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Good Afternoon!

Thank you to our PTO and volunteers for a wonderful Fun Run Celebration this afternoon. Also, thank you to everyone who came out to Mezcali this week! We appreciate your support.

We had a wonderful week and are looking forward to Red Ribbon week next week! Please be sure to check the graphic for the Spirit Days!

Friday, as part of Red Ribbon Week, we will allow students to wear Halloween costumes. NO masks, blood, gore or scary costumes will be allowed. Students will be asked to change if they wear inappropriate costumes.

ELHS is sponsoring a Trunk or Treat on October 29th from 5-7pm in the ELHS parking lot. They would love to see you there!

October 27th is Be HERE day for Lincoln County Schools! We are hoping to get to as close to 100% attendance on the 27th as possible.

Dates to Remember:

October 26th- 1st grade vision screenings

October 27th- Be here Day!

November 2nd- 5th Grade Checkin (Made up from last week due to a NC Test issue)

November 3rd- No School for Students (Voting Day)

November 5th- Golf Tournament (we could use a few more snacks and drinks if you are willing to donate!)

November 6th- All Pro Dad

Have a wonderful weekend!

about 23 hours ago, Webmaster2
Poster with red ribbon logo. Schedule of activities. Days are labeled. Each day has a suggested activity and suggested clothing.
Purple poster with Halloween ghosts, pumpkins, bats, and cats. It reads "Thursday, October 29th 5:00-7:00 PM TRUNK OR TREAT LOCATION: EAST LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT"

❤️💙 RED RIBBON WEEK IS COMING! ❤️💙

We’re celebrating Red Ribbon Week with a week full of fun spirit days! Join us as we show our commitment to making healthy, safe, and positive choices! 🌟

📅 Monday (10/26) – Wear Red! ❤️
Let’s kick off Red Ribbon Week by wearing RED!

📅 Tuesday (10/27) – Team Day! 🏆
Show your team spirit! Wear your favorite sports team gear or colors.

📅 Wednesday (10/28) – Crazy Sock Day! 🧦🤪
Bring on the fun with your craziest, silliest socks!

📅 Thursday (10/29) – Colts Spirit Day! 🐎💙🧡
Show your Colts pride by wearing school colors and Colts gear!

📅 Friday (10/30) – Halloween Costume Day! 🎃👻
Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and get ready for some spooky fun!

🚨 Halloween Costume Reminders:
To keep everyone safe and comfortable, please remember:
• No masks
• No weapons or weapon accessories
• No accessories that could be used as weapons
• No costumes that are overly scary or frightening

Let’s make it a fun, safe, and positive week for everyone! ❤️💙

#RedRibbonWeek #ColtsSpirit #MakeHealthyChoices #SpiritWeek

1 day ago, Amanda Smith
A poster with vibrant colors and icons promoting Red Ribbon Week. It features various activities, including Wear Red Day and Team Up Against Drugs Day.
🎃 First Grade Field Trip Magic! ✨

Our first graders had a gourd-geous day exploring the pumpkin patch this week! They learned all about how pumpkins grow, went on a hayride, and found their favorite pumpkins to bring home. 🚜🍂
1 day ago, Brittany Link
A group of children in pink shirts poses for a photo in front of a building.
Children sit under a tent at a long table, eating food from paper bags. Some wear green shirts.
Children and adults in orange shirts pose for a photo in front of a farm building.
Children sit at a long table under a tent, with trays of food, cups, and bags.
Group of children in green shirts posing in front of building with pumpkins, farm truck, and plants.
Group of children in matching red shirts seated at a picnic table with water bottles and food, under a tent.
Group of children in matching shirts posing for a photo on a dirt path in front of a barn.
Children seated at a long table under a tent, eating. Brown paper bags, plastic water bottles, and other food items on the table.
School group in matching shirts posing for a photo in front of a barn.
Children eat at tables under a white tent; some have lunches, drinks, and backpacks nearby.

Sound the sirens for some serious learning! 🚒🚨👨‍🚒

Our Kindergarten students had an incredible field trip to the local fire station this week! They got to see the giant fire trucks up close, tour the station, learn all about fire safety, and meet the heroic firefighters who keep our community safe.

A massive thank you to our local fire department for welcoming our students, answering their big questions, and showing us what true leadership in action looks like! ❤️🚒

2 days ago, Brittany Link
Children listen to a firefighter by a red fire truck. Some wear jackets and sneakers.
Children in winter wear pose with a firefighter in front of a fire truck.
Children gathered in a fire station, some standing, some sitting, looking towards a large red pole.
Children stand next to a red fire truck; three yellow school buses are parked in the background.
A firefighter demonstrates safety gear to a group of children sitting on the floor in a classroom.
Many children sit on floor, facing man at front of room. Man stands near desk. Room has large windows, wooden floor, and white walls.

Honk if you love learning! 🚚🚑🚜

Our 4th graders had an absolute blast on their field trip to Careers on Wheels yesterday! Students got hands-on experience exploring different vehicles, meeting incredible community leaders, and discovering exciting career paths for their futures.

To tie into our Leader in Me journey, our 4th graders practiced Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind as they started dreaming about their future goals, and Habit 6: Synergize by learning how all of these vital community workers team up to keep our town safe and running smoothly.

A huge thank you to all the community members and volunteers who brought their vehicles and shared their time with our leaders! 💙🌟

4 days ago, Brittany Link
Students in various jackets and some wearing gloves, posing for a group photo on a paved area.
Students in front of a truck with a sign that reads "BUSTIN BANK TREE CARE" and contact number.
Four children stand in front of a large police vehicle with the text "SHERIFF LINCOLL COUNTY" on it.
Children in casual clothing pose for photo in front of police vehicle in a parking lot.
Nine children, wearing hoodies and sneakers, sit on the edge of a paved area in front of a wide grassy field.
Several children in warm clothing stand in front of a large black dumpster on a paved surface.
Students pose next to a garbage truck on a road lined with trees. One adult is wearing a pink jacket.
Many students pose for a group photo on a track, with a field and trees in the background.

Good Afternoon Colts! We hope you enjoyed the long weekend this past weekend and had a great three days at school/work! Please see below for this week's updates, including the infographics!

There will be no transportation changes after 2:15. This is for everyone's safety and a smooth afternoon for transportation of all of our students!

Our Annual Tee it Up for Technology Golf Tournament is just around the corner and we could use your help! Please see the graphic below for donations needed from each grade level. We appreciate any way you can support this event!

Please see the graphic below for our Red Ribbon Spirit Week coming up at the end of the month! Our Counseling Department works hard to teach healthy habits of all kinds during this week and we want to celebrate the healthy choices our students make!

Other Important Dates to Remember:

10/19- Report Cards Go Home; 4th Grade Careers on Wheels; 5th Grade Science Check-in

10/20- Kinder field trip; 3rd Grade Reading Check-in

10/21- Mezcali PTO Event (Order at MezCali all day and tell them you are with CSES and 15% will be returned to us!); 3rd Grade Math Check-in; 1st grade field trip

10/22- 5th Grade Math Check-in

10/23- Fun Run Celebration

Look Ahead:

10/26- 1st Grade Vision Screenings; Red Ribbon Week Begins

10/27- LCS Be Here Day!! Can we get 100% Attendance on this day!? We will celebrate if we do!

Have a wonderful weekend! The weather looks to be nice and Fall-y!!

~Mrs. Reynolds

8 days ago, Webmaster2
Tee it up for technology donation graphic by grade level
Red Ribbon week Spirit Week
💬📚 Learning Together Through Discussion!

Our 4th graders put their thinking caps on as they participated in a Socratic Seminar! Students worked together to share ideas, ask thoughtful questions, listen respectfully to different perspectives, and support their thinking with evidence. We love seeing our Colts build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and learn from one another! 🧡🐎
8 days ago, Amanda Smith
Classroom with children sitting in a circle around a colorful map, reading books and papers.
A group of children in a classroom, some sitting on the floor with colorful mats, focused on a large screen displaying text.
A classroom with a teacher leading a discussion. Students sit on the floor with papers and books.
Children sit in a circle on the floor, facing a screen. Some hold books and papers. Bright colors on the floor.
⛳️🏌️‍♂️ Tee it up for Technology! 💙💻

Our annual golf tournament is more than a great day on the course—it’s a way to support our Catawba Springs students! 🎉 We’re collecting donations by grade level to help make this event a success. Check out the flyer to see what your grade level can contribute!

📅 All donations are due by October 30th!

Thank you for helping us invest in our students and their future! 💙⛳️
8 days ago, Brittany Link
Blue poster with white text on a light blue background. It lists donation items for each grade level from Kindergarten to 5th grade.
Winter Shopping Day at Asbury Resource Center (ARC)

221 Salem Church Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092

Contact Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Beard or Mrs. Spizzo to set up an appointment for November 3rd.
9 days ago, Amanda Smith
Poster for Winter Shopping Day event, showing two women holding clothing. Date: November 3, 2026, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Location: Asbury Resource Center, Lincolnton, NC.
An advertisement for Winter Shopping Day on November 3, 2026, at the Asbury Resource Center. Two women stand with clothes.
🍎🥪 Celebrating Our Cafeteria Crew! 🥪🍎 Our cafeteria staff do so much more than serve meals—they serve up smiles, kindness, encouragement, and a whole lot of love to our Colts every single day! 🧡💙 From making sure every student has a meal to greeting them with a smile, our cafeteria team helps make CSES a special place to be. This week, we’re giving a BIG THANK YOU to the amazing people who keep our students fueled, happy, and ready to learn! 🐎🧡💙 Thank you for all you do for our Colts!
10 days ago, Amanda Smith
Collage of images with text "Behind the Tray" showing kitchen staff and volunteers in a school cafeteria.

Happy Friday Families!

We've had a wonderful week this week! There is so much learning happening and I am proud of our students and staff for the hard work they are putting in each day.

Please remember there is NO school for students October 12th and 13th for Teacher Workdays (end of the 9 weeks).

We are so close to our Fun Run Goal so we have decided to extend the fundraiser just through the weekend! Please click this link to donate: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/cses-2026-fun-run/fundraiser/details

Below you will see some upcoming dates and the PTO Newsletter (see the graphics) below. You don't want to miss this information!

Next Week:

10/12-10/13- No School for students

10/15- 5th grade reading check in s; Fall Teacher Luncheon

Looking Ahead:

10/19- Report Cards Go Home

10/20- Kinder field trip

10/21- Mezcali PTO Night

10/23- Fun Run Celebration

Have a wonderful Weekend!

15 days ago, Webmaster2
October PTO Newsletter
Our first graders had a wonderful time on their PACTS Day field trip! 💙🚌 PACTS—Protecting All Children Through Safety—gave our students the opportunity to learn important safety lessons in a fun and engaging way. We are so proud of our little learners for listening, learning, and practicing ways to stay safe! 🦺👮‍♀️🚒
16 days ago, Brittany Link
Collage of three images: A truck with people on top, another truck with a group of kids, and kids inside a vehicle.
Four collage photos: children in red shirts, a boat with people, children in green shirts, and a group of children and adults.
Four photos: kids in red shirts, a police truck, an adult in a vest, a fire truck, children on bleachers.
Collage of scenes with children in uniforms, fire trucks, a boat, and various activities at an event.
Three photos: one with children in front of a fire safety tent, one with a fire truck, and one with a police car.
Four images show a large group of children in pink shirts. A man speaks in an inflatable tent. A boat with children on a trailer. A man showing children a police car.
There’s still time to support our Catawba Springs Fun Run! 🏃‍♀️💙 Every donation makes a difference and helps support our students and school!

Don’t forget—company matches count, too! If your employer matches charitable donations, be sure to submit your match so your donation can go even further!

Thank you for always supporting our Catawba Springs family!
17 days ago, Brittany Link
Two-page chart displaying "2026 Fun Run" progress, showing $31,578 raised out of a $35,000 goal. Circular progress bar indicating 90%.

📅 Picture Day

Thursday, October 8

📸 Don’t forget to bring your best smile!

Colts, we can’t wait to see your picture-perfect smiles! 🧡💙

📷 SAY CHEESE! 📷

18 days ago, Amanda Smith
An announcement poster for Picture Day. It reads: "Picture Day! Smile, Colts! Thursday, October 8. It's time to say CHEESE! Get ready to capture those beautiful smiles and create memories that will last a lifetime! Picture Day Thursday, October 8 Don't forget to bring your best smile! Colts, we can't wait to see your picture-perfect smiles!"
October is Principal Appreciation Month, and we couldn’t let it pass without celebrating Mrs. Reynolds! 💙💛

We are so thankful for the heart, time, and care she pours into our school each and every day. She is always there to celebrate our successes, encourage us through the challenges, and make sure our students and staff feel supported and cared for. We are incredibly lucky to have a principal who truly loves this school and the people who call it home.

Thank you, Mrs. Reynolds, for all you do for Catawba Springs! We appreciate you more than words can say! 💙💛⭐️
19 days ago, Brittany Link
Poster shows a woman helping a child from a pickup truck. Text reads "Principal Appreciation Month Celebrating Mrs. Reynolds."
October is here! Mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates for Lincoln County Schools:

October 12-13: Teacher Workdays -- NO SCHOOL for Students
October 13: Board of Education Meeting @ 6:00 pm
October 19: Report Cards

Save the dates and enjoy you October, LCS!!

#WeAreLINCOLN #LCSNC
19 days ago, Amanda Smith
A white paper with black text on a yellow background lists events for October 2026. Pumpkins and a spider web add festive context.

Good Afternoon Colts!

We've made it to October and what a beautiful day we had at our Fun Run! Thank you for your support- we hope you had as much fun as we did! It's not too late to donate to our Fun Run to support our school. Here is the direct link to give: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/cses-2026-fun-run/fundraiser/details

Our Fun Run celebration for those who raised $150 is on October 23rd.

This coming week you will begin to see construction start along the property line. If you live in the Catawba Springs neighborhood, you will not be able to walk through. Please make alternate walking plans, call to be added to the bus route, or join car riders! Thank you for your patience as we ultimately improve our school!

Coming up this week:

10/7- First Grade PACTS field trip

10/8- Picture Day

10/9- Duty Free Lunch for teachers; Homecoming parade 1:45

Looking Ahead:

10/12-10/13- Teacher Workdays (no school for students)

10/15- Fall Teacher Luncheon

10/19- Report Cards go home

10/21- 1st grade field trip

10/23- Fun Run Celebration

10/27- 4th grade Careers on Wheels

Have a nice weekend!

22 days ago, Webmaster2
🚚 Start your Engines, Lincoln County! 🚚

We're gearing up for our annual Careers on Wheels event and bringing exciting career exploration directly to all 4th graders! Local business owners and working parents—we want YOU and your vehicles/rigs to help inspire the next generation!

🗓 Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Multiple school dates available—join for one or all!)

📍 Location: East Lincoln Middle, North Lincoln Middle, Lincolnton Middle, West Lincoln Middle

Show off your profession, connect with our amazing students, and make a lasting impact on your community.

Interested in participating? Contact Jennifer Queen today to lock in your spot: 📞 (828) 238-3182 or (704) 732-2261 Ext. 30247

✉️ jqueen@lincoln.k12.nc.us

Let’s partner up and pave the way for our students' futures! 🌟
22 days ago, Amanda Smith
An event poster with a road and cars. Text reads "Lincoln County Businesses" and "Careers on Wheels 22". QR code on the left for sign-up.
🐎🧡💙 Help us give a BIG shout-out to our amazing Custodial Crew! 💙🧡🐎

Our custodial staff works hard behind the scenes each day to keep our school clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning! We are so grateful for the care, dedication, and positive spirit they bring to our school family.

Thank you for all you do for our students and staff! Our Colts are lucky to have you! 🧹✨🐎
22 days ago, Amanda Smith
An illustrated poster highlights custodial appreciation with a horse logo, a bucket of cleaning tools, and a thank-you message.
A person in a superhero costume with a red cape and gloves, holding a mop, cleaning a hallway.
A woman dressed in a blue superhero costume with a cleaning theme, holding a mop and smiling.
A man in a blue and yellow superhero costume holds a mop. Text reads, "If I could fly around and everything would be clean!"
🌟 5th Graders Stepping Up as Leaders! 🌟

Our 5th graders are putting leadership into action through our Service Squad! 💙

Each morning, these student leaders help greet students as they arrive, and each afternoon they step up to assist with loading students and making dismissal run smoothly. Throughout the day, they also look for opportunities to serve, help others, and make a positive difference around our school.

We are so proud of our 5th graders for showing that leadership is not just about being in charge—it’s about serving others, taking responsibility, and making our school a better place. 👏✨

Way to lead, 5th Grade! 💙
26 days ago, Amanda Smith
Two people stand in a school hallway with several bags, including camouflage and orange backpacks, while papers are pinned to a wall.
Four young girls in a hallway with one girl carrying a backpack. A colorful board is on the wall.
Two children cross a parking lot in front of a large SUV. Behind them, a business building stands.
A teacher helps a student seated on a chair in a classroom with a monitor, tables, chairs, and a bookshelf.