Attention Seniors!!!
Graduation is almost here. Make sure you don't miss these important dates. So mark your calendars, stay on top of deadlines and finish strong.
Make these last few weeks count!
Graduation is almost here. Make sure you don't miss these important dates. So mark your calendars, stay on top of deadlines and finish strong.
Make these last few weeks count!

This week in Leader in Me, students are continuing to dive into Habit 5 by focusing on Empathic listening and knowing your audience to better understand and lead.
Empathic listening is a level above attentive listening. When emotions are high or tension is present, it becomes the most powerful way to connect. It requires to truly understand another person’s feelings and perspective.
Habit 5 is an inside-out approach. By first seeking to understand others, students learn that they place themselves in a stronger position to be understood and to positively influence situations.
Encourage your teen this week by asking:
💬 “How can I better understand your perspective?”
👂 “What does empathic listening look like in your friendships?”
Empathic listening is a level above attentive listening. When emotions are high or tension is present, it becomes the most powerful way to connect. It requires to truly understand another person’s feelings and perspective.
Habit 5 is an inside-out approach. By first seeking to understand others, students learn that they place themselves in a stronger position to be understood and to positively influence situations.
Encourage your teen this week by asking:
💬 “How can I better understand your perspective?”
👂 “What does empathic listening look like in your friendships?”

EL athletics in action this week. Best of luck to baseball, softball and soccer as they kick off their season. Boys and girls basketball will both be at home Thursday for the NCHSAA playoffs. Opponents will be determined after Tuesday's 1st rd games. Hope to see you there, GO MUSTANGS!

Our spring sports parent/guardian informational meeting will be on Tuesday, 2/24, 6:30 in the new gym. This is a mandatory meeting. If you cannot attend please set up a meeting with your individual coach. Any questions please contact your individual coach or contact athletic director Chris Matile, cmatile@lincoln.k12.nc.us. GO MUSTANGS!

Big night tonight as we wrap up the regular season. We will honor our basketball and cheer seniors, Coach Hancock for his 500+ wins and Coach Legrand for her induction into the LC sports hall of fame. Hope to see you there, GO MUSTANGS!!

10th and 11th grade Girls, this one's for you!
Come see Mrs. Pennigton in the guidance office if you are interested in hopping on the PINK TOUR bus for a fun day to visit local industries and enjoy lunch and guest speakers at the Crowe Mansion.
We will speak to strong female leaders in the county and also see Active Concepts – Science-driven manufacturing, and Torches Print shop!
Come see Mrs. Pennigton in the guidance office if you are interested in hopping on the PINK TOUR bus for a fun day to visit local industries and enjoy lunch and guest speakers at the Crowe Mansion.
We will speak to strong female leaders in the county and also see Active Concepts – Science-driven manufacturing, and Torches Print shop!

Leader in Me – Habit 5 in Action!
This week, students are learning about Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood — the habit of good communication!
The most important skill in this habit? ✨ Attentive Listening.
Highly effective people don’t just wait for their turn to talk. They:
• Listen with their eyes 👀
• Listen with their ears 👂
• Listen with their heart ❤️
• Try to truly understand before responding
When students become attentive listeners, they build stronger friendships, solve problems more peacefully, and grow as leaders.
This week, students are learning about Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood — the habit of good communication!
The most important skill in this habit? ✨ Attentive Listening.
Highly effective people don’t just wait for their turn to talk. They:
• Listen with their eyes 👀
• Listen with their ears 👂
• Listen with their heart ❤️
• Try to truly understand before responding
When students become attentive listeners, they build stronger friendships, solve problems more peacefully, and grow as leaders.

February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible hands-on learning happening across our programs! 🎉
From OSHA safety certifications to teamwork buiding and ingredentients labs, our students are building real-world skills that prepare them for college, careers, and beyond.
From OSHA safety certifications to teamwork buiding and ingredentients labs, our students are building real-world skills that prepare them for college, careers, and beyond.




We would like to congratulate Coach Deidra Legrand as she will be inducted into the Lincoln County sports hall of fame on 2/21. Coach Legrand has served as our head and assistant girls basketball coach as well as was a standout student athlete at East Lincoln high school and Belmont Abbey. We will recognize Coach Legrand at halftime of the boys game this Thursday night. Congrats Coach and well deserved. GO MUSTANGS!

Congratulations to Nicole, Zach and Sheven for qualifying for a chance to compete for the 5A NCHSAA individual wrestling state championship. Nicole will compete Thursday and Friday. Zach and Sheven will hit the mat Friday and Saturday. Best of luck to all three. GO MUSTANGS!

EL athletics in action this week. Good luck to all of our coaches and student athletes as spring sports kick off on Monday. Hope to see you there, GO MUSTANGS!

Huge congratulations to our very own Nicole Davidson who has brought home the NCHSAA 5A Western Regional championship in the 100 lb. weight class. Awesome job and best of luck at states, GO MUSTANGS!!

Seniors!! Purchase your prom tickets at a discounted rate this week!! See Mrs. Possert during lunch in room 1! Cash only! If bringing a guest from another school, please pick up your guest form. Guest tickets will not be sold unless guest has been approved. You may purchase guest tickets and 11th graders may begin purchasing starting Monday, February 16th. During LUNCH ONLY!

Boys season is here!!! Tryouts begin February 23rd 5:30-7!! Any questions, please see Mrs. Possert in room or email spossert@lincoln.k12.nc.us

Join us tomorrow evening from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the main lobby for the ELHS Curriculum Fair. This is an opportunity for parents and students to explore the wide variety of courses we offer, as well as campus clubs. Teachers and students will be present to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you!

Good luck to these individuals as they will compete in the 5A Western Regional individual wrestling tournament this weekend. Congratulations on qualifying and best of luck. GO MUSTANGS!

Happy National Apprenticeship Week! Kevin Mondragon Arenas, currently a Senior at East Lincoln High School, is a 1st year apprentice at Blum. He currently attends half his day at ELHS and then goes to BLUM to complete his training. Along with this he is taking courses to get his Associates through CPCC and will end his program with a Journeyman's Certificate.
Kevin has really enjoyed learning the machines and getting to work on them even though they are very tedious! He also says teamwork is a really valued part of his apprenticeship and helps him succeed in the program!
Kevin has really enjoyed learning the machines and getting to work on them even though they are very tedious! He also says teamwork is a really valued part of his apprenticeship and helps him succeed in the program!

This Week in Leader in Me: 🩺 Diagnose Before You Prescribe
This week, students are learning an important leadership habit:
Before jumping to solutions, pause and understand the problem first.
Highly effective leaders don’t rush to “fix” things.
They listen, ask questions, and look deeper before offering help.
💡 Great reminder for school and home:
Understanding comes before solving.
This week, students are learning an important leadership habit:
Before jumping to solutions, pause and understand the problem first.
Highly effective leaders don’t rush to “fix” things.
They listen, ask questions, and look deeper before offering help.
💡 Great reminder for school and home:
Understanding comes before solving.

EL athletics in action this week, hope to see you there. GO MUSTANGS!

Congratulations to our "of the year" winners! Thank you so much for all you do to make East Lincoln High School a great place to learn and work! #MustangProud
Teacher of the Year - Ashley Howard
Counselor of the Year - Jacob London
Classified Employee of the Year - Binh Thai Thach
Volunteer of the Year - Jennifer Woolfrey
Teacher of the Year - Ashley Howard
Counselor of the Year - Jacob London
Classified Employee of the Year - Binh Thai Thach
Volunteer of the Year - Jennifer Woolfrey




