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!
#WeAreLINCOLN #BackToSchool
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!
#WeAreLINCOLN #BackToSchool
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!
#WeAreLINCOLN #CommunityPartners
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!
#WeAreLINCOLN #CommunityPartners
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.
#WeAreLINCOLN #StillServing
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.
#WeAreLINCOLN #StillServing
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.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
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.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
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!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LincolntonHigh
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!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LincolntonHigh
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.
#WeAreLINCOLN #EastLincolnHigh
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.
#WeAreLINCOLN #EastLincolnHigh
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.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
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.
#WeAreLINCOLN #LearnLeadThrive
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.
#WeAreLINCOLN #WhereInLCS
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.
#WeAreLINCOLN #WhereInLCS
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?"
#WeAreLINCOLN #WhereInLCS
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/)
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSCareers
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/)
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSCareers
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!
#WeAreLINCOLN #WhereInLCS
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!
#WeAreLINCOLN #WhereInLCS
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/
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSCareers
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/
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSCareers
Still Serving: Coaches
The final whistle of the school year doesn't mean the work is over for our coaches.
As part of our Still Serving summer series, we're highlighting the employees who continue investing in students long after classes end. Today, we're recognizing the dedicated coaches across Lincoln County Schools.
While athletes may be enjoying summer break, our coaches are hard at work preparing them for success both on and off the field.
Throughout the summer, coaches spend countless hours in the weight room training athletes, leading speed and agility workouts, reviewing game film, evaluating team needs, and helping students continue developing their skills. They also attend camps and coaching clinics to learn new strategies, strengthen their programs, and bring fresh ideas back to their teams.
But their work extends far beyond practices and workouts.
Summer is also the time when coaches improve athletic facilities and playing fields, organize equipment, build practice schedules, coordinate travel plans for away games, and develop leadership activities that help student-athletes grow as teammates and leaders.
Much of this work happens long before the first game is ever played.
Every workout, every field improvement, every practice plan, and every leadership lesson is part of preparing students to compete with confidence, represent their schools with pride, and develop skills that will last far beyond athletics.
While school may be out, our coaches are still serving: building stronger athletes, stronger teams, and stronger leaders for the year ahead.
#WeAreLINCOLN #StillServing
The final whistle of the school year doesn't mean the work is over for our coaches.
As part of our Still Serving summer series, we're highlighting the employees who continue investing in students long after classes end. Today, we're recognizing the dedicated coaches across Lincoln County Schools.
While athletes may be enjoying summer break, our coaches are hard at work preparing them for success both on and off the field.
Throughout the summer, coaches spend countless hours in the weight room training athletes, leading speed and agility workouts, reviewing game film, evaluating team needs, and helping students continue developing their skills. They also attend camps and coaching clinics to learn new strategies, strengthen their programs, and bring fresh ideas back to their teams.
But their work extends far beyond practices and workouts.
Summer is also the time when coaches improve athletic facilities and playing fields, organize equipment, build practice schedules, coordinate travel plans for away games, and develop leadership activities that help student-athletes grow as teammates and leaders.
Much of this work happens long before the first game is ever played.
Every workout, every field improvement, every practice plan, and every leadership lesson is part of preparing students to compete with confidence, represent their schools with pride, and develop skills that will last far beyond athletics.
While school may be out, our coaches are still serving: building stronger athletes, stronger teams, and stronger leaders for the year ahead.
#WeAreLINCOLN #StillServing
The scoreboard doesn't reflect the work that happens in July.
Last week, the East Lincoln High School football team put in the work on a hot, humid summer evening: running drills, building strength, sharpening skills, and pushing through every rep together.
Championship seasons aren't built under Friday night lights. They're built during evenings like these, when no one is watching, and every player chooses effort over excuses.
We're proud of the commitment, discipline, and determination these student-athletes and coaches continue to demonstrate as they prepare for the season ahead.
Keep working, Mustangs. August will be here before you know it.
#WeAreLINCOLN #GoMustangs
Last week, the East Lincoln High School football team put in the work on a hot, humid summer evening: running drills, building strength, sharpening skills, and pushing through every rep together.
Championship seasons aren't built under Friday night lights. They're built during evenings like these, when no one is watching, and every player chooses effort over excuses.
We're proud of the commitment, discipline, and determination these student-athletes and coaches continue to demonstrate as they prepare for the season ahead.
Keep working, Mustangs. August will be here before you know it.
#WeAreLINCOLN #GoMustangs
The countdown to a new school year is on, and Lincoln County Schools is still looking for substitute teachers for the 2026–2027 school year.
Substitutes are an important part of our schools. They help keep classrooms running smoothly, support students when teachers are away, and often become familiar faces our students know and trust.
If you’re looking for flexible work with a purpose, this could be the perfect fit. Whether you can work one day a week or several, we’d love to have you join the LCS team this year.
School starts soon — now is the time to apply.
Apply today:
https://tinyurl.com/3c3h7t7v
#NowHiring #WeAreLINCOLN
Substitutes are an important part of our schools. They help keep classrooms running smoothly, support students when teachers are away, and often become familiar faces our students know and trust.
If you’re looking for flexible work with a purpose, this could be the perfect fit. Whether you can work one day a week or several, we’d love to have you join the LCS team this year.
School starts soon — now is the time to apply.
Apply today:
https://tinyurl.com/3c3h7t7v
#NowHiring #WeAreLINCOLN
Believe it or not, the first day of school is just around the corner!
If you're a family in the West Lincoln attendance area, now is the perfect time to make plans to attend West Fest 2026 on Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at West Lincoln Middle School.
West Fest brings together community organizations, volunteers, and local partners to help students start the school year prepared and confident. Families can access free resources including school supplies, backpacks, clothing, groceries, haircuts, 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.
Take a moment to scan the QR code and RSVP. We can't wait to welcome our West Lincoln families as we get ready for another great school year.
#WeAreLINCOLN #WestFest2026
If you're a family in the West Lincoln attendance area, now is the perfect time to make plans to attend West Fest 2026 on Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at West Lincoln Middle School.
West Fest brings together community organizations, volunteers, and local partners to help students start the school year prepared and confident. Families can access free resources including school supplies, backpacks, clothing, groceries, haircuts, 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.
Take a moment to scan the QR code and RSVP. We can't wait to welcome our West Lincoln families as we get ready for another great school year.
#WeAreLINCOLN #WestFest2026
Less than one month until we welcome students and families back to our schools!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 11, and join us for Lincoln County Schools' Open Houses. It's the perfect opportunity to meet teachers, explore classrooms, drop off school supplies, and get excited for an incredible 2026–2027 school year.
Open House Times:
**Central Schools**
• 5:00–7:30 p.m. (All Schools)
**West Zone**
• Elementary: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
• Middle & High: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
**East Zone**
• Elementary: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
• Middle & High: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
**North Zone**
• Elementary: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
• Middle: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
• High: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
We can't wait to see our hallways filled with smiling faces again. The countdown to an amazing school year is on!
#WeAreLINCOLN #BackToSchool
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 11, and join us for Lincoln County Schools' Open Houses. It's the perfect opportunity to meet teachers, explore classrooms, drop off school supplies, and get excited for an incredible 2026–2027 school year.
Open House Times:
**Central Schools**
• 5:00–7:30 p.m. (All Schools)
**West Zone**
• Elementary: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
• Middle & High: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
**East Zone**
• Elementary: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
• Middle & High: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
**North Zone**
• Elementary: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
• Middle: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
• High: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
We can't wait to see our hallways filled with smiling faces again. The countdown to an amazing school year is on!
#WeAreLINCOLN #BackToSchool
We're hiring! If you're looking to make a difference in the lives of students, now is the perfect time to join the Lincoln County Schools team.
Newly posted opportunities include:
• NC Education Corps Tutor – Rock Springs Elementary
• Financial Secretary – Rock Springs Elementary
• EC General Teachers (2 positions) – East Lincoln High
• EC Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – Lincolnton Middle
• Physical Education Teacher – Love Memorial Elementary
• EC Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – Love Memorial Elementary
• Women's Winter Basketball Head Coach – West Lincoln Middle
• Women's Winter Basketball Assistant Coach – West Lincoln Middle
• Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach (Spring) – East Lincoln High
• Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – S. Ray Lowder Elementary
Ready to join Team LCS? Apply today at https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/.
Help us spread the word by sharing this post with someone who would be a great fit!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSCareers
Newly posted opportunities include:
• NC Education Corps Tutor – Rock Springs Elementary
• Financial Secretary – Rock Springs Elementary
• EC General Teachers (2 positions) – East Lincoln High
• EC Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – Lincolnton Middle
• Physical Education Teacher – Love Memorial Elementary
• EC Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – Love Memorial Elementary
• Women's Winter Basketball Head Coach – West Lincoln Middle
• Women's Winter Basketball Assistant Coach – West Lincoln Middle
• Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach (Spring) – East Lincoln High
• Teacher Assistant/Sub Bus Driver – S. Ray Lowder Elementary
Ready to join Team LCS? Apply today at https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/.
Help us spread the word by sharing this post with someone who would be a great fit!
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSCareers
FOUND!
The Week 7 prize bag sponsored by Citizens Insurance and LEDA has officially been claimed at the Lincoln County School of Technology! Congratulations to our winner for solving the clues and finding this week's hidden prize.
Now for the story behind the location...
The Lincoln County School of Technology wasn't built overnight. In fact, its story begins with a community determined to create better opportunities for students.
Planning for a dedicated vocational and technology school began in the late 1970s, but the project faced several obstacles, including funding challenges and even a building fire. Rather than giving up, local leaders came together in 1983 to form the Vocational Improvement Program (VIP) Committee. Composed of business and industry leaders from across Lincoln County, the committee helped secure a critical grant from the Timken Foundation, which moved the project forward.
Another key partner was Gaston College. Working alongside Lincoln County Schools, Gaston College helped shape the early vocational programs and create pathways connecting high school students to higher education and workforce opportunities.
Today, LCST serves students from all four traditional high schools and has become one of the most unique educational experiences in Lincoln County Schools. Students can earn industry-recognized credentials while still in high school through programs in healthcare, public safety, engineering, cybersecurity, programming, automotive technology, carpentry, drafting, and even commercial drone operations.
Where else can students learn to frame a house, write computer code, fly a drone, train to become an EMT, and prepare for a healthcare career—all before graduation? For decades, LCST has connected classrooms to careers and helped students turn their interests into opportunities.
Current Information for the Lincoln County School of Technology:
Principal: Dr. Nathan McLean
Thank you to everyone who participated in this week's scavenger hunt. Stay tuned for our final "Where in LCS is this?" challenge next Monday!
#WeAreLINCOLN #WhereInLCS
The Week 7 prize bag sponsored by Citizens Insurance and LEDA has officially been claimed at the Lincoln County School of Technology! Congratulations to our winner for solving the clues and finding this week's hidden prize.
Now for the story behind the location...
The Lincoln County School of Technology wasn't built overnight. In fact, its story begins with a community determined to create better opportunities for students.
Planning for a dedicated vocational and technology school began in the late 1970s, but the project faced several obstacles, including funding challenges and even a building fire. Rather than giving up, local leaders came together in 1983 to form the Vocational Improvement Program (VIP) Committee. Composed of business and industry leaders from across Lincoln County, the committee helped secure a critical grant from the Timken Foundation, which moved the project forward.
Another key partner was Gaston College. Working alongside Lincoln County Schools, Gaston College helped shape the early vocational programs and create pathways connecting high school students to higher education and workforce opportunities.
Today, LCST serves students from all four traditional high schools and has become one of the most unique educational experiences in Lincoln County Schools. Students can earn industry-recognized credentials while still in high school through programs in healthcare, public safety, engineering, cybersecurity, programming, automotive technology, carpentry, drafting, and even commercial drone operations.
Where else can students learn to frame a house, write computer code, fly a drone, train to become an EMT, and prepare for a healthcare career—all before graduation? For decades, LCST has connected classrooms to careers and helped students turn their interests into opportunities.
Current Information for the Lincoln County School of Technology:
Principal: Dr. Nathan McLean
Thank you to everyone who participated in this week's scavenger hunt. Stay tuned for our final "Where in LCS is this?" challenge next Monday!
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WHERE IN LCS IS THIS?
Week 7 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, Citizens Insurance 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 Citizens Insurance and LEDA for sponsoring Week 7 of "Where in LCS is this?"
#WeAreLINCOLN #WhereInLCS
Week 7 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, Citizens Insurance 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 Citizens Insurance and LEDA for sponsoring Week 7 of "Where in LCS is this?"
#WeAreLINCOLN #WhereInLCS
