A fun time was had by all at our Super Hero Walk-a-thon.
1 day ago, Iron Station Webmaster
Alt-Text: Four young female students participate in an outdoor carnival game on a sunny field. One student winds up to throw a white ball toward a superhero-themed target board featuring comic art cutouts and target holes. An adult wearing a green cape stands behind the target board helping supervise the activity.
A smiling young female student with glasses and curly hair stands on a grassy field outdoors holding a lightweight, oversized prop barbell above her head with one hand. In the background, school buildings, parking lots, and an outdoor canopy tent are visible under a clear, bright sky.
An adult wearing a black superhero mask and a blue cape hands a bag of snacks to a young female student at an outdoor tent station. Table displays show bottled water, snack bags in a tub, and a banner hanging above reading "DIG IN SUPERHEROES." Other young students stand nearby waiting in line outdoors under bright sunlight.
A Batman statue stands outdoors on a grassy lawn next to a young child seated in a chair draped with black Batmobile wings or a black cape. In the background, there is a chain-link fence backed by green and autumn trees illuminated by sunlight.
Congratulations to our bus riders of the month.
1 day ago, Iron Station Webmaster
A female student with glasses standing behind three young male students. The boy on the left wears a long-sleeve red shirt. The boy in the center wears a bright orange shirt and a grey baseball hat. The boy on the right wears a black shirt featuring a Frankenstein graphic and a black shark hat. On the wall in the background, a sign reads "Iron Station Home of the Engineers" above framed prints displaying numbers 26 and 27.
Happy news! Internet had been restored - phones are back up and working.
1 day ago, Anna Gilbert
Due to Spectrum outage, our phones and Internet are currently down. If you need immediate assistance, please email Mrs. Gilbert at - Agilbert2@lincoln.k12.nc.us. We will keep you updated for when it is restored.
1 day ago, Anna Gilbert
Our Engineers have done it! Thanks to your generosity and support, our Iron Station PTO Walk-a-Thon has reached its first fundraising goal of $3,000!

To celebrate, tomorrow, Friday, October 16th, will be HAT DAY! Students are invited to wear their favorite school-appropriate hats!

Thank you for helping our Engineers stay on track for success!
9 days ago, Anna Gilbert
A colorful poster announces the achievement of a $3,000 fundraising goal. It shows a thermometer reaching the goal, hats, and a cityscape.
Students in Mrs. Black's class are splatter painting their shaking dogs inspired by artist Iris Scott.
10 days ago, Iron Station Webmaster
Elementary students wearing white paint smocks stand at classroom tables painting at individual stations separated by paint-splattered tri-fold boards. In the foreground, a boy on the right side of the table paints a piece of black paper while working in an art classroom filled with supplies and storage cabinets.
Two students wearing protective white art smocks stand at a classroom table painting individual artwork at stations separated by paint-splattered tri-fold dividers. The girl in the foreground paints a brown animal on black paper using a thin paintbrush, while small containers of blue paint and art supplies sit between the stations.
A young student wearing a protective white paint smock stands at a classroom table painting a bright yellow character on black paper. The painting station is set up with paint-splattered tablecloths and vertical dividers separating individual work areas in an art classroom setting.
Three elementary students wearing white paint smocks stand around a table set up with paint-splattered dividers in an art classroom. The girl on the right paints a brown animal on black paper, while the two students on the left paint their own artwork at their individual stations.
After reading and learning about the invention of the strongest thread, Kevlar, Office Parker shared information about his bullet proof vests with fourth grade students.
11 days ago, Sarah Luckey
A police officer in a gray short-sleeve uniform shirt and black pants stands in a classroom gesturing with open hands as he speaks to students. To his right, a young boy wearing glasses and a gray tactical vest labeled "SHERIFF" with a star badge looks up at him. Other elementary students sit at desks watching and listening to the officer.
A police officer wearing a gray short-sleeve uniform shirt with a sheriff patch stands on the left, gesturing with his thumb toward two elementary school students standing in a classroom. The boy on the left looks down while wearing a dark gray protective vest. The boy on the right wears a gray tactical vest marked "SHERIFF" as he looks toward the officer.
A police officer in a gray short-sleeve uniform shirt stands at the front of a classroom holding a gray tactical vest while presenting to a room of elementary school students sitting at their desks watching him. On the wall in the background, there is a poster reading "BELIEVE" and a bulletin board featuring student photographs.
A smiling police officer in a gray short-sleeve uniform shirt stands in a classroom behind two elementary school students who are trying on tactical vests. The boy on the left smiles while holding open a wide, gray protective vest. The girl on the right stands smiling, wearing a gray tactical vest labeled "SHERIFF" with a star badge.
We were so excited to celebrate our September Terrific Kids with ice cream sundaes today! These amazing Engineers were recognized for demonstrating Habit 1: Be Proactive!

We are so proud of these students for making great choices and being positive leaders at Iron Station!
16 days ago, Iron Station Webmaster
A young student sitting at a cafeteria table smiles while holding a spoon over a bowl of ice cream. Other elementary students sit along both sides of the long gray table eating sundaes, while adult staff stand in the background near chalkboards and classroom doors.
Elementary school students seated along a long cafeteria table eating ice cream sundaes out of bowls. One student wearing glasses and a green shirt eats with a spoon in the foreground, while adult staff stand in the background near classroom doors and display boards.
Elementary school students sit at a long gray cafeteria table smiling and eating ice cream sundaes out of bowls with plastic spoons. Adults stand in the background of the cafeteria space near whiteboards, an exit door, and posters.
A classroom cafeteria setting where elementary school students sit along a long gray table, eating dessert from bowls using plastic spoons. Adult staff members stand in the background near a chalkboard and classroom door.
Fourth graders examined rocks and minerals based on properties.
17 days ago, Sarah Luckey
Four young students work together around a gray activity table inside a classroom setting. In the foreground, a girl with blonde hair in a ponytail and a light green shirt writes on a worksheet beside a student in a bright pink t-shirt holding a piece of chalk or rock. Across the table, a girl with long blonde hair in a light pink shirt leans over to inspect scientific specimens, near another student writing with a pencil. Shelves filled with colorful storage bins and books line the back wall.
Three students work together at a classroom desk examining mineral specimens during a science activity. A student on the left in a green Old Navy t-shirt and a student in the middle wearing a black SpongeBob t-shirt write observations on a "Properties of Minerals" activity worksheet. A girl on the right in a sleeveless navy blue dress tests a mineral specimen with a tool near a green water bottle. In the background, other desks and classroom furniture are visible.
Two male elementary students working at classroom desks on a "Properties of Minerals" science activity. On the left, a student with dark hair and blonde highlights wearing a black jacket reaches into a plastic bag containing mineral specimens while holding a pencil over his activity grid. On the right, a student in a light blue Nike hoodie holding a mineral sample examines it closely. In the background, classroom furniture and storage cabinets are visible.
An overhead view of three male elementary students collaborating at a desk on a science activity. Two students on the left, one wearing a camouflage hoodie and another wearing a light brown hoodie, examine rock and mineral specimens while holding them over their desks. On the right, a student wearing a black t-shirt holds a pencil and writes observations on a grid paper worksheet titled "Properties of Minerals".
Pumpkins, Pages, and Pajamas was an afternoon full of fun!
17 days ago, Sarah Luckey
A child with curly reddish hair wearing a gray shirt with cartoon graphics stands behind two children sitting at a table with a black and white checkered tablecloth. The young boy in the center wears a black skeleton zip-up hoodie and reads an orange activity paper titled "Monster Voices for Fluency" with help from a girl with long brown hair leaning in beside him. In the background, other adults and children gather in a spacious school cafeteria or gymnasium with a US flag hanging on the back wall.
A high-angle view of students and adults gathered around a table with a black and white checkered tablecloth during a school literacy event in a gymnasium or cafeteria. In the foreground, two students and an adult sit at the table looking at orange and yellow instructional activity sheets titled "Monster Voices for Fluency". In the center, an adult woman with glasses and short gray hair sits with students at the table while an adult man in a gray shirt stands nearby. In the background, other parents and students walk through the room past windows and display screens.
A young girl with long brown hair leaning across a table with a black and white checkered tablecloth to high-five a young boy wearing a green t-shirt during a school event. On the table sits a large pumpkin, a small pumpkin, and activity sheets titled "Monster Voices for Fluency Practice". In the background, other adults and children gather in a spacious school cafeteria or gymnasium.
A side-angle view of adults and students gathered around small cafeteria tables during an educational activity in a school gymnasium or cafeteria. On the left, a woman with long blonde hair wearing a black-and-white striped long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans leans forward to look at activity papers on a table. Across from her, another woman wearing a pink shirt and pink plaid pajama pants leans over the table near a young boy in a red shirt who is focused on a worksheet. In the background, other adults and children interact around tables, with a dark blue stage curtain and a North Carolina state flag visible on the wall.
There is no school for students October 12th and 13th.
18 days ago, Iron Station Webmaster
Graphic from Lincoln County Schools with grid paper background and two pencils. Text reads: "Lincoln County Schools. NO SCHOOL. OCT. 12-13. TEACHER WORKDAYS".

We look forward to seeing you this Friday for All Pro Dads!

18 days ago, Jordan Towery
Flyer for Iron Station Elementary titled "IT'S TIME FOR ALL PRO DADS!" featuring an illustration of a retro yellow toaster with eyes. Text on flyer reads: "Iron Station Elementary. IT'S TIME FOR ALL PRO DADS! October 9 @ 7:20 AM. FREE BREAKFAST FOR DADS AND PRIZES FOR STUDENTS!! AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS AND ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR CHILD. JOIN US!"
We would like to send out a big "Thank you " to our amazing custodial staff. You help make our school a wonderful place for learning.
22 days ago, Iron Station Webmaster
A Custodial Appreciation graphic featuring three staff members: Mr. Dean, Mr. Friday, and Ms. Ana. They are smiling in the center of the image. The bold text above them reads, "CUSTODIAL APPRECIATION Mr. Dean, Mr. Friday, and Ms. Ana." Below them, text framed inside a dotted banner says, "help keep all of us ON TRACK and ready to succeed each day at Iron Station!" The graphic includes illustrations of hearts, a train engine on railroad tracks, and a shirt on Mr. Friday reading "WE Engineers."
Fourth graders were hard at work learning about the history of phones and cameras.
25 days ago, Sarah Luckey
Two elementary students sit at desks side by side working in workbooks with pencils. The girl on the left wears a light blue hoodie and smiles toward the camera, while the boy on the right wears a bright blue hoodie and leans his head on his hand as he writes. Other students work at desks in the background classroom setting.
Four elementary students sit around a cluster of classroom desks engaged in schoolwork. In the foreground on the left, a boy wearing dark-rimmed glasses and a grey shirt smiles toward the camera holding a pencil over his open textbook. Beside him sits another boy in a dark t-shirt looking forward, while across the desks, a boy in a blue hoodie flips through an open workbook next to a red and blue pencil case.
Two young students work at adjoining school desks in a classroom. On the left, a boy wearing glasses and an off-white hoodie sits facing sideways in his chair. On the right, a boy in a red long-sleeve shirt writes in a workbook with a pencil. Other students are seated at desks working in the background classroom setting.
Two elementary students sit side by side at classroom desks reading and writing in open textbooks. The girl on the right wearing clear-framed glasses and a pastel tie-dye hoodie writes in her book with a pink marker, while the boy on the left in a tan shirt sits with arms crossed looking down at his desk. In the background, another student with dark hair sits at a desk studying.
First and fourth grade buddies enjoyed soaking up the sunshine and reading together.
25 days ago, Sarah Luckey
Two young girls sit side by side on the floor against a stone wall reading an open illustrated picture book together. The girl on the left wears an orange shirt and turns a page while pointing at an illustration, while the girl on the right wears a long-sleeve white shirt with an outlined heart on the front and looks down at the book.
Two smiling young boys sit side-by-side on the concrete ground outside against a wall beneath a blue sign. The boy on the left wears a patterned grey Sonic the Hedgehog shirt and dark pants, while the boy on the right wears a white and green Mustangs jersey over a long-sleeve shirt. Together, they hold an open picture book across their laps.
Three young boys sit together outdoors on the sidewalk against a stone column reading a book. The boy on the left in a blue Tommy Hilfiger shirt holds open a small paperback book, while a boy in a teal shirt and a boy in a camouflage shirt lean in to look at the pages. A clear container of candy corn and a green water bottle rest on the ground in front of them.
Three young boys sit together cross-legged outdoors on the concrete ground against a stone wall reading a open book placed on the ground. The boy in the middle points to the text in the book while the boys on either side look on. The boy on the left wears a black shirt and blue pants, the middle boy wears a black graphics shirt and shorts, and the boy on the right wears a dark Ohio State hoodie and shorts.
Mrs.Nordmark's third graders practice multiplication using the skip counting strategy.
about 1 month ago, Iron Station Webmaster
An elementary student sitting at a classroom desk, holding a marker over a small whiteboard filled with written numbers. In front of the whiteboard is a multiplication game sheet titled "Roll and Race Multiplication" along with a yellow pencil and a purple die.
An elementary student with a white hair bow sitting at a desk and working on a math problem using a small whiteboard and marker. On the desk next to the whiteboard, a game sheet titled "Roll and Race Multiplication" and dice are visible. Another student works at an adjacent desk in the background.
An elementary student wearing a Marvel shirt sitting at a wooden classroom table and writing numbers on a small dry-erase board with a marker. Below the whiteboard, a printable multiplication activity card titled "Roll and Race Multiplication" lies on the desk alongside a yellow pencil.
An elementary student sitting at a classroom desk completing a math activity titled "Roll and Race Multiplication." The student holds a pencil over a worksheet while a small whiteboard on the desk displays written numbers and math equations. Other students are working at desks in the background.
Students and families enjoyed our first All Pro Dads Breakfast.
about 1 month ago, Iron Station Webmaster
Elementary students and family members sitting along long cafeteria tables during a school event, eating breakfast and talking in a full cafeteria.
Adults and elementary school students sitting together at long cafeteria tables during a school event. In the foreground, children sit across from adult figures, eating breakfast items and chatting, while a speaker with a microphone addresses the room in the background.
A man speaking into a microphone at the front of a crowded school cafeteria filled with adults and young children seated at long tables. A poster on the back wall reads, "Build a Team so Strong That NO one Can point..."
Don't miss our upcoming book fair on October 5th-9th. Our Pumpkin, Pages, and Pajamas will be Tuesday night October 6th from 4:30-6:00 pm.
about 1 month ago, Iron Station Webmaster
Scholastic Book Fair promotional graphic featuring colorful book spines lined up along the top border. A red banner reads "SCHOLASTIC," followed by large blue text that reads "BOOK FAIR." Below, a yellow banner reads "October 5-9."
Dear Parents,
Carolina Photography will be photographing Fall pictures at Iron Station Elementary School on Oct 8. Every student will be photographed!

You have three convenient ways to order your student's portraits:

1. Pre-Order Online through picture day: Visit www.carolinaphoto.net and click “Click Here to Order Photos” then enter your school’s name as the “code” or scan the QR code below.

On a mobile phone, just hold down the QR code to redirect.

2. Day-of Payment: Send the completed flyer with cash or check payment to
school to be handed to the photographer on picture day.

3. After picture day-Proof: Once pre-orders are delivered (approximately two
weeks after picture day), you will receive individual proofs with an online code for online ordering. There will be a shipping charge to the home.

We look forward to seeing all your smiling faces!

Sincerely,
Carolina Photography (704) 483-5862
about 1 month ago, Iron Station Webmaster
QR code for families to scan to order photos.
Last Thursday, September 17, 2026 -Constitution Day- our third grade students had the opportunity to attend a living history program presented by members of the Catawba Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Students learned about the history of the American Revolution in Lincoln County and its impact on our community history.
about 1 month ago, Iron Station Webmaster
Five historical re-enactors in Revolutionary War-era clothing stand in a line on a grassy field outdoors, each aiming a musket upward into the sky.
Seven historical re-enactors dressed in Revolutionary War-era attire stand in a classroom in front of a digital display reading "Welcome to Iron Station! Sons of the American Revolution." The men and women are wearing period-appropriate tricorn hats, coats, waistcoats, and dresses, with several holding muskets and an American flag.
A large group of elementary students and adults, including re-enactors in historical military attire holding muskets and flags, posing together outdoors on a lawn in front of Iron Station Elementary School. Many students are sitting or standing on a paved walkway, waving small American flags.