ELHS wishes Matthew Smith good luck this weekend as he represents ELHS and the state of North Carolina at the National American Legion Oratorical. The oratorical will take place on Saturday at Hillsdale College in Michigan. Good luck, Matthew!



EL Athletics in action this week. Good luck to all of our teams as they continue their push in the 5A State Playoffs. Hope to see you there, GO MUSTANGS!

Good luck to Carter Bolinger as he will compete for the NCHSAA 5A state championship next week at Sapona Golf Club in Lexington. GO MUSTANGS!

Attention ELHS Graduates and Families!
Graduation season is here and we want to remind all graduates about several important dates and expectations.
The Graduation Dress Code was emailed to all graduates on Wednesday, May 6 and is posted here as well. This dress code must be followed in order to participate in both the Awards Ceremony and the Graduation Ceremony.
Important Dates and Reminders
1 - Awards Ceremony (Required for All Seniors) is on May 13. All seniors should follow the Graduation Dress Code and will meet at 8:00am in the New Gym.
2 - Outdoor Graduation Practice (Required for All Graduates) is on May 21. All graduates are required to attend and should meet in the New Gym at 8:00am.
3 - Graduation Ceremony (Required for All Graduates) is on May 22. The Graduation Dress Code will be enforced. All graduates should report to the New Gym between 9:00-9:15.
Final Reminder - Don't forget to order your Senior Class Shirt and/or Graduation Flower Bouquet! Ordering links are available on the school website under the graduation tab or by going to https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/eastlincolnhighschool/
We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2026!
#EastLincolnHighSchool #WeAreLINCOLN #LCSCommunity
Graduation season is here and we want to remind all graduates about several important dates and expectations.
The Graduation Dress Code was emailed to all graduates on Wednesday, May 6 and is posted here as well. This dress code must be followed in order to participate in both the Awards Ceremony and the Graduation Ceremony.
Important Dates and Reminders
1 - Awards Ceremony (Required for All Seniors) is on May 13. All seniors should follow the Graduation Dress Code and will meet at 8:00am in the New Gym.
2 - Outdoor Graduation Practice (Required for All Graduates) is on May 21. All graduates are required to attend and should meet in the New Gym at 8:00am.
3 - Graduation Ceremony (Required for All Graduates) is on May 22. The Graduation Dress Code will be enforced. All graduates should report to the New Gym between 9:00-9:15.
Final Reminder - Don't forget to order your Senior Class Shirt and/or Graduation Flower Bouquet! Ordering links are available on the school website under the graduation tab or by going to https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/eastlincolnhighschool/
We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2026!
#EastLincolnHighSchool #WeAreLINCOLN #LCSCommunity


Best of luck to our doubles team of Nate Mackel and Carson Brown as they will head to Cary this weekend to compete for the NCHSAA 5A State Championship. GO MUSTANGS!

Good luck to these members of our women's track and field team as they will compete in the NCHSAA 5A Western finals this Friday at Jay M Robinson. GO MUSTANGS!

Good luck to these members following members of our Men's track and field team as they will compete in the NCHSAA 5A Western finals this Friday at Jay M Robinson. GO MUSTANGS!

The 2nd round of the NCHSAA 5A state playoffs are set and your Mustang baseball and softball teams will be at home this Friday night. Tickets are $10 (price is set by the state), only pass accepted are NCHSAA, NCCA and the Tarheel pass (ID's will be checked). Let's pack it out and support our athletes, GO MUSTANGS!

EL athletics in action this week. Best of luck to our baseball and softball teams as they begin the playoffs. Our track and golf teams will be competing in the 5A Western Regional championships. Last but not least, best of luck to the doubles team of Nate Mackel and Carson Brown as they will compete in the 5A tennis state championship! GO MUSTANGS!

GRADUATION TICKET ANNOUNCEMENT
East Lincoln High School Graduation Ceremony
Important Information for Students and Parents
Please read the following details regarding tickets for the East Lincoln High School Graduation Ceremony:
TICKET POLICY: INDOOR CEREMONY ONLY
These tickets will only be required if the graduation ceremony is moved indoors due to inclement weather or other necessary conditions.
If the ceremony remains outdoors as planned, tickets will not be needed for entry.
TICKET DISTRIBUTION
Tickets will be distributed to graduating students at the required practice on May 21st.
Each graduating student will receive a total of 6 TICKETS.
These 6 tickets are split to accommodate attendees in two separate viewing locations:
3 Tickets for the New Gymnasium
3 Tickets for the Old Gymnasium
Please keep your assigned tickets in a safe place. They are required for entry if the ceremony is held inside.
East Lincoln High School Graduation Ceremony
Important Information for Students and Parents
Please read the following details regarding tickets for the East Lincoln High School Graduation Ceremony:
TICKET POLICY: INDOOR CEREMONY ONLY
These tickets will only be required if the graduation ceremony is moved indoors due to inclement weather or other necessary conditions.
If the ceremony remains outdoors as planned, tickets will not be needed for entry.
TICKET DISTRIBUTION
Tickets will be distributed to graduating students at the required practice on May 21st.
Each graduating student will receive a total of 6 TICKETS.
These 6 tickets are split to accommodate attendees in two separate viewing locations:
3 Tickets for the New Gymnasium
3 Tickets for the Old Gymnasium
Please keep your assigned tickets in a safe place. They are required for entry if the ceremony is held inside.

It's time to celebrate the hard work of our underclassmen!
Parents and students, please join us for the Underclassmen Awards ceremony.
When: May 1st at 9:30 AM
Where: The New Gym
Congratulations to all of our deserving students! See you there!
Parents and students, please join us for the Underclassmen Awards ceremony.
When: May 1st at 9:30 AM
Where: The New Gym
Congratulations to all of our deserving students! See you there!

Important information regarding the WFAC Track Championship at ELHS on April 28th, Gates open at 1:30. There will be a modified student parking plan to accommodate bus parking on Tuesday. Students in the top 2 rows will need to park in the gravel lot near the new gym or another open spot in the student parking lot.

The last day to order a yearbook online is this Wednesday! Go to yearbookforever.com to purchase. We have less than 30 left- order now!
* We may have some to purchase in person during distribution day for $100 ( 5/1 for seniors, 5/4 for everyone else), but it is not a guarantee! First come, first serve!
* We may have some to purchase in person during distribution day for $100 ( 5/1 for seniors, 5/4 for everyone else), but it is not a guarantee! First come, first serve!

🚀 Taking it to the NEXT level this week in Leader in Me!
Our students hav worked hard this school year, diving into the 7 Habits—powerful tools that help them lead their lives in truly effective ways.
These habits aren’t just lessons… they’re a proven path to personal and interpersonal growth with real, lasting impact.
As students grow, their understanding of each habit grows too. Each new level of insight helps them apply these skills in deeper, more meaningful ways—at school, at home, and beyond.
Ask your child which habit they alighn with the most and how they’re putting it into action!
Our students hav worked hard this school year, diving into the 7 Habits—powerful tools that help them lead their lives in truly effective ways.
These habits aren’t just lessons… they’re a proven path to personal and interpersonal growth with real, lasting impact.
As students grow, their understanding of each habit grows too. Each new level of insight helps them apply these skills in deeper, more meaningful ways—at school, at home, and beyond.
Ask your child which habit they alighn with the most and how they’re putting it into action!

AP Exams will be administered May 4 - 16 at ELHS. Student taking an AM exam should report to the old gym lobby (at bottom of stairs) at 7:50 AM. Student taking an PM exam should report to the old gym lobby (at bottom of stairs) at 11:50 AM.

EL athletics in action this week. Best of luck to our tennis team as they kick off the team dual playoffs and individual western regional championship this week. Hope to see you there. GO MUSTANGS

Congratulations to our Men's Tennis team as they have qualified for the 5A NCHSAA state team dual tennis championship. They will host High Point Central on Monday at 4:00. Best of luck men, GO MUSTANGS!

Pre regionals for tennis was held yesterday at Crest High School and we have 5 regional qualifiers. Congratulations and best of luck to Andrew, Carson, Nate, Carter and Grant. GO MUSTANGS!

🎓 Calling all Class of 2026 Senior Parents! 🎓
We're celebrating our graduating seniors with a Senior Brunch on May 1st — and we need YOUR help to make it an unforgettable morning!
Sign up to contribute food items, drinks, supplies, or your time as a volunteer. Every little bit makes a big difference for our seniors' special day!
Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit:
https://bit.ly/ELHSR2026
Let's show our seniors how proud we are — it takes a village!
#ClassOf2026 #ELUKNOW
We're celebrating our graduating seniors with a Senior Brunch on May 1st — and we need YOUR help to make it an unforgettable morning!
Sign up to contribute food items, drinks, supplies, or your time as a volunteer. Every little bit makes a big difference for our seniors' special day!
Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit:
https://bit.ly/ELHSR2026
Let's show our seniors how proud we are — it takes a village!
#ClassOf2026 #ELUKNOW

Yearbooks are on sale until next Wednesday! Go to yearbookforever.com to order. Supplies are limited- less than 80 left!

