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Looking for before- or after-school care this school year? The YMCA has you covered!

The YMCA's Before & After School Program is available at the following Lincoln County Schools:
• Catawba Springs
• G.E. Massey
• Iron Station
• Union
• Pumpkin Center
• Rock Springs
• Norris S. Childers
• S. Ray Lowder
• St. James

Program Hours:
• Before School: 6:00 a.m. until the school bell
• After School: School dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
• Serving students in Kindergarten through 5th grade

The program offers:
• Safe, fun, and enriching activities
• Academic support, tutoring, STEM, and creative arts
• Daily snacks, games, and team-building activities
• Flexible rates for YMCA members and non-members
• Caring, trained staff who help children grow and thrive

Financial aid is available for qualifying families, with 25–65% assistance.

Enrollment is open now for the 2026–2027 school year, but spots fill quickly! Scan the QR code or visit ymcacv.org to register and learn more.

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about 5 hours ago, LCS Communications
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West Fest is almost here!

Join us this Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at West Lincoln Middle School for a morning dedicated to helping students and families prepare for a successful school year.

Families can access free resources including:
• Haircuts
• School supplies
• Backpacks
• Clothing
• Groceries
• Food and more

Students from North Brook Elementary, Norris S. Childers Elementary, Love Memorial Elementary, Union Elementary, West Lincoln Middle School, and West Lincoln High School are invited to attend.

If you haven't already, be sure to RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flyer. We look forward to welcoming our West Lincoln families and kicking off the 2026-27 school year together.

See you at West Fest!

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about 8 hours ago, LCS Communications
Back to School West Fest flyer shows an event on August 8th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with free haircuts, school supplies, groceries, backpacks, clothes, and food.
School starts next week, and Lincoln County Schools is still looking for substitute teachers to help support our students and staff during the 2026–2027 school year.

Substitutes make a real difference in our schools each day — stepping in to support classrooms, encourage students, and help keep learning moving forward from the very first bell to the last.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the perfect time to join the LCS team. Flexible schedules are available, and every day is an opportunity to make an impact.

We can’t wait to welcome students back next week — and we’d love to welcome you, too.

Apply today:
https://tinyurl.com/3c3h7t7v

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about 10 hours ago, LCS Communications
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North Lincoln High School officially brought home the NCHSAA Championship Cup during a special presentation held last night in the school's auditorium.

The celebration recognized an incredible year of athletic excellence and brought together those who helped make it possible. Principal Van Eseltine, NLHS Athletic Director Dennis Frye, and Lincoln County Schools Athletic Director David Avery were joined by an auditorium full of student-athletes, their families, coaches, school board members, and supporters to celebrate this outstanding achievement.

The NCHSAA Championship Cup represents excellence across an entire athletic program, recognizing success in competition, sportsmanship, and overall program achievement. This honor reflects the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and the entire North Lincoln community.

Congratulations, Knights, on an unforgettable year and a well-deserved championship!

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about 14 hours ago, LCS Communications
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Every great teacher starts somewhere, and today, our newest educators took another step toward an incredible career in Lincoln County Schools.

Beginning Teachers from across the district came together for a day of learning focused on the foundations of effective teaching, classroom management, and building positive learning environments. Led by Rachel Frye and Kennan Eaddy, the session provided practical strategies, valuable insights, and opportunities to connect with fellow educators before the school year begins.

We're proud to invest in our Beginning Teachers and grateful to the experienced leaders who are helping them build confidence, sharpen their skills, and prepare to make a difference for students from day one.

Here's to a great first year and an even greater future. Welcome to the LCS family!

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1 day ago, LCS Communications
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The first day of school is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to make sure you're ready!

If you haven't picked up school supplies yet, Lincoln County Schools has all 2026–2027 supply lists available in one convenient location through TeacherLists. Families can view, print, save, and even shop directly from their school's list online. Lists are available in more than 100 languages.

Take a few minutes to check your child's list and start the school year prepared and ready to learn.

Get started here: https://app.teacherlists.com/districts/1000203218-lincoln-county-schools

We'll see everyone soon for another great year in Lincoln County Schools!

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1 day ago, LCS Communications
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August is here, and that means a new school year is just around the corner!

Mark your calendars for these important Lincoln County Schools dates:

• August 11 – Open Houses
• August 11 – Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
• August 13 – First Day of School (Full Day)

We can't wait to welcome our students and staff back for another incredible year of learning, leading, and thriving. Be sure to check with your child's school for specific Open House times and any back-to-school information.

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1 day ago, LCS Communications
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We're hiring! Lincoln County Schools has several new opportunities available across the district, and we'd love to have you join our team.

Current openings include:
• Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – G.E. Massey Elementary
• Custodian – Pumpkin Center Primary & North Lincoln High
• Long-Term Substitute (6th Grade ELA) – North Lincoln Middle
• Child Nutrition Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – Rock Springs Elementary
• Child Nutrition Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – East Lincoln Middle
• EC Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – Norris S. Childers Elementary
• Evening Custodian – North Brook Elementary
• Evening Custodian/Bus Driver – Lincolnton Middle
• Bus Driver – Lincolnton High

Whether you're looking to work with students, support our schools behind the scenes, or become part of our transportation team, there's a place for you at LCS.

Apply today: https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/

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1 day ago, LCS Communications
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Hello, August.

The countdown is officially on!

In just a few short weeks, our hallways will once again be filled with smiling faces, new friendships, and exciting learning opportunities. Across Lincoln County Schools, our teachers and staff are busy preparing classrooms, training, planning lessons, and getting everything ready to welcome students back for an incredible 2026–2027 school year.

Here's what's coming up this month:
• August 11 – Open Houses
• First day of school – August 13

We can't wait to welcome everyone back. Let's make this our best year yet!

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3 days ago, LCS Communications
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Behind every great community event is a group of incredible partners who make it possible.

A huge THANK YOU to the local businesses and organizations that sponsored prizes for our 8-week "Where in LCS Is This?" Summer Scavenger Hunt! Because of your generosity, hundreds of community members explored Lincoln County, learned about the rich history of our schools, and celebrated the places that make our district so special.

We are incredibly grateful to:
• Torches Print Shop
• Sennebogen
• Citizens Insurance
• Punker
• Lincoln Economic Development Association (LEDA)
• Magnolia Soap and Bath Co.
• Milk & Honey Mercantile
• Timken

Your support helped turn a fun summer idea into a community-wide adventure, bringing families together while showcasing the history, pride, and partnerships that make Lincoln County Schools such a special place.

Thank you for investing in our students, our schools, and our community. We couldn't have done it without you!

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4 days ago, LCS Communications
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Still Serving: Band Directors

For many people, summer means the music has stopped. For our band directors, it's when the planning, preparation, and rehearsals are just beginning.

As part of our Still Serving summer series, we're highlighting the employees who continue investing in students long before the first day of school. Today, we're recognizing the dedicated band directors across Lincoln County Schools.

Long before the first halftime performance or marching competition, band directors are hard at work building the foundation for a successful season.

Throughout the summer, they hold mini-rehearsals to keep students growing musically, coordinate with band boosters to organize fundraisers and competition schedules, collaborate with drill writers and music arrangers to prepare each fall production, reserve buses, line practice fields, and prepare rehearsal spaces for months of practice ahead.

Then comes one of the biggest milestones of the summer—Band Camp.

Nearly a month before most students return to school, band members are already back on campus, spending long days learning music, marching fundamentals, and building the teamwork that will carry them through the season.

Every rehearsal, every yard line painted, every schedule coordinated, and every note rehearsed is part of creating the performances our communities enjoy throughout the fall.

While school may be out, our band directors are still serving—helping students grow as musicians, performers, and leaders one rehearsal at a time.

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5 days ago, LCS Communications
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Leadership starts long before the first day of school.

This week, Lincoln County Schools brought together building and district administrators, teacher leaders, athletic directors, and band directors for our annual Administrator Academy as we prepared for another successful school year.

Throughout the academy, participants collaborated, learned from one another, and strengthened the leadership skills that help create positive learning environments for our students and staff. Guided by this year's theme, "Pack Your Parachute", leaders focused on equipping themselves—and one another—with the tools, strategies, and support needed to lead with confidence throughout the year.

When leaders grow together, our schools grow stronger together.

Here's to a year of learning, leading, and thriving.

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6 days ago, LCS Communications
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Summer may still be in full swing, but the Lincolnton High School Marching Wolves are already setting the tempo for the season ahead.

Band camp is where the music comes together, the marching takes shape, and countless hours of practice build the precision, teamwork, and dedication that audiences will see all fall long. From early mornings to long rehearsals, these students are putting in the work to make every performance unforgettable.

We can't wait to watch the Marching Wolves take the field this season!

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6 days ago, LCS Communications
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There's no such thing as an "off-season" for the East Lincoln High School band.

While many are enjoying the final weeks of summer, these talented students are already hard at work at band camp—learning music, mastering drill, building endurance, and strengthening the teamwork that will carry them through the marching season.

Every performance on Friday nights and at competitions begins with long days of practice like these. We can't wait to see everything they've been working toward this fall.

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6 days ago, LCS Communications
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Who's already opening 47 browser tabs labeled "beach house," "mountain cabin," and "don't tell my boss?" We see you.

Go ahead and start dreaming about those long weekends and breaks, but before you click "Book Now," remember:

• Student-athletes: Check with your coach before making travel plans. Practices, games, tournaments, and team activities don't always follow the school calendar.
• Testing matters. Please avoid scheduling trips during our state testing windows:
December 14–18
May 13–26

Being present during these windows is incredibly important. Testing days are carefully scheduled, make-ups are limited, and your attendance helps ensure you can demonstrate everything you've learned without added stress.

Save this planner now, thank yourself later, and may your PTO requests be approved.

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8 days ago, LCS Communications
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FOUND!

The Week 8 prize bag, sponsored by Torches Print Shop & LEDA, has officially been claimed at the Lincoln County Schools Central Services Office! Congratulations to our winner, Sandra, for solving the clues and finding the final hidden prize of the summer.

Now for the history behind the location...

If this building looks familiar, there's a good reason.

Long before it became the administrative home of Lincoln County Schools, the property at 201 Jeb Seagle Drive was the site of Battleground Elementary School. For years, students walked these halls, attended classes, made friends, and created memories on the very site that now serves as the district's central office.

As Lincoln County grew and the school district's needs evolved, Battleground Elementary School relocated to the former Kiser Intermediate School building, where it continues to serve students today. The original Battleground campus was then repurposed and renovated to become the administrative hub for Lincoln County Schools.

Today, the Central Services Office houses the Superintendent's Office, district administration, and support departments that help keep all 23 schools operating each day. The facility also serves as the meeting place for the Lincoln County Board of Education and hosts numerous district and community events throughout the year.

If you stopped by during tonight's hunt, you may have also noticed something new—the windows at Central Services now feature photos of students from every school across our district. The display serves as a daily reminder of why we're here. While this building is where decisions are made, the students featured on those windows—and the thousands they represent—are at the center of every decision we make.

Current Lincoln County Schools at a glance:
• 23 schools
• 11,470 students
• More than 1,300 employees
• Superintendent: Dr. Aaron Allen

It's fitting that our final scavenger hunt location was the heart of district operations—a place that connects every school, every student, every employee, and every community across Lincoln County.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our inaugural "Where in LCS is this?" scavenger hunt series. Over the past eight weeks, you've explored school history, uncovered hidden landmarks, celebrated our community partners, and learned a little more about the places that have shaped Lincoln County Schools.

A special thank you to our weekly sponsors—Timken, Milk & Honey Mercantile, Sennebogen, Citizens' Insurance, LEDA, Magnolia Soap, punker LLC, and Torches for helping make this series possible.

Until next summer... the hunt is over.

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8 days ago, LCS Communications
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WHERE IN LCS IS THIS?

Week 8 (the FINAL week) is here!

Study the two photo clues and see if you can identify this mystery location connected to Lincoln County Schools. Hidden at the location is a black LCS drawstring bag filled with LCS swag and a special prize package from this week's sponsors, Torches Print Shop and LEDA.

The first person (or group) to find the bag gets to keep everything inside.

Found it? Here's what to do:

Take a selfie at the location holding the prize bag.
Email your photo to lcs-communications@lincoln.k12.nc.us.
We'll verify the winner and share your photo on our social media pages.

Once the prize has been claimed, we'll reveal the location and share some interesting history and facts about this special place in Lincoln County Schools.

To keep the challenge fair, comments have been turned off so no one can give away the answer.

Ready. Set. Go.

Thank you to Torches Print Shop and LEDA for sponsoring Week 8 (the FINAL week) of "Where in LCS is this?"

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8 days ago, LCS Communications
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We're adding even more opportunities to join the Lincoln County Schools family!

From the classroom to student support, athletics, transportation, and school operations, every role plays an important part in helping our students learn, lead, and thrive.

Current openings include:
• Social Studies Teacher (9–12) – North Lincoln High
• EC Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – East Lincoln High
• Child Nutrition Manager – St. James Elementary
• Child Nutrition Assistant (3 hours)/Sub Bus Driver – Iron Station Elementary
• Women's Varsity Golf Head Coach – North Lincoln High
• Title I Tutors (2 positions) – West Lincoln Middle & Lincolnton Middle
• Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – Love Memorial Elementary
• 8th Grade Math Teacher – East Lincoln Middle
• MTSS Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – Rock Springs Elementary
• 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher – North Lincoln Middle
• Social Studies Teacher (Grades 6–8) – Lincolnton Middle
• Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver – Rock Springs Elementary
• EC Bus Driver – Transportation
• Financial Secretary – East Lincoln High

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students, we'd love to have you on our team.

Apply today: [https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/](https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/)

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8 days ago, LCS Communications
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One last chance...

Tomorrow night, we wrap up our inaugural "Where in LCS is this?" summer scavenger hunt!

To give even more families and community members the opportunity to join the fun, our final clues won't be posted until 7:00 p.m. instead of our usual morning release.

Will you solve the mystery? Will you find the hidden prize? There's only one way to find out.

Set your reminder, gather your team, and get ready. The final hunt begins tomorrow at 7:00 p.m.

Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor.

Thank you to everyone who has made this summer's scavenger hunt such a success!

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9 days ago, LCS Communications
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Join the team that helps fuel student success!

Lincoln County Schools is hiring Child Nutrition professionals for the 2026–2027 school year. If you enjoy serving others and making a difference in the lives of students every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

Current openings include:
• Child Nutrition Manager – St. James Elementary
• Child Nutrition Assistant (3 hours)/Sub Bus Driver – Iron Station Elementary
• Child Nutrition Assistant (5 hours)/Sub Bus Driver – East Lincoln Middle
• Child Nutrition Assistant (4 hours)/Sub Bus Driver – Rock Springs Elementary

Help us serve healthy meals, build meaningful relationships with students, and create a welcoming cafeteria experience each day.

Apply today: https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/

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11 days ago, LCS Communications
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