Lincoln County Schools

Lincoln County Public Education Foundation (LCPEF) Grant Winner Dr. Laurie Dymes, North Lincoln Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher, used grant funds to purchase C-Pens. Dr. Dymes said, "Thanks to the LCPEF grant, our students now have access to C-Pens, cutting-edge assistive technology that empowers readers with challenges like dyslexia. These portable scanning pens help students decode text independently by converting text into speech. In the photos, you'll see our students exploring their new C-Pens, building confidence and skills as they read. We’re thrilled to bring these resources into our classrooms to support diverse learning needs and make reading more accessible for everyone!" The LCPEF funds mini teaching grants that demonstrate innovative approaches to instructional practice as well as solve educational problems or meet significant challenges that have not been met effectively. If you would like more information about the Foundation, visit our website www.lincoln.k12.nc.us If you would like to join the Foundation, contact Linda Matney, Clerk to the Board, at linda.matney@lincoln.k12.nc.us. #lincolnleads

Lincoln Leads November Focus: Teacher Retention Love Memorial Elementary EC PreK Teacher Sarah Sandoval presented district-level Professional Development about the critical need for and basic introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Thank you Ms. Sandoval, for sharing your passion with other teachers! #lincolnleads

Daylight Savings Time Ends ⏰ Don't forget to change your clock back one hour Saturday night!

Career Development Week is coming up in a few weeks! During the week of November 12-15, students are encouraged to show their class spirit by taking part in celebrating Career Development Month!

Thank you West Zone Principals for all your hard work and dedication to our community and families!

ELHS Lady Mustang Tennis Best of luck in the 3A Western Regional Dual Team Championship November 5!

"How to Pay for College" Financial Aid Event Monday, November 25, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm Lincoln County Schools Central Services 201 Jeb Seagle Drive, Lincolnton The How to Pay for College event presented by Timeka Ruffin of CFNC will assist parents and students in exploring financial options for college. #lincolnleads

Hearing Screens Reminder! Hearing screens will be completed for all 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 9th grade students in November. Please return permission forms in order to have your child's hearing checked. If you have questions about screenings or permission forms, contact Jama Smith at 704-736-1017 ext. 16136, or your child's principal.

🎃🍁 Harvest Day 🎃🍁 Battleground Elementary School first graders celebrated Harvest Day today with various stations and a special hay ride! #lincolnleads

Representative Heather Rhyne visited Mr. Pedersen's Leadership and Teacher Cadet Classes at East Lincoln High School on Tuesday. Thank you for Rep. Rhyne for your continued support for Lincoln County Schools! #lincolnleads

Lincoln County Schools College Fair Friday, November 15 Contact your school counselor for more information! #lincolnleads

Download the Lincoln County Schools App to stay up to date! Within the app, you can easily access: 📱 Chat 📱 Stream 📱 Breakfast/Lunch Menus 📱 Events 📱 News 📱 Notifications #lincolnleads

October Focus: Lincoln Leads in Communications We would like to take this opportunity to thank our local newspapers and news media for spotlighting all the positive happenings in Lincoln County Schools! 📰 The Lincoln Herald 📰 The Lincoln Times-News 📰 Denver Citizen #lincolnleads

Congratulations to the Lady Mustang Tennis Team - 3A Western Regional Champions! 🎾 Karsyn Sink - 3A Western Regional Individual Champion 🎾 Sidney Dann and Molly McGuirk - 3A Western Region Doubles Champions

NC Countdown to College College Application Week is Here! NC Countdown to College (C2C) is a year-long initiative to help high school seniors learn about three college enrollment steps: residency, financial aid, and college applications. Many North Carolina colleges and universities participate in C2C by waiving application fees during College Application Week (CAW), which begins on October 21 at 7:30 a.m. and ends on October 27 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more at https://www.cfnc.org/apply-to-college/nc-countdown-to-college/

Teacher, school, and district leaders had the opportunity to meet Dr. Carol Tolman, one of the authors of LETRS, at the National Reading League Conference in Charlotte. These leaders have spent two days learning from experts in the field about evidence-aligned reading instruction. #lincolnleads

The East Lincoln High School Leadership Class distributed children's books to Iron Station, St. James, and Catawba Springs Elementary Schools today. As a part of the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Million Book Giveaway, the program provided schools with packs of books to distribute to students and teachers to expand their libraries. #lincolnleads

Intentional Leadership: Creating Supportive Environments for Students & Educators Check out our very own Superintendent Dr. Allen's podcast on Change Starts Here, a FranklinCovey Education Series. https://youtu.be/VhoJGPrn7TE?si=e4ZyVgRNCaDk43Wg Podcast summary from Franklin Covey, Change Starts Here: Unleash the genius within every individual—sometimes all it takes is the right guidance and environment. When people’s unique talents are recognized and nurtured, it creates a thriving community where growth and success are shared. Today on the Change Starts Here podcast, we highlight a district committed to making this vision a reality in their schools. Join our host, Dustin Odham, as he welcomes Dr. Aaron Allen, Superintendent of Lincoln County Schools. Dr. Allen reveals his unconventional journey into education, a field he never anticipated becoming his passion. He discusses how Lincoln County Schools, in partnership with FranklinCovey, are fostering a culture of leadership and learning designed to unlock the potential of both students and educators. Dr. Allen not only shares the actionable steps his district is taking but also delves into the heart and passion required for educators to be effective leaders in today's dynamic educational landscape. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with a leader deeply invested in creating transformative change! #lincolnleads @TheLeaderinMe

National School Lunch Week October 14 - 18, 2024 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. #NSLW24 #lincolnleads

Digital Citizenship Week October 14 - 18 From Common Sense Education: Help kids balance their media lives. From phones and tablets to streaming movies and YouTube, tech and media are everywhere. Kids love easy access to shows, games, and information. Parents and caregivers love that kids can learn on the go (and stay busy when dinner's cooking). But it's easy to overdo it when the phone never stops pinging and the next episode plays automatically. Families can keep media and tech use in check by following a few simple practices. Link to K-5 Family Tips: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aubhrQzMXJEZQ6kv35Ly93-I4p99XPhi/view?usp=sharing Link to 6-12 Family Tips: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pWgTwHIwkm0KTM74vpaZYPKQ2-_N8mIj/view?usp=sharing #lincolnleads