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Making Waves in 8th Grade Science!

Our 8th grade science students got hands-on with learning as they created physical models of the hydrosphere! Through this engaging activity, students explored how water is distributed across Earth and discovered just how little of our planet’s water is actually available for human use.

This creative experience helped bring an important scientific concept to life while reminding students of the importance of protecting and conserving our precious water resources. Way to go, Falcons, for diving into science and learning more about our amazing planet!
4 days ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Students work at tables with papers and containers, facing a projector screen displaying text.
Three students work at a table with papers, a bottle of water, a pen, and a calculator.
Four students seated around a black table with papers, pencils, and a tray of liquids.
Students in a classroom setting working in groups at tables, with a projector screen and whiteboard visible.
Four students in a classroom sit at tables. Three have papers and pens. One student holds a clear glass cup.
Four students sit at a table with a science experiment and papers. A screen is mounted on the wall behind them.

What a fantastic evening of music at East Lincoln Middle School! Our chorus students in grades 6–8 took the stage for their first concert last week with our new chorus teacher, and they did an amazing job! Their hard work, dedication, and talent truly shined as they shared their love of music with our school community.

We are so proud of all our Falcons for their wonderful performances and grateful to our chorus teacher, Miss Buck, for making this first concert such a memorable experience. What a beautiful way to showcase the talent and spirit of ELMS!

5 days ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Choir in a gym, with a flag on a wall, a basketball hoop, and a speaker.
Choir members stand in a row on a basketball court, holding green songbooks and singing.
Choir performs with piano in a gymnasium; one person directs, others stand in rows, a banner reads "FAI PRIDE".
A group of students stands on a basketball court holding folders. A teacher stands at a piano.
Woman standing at podium with microphone, addressing choir holding music stands on gym floor.
Group of students in black outfits standing on a basketball court, facing forward with a basketball hoop in the background.
Our 8th grade science students had a great time learning about water quality in the local creek behind our school! With the help of forest rangers from Mountain Island Educational State Forest, students explored the importance of water quality and discovered more about the health of our local waterways. This hands-on experience brought science to life and helped our Falcons better understand the importance of protecting our natural environment. What a great way to learn outside the classroom!
10 days ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Group of students in a forest setting, with one adult leading a discussion at a table.
A group of students listen to a man in a forest. A desk holds various items, and students hold clipboards.
Group of individuals in a forest. One man stands at the center, speaking. Various people look in his direction.
A group of people walks in a wooded area with sunlight filtering through trees. They are observing and discussing something.
Our 6th graders got hands-on with learning about the human body! Students drew their own body outlines and then illustrated where the major organs are located inside. This creative activity helped bring their learning to life as they explored the amazing systems that keep our bodies working every day!

Way to go, Falcons, for putting your learning into action!
12 days ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Students draw a human body diagram on a large sheet of paper with a laptop and markers.
A large, white, drawn figure of a human skeleton and muscles on the floor. Person sitting nearby.
Three children, one lying on a white sheet, one kneeling, and another sitting, with tiled floor in background.
A person lies on a white sheet on a floor. Two people kneel nearby, one checking the person's leg.
Three boys in a hallway. One boy lies on a white mat, another kneels over him, and the third stands near a wall.

Congratulations to our ELMS Boys Soccer Team on bringing home the championship with an exciting win over North Lincoln Middle School!

These Falcons showed determination, teamwork, and Falcon pride all season long, and their hard work paid off! We are incredibly proud of our players and coaches for an outstanding season and a championship-worthy finish!

ONE TEAM. ONE GOAL. FALCON CHAMPIONS!

Let's hear it for our ELMS Boys Soccer Champions!

13 days ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Youth soccer team poses on a field, wearing matching white uniforms and sneakers, with a scoreboard visible in the background.
Group of kids in white and black soccer uniforms celebrating with a trophy on a grassy field.

We’ve kicked off our Adventure Zone fundraiser, and some of our Falcons are already scoring BIG with some fantastic prizes! The fun is just getting started, and there are still more prizes to win!

Families, we need your help! Every donation makes a difference and helps support our school and our students. Encourage your friends and family to participate, help us reach our fundraising goals, and give our Falcons even more chances to win!

Let’s keep the excitement going, keep those donations coming, and show everyone what ELMS Falcons can do!

16 days ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
A group of students holding certificates in a corridor with white walls and a tiled floor.
Two children stand in front of a door with Halloween decorations. One holds a box, and the other holds a paper.
A young boy stands in a hallway, holding a paper and a green card, wearing a gray shirt and black shorts.
Boy holding a box of Super Chill Mini Fridge with a receipt. American flag on wall.
A young girl stands in a hallway, holding a piece of paper and smiling. She wears a blue shirt and black shorts.
A person holds a paper in both hands, smiling, wearing a black t-shirt and glasses, standing near a door.
A boy in blue stands beside a banner with a duck image and text, near a school building.
Happy National Principals Month!

This month, we celebrate our amazing principal, Windy Smart! Thank you for leading East Lincoln Middle School with dedication, heart, and a commitment to making ELMS a place where students and staff can thrive. We appreciate all you do each and every day to support our Falcons and make our school a special place to be!

Thank you, Mrs. Smart, for being an incredible leader!
17 days ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Poster with a photo of a woman in a gym. Green background. Text: "Thank you for your leadership and dedication to ELMs!"
IT’S CHAMPIONSHIP TIME, FALCONS!

Our boys soccer team is headed to the Soccer Championship Game tomorrow at 4:00. We play our rival North Lincoln.

After an incredible season filled with hard work, determination, teamwork, and plenty of Falcon pride, our boys are ready to battle for the championship!

Come out, pack the stands, and LET’S GO FALCONS!

One team. One goal. ONE CHAMPIONSHIP!
17 days ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Green poster with "East Lincoln Middle Soccer" and "Championship Game" text. It features a soccer ball in a net, logos, and details about the game date, time, and admission.
FALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK — ONE LAST CHEER!

We’re wrapping up our Fall Players of the Week series by celebrating four more Falcons who have represented East Lincoln Middle School with hard work, dedication, and Falcon pride! 🦅

Natalie Garcia — Softball
Reagan Ellis — Cross Country
Dominic Ciresi — Golf
Troy Pattison — Soccer

Congratulations to these outstanding athletes! Your commitment, teamwork, and effort have made this fall sports season one to remember. We are so proud of all of our Falcon athletes who competed, challenged themselves, and represented ELMS this season!

Congratulations, Falcons!
20 days ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Poster with "Player of the Week" written in white on a green background. A female runner wears a green tank top and black shorts.
A poster highlights the "Player of the Week" for golf, featuring a golfer with a club, against a green background.
A green background features the words "Player of the Week" and a Falcons logo. A young boy, Troy Pattison, wears a white soccer uniform and black shorts.
A poster for Player of the Week featuring Natalie Garcia, a smiling girl in a yellow shirt and glasses.
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!

23 days ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Event poster for Careers on Wheels with Lincoln County businesses. Road sign, cars, and people standing. Dates listed for Oct 19-22. QR code for sign-up.
Lost in the Woods: The Mystery of Roanoke!

Our 8th graders stepped back in time and into the woods to experience the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke! Students worked together to simulate what it may have been like for the colonists to survive, communicate, solve problems, and navigate an unfamiliar environment.

Instead of just reading about history, our students experienced it firsthand—with teamwork, critical thinking, and a little adventure along the way!

Who knows…maybe our 8th graders uncovered a few clues to the mystery of Roanoke!
24 days ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Several people are standing in a forest, with a woman holding paper and speaking to others.
Five young people in shorts and t-shirts gather in a wooded area, with one standing next to a small tree.
Several children in casual clothes gather in a dense forest, with some holding papers, one holding a map.
Three people examine a tree in a forest. One holds a book and two have backpacks. Sunlight filters through the trees.
Five individuals stand in a forest, one seated, with two looking down and three standing. A black object with a green top is on the ground.
WINTER SPORTS TRYOUTS ARE COMING!

Ready to get in the game, Falcons? It’s time to lace up, step on the court or mat, and show us what you’ve got!

Volleyball & Wrestling Tryout Schedules are HERE!

Check out the schedule for important dates, times, and information. Whether you’re a returning athlete or trying something new, come ready to work hard, compete, and represent East Lincoln Middle School!
26 days ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
A flyer with a green logo reads "Winter Tryouts" and lists dates for interest meetings and official tryouts for wrestling and volleyball.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK!

Another week, another group of Falcons putting in the work and showing us what Falcon Pride is all about!

This week, we’re celebrating:

Paityn Harris — Cheer
Sadie Topper — Cross Country
Sawyer Watson — Football
Daniel Yelton — Cross Country

Congratulations to our ELMS Players of the Week! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to your teams deserve to be celebrated!

Keep showing up. Keep competing. Keep soaring, Falcons!
27 days ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Poster highlights Daniel Yelton as Player of the Week for cross country, featuring two boys running. Background in green with white accents.
Poster reads "Player of the Week" with "Paityn Harris Cheerleading" below. Two girls, one holding pom-poms, pose on a green background with white patterns.
A poster with two girls running in a cross country race. Sadie Topper is the Player of the Week for East Lincoln Middle School.
Green background with white text. Two football players in black jerseys. One player running, the other sitting. "Player of the Week: Sawyer Watson, Football"
Learning Beyond the Classroom!

Our 6th graders had a great time learning about soil and water during an engaging presentation! They explored the importance of these natural resources, learned how they impact our everyday lives, and discovered ways we can help protect them.

It was a hands-on learning experience that brought science to life and gave our students plenty to think about!

Way to dig into learning, 6th grade!
about 1 month ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
A classroom with students seated around tables. A teacher stands in front of a table with various items.
Four children seated around a table, with a boy playing a drum in the center. The room has chairs, a table, and a green board.
A group of children sit around a table in a library, some raising hands, some sitting, and some wearing jerseys.
Man standing at a table with various objects, including fish tanks, as a child looks on.
East Lincoln Middle School Sports Update!

It’s another action-packed week for our Falcons! We’ve got Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, and Football in action between Monday (9/21) and Wednesday (9/23), featuring big matchups against Shelby, Kings Mountain, and West Lincol. Come out and support our athletes!
about 1 month ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
A green sports schedule from September 21 to 25 is displayed. Days are listed, including Monday to Friday.
ELMS Falcons of the Week!

Help us celebrate this week’s outstanding Student-Athletes of the Week! These Falcons have shown incredible dedication, leadership, and athletic excellence in their respective sports:

Clara Ashford – Cross Country

Cole McArthur – Soccer

Lyla Cook – Softball

Cooper Fullmore – Football

Thank you all for setting the standard and representing ELMS so well. Way to go, Falcons!
about 1 month ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Poster with a green background highlights "Player of the Week" for Lyla Cook, featuring softball stats and achievements.
Poster features a woman running on a track. Text reads "Player of the Week" and "Clara Ashford." Background is green.
Poster with "Player of the Week" text above a soccer player. The player is jumping and wearing a white uniform.
A green poster features a smiling boy named Cooper Fullmore. Text reads "Player of the Week" and "Football" with a description of his achievements.

Students who ride BUS 285: Bus 285 will be pushing its AM pick up time at around 10 minutes later beginning tomorrow 9/18.

about 1 month ago, William Springer III
ELMS SPORTS ARE BACK IN ACTION!

It’s another big week for our East Lincoln Falcons! Come out, show your support, and cheer on our athletes as they compete, hustle, and represent ELMS!

Bring the energy. Bring the Falcon spirit. Let’s pack the stands and support our teams!

Good luck to all of our athletes this week! Let’s SOAR, Falcons!
about 1 month ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
A green page displays a weekly sports schedule for September 11 to 18, featuring sports events for each day.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK — WEEK 2!

The competition is heating up, and so is the talent at ELMS! This week, we’re shining the spotlight on four Falcons who are putting in the work, competing hard, and representing ELMS with pride!

Sawyer Wright — Softball
Aaron Cowgill — Soccer
Paul Quesinberry — Cross Country
Lydia Deskus — Cross Country

Congratulations to this week’s ELMS Players of the Week! Your dedication, effort, and team spirit are what Falcon pride is all about.

Keep working. Keep competing. Keep soaring!

about 1 month ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Runner Lydia Deskus, wearing green athletic gear, is featured in a poster highlighting her as "Player of the Week" for first place in the overall girls' cross country.
A runner in a green shirt and shorts, with "Player of the Week" text, a bird logo, and "East Lincoln Middle" written on a gray background.
A poster with a green and white pattern features a person standing with a baseball glove. Text reads "PLAYER OF THE WEEK" and "SAWYER WRIGHT" below.
Green background with a logo, featuring a player in a white soccer jersey and black shorts. The text reads "Player of the Week" and lists Aaron Cowgill's soccer statistics.
The 7th grade ELA students are stepping back in time! Before diving into The Outsiders, students are exploring the sights, sounds, and culture of the 1960s in the library—the decade where this unforgettable story takes place. Now, it’s time to meet Ponyboy, the Greasers, and the Socs and discover a story filled with friendship, loyalty, conflict, and choices. Get ready, Falcons… The Outsiders is calling!
about 1 month ago, Lori Fisher - ELMS
Students seated at a table in a library with papers, a monitor on the wall. Library shelves and chairs in background.
Four students sit at a table, writing on papers. A table has papers and a sign saying Fashion.
A classroom with students seated at tables. Four individuals are gathered around one table, engaging in conversation.
Five children sit around a library table, working on papers with printed pictures. Bookshelves are in the background.