238-3182 | 704-732-2261 ext. 30247
📧 jqueen@lincoln.k12.nc.us
September 7, 2025 4:00pm
Good afternoon, this is your principal Jordan Beam calling with our weekly updates.
September is attendance awareness month. The grade-level with the highest percentage in attendance for the month of September will have a popsicle party on the playground at the end of the month. We encourage our students in the building to learn each day!
September is also First Responders Month. Officer Schultz has arranged visits from EMS, Fire, and Police throughout the month to honor and appreciate all first responders in the community. Our school wants to thank you all for your service.
Tuesday, September 9th our 3rd grade parents are invited to our Read-To-Achieve night from 6:00-7:00, where you will learn about expectations and requirements for your student this year. Please return the form to your child's teacher by tomorrow.
Thursday is Patriot Day which is a national day of remembrance observed on September 11 to honor the victims, the first responders, and all those who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Please have your child wear red, white, and blue to school on Thursday.
Friday is our first All-Pro Dads program beginning at 7:15am in the media center. Any special family member may attend All-Pro Dads with their student. We will have light breakfast and focus on strengthening family relationships. We would love to see you there!
Our staff will attend a county-sponsored Leader In Me training on September 23, which is the district’s parent/teacher conference day. Your child’s teacher will reach out to schedule conferences with families throughout the month of September.
Looking ahead, progress reports will go home on September 15th and our school book fair will be held the week of September 22.
Lastly, we are happy to celebrate that S. Ray Lowder met academic growth for the 24-25 school year. We look forward to continuing to learn and grow together this year. We hope you all have a great afternoon and happy grandparents day to all of our Lowder grandparents out there. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning!
Good afternoon, I am Alessandro and I am Malachi, we are 4th grade students at S. Ray Lowder Elementary calling with our weekly updates.
September is First Responders Month. Officer Schultz has arranged visits from EMS, Fire, and Police throughout the month to honor and appreciate all first responders in the community. Our school wants to thank you all for your service.
Our staff will attend a county-sponsored Leader In Me training on September 23, which is the district’s parent/teacher conference day. Your child’s teacher will reach out to schedule conferences with families throughout the month of September.
Looking ahead, on September 9th our 3rd grade parents are invited to our Read-To-Achieve night from 6:00-7:00, where you will learn about expectations and requirements for your student this year.
This is just a reminder that school will be closed tomorrow, September 1 for Labor Day Holiday. There will be no school for staff and students.
We hope you all have a great afternoon and enjoy your day off tomorrow. We will see you back in the building on Tuesday!
Good afternoon, this is Jordyn, a fifth grade student, and your Principal Mrs Beam calling with our weekly updates.
As a reminder, our doors open at 7:20 AM daily, and breakfast and lunch are free for all students. As we continue growing leaders, please remind your students that if they are able to open the door and get out of the car independently we would appreciate them doing so. This will help speed up the arrival process as well as develop student independence. Dismissal begins at 2:40 PM. If your student is a car rider, you must have your car tag and number visible. If you still need a car tag, please fill out the Google form on our facebook page or school website.
Our winners for our first nine weeks Car Rider Fast Pass raffle are car numbers 126, 161, 34, and 416. Starting Monday those numbers may loop around the bus parking lot to the awning at 2:40pm. Please wait until 2:40pm to allow our Pre-K staff to finish dismissal.
For arrival our Pre-K parents need to park in the front of the school behind the orange cone to wait on the Pre-K line to begin at 7:45am. Also, we are making a small change to our Pre-K pick up line and time so please listen carefully. Our PreK will begin dismissing at 2:15pm from the bus parking lot. Parents need to pull in the bus lot, loop around, and line the sidewalk/awning area beginning at the stop sign, circling around through the first painted bus spot. We will have cones and personnel out for the first week of dismissal to help with this new system. This will allow us to have all Pre-K dismissed from a central location before we dismiss remaining car and bus riders.
Also parents, starting tomorrow we ask that you do not come in and check your student out after 2:00pm. If you need to check your child out for an appointment or other reason we kindly ask that you do it before 2:00pm. Late check outs are causing congestion and confusion as students are transitioning from outside, packing up, and preparing for dismissal. We hope you understand that the safety of all students is our top priority.
As a reminder, the YMCA is also offering Before and After School Care at our school site. There is a link on the Lincoln County Schools homepage or our S. Ray Lowder Facebook to register students.
We are ready for another wonderful week of learning and leadership! Have a wonderful evening and we will see you tomorrow!
Please also be aware that spectators attending all home football games will go through security scans upon entry. These scans are designed to protect the safety of athletes, fans, and all in attendance. Please make sure to leave pocket knives, vapes, and weapons at home. Bags will also be searched.
Gates open at 6:00 and tickets are $8. They can be purchased at the gate with cash or credit/debit card or using the gofan app.
Good afternoon, this is your Assistant Principal, Kristina Davis, ready for a great week ahead at S. Ray Lowder.
All kindergarten students will attend school together on Monday. Parents please do not walk your child in tomorrow. We will have plenty of teachers and support staff in the hallways making sure your child gets to the right place. Our Pre-k program will begin staggered days on Wednesday, August 20 and August 21.
On Wednesday the Boy Scout Leaders will visit each classroom with a brief overview of information. If your student is interested in joining boy scouts, there will be a parent meeting on Thursday at 6:30pm in the media center.
Also on Thursday, all 3rd grade students will take the beginning of grade reading test. The purpose of the BOG Test in North Carolina is to establish a baseline measure of third-grade students' reading skills at the start of the school year. This baseline is crucial for assessing individual student growth and for informing instructional decisions throughout the year. It also plays a key role in the state's Read to Achieve program, aiming to ensure all students are reading at or above grade level by the end of third grade. Please make sure your child gets a good night's rest and is on time for school Thursday.
As a reminder, our doors open at 7:20 AM daily, and breakfast and lunch are free for all students. Dismissal begins at 2:40 PM. If your student is a car rider, you must have your car tag and number visible in the line to make dismissal as smooth as possible. If you still need a car tag, please fill out the Google form on our facebook page or school website. Bus riders, please be flexible with our drivers for the next few weeks. Buses can come 15 minutes before or 15 minutes after your assigned pick-up and drop-off time. Please be waiting for the bus so they can get through the route as efficiently as possible.
The YMCA is also offering Before and After School Care at our school site. There is a link on LCS homepage or our S. Ray Lowder Facebook to register students.
If you are not connected to our school and your child’s teacher on Apptegy, please download the Lincoln County Schools app and contact the classroom teacher if you need assistance.
We are ready for another wonderful week of learning and leadership! Have a wonderful evening and we will see you tomorrow!
We are looking forward to seeing all of our Lowder families tonight at drop-in Open House!
Good afternoon, this is your Principal, Jordan Beam, ready to start a new year off with our theme “Good Vibes, Great Leaders.” We’re so excited to welcome our Lions back into the building this week and look forward to a wonderful year ahead.
Please join us for our drop-in Open House tomorrow, August 11th, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Our Kindergarten parent meeting will begin at 6:30 PM in the kindergarten classrooms. During Open House, students and families will have the opportunity to meet their teacher, learn about the school and their classroom, and visit booths from the public library, Atrium Health, the YMCA, PTO, and more. There will also be plenty of opportunities to capture fun photos to kick off the school year! If you sign up for PTO tomorrow night or by August 22nd, you'll be entered into a raffle to win a free iPad. Don’t forget to stop by Anna’s Sweet Treats Food Truck out front to purchase a snow cone, funnel cake, or another delicious treat to end the evening on a sweet note.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 13th for all students.
Kindergarten families – please check your assigned staggered start day from your kindergarten letter that was mailed. If you’re unsure, contact the school office. Our Pre-k program will begin staggered days on Wednesday, August 20.
As a reminder, our doors open at 7:20 AM daily, and breakfast and lunch are free for all students. Dismissal begins at 2:40 PM. If your student is a car rider, you must have your car tag and number visible in the line to make dismissal as smooth as possible. If you need a car tag, please fill out the Google form on our facebook page or school website. You can also complete the Google Form in your child's classroom at Open House. New and returning bus riders – please stop by the bus table that will be located in the media center during Open House to confirm pick-up and drop-off details with our drivers.
The YMCA will also offer Before and After School Care at S. Ray Lowder this year. There is a link on LCS homepage or our S. Ray Lowder Facebook to register students.
We are so excited to welcome our Lions back in the building and can’t wait for a fantastic year of learning and leadership! We hope to see you all tomorrow at our drop-in Open House from 5:00-7:30pm. Have a wonderful evening!
CAR RIDERS: If you need a car tag, please fill out this Google form. You can also see Mrs. Murray at the car rider table during Open House.
25-26 Car Rider Form