🏴☠️ Today we’re recognizing Mr. Grega, principal of Asbury Academy, during National Principals Month!
When he was younger, he thought he would grow up to be a State Trooper 🚓 — but life had other plans. After working as a custodian and warehouse worker, he went on to earn degrees from Fairmont State and Marshall University and eventually became the leader he is today.
His best advice? “Don’t burn bridges — you might just have to walk back across it.” 🌉
Fun facts:
✨ He’s never worn a Mountaineers shirt that says App State (Go WVU!). 🏈
✨ He never intended to go to college, but education became his calling.
✨ If he could star in a movie remake, he’d choose A Christmas Story. 🎬
In retirement, he hopes to enjoy the beaches of Hilton Head with his family. 🏖️
Thank you, Mr. Grega, for your unique journey and your dedication to Asbury’s students.
#WeAreLINCOLN #NationalPrincipalsMonth #PrincipalSpotlight
When he was younger, he thought he would grow up to be a State Trooper 🚓 — but life had other plans. After working as a custodian and warehouse worker, he went on to earn degrees from Fairmont State and Marshall University and eventually became the leader he is today.
His best advice? “Don’t burn bridges — you might just have to walk back across it.” 🌉
Fun facts:
✨ He’s never worn a Mountaineers shirt that says App State (Go WVU!). 🏈
✨ He never intended to go to college, but education became his calling.
✨ If he could star in a movie remake, he’d choose A Christmas Story. 🎬
In retirement, he hopes to enjoy the beaches of Hilton Head with his family. 🏖️
Thank you, Mr. Grega, for your unique journey and your dedication to Asbury’s students.
#WeAreLINCOLN #NationalPrincipalsMonth #PrincipalSpotlight
🌟 District Highlight & Series Wrap-Up 🌟
We’re closing out our 2024–2025 Accountability Highlights series with an incredible achievement from North Lincoln High School! 🏫💙⚔️
📊 NLHS increased WorkKeys Silver or Better status from 60% in 2023–2024 to 70.4% in 2024–2025!
This milestone reflects the hard work of students, teachers, and staff preparing learners for the future. 👏
Over the past month, we’ve celebrated growth across Lincoln County Schools—from proficiency gains and college & career readiness to higher graduation rates. 🎓 Together, these highlights tell the story of a district on the rise. 🚀
Thank you for following along—and congratulations to every student, teacher, and school who made these successes possible! ❤️🖤
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #StudentSuccess #AccountabilityHighlights
We’re closing out our 2024–2025 Accountability Highlights series with an incredible achievement from North Lincoln High School! 🏫💙⚔️
📊 NLHS increased WorkKeys Silver or Better status from 60% in 2023–2024 to 70.4% in 2024–2025!
This milestone reflects the hard work of students, teachers, and staff preparing learners for the future. 👏
Over the past month, we’ve celebrated growth across Lincoln County Schools—from proficiency gains and college & career readiness to higher graduation rates. 🎓 Together, these highlights tell the story of a district on the rise. 🚀
Thank you for following along—and congratulations to every student, teacher, and school who made these successes possible! ❤️🖤
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #StudentSuccess #AccountabilityHighlights
Fall into good habits this October! 🍁 Arrive on time, ready to learn, every day. Small steps = big growth. #WeAreLINCOLN #EveryDayCounts
❤️🖤 Today we’re shining the spotlight on Mrs. Smart, interim principal at West Lincoln Middle, for National Principals Month!
She once dreamed of becoming a teacher ✏️ and has carried that passion into leadership. Her favorite advice? “Be patient! It will all come out in the wash.” 💡
Fun facts about Mrs. Smart:
✨ She’s never eaten gummy worms (but she loves gummy bears!). 🐻
✨ She is a state and national clogging champion! 👏
✨ If she could star in a movie remake, she’d choose Wonder Woman. 🦸♀️
In retirement, she plans to nap. A lot. 😴
Thank you, Mrs. Smart, for stepping in with grace and dedication to lead the Chief community!
#WeAreLINCOLN #NationalPrincipalsMonth #PrincipalSpotlight
She once dreamed of becoming a teacher ✏️ and has carried that passion into leadership. Her favorite advice? “Be patient! It will all come out in the wash.” 💡
Fun facts about Mrs. Smart:
✨ She’s never eaten gummy worms (but she loves gummy bears!). 🐻
✨ She is a state and national clogging champion! 👏
✨ If she could star in a movie remake, she’d choose Wonder Woman. 🦸♀️
In retirement, she plans to nap. A lot. 😴
Thank you, Mrs. Smart, for stepping in with grace and dedication to lead the Chief community!
#WeAreLINCOLN #NationalPrincipalsMonth #PrincipalSpotlight
🚨 No One Can Own Anyone. 🚨
Online child sexual exploitation is one of the most urgent and fast-evolving threats to children worldwide.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) received 20.5 million reports of online child sexual exploitation in 2024 — most involving child sexual abuse material shared online.
Financial sextortion can cause devastating emotional harm in a very short time. NCMEC has documented at least 36 teenage boys who have died by suicide after being targeted this way.
If your child uses social media or plays video games on any platform, please talk with them about the dangers of online exploitation. These conversations can save lives.
Together, we can turn information into intervention. 💛
We are sharing this message in partnership with the Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse & Child Advocacy Center, who remind families: No one can own anyone.
If you or someone you know needs help, visit NCMEC.org
or call (704) 736-1155.
#ProtectKidsOnline #NoOneCanOwnAnyone #LincolnCountyStrong #OnlineSafety #ParentAwareness #WeAreLINCOLN
Online child sexual exploitation is one of the most urgent and fast-evolving threats to children worldwide.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) received 20.5 million reports of online child sexual exploitation in 2024 — most involving child sexual abuse material shared online.
Financial sextortion can cause devastating emotional harm in a very short time. NCMEC has documented at least 36 teenage boys who have died by suicide after being targeted this way.
If your child uses social media or plays video games on any platform, please talk with them about the dangers of online exploitation. These conversations can save lives.
Together, we can turn information into intervention. 💛
We are sharing this message in partnership with the Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse & Child Advocacy Center, who remind families: No one can own anyone.
If you or someone you know needs help, visit NCMEC.org
or call (704) 736-1155.
#ProtectKidsOnline #NoOneCanOwnAnyone #LincolnCountyStrong #OnlineSafety #ParentAwareness #WeAreLINCOLN
🌟 District Highlight 🌟
Lincoln County Schools is proud to share an increase in high school College & Career Readiness during the 2024–2025 school year! 🎉
This means more students are scoring Level 4 or 5 on their EOC tests—showing they are prepared for future success in both college and career pathways. 💪📚✨
We are so proud of our students, teachers, and staff for achieving this milestone!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #StudentSuccess #CollegeAndCareerReady
Lincoln County Schools is proud to share an increase in high school College & Career Readiness during the 2024–2025 school year! 🎉
This means more students are scoring Level 4 or 5 on their EOC tests—showing they are prepared for future success in both college and career pathways. 💪📚✨
We are so proud of our students, teachers, and staff for achieving this milestone!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #StudentSuccess #CollegeAndCareerReady
🎨 LCS Logo Design Contest!
We’re reminding all students, staff, and alumni — your creativity could help design the next official logo for Lincoln County Schools! 🖌️
Show us what LCS means to you — our mission, our values, our story — all in one original design.
🗓️ Entries accepted through October 31
📩 Submit online or by paper form (available at all schools)
📧 Email entries to sclancy@lincoln.k12.nc.us
Let’s see your creativity shine — your design could become part of Lincoln County Schools history!
👉 https://forms.gle/io4UQfkq5wYkfL9Q8
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSproud #LincolnCountySchools #DesignChallenge #StudentCreativity #LCSLogoContest
We’re reminding all students, staff, and alumni — your creativity could help design the next official logo for Lincoln County Schools! 🖌️
Show us what LCS means to you — our mission, our values, our story — all in one original design.
🗓️ Entries accepted through October 31
📩 Submit online or by paper form (available at all schools)
📧 Email entries to sclancy@lincoln.k12.nc.us
Let’s see your creativity shine — your design could become part of Lincoln County Schools history!
👉 https://forms.gle/io4UQfkq5wYkfL9Q8
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSproud #LincolnCountySchools #DesignChallenge #StudentCreativity #LCSLogoContest
🚍 National School Bus Safety Week 🚌
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible bus drivers and transportation staff who safely carry thousands of students to and from school each day! 🛑✨
It’s also a reminder for everyone to stay alert, stop for school buses, and follow bus safety laws — because every stop sign means a child’s life.
Let’s work together to keep our roads safe and show appreciation for those who make the wheels on the bus go round every day. 💛
#NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek #WeAreLINCOLN #ThankABusDriver
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible bus drivers and transportation staff who safely carry thousands of students to and from school each day! 🛑✨
It’s also a reminder for everyone to stay alert, stop for school buses, and follow bus safety laws — because every stop sign means a child’s life.
Let’s work together to keep our roads safe and show appreciation for those who make the wheels on the bus go round every day. 💛
#NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek #WeAreLINCOLN #ThankABusDriver
🦅 Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Reynolds, principal of Pumpkin Center Primary, as part of National Principals Month!
She once dreamed of becoming a marine biologist 🌊 but instead chose a career shaping young learners. Her favorite advice? “You’ll miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — and she leads her school with that same courage and determination every day.
A few fun facts:
✨ She has never ridden on a motorcycle.
✨ She hates grasshoppers! 🦗
✨ If she could star in a movie remake, she’d play Marv in Home Alone! 🎬
In retirement, she plans to join the UGA Athletic Department as the watergirl — Go Dawgs! 🏈
Thank you, Mrs. Reynolds, for your dedication, energy, and commitment to the Eagle family. 💙
#WeAreLINCOLN #NationalPrincipalsMonth #PrincipalSpotlight
She once dreamed of becoming a marine biologist 🌊 but instead chose a career shaping young learners. Her favorite advice? “You’ll miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — and she leads her school with that same courage and determination every day.
A few fun facts:
✨ She has never ridden on a motorcycle.
✨ She hates grasshoppers! 🦗
✨ If she could star in a movie remake, she’d play Marv in Home Alone! 🎬
In retirement, she plans to join the UGA Athletic Department as the watergirl — Go Dawgs! 🏈
Thank you, Mrs. Reynolds, for your dedication, energy, and commitment to the Eagle family. 💙
#WeAreLINCOLN #NationalPrincipalsMonth #PrincipalSpotlight
🌟 District Highlight 🌟
Lincoln County Schools achieved a 5%+ increase in high school grade level proficiency in the 2024–2025 school year! 📚
This means more students are scoring Level 3, 4, or 5 on their EOC tests—evidence of growth, perseverance, and strong instruction across our high schools. 💪✨
We are proud of our students, teachers, and staff for this powerful achievement!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #StudentSuccess #EOCGrowth
Lincoln County Schools achieved a 5%+ increase in high school grade level proficiency in the 2024–2025 school year! 📚
This means more students are scoring Level 3, 4, or 5 on their EOC tests—evidence of growth, perseverance, and strong instruction across our high schools. 💪✨
We are proud of our students, teachers, and staff for this powerful achievement!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #StudentSuccess #EOCGrowth
🚨 Now Hiring! 🚨
Lincoln County Schools has several newly posted positions across the district — from classroom and coaching roles to technology, transportation, and child nutrition opportunities.
If you’re ready to make a difference in your community and join an incredible team of educators and staff, apply online today!
🔗 https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/
#WeAreLINCOLN #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #LCSCareers
Lincoln County Schools has several newly posted positions across the district — from classroom and coaching roles to technology, transportation, and child nutrition opportunities.
If you’re ready to make a difference in your community and join an incredible team of educators and staff, apply online today!
🔗 https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/
#WeAreLINCOLN #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #LCSCareers
📚🍎 Quarter 1 Report Cards Are Coming Home Today! 🍎📚
Parents and guardians, be sure to check backpacks 🎒 this afternoon—Quarter 1 report cards are headed your way! This is a great time to celebrate successes 🎉, reflect on progress 📊, and set goals for the months ahead.
Thank you for partnering with us to support every student’s learning journey! 💙
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #ReportCards
Parents and guardians, be sure to check backpacks 🎒 this afternoon—Quarter 1 report cards are headed your way! This is a great time to celebrate successes 🎉, reflect on progress 📊, and set goals for the months ahead.
Thank you for partnering with us to support every student’s learning journey! 💙
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #ReportCards
💙 Today we celebrate Ms. Seagle, principal of North Brook Elementary, during National Principals Month!
She’s a lifelong Blue Jay at heart who once dreamed of becoming a teacher ✏️ — and she’s been inspiring students ever since. Her best piece of advice? “Worry less about being impressive and more about being genuine.” 💡
Fun facts:
✨ She has never sung karaoke.
✨ She doesn’t drink coffee (and never has!).
✨ If she could star in a movie remake, she’d choose The Notebook. 🎬
In retirement, she hopes to ditch the alarm clock ⏰ and live the beach bum life. 🏖️
Thank you, Ms. Seagle, for your leadership, heart, and dedication to the North Brook community! 💙
#WeAreLINCOLN #NationalPrincipalsMonth #PrincipalSpotlight
She’s a lifelong Blue Jay at heart who once dreamed of becoming a teacher ✏️ — and she’s been inspiring students ever since. Her best piece of advice? “Worry less about being impressive and more about being genuine.” 💡
Fun facts:
✨ She has never sung karaoke.
✨ She doesn’t drink coffee (and never has!).
✨ If she could star in a movie remake, she’d choose The Notebook. 🎬
In retirement, she hopes to ditch the alarm clock ⏰ and live the beach bum life. 🏖️
Thank you, Ms. Seagle, for your leadership, heart, and dedication to the North Brook community! 💙
#WeAreLINCOLN #NationalPrincipalsMonth #PrincipalSpotlight
🌟 District Highlight 🌟
Lincoln County Schools is proud to announce a 3%+ increase in our cohort graduation rate for 2024–2025! 🎉
This marks the first time in years that our county’s graduation rate has been over 90%—a huge milestone that reflects the hard work of students, staff, and families working together for success. 💪🎓❤️
Congratulations to our seniors—you’ve set the bar high for future classes!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #StudentSuccess #Graduation
Lincoln County Schools is proud to announce a 3%+ increase in our cohort graduation rate for 2024–2025! 🎉
This marks the first time in years that our county’s graduation rate has been over 90%—a huge milestone that reflects the hard work of students, staff, and families working together for success. 💪🎓❤️
Congratulations to our seniors—you’ve set the bar high for future classes!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #StudentSuccess #Graduation
October is AAC Awareness Month!
In order to support our minimally speaking and nonspeaking students in learning to communicate, we use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). AAC can be ipads with apps that talk, recordable buttons, or even laminated pieces of paper with pictures. For AAC Awareness Month the Assistive Technology Team and Autism Support Team are excited to present a competition to encourage staff to model AAC with students at Love Memorial Elementary, Norris Childers Elementary, Iron Station Elementary, Pumpkin Center Primary and Intermediate Schools.
Lincoln County School’s Next Top Modeler is Gena Wright from Pumpkin Center Primary! Congratulations! Gena is an assistant in an EC classroom and she has been modeling consistently every week of our competition. Way to go, Gena!
Thank you for all you do for your students to support their right to communicate!
Our other modeling superstars this week are:
-Jessica Davis, Norris Childers Elementary
-Lisa Curtis, Pumpkin Center Primary
-Katelyn Klocke, Iron Station Elementary
-Lea Nash, Pumpkin Center Primary
-Virginia Myers, Love Memorial Elementary
Keep following to see who our final 2 winners will be!
A special thank you to the businesses who donated to this years’ competition:
-7th Moon Boutique & Gifts
-All You Knead Massage and Bodywork
-Benny’s Boutique
-Breakout & Smash
-Court Street Grille
-Cowboy Killer Company
-Good Wood Pizzeria
-Henkle Tire, LLC
-Indigo Roots Massage
-Jennifer Wall
-Palm Berries
-Scoops by the Square
-Scooters Coffee (Cherryville)
-Steer South Trading Post
-Sugar Mama Cookies
-TAS Drug
-Treasures on Main (Booth #2 Max’s Treasure Hunt & Booth #415 Backyard Betty’s)
-Two Roots Yoga
In order to support our minimally speaking and nonspeaking students in learning to communicate, we use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). AAC can be ipads with apps that talk, recordable buttons, or even laminated pieces of paper with pictures. For AAC Awareness Month the Assistive Technology Team and Autism Support Team are excited to present a competition to encourage staff to model AAC with students at Love Memorial Elementary, Norris Childers Elementary, Iron Station Elementary, Pumpkin Center Primary and Intermediate Schools.
Lincoln County School’s Next Top Modeler is Gena Wright from Pumpkin Center Primary! Congratulations! Gena is an assistant in an EC classroom and she has been modeling consistently every week of our competition. Way to go, Gena!
Thank you for all you do for your students to support their right to communicate!
Our other modeling superstars this week are:
-Jessica Davis, Norris Childers Elementary
-Lisa Curtis, Pumpkin Center Primary
-Katelyn Klocke, Iron Station Elementary
-Lea Nash, Pumpkin Center Primary
-Virginia Myers, Love Memorial Elementary
Keep following to see who our final 2 winners will be!
A special thank you to the businesses who donated to this years’ competition:
-7th Moon Boutique & Gifts
-All You Knead Massage and Bodywork
-Benny’s Boutique
-Breakout & Smash
-Court Street Grille
-Cowboy Killer Company
-Good Wood Pizzeria
-Henkle Tire, LLC
-Indigo Roots Massage
-Jennifer Wall
-Palm Berries
-Scoops by the Square
-Scooters Coffee (Cherryville)
-Steer South Trading Post
-Sugar Mama Cookies
-TAS Drug
-Treasures on Main (Booth #2 Max’s Treasure Hunt & Booth #415 Backyard Betty’s)
-Two Roots Yoga
🍫🍪 Sweet Geography at Love Memorial Elementary! 🌍
In Mrs. McGinnis’ 3rd grade class, students used some of their favorite treats to build models of landforms and bodies of water! From chocolate chip hills and Hershey Kiss mountains to vanilla wafer islands and marshmallow glaciers — learning about geography has never been so sweet!
Hands-on learning (and a few snacks!) made this lesson one to remember. 💙 #WeAreLINCOLN #LoveMemorialElementary #SweetLearning
In Mrs. McGinnis’ 3rd grade class, students used some of their favorite treats to build models of landforms and bodies of water! From chocolate chip hills and Hershey Kiss mountains to vanilla wafer islands and marshmallow glaciers — learning about geography has never been so sweet!
Hands-on learning (and a few snacks!) made this lesson one to remember. 💙 #WeAreLINCOLN #LoveMemorialElementary #SweetLearning
This week, our West Zone Kindergarten students took part in the Rebel Journey at West Lincoln High School! ❤️
Our youngest Rebels had the chance to meet the graduating seniors — connecting the newest members of the Rebel family with those preparing to take their next big step. From future alumni to current ones, it was a special moment linking new beginnings with lifelong memories.
#WeAreLINCOLN #RebelJourney
Our youngest Rebels had the chance to meet the graduating seniors — connecting the newest members of the Rebel family with those preparing to take their next big step. From future alumni to current ones, it was a special moment linking new beginnings with lifelong memories.
#WeAreLINCOLN #RebelJourney
🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟
LCS graduate Jamison Martin now serves as a dedicated school nurse at Battleground Elementary and G.E. Massey Elementary! Jamison is a positive role model who provides compassionate care and maintains a professional, loving presence for every student he serves. 💙
#WeAreLINCOLN #SchoolNurse #LCSProud #StaffSpotlight
LCS graduate Jamison Martin now serves as a dedicated school nurse at Battleground Elementary and G.E. Massey Elementary! Jamison is a positive role model who provides compassionate care and maintains a professional, loving presence for every student he serves. 💙
#WeAreLINCOLN #SchoolNurse #LCSProud #StaffSpotlight
✨📸 #FlashbackFriday ✨
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Ashley Sisk Dellinger – once an LCS student, now a valued member of our staff family!
Ashley attended G.E. Massey, Lincolnton Middle, Asbury, and Lincolnton High. She fondly remembers her favorite teacher, Mrs. Bosiak, for always encouraging her and making learning fun. 🍎
Now, Mrs. Dellinger serves as the financial secretary at North Lincoln High School. She chose to return to LCS so her work could have meaning and purpose each day. 💼 When asked what she loves most, she shared:
“I love that I have a supportive administration and staff that allows me to be productive in my role, and I enjoy interacting with all the students. I have built lots of relationships over the years that I will always cherish.” 💙
Thank you, Mrs. Dellinger, for giving back to the schools that shaped you! 👏
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSProud #FlashbackFriday
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Ashley Sisk Dellinger – once an LCS student, now a valued member of our staff family!
Ashley attended G.E. Massey, Lincolnton Middle, Asbury, and Lincolnton High. She fondly remembers her favorite teacher, Mrs. Bosiak, for always encouraging her and making learning fun. 🍎
Now, Mrs. Dellinger serves as the financial secretary at North Lincoln High School. She chose to return to LCS so her work could have meaning and purpose each day. 💼 When asked what she loves most, she shared:
“I love that I have a supportive administration and staff that allows me to be productive in my role, and I enjoy interacting with all the students. I have built lots of relationships over the years that I will always cherish.” 💙
Thank you, Mrs. Dellinger, for giving back to the schools that shaped you! 👏
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSProud #FlashbackFriday
🎉 It’s National Principals Month, and today we’re celebrating Mr. Matt Hovis, principal of Lincolnton Middle School! 🐾
Mr. Hovis, a proud graduate of North Lincoln High, once dreamed of being a cowboy 🤠. He grew up playing soccer, and in retirement, he hopes to spend time golfing and enjoying the beach ⛳🏖️.
One of his favorite pieces of advice? “Your character is determined by what you do, even when you think no one is watching.” 👏
If he could star in a remake of any movie, he’d pick The Sandlot ⚾—perfect for a leader who values teamwork and fun!
Thank you, Mr. Hovis, for your leadership and dedication to the students and staff at LMS! 💙
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #WeAreLINCOLN #LMS
