Find Your Best Friend Place Day camp is more than just summer fun—it’s where kids build lasting friendships, celebrate achievements, and discover a place they can truly belong. Guided by trusted staff, campers can look forward to: • Swimming, sports, and outdoor play • Creative art and STEM projects • Field trips • And so much more! $10 deposits through April 15 YMCA of Catawba Valley 828-324-9622 www.ymcacv.org Sign up today #WeAreLINCOLN #SummerCamp
3 days ago, Iron Station Webmaster
The image is a promotional flyer for YMCA of Catawba Valley day camps, featuring a vibrant orange background and a group of diverse children and staff members. Visual Composition The top half of the flyer shows seven children and one adult staff member posed with various summer camp items: * Activities Represented: A girl holds a bow for archery, a boy holds a soccer ball, and another child sits next to a large archery target. Other items include a colorful backpack, a red folding chair, a green water bottle, and a red exercise ball. * People: The group includes children of various ethnicities wearing casual summer clothes like t-shirts, shorts, and hats. One adult woman stands in the back wearing a blue "Y STAFF" t-shirt and denim shorts. * Logos: The YMCA logo and a "175 Anniversary" logo are positioned at the top center. Text and Information The bottom half of the flyer uses a clean white background with bold orange and teal text: * Main Headline: "THE Find Your Best Friend PLACE" * Description: A paragraph explains that day camp is a place for building friendships, celebrating achievements, and discovery. * Key Features: A bulleted list includes: * Swimming, sports, and outdoor play * Creative art and STEM projects * Field trips * And so much more! * Offer: A prominent orange call-out box states, "$10 DEPOSITS THROUGH APRIL 15." * Contact Info: The bottom footer provides the organization's name, phone number (828-324-9622), website (www.ymcacv.org), and a QR code with the call to "SIGN UP TODAY."
Fourth grade students traveled to WNC Nature Center and enjoyed seeing animals native to North Carolina.
8 days ago, Sarah Luckey
A female educator in a blue polo shirt and khaki pants stands before a group of students and adults in a classroom setting. She is holding a dark-colored animal, possibly a bird of prey or small mammal, while gesturing towards a large digital screen behind her. The students are seated in a semi-circle of gray folding chairs, focused on the presentation. The room has yellow walls, a blue ceiling, and various educational displays, including a framed butterfly collection and a specimen table.
A close-up view of a female educator wearing a blue polo shirt, glasses, and purple protective gloves. She is smiling while holding a large, coiled black snake with both hands during a presentation. She stands in front of a large black digital display screen in a room with yellow walls.
A bobcat rests on a wooden platform inside an enclosure, viewed through a chain-link fence. The bobcat is curled up and sleeping. The enclosure includes wooden climbing structures and natural foliage in the background.
A black bear rests in a grassy outdoor enclosure, partially shaded behind a large rock. The scene is viewed through a chain-link fence. The background includes green grass and large boulders under bright daylight.
Our second grade students had Eric Garlick, meteorologist from WBTV, visit and share information about the weather and his job!
11 days ago, Savannah Travis
A male presenter stands in a classroom pointing to a large digital screen displaying a "First Alert Radar Network" weather map with green and blue radar echoes over a regional map. A large group of elementary-aged students sits on the floor facing the screen, listening to the presentation. The classroom features cinderblock walls, a wooden cubby storage unit, a white clock on the wall, and a table to the right with a sign labeled with the number 5.
Meteorologist Eric Garlick stands in a classroom holding up a children's book to a large group of elementary students seated on the floor. Behind him, a digital screen displays the text Meteorologist Eric WBTV News. The students are looking toward the presenter in a classroom setting with cinderblock walls and educational materials.
STARBASE instructors will be coming to school to shoot off rockets with 5th graders this Friday, March 27th. If any 5th grade parents would like to attend, please meet us in the front field at 10:30am on Friday.
11 days ago, Shana Smith
Hand-drawn illustration of a rocket launching with smoke at its base, surrounded by stars. The monochrome design conveys a sense of adventure and exploration.
Our 5th graders are enjoying their sweet treat from Nothing Bundt Cakes after Reading 400 minutes in the month of February!
about 1 month ago, Shana Smith
A large group of approximately twenty-five fifth grade students gathered in a school hallway. The students are arranged in three rows: some are sitting on the blue and white tiled floor, while others stand behind them. Nearly every student is smiling and holding a small, individually wrapped bundt cake. They are dressed in casual clothing, including t-shirts, hoodies, and athletic jerseys. The background features cinder block walls, a doorway at the end of the hall, and classroom signs labeled C-8 and C-7.

Do you have a fifth grader who wants to join band in middle school? East Lincoln Middle School is hosting a recruitment night for Iron Station Elementary School students who are interested in band on Monday, April 20th from 6:00-7:30 PM at ELMS! Students can go try out instruments, meet the band director Ms. Beck, and learn about what it's like to be in band! If you have any questions, please ask Ms. McGuire and she will point you in the right direction.

about 1 month ago, Hannah McGuire
Flyer for East Lincoln Middle School band recruitment featuring a green and orange background with illustrations of musical instruments including a flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and drum. Text reads: Are you ready to join the Falcon Band! Instrument try out nights at ELMS! CSES Monday April 13th 6:00-7:30. ISES Monday April 20th 6:00-7:30. SJES Monday April 27th 6:00-7:30.

It's time for All Pro Dads. March 6th at 7:20 am. Free breakfast for dads and prizes for students. This is an opportunity to participate in meaningful conversations and activities with your child Hope to see you there.

about 1 month ago, Jordan Towery
Flyer for Iron Station Elementary titled It's Time For All Pro Dads! The event is on March 6th at 7:20 AM. It offers free breakfast for dads and prizes for students. This is an opportunity to participate in meaningful conversations and activities with your child. A red diamond-shaped graphic in the center says Join Us!
Iron Station Elementary Family Night March 31, 2026 4:30-6:00 pm. Smart Art Where Creativity Meets Thinking. Join us for an evening of creativity combining art with academics. We will be providing a snack for all attendees. RSVP using the QR code below.
about 1 month ago, April Hicks
Iron Station Elementary Family Night March 31, 2026 4:30-6:00 pm. Smart Art Where Creativity Meets Thinking. Join us for an evening of creativity combining art with academics. We will be providing a snack for all attendees. RSVP using the QR code below.
Use this QR code to register for family night.
It is finally time for All Pro Dads!
about 2 months ago, Jordan Towery
Join us this Friday!
Congratulations to students recognized at our second nine week's Conductor's Club breakfast.
2 months ago, Iron Station Webmaster
Third grade students recognized at Conductor's Club.
Fourth grade students recognized at Conductor's club.
Fifth grade students recognized at Conductor's club.

Media Center Fundraiser Announcement

Our school is excited to kick off a media center fundraiser to help purchase new books for our students! Instead of hosting a spring book fair, we are partnering with SchoolStore to grow our library collection and continue fostering a love of reading.

Students will bring home a SchoolStore lanyard with a card that includes a unique code. To participate, simply follow the directions on the card:

1. Visit the SchoolStore website.

2. Create a parent account.

3. Enter your child’s code.

4. Return the card so your child can receive a prize!

Participants will also have the opportunity to help provide classroom items for their child’s teacher.

Codes will be accepted and prizes awarded through February 13, so be sure to send the card back once you’ve completed the process.

Thank you for supporting our media center and helping us put more great books into the hands of our students!

2 months ago, Anna Gilbert
For remote learning, if your child has Music, Art, or PE today, please look at the Specials Choice Board (pictured) to choose a fun activity to complete at home! 🎶🎨🏃‍♀️

If your child has library some good choices are:
-setting aside time to read library book (or book from home)
-if they have computer access and can get to their Classlink apps, they can go on the Follett Destiny app then go on a website listed under Online Safety and write 3 things they learned
-Also under their apps they get an electronic book from the NC Digital Library using their Student ID number for their username and the last 4 digits of that same number as their password.
-Another choice is: https://storylineonline.net is a site to listen to stories read aloud and draw a picture of your favorite part!
2 months ago, Anna Gilbert
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Art choice board with different art activities

Dear Iron Station Families, Lincoln County Schools has called a Remote Learning Day for tomorrow. Students should have brought home learning instructions last week in preparation. Teachers will reach out by 9:00 AM tomorrow through the Lincoln County Schools app with expectations of assignments. Staff will also be available during normal school hours to answer questions through the app or email. We hope all our Engineers stay safe and warm! 💙🚂

2 months ago, Anna Gilbert
Mrs. Nordmark's class start the new year by working in groups to build the biggest snowman.
3 months ago, Iron Station Webmaster
The winning snowmen from Mrs. Nordmark's STEM challenge.
Mrs. Nordmark's students work in groups to build the biggest snowman.
Mrs. Nordmark's students work in groups to build the biggest snowman.
Mrs. Nordmark's students work in groups to build the biggest snowman.
Mrs. Nordmark's students work in groups to build the biggest snowman.
Learning launched! 🚀 Fifth graders built their own catapults to see how potential energy transforms into kinetic energy.
4 months ago, Shana Smith
The Lincoln County library came out to lead our first graders in a STEM activity.
4 months ago, Iron Station Webmaster
First grade students working on a STEM activity.
First grade students working on a STEM activity.
First grade students working on a STEM activity.
First grade students working on a STEM activity.
First grade students working on a STEM activity.
First grade students working on a STEM activity.
First grade students working on a STEM activity.
We hope you can join us this Friday!
4 months ago, Jordan Towery
All Pro Dads this Friday!
Fourth grade students worked collaboratively to create a circuit during science today! 💡
5 months ago, Sarah Luckey
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Thank you to all who contributed today! We have reached over 500 cans!! We will celebrate tomorrow with a hat day
5 months ago, Anna Gilbert
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Text Structure Detectives! Students did a great job working together to complete a scavenger hunt through Storyworks magazines, hunting down sequence, cause & effect, problem & solution, and compare & contrast examples like experts! 🕵️‍♂️📚
5 months ago, Sarah Luckey
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