We can’t wait to see you at school tomorrow!
BE HERE to GET HERE.
As we get ready for another week of learning, meet first grader James Stone from Pumpkin Center Primary and his dad, Jimmy Stone, a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Crossroads.
For Jimmy, one of the most important lessons school taught him was simple: show up.
“School prepared me for my job by teaching me to show up, work hard, communicate with people and think critically when problems come up.”
Those lessons are now part of his everyday career — working with different people, solving new problems, being dependable and persevering when things get difficult.
And the best part? Helping people reach goals they once thought were out of reach.
“Seeing their face light up when you help make a dream come true never gets old.”
Big dreams start with small steps — and one of the most important is showing up.
We’ll see you tomorrow, LCS!
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereToGetHere
BE HERE to GET HERE.
As we get ready for another week of learning, meet first grader James Stone from Pumpkin Center Primary and his dad, Jimmy Stone, a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Crossroads.
For Jimmy, one of the most important lessons school taught him was simple: show up.
“School prepared me for my job by teaching me to show up, work hard, communicate with people and think critically when problems come up.”
Those lessons are now part of his everyday career — working with different people, solving new problems, being dependable and persevering when things get difficult.
And the best part? Helping people reach goals they once thought were out of reach.
“Seeing their face light up when you help make a dream come true never gets old.”
Big dreams start with small steps — and one of the most important is showing up.
We’ll see you tomorrow, LCS!
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereToGetHere
It’s Arts in Education Week!
This week, Lincoln County Schools is celebrating the creativity, talent, and dedication found in fine arts classrooms across our district.
From music and visual arts to theatre, dance, band, chorus, and more, arts education gives students opportunities to create, perform, collaborate, problem-solve, and discover new ways to express themselves.
Throughout the week, we’ll highlight the students and educators who make the arts an important part of the LCS experience.
Join us as we celebrate the creativity happening every day in our schools and the educators who help our students find their voice through the arts!
#ArtsInEducationWeek #WeAreLINCOLN
This week, Lincoln County Schools is celebrating the creativity, talent, and dedication found in fine arts classrooms across our district.
From music and visual arts to theatre, dance, band, chorus, and more, arts education gives students opportunities to create, perform, collaborate, problem-solve, and discover new ways to express themselves.
Throughout the week, we’ll highlight the students and educators who make the arts an important part of the LCS experience.
Join us as we celebrate the creativity happening every day in our schools and the educators who help our students find their voice through the arts!
#ArtsInEducationWeek #WeAreLINCOLN
We want to hear from our community!
How do the photographs and visual communication shared by Lincoln County Schools shape the way you view our schools? A research study is seeking parents, guardians, caregivers, and community members to share their perspectives during a one-time interview.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older, familiar with Lincoln County Schools’ public communications, and willing to participate in a 45–60 minute confidential, audio-recorded interview. Interviews may be conducted through Google Meet or at an agreed-upon location.
During the interview, participants will discuss publicly available district photographs and other visual communication. Your perspective can contribute to research that may help improve communication practices in public school districts.
Interested in participating? Scan the QR code on the graphic or complete the interest form:
https://forms.gle/BL9WPc5DGmx7xfgb7
Contact:
Shanti Clancy
Director of Communication, Lincoln County Schools
(980) 429-0401
ammensa@appstate.edu
Principal Investigator: Dr. Patrick O’Shea
osheapm@appstate.edu
IRB #HS-27-16
How do the photographs and visual communication shared by Lincoln County Schools shape the way you view our schools? A research study is seeking parents, guardians, caregivers, and community members to share their perspectives during a one-time interview.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older, familiar with Lincoln County Schools’ public communications, and willing to participate in a 45–60 minute confidential, audio-recorded interview. Interviews may be conducted through Google Meet or at an agreed-upon location.
During the interview, participants will discuss publicly available district photographs and other visual communication. Your perspective can contribute to research that may help improve communication practices in public school districts.
Interested in participating? Scan the QR code on the graphic or complete the interest form:
https://forms.gle/BL9WPc5DGmx7xfgb7
Contact:
Shanti Clancy
Director of Communication, Lincoln County Schools
(980) 429-0401
ammensa@appstate.edu
Principal Investigator: Dr. Patrick O’Shea
osheapm@appstate.edu
IRB #HS-27-16
We wrapped up another great week of learning across Lincoln County Schools!
Our visits took us to North Lincoln High School, where students were engaged in science; Iron Station Elementary, where All Pro Dads brought families together; Rock Springs Elementary, where kindergarten students were hard at work practicing letter formation; and Pumpkin Center Primary, where our preschoolers proudly wore red, white and blue in recognition of Patriot Day.
From our youngest learners to our high school students, it was a great way to end the week—seeing learning, family engagement and school spirit in action across LCS.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Our visits took us to North Lincoln High School, where students were engaged in science; Iron Station Elementary, where All Pro Dads brought families together; Rock Springs Elementary, where kindergarten students were hard at work practicing letter formation; and Pumpkin Center Primary, where our preschoolers proudly wore red, white and blue in recognition of Patriot Day.
From our youngest learners to our high school students, it was a great way to end the week—seeing learning, family engagement and school spirit in action across LCS.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Congratulations, Dr. Lineberger!
Lincoln County Schools is proud to celebrate Anna Lineberger, Assistant Principal at North Lincoln Middle School, who successfully defended her doctoral dissertation and has officially earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree!
Earning a doctorate is an incredible accomplishment that reflects years of hard work, dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to continued learning and leadership.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Anna Lineberger on this outstanding achievement! We are proud to have Dr. Lineberger serving the students, staff, and families of Lincoln County Schools.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSLeads
Lincoln County Schools is proud to celebrate Anna Lineberger, Assistant Principal at North Lincoln Middle School, who successfully defended her doctoral dissertation and has officially earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree!
Earning a doctorate is an incredible accomplishment that reflects years of hard work, dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to continued learning and leadership.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Anna Lineberger on this outstanding achievement! We are proud to have Dr. Lineberger serving the students, staff, and families of Lincoln County Schools.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSLeads
We Remember.
Some moments are bigger than the game.
Tonight, before kickoff at the West Lincoln High School vs. Shelby football game, cheerleaders from both teams came together to pray for a safe game for everyone on the field.
Different schools. Different sidelines. One shared moment of respect and sportsmanship.
This is what high school athletics is all about—competition on the field and respect beyond it.
#WeAreLINCOLN #Sportsmanship
Tonight, before kickoff at the West Lincoln High School vs. Shelby football game, cheerleaders from both teams came together to pray for a safe game for everyone on the field.
Different schools. Different sidelines. One shared moment of respect and sportsmanship.
This is what high school athletics is all about—competition on the field and respect beyond it.
#WeAreLINCOLN #Sportsmanship
BE HERE to GET HERE.
Our Attendance Awareness Month series continues at Battleground Elementary with first grader Sawyer Raimey and his mom, Jennifer Raimey, a Senior Supply and Demand Planner with Kohler and a member of the Lincoln County Board of Education.
For Jennifer, school helped prepare her for her career through academics, teamwork and the relationships she built along the way.
“I learned how to work well in a group. I learned how to respect my peers. I still use many concepts I learned in math, reading, and economics classes. Most of all, school helped shape who I grew up to be. I would not be the person I am without the love and mentorship of my teachers and counselors!”
Today, those lessons help Jennifer do what she loves most — work with people and make a positive impact on her organization.
For Sawyer, every day at Battleground is another opportunity to learn those same lessons, build relationships and discover the path that will take him where he wants to go.
Being HERE today helps our students GET THERE tomorrow.
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereToGetHere
Our Attendance Awareness Month series continues at Battleground Elementary with first grader Sawyer Raimey and his mom, Jennifer Raimey, a Senior Supply and Demand Planner with Kohler and a member of the Lincoln County Board of Education.
For Jennifer, school helped prepare her for her career through academics, teamwork and the relationships she built along the way.
“I learned how to work well in a group. I learned how to respect my peers. I still use many concepts I learned in math, reading, and economics classes. Most of all, school helped shape who I grew up to be. I would not be the person I am without the love and mentorship of my teachers and counselors!”
Today, those lessons help Jennifer do what she loves most — work with people and make a positive impact on her organization.
For Sawyer, every day at Battleground is another opportunity to learn those same lessons, build relationships and discover the path that will take him where he wants to go.
Being HERE today helps our students GET THERE tomorrow.
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereToGetHere
Lincoln County Schools is rolling out the wheels for our annual Careers on Wheels mobile career fair!
This high-energy career exploration event is hitting the road for all 4th graders in our elementary schools. (8:30AM TO 11:30AM)
If you can't make it to all four schools, please let us know what dates work for you!
Contact Jennifer Queen (828) 238-3182 or (704) 732-2261 Ext 30247 or email jqueen@lincoln.k12.nc.us
Thank you in advance for pouring back into the students of Lincoln County.
We look forward to partnering with you and your business.
Over the past week, we’ve captured learning, laughter, community support, and student leadership across LCS!
At East Lincoln Middle School, we stopped in to see instruction in action — along with plenty of smiles and laughs. At East Lincoln High School, we caught students during class change and some of those everyday moments with friends that are part of the school experience.
We also joined Timken as they presented a generous $100,000 check to support all four LCS middle schools with the purchase of CPR manikins and AED trainers, providing students with opportunities to learn important, potentially lifesaving skills.
And at this week’s Board of Education meeting, four students representing Love Memorial Elementary and North Brook Elementary helped open the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
From classrooms and hallways to community partnerships and student leadership, there’s always something worth celebrating across Lincoln County Schools!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
At East Lincoln Middle School, we stopped in to see instruction in action — along with plenty of smiles and laughs. At East Lincoln High School, we caught students during class change and some of those everyday moments with friends that are part of the school experience.
We also joined Timken as they presented a generous $100,000 check to support all four LCS middle schools with the purchase of CPR manikins and AED trainers, providing students with opportunities to learn important, potentially lifesaving skills.
And at this week’s Board of Education meeting, four students representing Love Memorial Elementary and North Brook Elementary helped open the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
From classrooms and hallways to community partnerships and student leadership, there’s always something worth celebrating across Lincoln County Schools!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
Lincoln County Schools Celebrates Academic Growth in 2025–2026 Accountability Results
Lincoln County Schools is celebrating academic growth and achievement across the district following the release of 2025–2026 accountability results, with schools demonstrating progress in proficiency, academic growth, graduation rates, college and career readiness, and outcomes for student subgroups.
Among the district’s strongest celebrations, North Lincoln High School earned an A school performance grade, improving its performance score from 70 to 86. All student subgroups at North Lincoln exceeded growth expectations during the 2025–2026 school year. Math 1 proficiency increased by more than 24 percentage points, while the percentage of students meeting the College and Career Readiness benchmark more than doubled.
East Lincoln High School also demonstrated significant progress, increasing its overall performance score from 74 to 80 while maintaining a B school performance grade. The school’s four-year cohort graduation rate increased from 90.3% to 93.7%.
At Lincolnton High School, every evaluated student subgroup met growth expectations in 2025–2026. The percentage of students meeting the combined ACT/WorkKeys benchmark also increased by 15.4 percentage points.
Growth was also evident at the middle school level. Lincolnton Middle School achieved its goal of raising its School Report Card grade to a C, with gains in both achievement and growth. Every student subgroup met growth expectations, Overall Subjects Grade Level Proficiency increased by 6.2 percentage points, and College and Career Readiness increased by 3 percentage points. West Lincoln Middle School also saw every analyzed student subgroup meet growth expectations, while Overall Subjects Grade Level Proficiency increased from 53.9% to 59.4%.
Elementary schools across the district recorded notable gains as well:
Battleground Elementary maintained a B school performance grade, while English Learner progress increased by more than 12 percentage points.
Norris S. Childers Elementary saw achievement gains across multiple student subgroups and increased reading growth. The school exceeded growth in math and met growth in reading.
Iron Station Elementary maintained an Exceed growth status in mathematics, with academically gifted students also exceeding growth expectations.
Love Memorial Elementary increased reading proficiency by nearly 5 percentage points, while English Learner progress increased by 16 percentage points.
North Brook Elementary exceeded growth expectations in reading and increased overall achievement from 62.6 to 64.8.
S. Ray Lowder Elementary saw increased growth across multiple student subgroups. School-wide academic achievement increased from 53.7 to 57.8, helping raise the school’s overall performance score by 3 points.
Rock Springs Elementary met growth in reading and math and exceeded growth in science. Science proficiency reached 90.2%, while 84.4% of students were proficient in math.
Union Elementary moved from Met to Exceed in overall academic growth. The school’s reading growth index increased from 0.85 to 2.86, also moving from Met to Exceed, while maintaining high math proficiency.
“These results represent much more than numbers on a report,” said Dr. Aaron Allen, Superintendent of Lincoln County Schools. “They reflect the daily work of our students, teachers, administrators, support staff and families. We are proud to see significant growth in so many areas, particularly among student subgroups, while continuing to identify opportunities where we can improve. Our focus remains on ensuring every student has access to purposeful and meaningful learning opportunities that prepare them for success.”
The 2025–2026 results demonstrate progress across multiple measures and reinforce the district’s continued commitment to Successful Students, one of the five focus areas of the Lincoln County Schools 2026–2031 Strategic Plan.
Lincoln County Schools will continue using accountability data at both the district and school levels to celebrate areas of success, identify opportunities for continued growth and guide instructional decisions throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
“Accountability data gives us an important snapshot of where we are, but our work does not stop with a school performance grade or proficiency percentage,” Allen said. “Our goal is continuous improvement. We will build on these successes, address areas that need additional attention and continue working together to support the success of all students.”
Lincoln County Schools is celebrating academic growth and achievement across the district following the release of 2025–2026 accountability results, with schools demonstrating progress in proficiency, academic growth, graduation rates, college and career readiness, and outcomes for student subgroups.
Among the district’s strongest celebrations, North Lincoln High School earned an A school performance grade, improving its performance score from 70 to 86. All student subgroups at North Lincoln exceeded growth expectations during the 2025–2026 school year. Math 1 proficiency increased by more than 24 percentage points, while the percentage of students meeting the College and Career Readiness benchmark more than doubled.
East Lincoln High School also demonstrated significant progress, increasing its overall performance score from 74 to 80 while maintaining a B school performance grade. The school’s four-year cohort graduation rate increased from 90.3% to 93.7%.
At Lincolnton High School, every evaluated student subgroup met growth expectations in 2025–2026. The percentage of students meeting the combined ACT/WorkKeys benchmark also increased by 15.4 percentage points.
Growth was also evident at the middle school level. Lincolnton Middle School achieved its goal of raising its School Report Card grade to a C, with gains in both achievement and growth. Every student subgroup met growth expectations, Overall Subjects Grade Level Proficiency increased by 6.2 percentage points, and College and Career Readiness increased by 3 percentage points. West Lincoln Middle School also saw every analyzed student subgroup meet growth expectations, while Overall Subjects Grade Level Proficiency increased from 53.9% to 59.4%.
Elementary schools across the district recorded notable gains as well:
Battleground Elementary maintained a B school performance grade, while English Learner progress increased by more than 12 percentage points.
Norris S. Childers Elementary saw achievement gains across multiple student subgroups and increased reading growth. The school exceeded growth in math and met growth in reading.
Iron Station Elementary maintained an Exceed growth status in mathematics, with academically gifted students also exceeding growth expectations.
Love Memorial Elementary increased reading proficiency by nearly 5 percentage points, while English Learner progress increased by 16 percentage points.
North Brook Elementary exceeded growth expectations in reading and increased overall achievement from 62.6 to 64.8.
S. Ray Lowder Elementary saw increased growth across multiple student subgroups. School-wide academic achievement increased from 53.7 to 57.8, helping raise the school’s overall performance score by 3 points.
Rock Springs Elementary met growth in reading and math and exceeded growth in science. Science proficiency reached 90.2%, while 84.4% of students were proficient in math.
Union Elementary moved from Met to Exceed in overall academic growth. The school’s reading growth index increased from 0.85 to 2.86, also moving from Met to Exceed, while maintaining high math proficiency.
“These results represent much more than numbers on a report,” said Dr. Aaron Allen, Superintendent of Lincoln County Schools. “They reflect the daily work of our students, teachers, administrators, support staff and families. We are proud to see significant growth in so many areas, particularly among student subgroups, while continuing to identify opportunities where we can improve. Our focus remains on ensuring every student has access to purposeful and meaningful learning opportunities that prepare them for success.”
The 2025–2026 results demonstrate progress across multiple measures and reinforce the district’s continued commitment to Successful Students, one of the five focus areas of the Lincoln County Schools 2026–2031 Strategic Plan.
Lincoln County Schools will continue using accountability data at both the district and school levels to celebrate areas of success, identify opportunities for continued growth and guide instructional decisions throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
“Accountability data gives us an important snapshot of where we are, but our work does not stop with a school performance grade or proficiency percentage,” Allen said. “Our goal is continuous improvement. We will build on these successes, address areas that need additional attention and continue working together to support the success of all students.”
BE HERE to GET HERE.
Our Attendance Awareness Month series continues at Rock Springs Elementary with fourth grader Savannah Staryak and her mom, Angie Staryak, a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy who serves as the School Resource Officer at Rock Springs.
For Deputy Staryak, school prepared her for her career in ways that went far beyond academics.
She learned responsibility and accountability. She learned the importance of doing a job thoroughly the first time. She learned how to build relationships, work through conflicts, think ahead, and be prepared for what comes next.
But one lesson stands out most:
“Everyone is dealing with their own battles...so it is always best to be kind.”
Today, she puts those lessons into action in the same place Savannah is learning hers.
“I love that I am in a position where I can help and protect people when they need it most. I especially love that I get to watch over and protect the young lives and staff at Rock Springs Elementary School, where I also get to bring joy and encouragement to each day.”
Academics matter. But so do responsibility, relationships, problem-solving and kindness. Being HERE gives students the opportunity to develop all of them.
Because what they learn today helps prepare them for where they’ll go tomorrow.
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereLCS
Our Attendance Awareness Month series continues at Rock Springs Elementary with fourth grader Savannah Staryak and her mom, Angie Staryak, a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy who serves as the School Resource Officer at Rock Springs.
For Deputy Staryak, school prepared her for her career in ways that went far beyond academics.
She learned responsibility and accountability. She learned the importance of doing a job thoroughly the first time. She learned how to build relationships, work through conflicts, think ahead, and be prepared for what comes next.
But one lesson stands out most:
“Everyone is dealing with their own battles...so it is always best to be kind.”
Today, she puts those lessons into action in the same place Savannah is learning hers.
“I love that I am in a position where I can help and protect people when they need it most. I especially love that I get to watch over and protect the young lives and staff at Rock Springs Elementary School, where I also get to bring joy and encouragement to each day.”
Academics matter. But so do responsibility, relationships, problem-solving and kindness. Being HERE gives students the opportunity to develop all of them.
Because what they learn today helps prepare them for where they’ll go tomorrow.
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereLCS
New opportunities are available with Lincoln County Schools!
Whether you’re looking to lead, teach, coach, support students, or keep our schools moving, there may be a place for you on the LCS team.
Current openings include positions at Rock Springs Elementary, North Lincoln Middle, East Lincoln Middle, West Lincoln High, Norris S. Childers Elementary, Pumpkin Center Primary, and Lincolnton High.
View all openings and apply today:
https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/
Come grow with us and make a difference for students every day.
#WeAreLINCOLN #JoinOurTeam
Whether you’re looking to lead, teach, coach, support students, or keep our schools moving, there may be a place for you on the LCS team.
Current openings include positions at Rock Springs Elementary, North Lincoln Middle, East Lincoln Middle, West Lincoln High, Norris S. Childers Elementary, Pumpkin Center Primary, and Lincolnton High.
View all openings and apply today:
https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/
Come grow with us and make a difference for students every day.
#WeAreLINCOLN #JoinOurTeam
BE HERE to GET HERE.
Our Attendance Awareness Month series continues at Pumpkin Center Intermediate with fifth grader Colt Dellinger and his dad, Brandon Dellinger, a firefighter with the Lincolnton Fire Department.
For Brandon, many of the lessons he learned in Lincoln County Schools are now skills he uses every day on the job.
“Today, I use math to calculate water pressure in our hoses, science to understand how fire moves, and reading to quickly navigate maps in an emergency. PE and recess helped me build my strength so that I am able to carry heavy gear and work together with my crew.”
And the best part of his career?
“Being there to help people in their time of need. It's a great feeling knowing that my crew and I are making a difference.”
Math. Science. Reading. Physical fitness. Teamwork. What students learn in school today can become the skills they rely on tomorrow.
Colt may not know exactly where his path will take him yet, but every day he is HERE is helping prepare him to GET THERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereLCS
Our Attendance Awareness Month series continues at Pumpkin Center Intermediate with fifth grader Colt Dellinger and his dad, Brandon Dellinger, a firefighter with the Lincolnton Fire Department.
For Brandon, many of the lessons he learned in Lincoln County Schools are now skills he uses every day on the job.
“Today, I use math to calculate water pressure in our hoses, science to understand how fire moves, and reading to quickly navigate maps in an emergency. PE and recess helped me build my strength so that I am able to carry heavy gear and work together with my crew.”
And the best part of his career?
“Being there to help people in their time of need. It's a great feeling knowing that my crew and I are making a difference.”
Math. Science. Reading. Physical fitness. Teamwork. What students learn in school today can become the skills they rely on tomorrow.
Colt may not know exactly where his path will take him yet, but every day he is HERE is helping prepare him to GET THERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereLCS
Lincoln County Schools will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. There will be no school for students or staff.
We hope our LCS students, families, and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend! Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LaborDay
We hope our LCS students, families, and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend! Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LaborDay
Help us better understand how community members interpret school communication!
Lincoln County Schools is seeking participants for a research study focused on how community members interpret publicly available photographs and other visual communication from the district. Participants will complete a one-time, confidential interview lasting approximately 45–60 minutes.
Are you eligible?
• 18 years of age or older
• Parent, guardian, caregiver, or community member
• Familiar with Lincoln County Schools’ public communications
• Willing to participate in a 45–60 minute audio-recorded interview
Study requirements
• Complete a 45–60 minute interview
• Discuss publicly available district photographs and visual communication
• Participate in a confidential, audio-recorded interview
• Meet in person or virtually at a mutually convenient time
Participant benefits
• Share your perspective on public school communication.
• Contribute to research that may help improve communication practices in public school districts.
Location: Google Meet or Agreed-Upon Location
Interested in participating?
Scan the QR code on the graphic or complete the interest form here:
https://forms.gle/tksBMmWYEM9t7yLbA
Express Interest in Participating
Contact:
Shanti Clancy
Director of Communication
Lincoln County Schools
(980) 429-0401
ammensa@appstate.edu
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Patrick O’Shea
osheapm@appstate.edu
IRB #HS-27-16
Lincoln County Schools is seeking participants for a research study focused on how community members interpret publicly available photographs and other visual communication from the district. Participants will complete a one-time, confidential interview lasting approximately 45–60 minutes.
Are you eligible?
• 18 years of age or older
• Parent, guardian, caregiver, or community member
• Familiar with Lincoln County Schools’ public communications
• Willing to participate in a 45–60 minute audio-recorded interview
Study requirements
• Complete a 45–60 minute interview
• Discuss publicly available district photographs and visual communication
• Participate in a confidential, audio-recorded interview
• Meet in person or virtually at a mutually convenient time
Participant benefits
• Share your perspective on public school communication.
• Contribute to research that may help improve communication practices in public school districts.
Location: Google Meet or Agreed-Upon Location
Interested in participating?
Scan the QR code on the graphic or complete the interest form here:
https://forms.gle/tksBMmWYEM9t7yLbA
Express Interest in Participating
Contact:
Shanti Clancy
Director of Communication
Lincoln County Schools
(980) 429-0401
ammensa@appstate.edu
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Patrick O’Shea
osheapm@appstate.edu
IRB #HS-27-16
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and Lincoln County Schools is kicking off a new campaign with one simple message:
BE HERE to GET HERE.
Throughout September, we’ll introduce you to LCS students and family members who are already “there” — serving our community, building careers and making a difference. They’ll share how showing up, learning and growing in school helped prepare them for where they are today.
We’re starting with Luke Alston, a fifth grader at St. James Elementary, and his dad, Staff Sergeant James Alston, who serves as a Unit Training NCO/Cannon Section Chief with the NC Army National Guard in Lincolnton.
When asked how school prepared him for his career, Staff Sergeant Alston shared:
“School taught me about teamwork but still being responsible and accountable for the decisions that I made as an individual.”
For Staff Sergeant Alston, his career is also about service. He has assisted with recovery efforts during state active duty and deployed overseas, helping provide safety and security to those in need.
Every day at school is an opportunity to build skills, develop relationships, and prepare for what comes next.
Wherever our students want to go, it starts with showing up.
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereLCS
BE HERE to GET HERE.
Throughout September, we’ll introduce you to LCS students and family members who are already “there” — serving our community, building careers and making a difference. They’ll share how showing up, learning and growing in school helped prepare them for where they are today.
We’re starting with Luke Alston, a fifth grader at St. James Elementary, and his dad, Staff Sergeant James Alston, who serves as a Unit Training NCO/Cannon Section Chief with the NC Army National Guard in Lincolnton.
When asked how school prepared him for his career, Staff Sergeant Alston shared:
“School taught me about teamwork but still being responsible and accountable for the decisions that I made as an individual.”
For Staff Sergeant Alston, his career is also about service. He has assisted with recovery efforts during state active duty and deployed overseas, helping provide safety and security to those in need.
Every day at school is an opportunity to build skills, develop relationships, and prepare for what comes next.
Wherever our students want to go, it starts with showing up.
BE HERE to GET HERE.
#WeAreLINCOLN #BeHereLCS
Today’s visits took us from early learning to student leadership!
At G.E. Massey Elementary, we caught students checking out books in the library, while kindergarten students at S. Ray Lowder Elementary were busy building their phonics skills.
We also stopped by to visit with our hardworking Child Nutrition Department before wrapping up the day at the Board of Education Work Session. Our 2026–27 Student Board Representatives attended and participated in their first official meeting, beginning a year of bringing student voices and perspectives to the table.
Books, phonics, behind-the-scenes teamwork, and student leadership — another full day across LCS!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
At G.E. Massey Elementary, we caught students checking out books in the library, while kindergarten students at S. Ray Lowder Elementary were busy building their phonics skills.
We also stopped by to visit with our hardworking Child Nutrition Department before wrapping up the day at the Board of Education Work Session. Our 2026–27 Student Board Representatives attended and participated in their first official meeting, beginning a year of bringing student voices and perspectives to the table.
Books, phonics, behind-the-scenes teamwork, and student leadership — another full day across LCS!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
September is here! Mark your calendars with these important dates for Lincoln County Schools:
September 7: Holiday — No School
September 8: Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
September 14: Progress Reports
September 22: Parent/Teacher Conference Day — No School for Students
Save these dates and stay connected throughout the month through the LCSNC app and district website.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSNC
September 7: Holiday — No School
September 8: Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
September 14: Progress Reports
September 22: Parent/Teacher Conference Day — No School for Students
Save these dates and stay connected throughout the month through the LCSNC app and district website.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSNC
From rhythm sticks to wrenches to woodworking — our latest site visits covered a little bit of everything!
We ended last week at Catawba Springs Elementary, where students were putting their rhythm skills to work during music class.
Today, we headed behind the scenes at our Transportation Department to see our mechanics hard at work keeping our buses on the road. Then it was off to Lincolnton High School, where students were meeting in the library, and Lincoln County School of Technology, where students were busy building and creating in woodworking class.
Just a few snapshots of the learning, teamwork, and hard work happening every day across LCS!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
We ended last week at Catawba Springs Elementary, where students were putting their rhythm skills to work during music class.
Today, we headed behind the scenes at our Transportation Department to see our mechanics hard at work keeping our buses on the road. Then it was off to Lincolnton High School, where students were meeting in the library, and Lincoln County School of Technology, where students were busy building and creating in woodworking class.
Just a few snapshots of the learning, teamwork, and hard work happening every day across LCS!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
