Love Memorial is on the lookout for our newest kindergarten Cardinals. Please spread the word. Enrollment is open and the link can be found on the LCS webpage. If you have questions please reach out to the school.
about 1 month ago, Pamela Hoffman
Bright flyer invites enrollment for kindergarten with a group of children and trees in the background.
A note from 5th grade: Students had a blast gearing up for EOGs with our Glow Day activities! From finding glowing text evidence to playing Glow Jenga for math review, students were engaged, collaborating, and having fun while practicing important skills.
9 days ago, Web Master
A young girl, wearing a t-shirt, reads a book while seated at a table. She holds an orange marker.
Three young people in a classroom with black curtains behind them are looking at papers and writing.
Three children sit at a table with glowing markers, one smiling and two focused on papers.
A note from 5th grade: 5th grade scientists in action! Students have had so much fun exploring science through frog dissections with Schiele Museum. Hands-on learning made for an exciting day in 5th grade!

9 days ago, Web Master
Two students in a classroom wear gloves and work on a project with a white cloth.
Two children wearing gloves are at a desk with papers and objects. Other children work at tables behind them.
Two students, a boy and a girl, are seated at a desk in a classroom, wearing gloves and examining a small object on a tray.
Two boys in glasses and blue gloves dissecting a small animal on a plate at a table.
Love Memorial students had a grand time at their field day! A special thank you to Mrs. Cook our PE teacher and all our parent volunteers and PTO for all their efforts to make this a great event for our students. A special thank you to Crouse Volunteer Fire Department for coming out for the fun!
13 days ago, Pamela Hoffman
Two kids in red shirts play with paddles in a grassy field, with others engaged in various activities.
A group of people, including children, play outside on a field with buckets and water balloons.
A child wearing a red shirt slides down an inflatable water slide, which is blue and red.
People in red shirts stand in a field with grass, some holding frisbees. Trees are in the background.
A person in a red T-shirt jumps in the air on a grassy field. Many children and adults are behind them.
A boy with mud streaks on his face walking through a crowd in a red Field Day shirt. Behind him, another person in a similar shirt.
Child sliding down a long, white slip and slide on a grassy field. Behind them is a building and several tents.
Kids standing in a grassy field, one holding a water balloon. Green trees in the background.
A large group of elementary children in matching shirts gathered around a blue plastic fence like structure, in a school gym, playing and observing their classmates playing Gaga ball.
Get your End of Grade spirit and pep going as we crush the EOGs. All grades and staff are welcome to participate and show their support for our students who have diligently worked to grow their learning this school year.
16 days ago, Pamela Hoffman
A colorful poster displays three themed days for students to dress up. It includes Reading Egg in camouflage, Math Egg in pajamas, and Science Egg as a superhero.
A few more photos and another note from the 2nd grade field trip Friday: We had a great time experiencing and learning about life in the 19th century on our field trip to Hart Square.
20 days ago, Web Master
A woman demonstrates hand washing to a group of children in period dress near a rustic fire pit.
People are gathered around a table with a sewing machine in a room with wooden walls.
A group of children standing on a porch of a log cabin, with a stone wall at the base.
A group of children in a room with wooden floors and wooden beams, dancing in a circle.

Great weather and a great time at Special Olympics! Our athletes had a grand send off from students and staff!

20 days ago, Pamela Hoffman
Group of people wearing orange shirts walk in a parade with signs. Some hold signs, while others follow.
Adults and children wearing orange shirts walk in a hallway with tiled floors and yellow posters.
Cheerleaders in matching uniforms walk down a school hallway, holding pom-poms, with a monitor on the wall.
Habit #1: Be Proactive: Teacher Appreciation is quickly approaching. Here is a flyer to help us with being proactive and planning ahead.
20 days ago, Pamela Hoffman
Flyer with pink bicycle and floral design, "Love Memorial Elementary Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4th-8th." Events listed.
A note from 2nd grade: We went to Hart Square Village and learned all about life in North Carolina in the 1800s.
22 days ago, Web Master
A group of children listens to a man in an old mill. Wooden beams, tools, and equipment are around.
A group of children and adults gather in a log cabin. They sit on benches and a chair.
Group of children standing outside under a covered bridge on a gravel path.
A man stands in a log cabin with children, explaining something to them near a fireplace.
Summer Shopping Day
25 days ago, Pamela Hoffman
A flyer for Summer Shopping Day on May 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Two women examine clothing.
A huge thank you to our amazing community volunteers, The Howards, for visiting Mrs. Grant’s class and leading a fun lesson on sound! Students learned all about vibrations and how sound travels. Here they are having a great time practicing communication with cups and string telephones.
30 days ago, Web Master
A group of children and an adult standing in a line, facing a brick building. A school bus is parked in front.
Children gather in front of a building, some in casual clothes, one in sneakers, under a shaded area.
Love in Action, a student leader group at Love Memorial researched areas of need in the community and decided that the Child Advocacy Center could use some LOVE. Students have designed a donation drive to help give back to an organization that helps so many children in our community. Please consider donating to this wonderful cause. Drop off of donations will be in the front office at Love Memorial for anyone in the community April 20-24. Students can drop off donations in front of the school library.
30 days ago, Web Master
A group of children and a woman stand in a room. The walls have colorful stickers.
Five children sit on a couch holding books while a woman stands near a kitchen. A wooden coffee table is in front.
A child stands before a group of people, reading from a book. Behind the child, a TV is mounted on a wall.
Text and icons about an April 20th event for a child advocacy center. A hand with the text "Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse".
People stand behind a sign on a grassy field. A bus and a truck are in the background.
Purple Up Day is a special time to recognize and honor the brave children of our military families. The color purple represents all branches of the military coming together as one.

We are proud to support and celebrate our military-connected students and the strength, sacrifice, and resilience they show every day.
about 1 month ago, Web Master
A large group of people wearing purple shirts poses for a photo in front of a school building.
Wednesday, April 15th we will dress in our "purplest" attire to honor military families and the sacrifices they make for our freedoms.
about 1 month ago, Pamela Hoffman
Poster with purple background, white text, and two American flags. It encourages wearing purple on April 15 to honor military children.
Our favorite Easter Bunny stopped by Love Memorial on Thursday to pay a visit to some of our students. It was a egg-tra special surprise!
about 1 month ago, Pamela Hoffman
A classroom with a carpet, children, and an adult dressed in a white costume. A few kids sit in chairs while others stand.
A person in a white costume sits with a child wearing a tie-dye shirt. They are indoors.
A mascot resembling a bunny stands in a classroom with children. Two children look at the mascot.
The Easter Bunny came to visit in Ms. William's class yesterday!
about 1 month ago, Web Master
A classroom with kids sitting in chairs. A person in a bunny costume stands behind them.
A mascot in a bunny costume shakes a child's hand in a classroom with chairs and tables.
Children in a classroom interact with a mascot. A mascot wears a bunny costume. The children are standing and sitting on chairs.
A classroom with a teacher reading a book to students. The teacher is wearing a costume.
A bunny mascot wearing headphones interacts with a child and two others in a classroom.

A note from Mrs. Grant: We had some fun with our spelling word work this week. Students channeled their inner Michelangelo. We taped our papers to the underside of our desks and students had to “paint” (write) their spelling words.

about 2 months ago, Web Master
A person is lying on the floor under a desk, wearing a yellow and blue outfit. A chair is nearby.
A person lies on the floor, head under a desk, in a classroom with blue chairs and desks.
A student lies on the floor with their head under a desk in a classroom.
A child rests on the floor next to a desk, looking down. A backpack and two blue chairs are nearby.
Two kids seated in chairs at a table, one of them lying on the floor under the desk.
A note from 3rd grade: The mayor visited the third-graders at Love this Friday to help conclude our Social Studies unit on government.
about 2 months ago, Web Master
The mayor Lincoln county speaking with 3rd graders in a classroom at Love Memorial.
The mayor Lincoln county speaking with 3rd graders in a classroom at Love Memorial.
Teachers and students pose for a picture with the Mayor to conclude a social studies unit about Government.

Friday the Love in Action Student Leader Group had the honor of conducting an interview at the Child Advocacy Center. Students will use the information they learned today to design a service project that will meet a need of this outstanding organization. Please stay tuned for updates!

about 2 months ago, Web Master
students viewing the medical exam room
students touring the play room
students ready to interview workers
students enjoying a meal together before the interview
Love in Action Group standing outside at the CAC
Students interviewing adults at the CAC
King introducing the Love in Action group and purpose for visit.

Several more photos of the 2nd grade field trip from earlier in the week!

A note from the teachers: We explored different exhibits learning about dinosaurs, the different animals that live in North Carolina, and learned about weather. We wish we had more time to explore! 

about 2 months ago, Web Master
student preforming an experiment with a scientist while on a field trip
a group of students engaged in a information session while on a field trip
students crowded around table to view experiment