📣 National Principals Month Spotlight: Mrs. Eley at West Lincoln High School!

This week, we’re celebrating Mrs. Eley, who attended UNC-Charlotte and Gardner-Webb University! 🌟

When she was younger, Mrs. Eley dreamed of becoming a teacher, and she’s done just that—helping shape the next generation of learners and leaders.

💬 Best Advice She’s Ever Received: Maintain a healthy work-life balance!
🎬 Dream Movie Role: Wonder Woman!
🏖️ Retirement Goals: Sitting on the beach and serving ice cream to children—now that’s a sweet ending!

Thank you, Mrs. Eley, for leading with heart, wisdom, and balance. ❤️
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #WeAreLINCOLN
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📸 National Principals Month Spotlight: Mr. Clary!

We’re celebrating Mr. Clary, a dedicated leader who’s made a lasting impact on Lincoln County Schools!

⭐ Fun Facts:

When he was younger, he dreamed of being a truck driver.

He’s never flown a plane, but he has jumped out of one! ✈️

If he could star in any movie remake, he’d choose Tombstone 🤠

🎓 Mr. Clary attended App State and Gardner-Webb, and he says the best advice he ever received was to start investing early.

As he looks forward to retirement, Mr. Clary is most excited to simply enjoy life!

💚💙 Join us in celebrating Mr. Clary and all of our incredible leaders during #NationalPrincipalsMonth!
#WeAreLINCOLN #ThankAPrincipal
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S. Ray Lowder Elementary

Ms. Britt’s class explored different forms of energy and discovered how sound waves can change! 🎶💡 Students observed how vibrations travel and create the sounds we hear — an engaging hands-on lesson in science and discovery!
#WeAreLINCOLN #STEM #ElementaryScience #SRayLowderLearns
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📣 Now Hiring in Lincoln County Schools!
We’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our team and make a difference in the lives of students. Check out our newly posted positions:

🔹 Teacher Assistants & Sub Bus Drivers — S. Ray Lowder & Norris S. Childers Elementary
🔹 Head Custodian — G.E. Massey Elementary
🔹 EC Diagnostician — Districtwide
🔹 Winter Track Varsity Head Coach — North Lincoln High
🔹 Winter Weight Trainer — North Lincoln High

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

#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSCareers #JoinOurTeam #LincolnCountySchools
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It is week two of 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.


This week we had more staff jump in the competition!
Lincoln County School’s Next Top Modeler is……..Lea Nash from Pumpkin Center Primary School! Way to go!! You are working hard to protect your students' right to communicate! Lea is always encouraging others to model as well! Thank you for all you do!




Our other modeling superstars this week are:
-Jessica Davis, Norris Childers Elementary
-Gena Wright, Pumpkin Center Primary
-Virginia Myers, Love Memorial Elementary
-Nicole Owensby, Love Memorial Elementary
-Carrie Oaks, Love Memorial Elementary

Who will be our winner next week?

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
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🚀 Congratulations to Angela Miller at West Lincoln Middle, an LCPEF grant winner! 🎉

Her students put their reading skills to the test in an interactive escape activity 🗝️. After reading about Area 51, they had to answer six comprehension questions — and each correct answer gave them clues to solve six puzzles. Only by cracking all the codes could they “escape”! 🛸✨

Way to make learning fun and engaging, Mrs. Miller! 👏

#LCPEF #WeAreLINCOLN #WLMS #StudentEngagement
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🌿✨ Student Spotlight ✨🌿

We are so proud of West Lincoln High School senior Addison Ellis, who recently completed her Girl Scout Gold Award Project — the highest achievement in Girl Scouting!

Addison created a Meditation & Prayer Garden adjacent to the cemetery at Marvin United Methodist Church in Lincolnton. This beautiful space is open to anyone in the community who may be experiencing grief, loss, or simply needs a peaceful place to reflect. 💚

As part of her project, Addison also designed brochures with information on grief resources, counseling, and other supports, which are available at the site.

👏 Congratulations, Addison, on this incredible accomplishment that will benefit our community for years to come!

Read more in the Lincoln Herald: https://lincolnherald.com/story/wlhs-senior-creates-meditation-and-prayer-garden-as-part-of-girl-scout-gold-award-journey

#WeAreLINCOLN #GoldAward #CommunityImpact
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✨ Flashback Friday! ✨
Meet Mrs. Anna Laughlin Arroyo — once a student in Lincoln County Schools, now teaching 7th grade math and science at East Lincoln Middle! 📚🍎

Anna attended Iron Station, East Middle, and East High, and was inspired by her 2nd and 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Bowen, to follow her passion for teaching. Today, she’s giving back to the same school community that shaped her. 💙

When asked what she loves most about her job, Mrs. Arroyo didn’t hesitate:

“The students! I love my 7th graders and couldn’t imagine spending my days any other way than teaching them.”

We are so proud of her journey from LCS student to LCS teacher! 🙌

#WeAreLINCOLN #FlashbackFriday #LCS
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✨ National Principals Month ✨
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Robinson!

🌟 Fun Facts:

She attended Lees-McRae College and Gardner-Webb University.

She was a 3-sport college athlete!

If she could star in any movie remake, she’d pick Billy Madison!

Her best advice: “Make every person you encounter feel like what they are dealing with is important!”

In retirement, Mrs. Robinson hopes to travel the world 🌍✈️

Drop a comment below to share your appreciation for Mrs. Robinson and the incredible impact she makes every day! 💚🖤 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #WeAreLINCOLN
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🌟 District Highlight 🌟
Lincoln County Schools is proud to share that our English learners showed a 10%+ increase in performance in 2024–2025!

Students whose first language is not English improved their reading and math scores by 10%—a powerful reflection of their hard work, perseverance, and the dedication of our teachers and staff who support them every day. 💪📖✏️
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #StudentSuccess #EnglishLearners
2 months ago, LCS Communications
“Lincoln County Schools 2024–2025 Accountability Highlights. Overall District Highlights: 10%+ increase in the performance of English learners. Includes a photo of a teacher smiling with two students seated at a classroom table. Text at the bottom reads: Students whose first language is not English have improved their reading and math scores by 10%.”
📢🍎 No School October 13–14 🍎📢

Families, just a reminder that there will be no school for students on Monday, October 13, and Tuesday, October 14. These are teacher workdays.

We hope you enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see students back in class on Wednesday, October 15! 💙
#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #TeacherWorkdays
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🍎✨ National Principals Month Spotlight ✨🍎

Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Carroll, principal of St. James Elementary School! 🎉

Mrs. Carroll’s journey has taken her through Catawba College, UNC-Chapel Hill, and App State, and along the way she has inspired countless students and staff. Her favorite advice? “You have to find happiness within yourself, do not rely on others to make you happy.” 💡

From never cheering for Duke 🙃 to being chosen by Michael Jordan for a basketball relay game, Mrs. Carroll’s story is full of surprises and fun! Most importantly, she loves what she does every single day—and it shows in the smiles of her students and staff. ❤️

Help us thank Mrs. Carroll for her leadership, passion, and dedication! 👏 #WeAreLINCOLN #NationalPrincipalsMonth #StJamesKnights
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👏 Congratulations to these schools for achieving an increase in overall College & Career Readiness during the 2024–2025 school year! 🌟

🏫 Battleground Elementary
🏫 East Lincoln High School
🏫 Lincolnton High School
🏫 Love Memorial Elementary
🏫 West Lincoln High School

This growth reflects the dedication of students, staff, and families working together to prepare learners for bright futures—whether in college, careers, or beyond! 🎓💼✨

#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #StudentSuccess
2 months ago, LCS Communications
“Lincoln County Schools 2024–2025 Accountability Highlights. Schools with an Increase in Overall College & Career Readiness: Battleground Elementary, East Lincoln High School, Lincolnton High School, Love Memorial Elementary, West Lincoln High School. Includes a classroom photo of a teacher working with a small group of students at a table.”

🌎 Breaking Language Barriers at Lincolnton Middle!
In Mrs. Ashley Todd’s ELA classroom, students are using Timekettle earbuds to support multilingual learners through real-time translation during lessons, discussions, and group work.

💬 A student who is still learning English can now hear the teacher’s instructions and classmates’ comments in their native language, helping them participate more confidently and engage more fully in classroom activities.

🎧 This innovation is made possible through a grant funded by the Lincoln County Public Education Foundation — thank you for helping our students feel included, understood, and empowered! 💫

#WeAreLINCOLN #LMS #InnovationInEducation #MultilingualLearners #BreakingBarriers #LCPEF

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🔬 Hands-on STEM at E.L. Middle!

Mr. Hamlin’s students put their problem-solving skills to the test with a real-world scenario: “Your friend falls out of a tree and their arm looks strange—what could you use to create a brace until help arrives?” 🩹💡

Working in teams, students brainstormed, designed, and tested creative solutions using everyday materials — applying science, engineering, and critical thinking to real-life challenges. 👏

#STEM #WeAreLINCOLN #ELMS #FutureProblemSolvers
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💛💙 It’s National Principals Month, and today we’re recognizing Mrs. Beam, principal of S. Ray Lowder Elementary!

From leading with energy to cheering on her students and staff, Mrs. Beam is all about school spirit and community. Fun fact: she was a cheerleader at WCU for all four years of college — so she knows a thing or two about keeping up the momentum! 📣

Her favorite advice? “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” She lives that out every day by making her school a welcoming, encouraging place for everyone who walks through the doors.

When she’s not leading the Lions, you might catch her at Lake James with her family or laughing at her favorite “Success Kid” memes. (And if there were ever a remake of Bring It On… well, we know who’d be cast! 😉)

Drop a note below to thank Mrs. Beam for all she does for the students and staff at S. Ray Lowder! 🦁

#WeAreLINCOLN #NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal
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👏 Congratulations to these schools for achieving an increase in overall grade level proficiency during the 2024–2025 school year! 🌟

🏫 Battleground Elementary
🏫 East Lincoln High School
🏫 Iron Station Elementary
🏫 Lincolnton High School
🏫 Love Memorial Elementary
🏫 Norris S. Childers Elementary
🏫 Rock Springs Elementary
🏫 St. James Elementary
🏫 West Lincoln High School

This success is the result of dedication from students, teachers, staff, and families working together every day. Way to go! 🎓📚

#WeAreLINCOLN #LCS #StudentSuccess
2 months ago, LCS Communications
“Lincoln County Schools 2024–2025 Accountability Highlights. Schools with an Increase in Overall Grade Level Proficiency: Battleground Elementary, East Lincoln High School, Iron Station Elementary, Lincolnton High School, Love Memorial Elementary, Norris S. Childers Elementary, Rock Springs Elementary, St. James Elementary, West Lincoln High School. Includes a photo of students in a classroom, with one student writing on the board while others work at desks.”
October is AAC Awareness Month! AAC or Augmentative and Alternative Communication are the laminated communication boards and devices that people who are minimally or nonspeaking use to communicate. In order to learn that AAC can be their voice, children have to see adults around them “modeling” or touching the boards/devices while they talk. This teaches children that they can use AAC to ask for things, comment and form friendships!

All October, the Assistive Technology Team and Autism Support Team are excited to present a competition to encourage staff to model AAC with students!

This competition is for staff at Love Memorial Elementary, Norris Childers Elementary, Iron Station Elementary, Pumpkin Center Primary and Intermediate Schools.
Staff who use AAC with minimally and nonspeaking children are counting the number of times they model AAC and at the end of the week the staff member with the highest count will receive a prize! Generous businesses in our community have donated items and gift cards to make this event a success!

The competition began on October 1st and we already have our first winner of the week! Lincoln County School’s first Top Modeler is Kelly Michael! Congratulations! Kelly is an EC teacher at Iron Station Elementary School.
Thank you for all you do for your students to support their right to communicate!

Our other modeling superstars this week are:
-Lea Nash, Pumpkin Center Primary
-Gena Wright, Pumpkin Center Primary
-Kaitlyn Petruska, Love Memorial
-Lia Curtis, Pumpkin Center Primary

Keep following to see who will be our Next Top Modeler!

A huge THANK YOU to these businesses for their generous donations:

-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 Yog
2 months ago, LCS Communications
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🕵️‍♀️🔍 First graders at Rock Springs Elementary are putting on their detective hats!

During a nurturing lesson with Mrs. Ryczek, students in Mrs. Kraushaar’s class practiced deductive thinking — gathering the clues (facts), following the rules (logic), and solving the case (the answer)!

These classroom detectives were fully engaged and eager to share their discoveries with one another. 👏✨

#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSFutureReady #EngagedLearners
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🚛✨ Volunteers Needed for LCS MIDDLE SCHOOL Careers on Wheels! ✨🚛

🚛✨ Lincoln County Schools is rolling out the wheels for our annual Careers on Wheels mobile career fair at East Lincoln Middle, North Lincoln Middle, Lincolnton Middle, and West Lincoln Middle School!

This exciting event gives all 4th and 7th graders across LCS the chance to explore career pathways, ask questions, and even check out real work vehicles.


We’re looking for community volunteers who are willing to invest their time, talent, and vehicles—whether at all four schools or just the ones that fit your schedule. Help us inspire the next generation!

📅 Event Schedule:

Setup: 7:30 AM

Students Visit: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Wrap-Up: 1:00 PM

📍 Locations:

Oct 27 – East Lincoln Middle

Oct 28 – North Lincoln Middle

Oct 29 – Lincolnton Middle

Oct 30 – West Lincoln Middle

💡 What to Expect:

10–15 minutes with each class (conversation + Q&A + vehicle exploration)

No formal presentation needed—just share your career story, duties, and vehicle features!

Bring your work vehicle and expertise. (Optional: photos, tools, uniforms, small giveaways, etc.)

🙌 Help us spark curiosity, fuel dreams, and show students the many careers that keep our community rolling!

👉 Interested? Contact:
Jennifer Queen, LCS Middle School CDC
📞 828-238-3182 | 704-732-2261 ext. 30247
📧 jqueen@lincoln.k12.nc.us
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