Graphic featuring a black bear cub holding a green and yellow pennant reading "CHILDERS" on the top left, alongside large yellow text reading "THANK YOU!" on a wavy black-and-white patterned background on the top right. Below on the left, text reads: "CHILDERS ELEMENTARY WOULD LIKE TO SAY A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS SO FAR THIS YEAR!" On the bottom right, a black background displays nine sponsor logos: Huss Pressure Washing, Comfort & Care Dentistry, AJ Country Store, The Laboratory Mill Est. 2013, Northbrook Family Restaurant 6679 NC-27, Vale, NC 28168 704-276-1155, Loom + Loft, All You Knead Massage & Bodywork, and Saines Ace.

Sponsors!

August 28, 2026
Childers Elementary wants to send a big thank you to all of our sponsors this year! We are so thankful for the help from our community partners: Huss Pressure Washing: Huss P...
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Norris Childers Elementary Main Menu for September 2026 Lunch. Tuesday 01: Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Mini Corn Dogs, Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries, Baked Beans, Sliced Peaches, Condiments, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Wednesday 02: Walking Taco, Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla, Black Beans, Buttered Corn, Sliced Pears, Condiments, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Thursday 03: Chicken Sliders, Macaroni & Cheese, Chef Salad, Roll, Salad Dressing Variety, Green Beans, Baby Carrots, Strawberry Pie, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Friday 04: Throwback Pepperoni Pizza, Tater Tots, Popeye Salad & Dressing, Grapes, PB&J Meal, Condiments, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Monday 07: Labor Day. Tuesday 08: Chicken Pie, Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Green Beans, Baby Carrots, Salad Dressing Variety, Apple, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Wednesday 09: Tangerine Chicken, Beef Teriyaki, Fried Rice, Glazed Carrots, Steamed Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Thursday 10: Baked Ziti, Garlic Breadstick, Cheese Dippers, Condiments, Buttered Corn, Side Salad, Salad Dressing Variety, Fruit Cup Strawberry, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Friday 11: Cheese Pizza, Crinkle Fries, Cucumbers, Salad Dressing Variety, Cinnamon Apples, Condiments, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Monday 14: Bacon Cheeseburger, Chef Salad, Salad Dressing, Variety Roll, Spiral Fries, Zucchini & Squash, Sliced Pears, Condiments, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Tuesday 15: Hot Dog & Chili, BBQ Sandwich, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Peach Crisp, Condiments, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Wednesday 16: Chicken Tenders, Roll, Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Cheesy Bacon Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Mixed Fruit Jello, Condiments, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Thursday 17: Baked Spaghetti, Garlic Breadstick, Cheese Dippers, Condiments, Buttered Corn, Side Salad, Salad Dressing Variety, Pineapple Bits, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Friday 18: Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza, Seasoned Potato Wedges, Baby Carrots, Salad Dressing Variety, Rosy Applesauce, Condiments, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Monday 21: Deluxe Chicken Sandwich, Italian Turkey Combo Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Tropical Apples, Condiments, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Tuesday 22: Teacher Workday. Wednesday 23: Walking Taco, Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla, Black Beans, Buttered Corn, Sliced Pears, Condiments, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Thursday 24: Chicken Sliders, Macaroni & Cheese, Chef Salad, Roll, Salad Dressing Variety, Green Beans, Baby Carrots, Strawberry Pie, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Friday 25: Throwback Pepperoni Pizza, Tater Tots, Popeye Salad & Dressing, Grapes, PB&J Meal, Condiments, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Monday 28: Popcorn Chicken, Meatloaf, Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Pinto Beans, Sliced Peaches, Condiments, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Tuesday 29: Chicken Pie, Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Green Beans, Baby Carrots, Salad Dressing Variety, Apple, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Wednesday 30: Tangerine Chicken, Beef Teriyaki, Fried Rice, Glazed Carrots, Steamed Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges, PB&J Meal, Fresh Fruit Variety, Milk Variety. Website source listed on document: https://www.ezschoollunch.com/p/LincolnCountySchools/menu

September Lunch Menu

September 15, 2026
The September 2026 lunch menu for Norris Childers Elementary is ready! Check out the daily meal options and plan ahead for the month by looking at the full menu on our website: ...
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Flyer stating WE MET GROWTH! 25/6 SCHOOL YEAR. Overall Reading: Met (indicated by a book icon and a checkmark). Overall Math: Exceeded (indicated by a calculator icon and a checkmark). Below the text is a silhouette of a bear on a mountain ridge with pine trees.

Met Growth for the '25-'26 School Year

September 14, 2026
It's a great time to be a Cub! Norris S. Childers Elementary School officially met growth in Overall Reading and exceeded growth in Overall Math.
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Flyer for Lincoln County Schools showing an illustrated classroom with desks and a green chalkboard. The top left features the Lincoln County Schools logo. The text on the chalkboard reads: "TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE DAY NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS". Illustrated teachers, parents, and students stand in front of the chalkboard.

Parent Teacher Conference Day

September 14, 2026
Reminder for Lincoln County Schools families: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, is Parent-Teacher Conference Day. School will be closed for all students so families and teachers can co...
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Flyer for Lincoln County Schools set against a white wooden background surrounded by school supplies including pencils, pens, scissors, push pins, and rulers. A spiral notebook in the center reads "Progress Reports come home today!" The Lincoln County Schools logo appears above the notebook, and the date "September 14, 2026" is written at the bottom.

Progress Reports

September 14, 2026
Reminder for Lincoln County Schools families: Progress reports come home today, September 14, 2026. Reviewing these updates with your child is a great way to stay connected with t...
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Flyer for Lincoln County Schools announcing Happy Labor Day on Sept 07, 2026. The background features an American flag design over silhouettes of workers with the Lincoln County Schools logo. The text on the flyer reads: "HAPPY Labor Day SEPT 07, 2026 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF Lincoln County Schools".

Labor Day - No School

September 3, 2026
Reminder: Lincoln County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. There will be no school for students or staff. Enjoy the long weekend!
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Flyer for Lincoln County Schools titled "Vacation PLANNER" with the subtitle "Dates are subject to change due to weather cancellations throughout the year." 3 Day Weekend: September 5-7 (Labor Day Weekend) January 16-18 (MLK Weekend) March 6-8 (Early Spring) 4 Day Weekend: October 10-13 (Fall Break) February 13-16 (Mid-Winter) Full Week(s): November 25-29 (Thanksgiving) December 19-January 5 (Winter) March 26-April 4 (Spring)

Planning a vacation?

September 3, 2026
Plan ahead for the school year with the Lincoln County Schools Vacation Planner. Review scheduled 3-day weekends, 4-day breaks, and full-week holidays to assist with family schedu...
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Please ensure all students pictured are FERPA compliant and have media release forms on file. Alt-Text: A Better Way to Stay Connected Everything LCS at your fingertips. Direct Messaging & Group Chats Class, Team and Club Announcements School and District News and Alerts Lincoln County Schools Download the Lincoln County Schools app today to stay connected. [Graphic displaying a QR code along with download badges for 'Available on the App Store' and 'GET IT ON Google Play'. On the right side, a smartphone displays the Lincoln County Schools mobile app interface showing feed updates, school supply lists, and district news.]

LCS App

August 28, 2026
Stay up to date with everything happening across Lincoln County Schools! Download the official LCS app today to access direct messaging, group chats, class and club announcements,...
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LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS STAFF SPOTLIGHT KIMBERLY STAMEY ART TEACHER, CHILDERS ELEM. This summer, Mrs. Stamey spent many hours at Childers Elementary transforming the walls of the school. She painted several murals, including an entire wall mural in the cafeteria. When students and staff walk into the cafeteria, their jaws simply drop in awe. The murals have created a fun and warm environment for students and staff alike. Thanks, Mrs. Stamey! LEARN. LEAD. THRIVE.

Staff Spotlight - Stamey

August 28, 2026
Shoutout to Childers Elementary Art Teacher Kimberly Stamey! Thanks to her hard work over the summer, the walls at Childers Elementary—including a stunning cafeteria mural—have be...
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Registration Now Open. New Students: 2026-2027. Rising Kindergarten. New to District - any grade. lcsnc.org/page/student-enro. Register Today! Lincoln County Schools. The top section of the flyer has a red background featuring a cluster of colorful pencils on the left side. The middle and bottom sections have a white background showing a group of elementary-aged students smiling and holding up rainbow crafts. A red circular badge on the right reads "Register Today!" next to the Lincoln County Schools logo.

Registration 26-27 School Year

May 29, 2026
Registration is now officially open for new students entering Lincoln County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year! This enrollment period is for all rising kindergarteners as wel...
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Summer Break May 22 to August 12. First Day Back for Students August 13, 2026. The text is surrounded by a light cream background featuring colorful summer-themed cartoon illustrations, including a smiling sun, a hibiscus flower, a starfish, a rainbow, a palm tree, a seashell, a lemon, ocean waves, a flamingo float, and a slice of watermelon.

Summer Break

May 29, 2026
School is out for summer! Lincoln County Schools will be on summer break from May 22 through August 12. We hope all of our students, families, and staff have a safe, relaxing, a...
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Summer Reading Time Machine 2026. 7 decades of stories, one unforgettable summer! Lincoln County Public Library Elementary Programs (Rising 1st - 5th Grade). Program Descriptions: Play Ball! (1967): Step up to the plate and read your way to the big leagues! Join us for a week celebrating all things athletic! In addition to sports-themed sand art, magnets & sun visors don't forget to pick up a book, earn your minutes, and knock it out of the park this summer! Discover America (1974): From sea to shining sea, there's a whole country waiting to be explored—and it starts at the library! We'll be diving into the stories, history, people, and places that make America's 250th anniversary amazing. Visit the Oregon Trail, pan for gold, design pottery and discover something new about the incredible country we call home! Make Tracks! (1988): We are on the trail of the most amazing creatures—from the tiny paw prints of backyard critters to the thundering footsteps of mighty dinosaurs! Who knows what you'll discover when you follow the tracks? Help create fossils, amber slime and so much more! Don't forget to grab a cool animal book to earn your stripes! Camp Read-a-lot (1994): Venus Flytrap puppets, bottle lanterns & cool terrariums are just some of the awesome things you will create. At Camp Read-a-Lot, the adventures are endless. Dive into tales of outdoor survival, silly cabin pranks, magical forests, and friendships that last a lifetime. Get a Clue (2000): Calling all detectives, sleuths, and super solvers! The mysteries are piling up and only the best readers can crack the case. Dive into sneaky whodunits, puzzling adventures, and stories full of twists and surprises. Remember to join us for our mysterious decoder, Morse code & fingerprint crafts! Fizz, Boom, Read (2014): This summer, we're mixing reading with science. Come make a pendulum, fizzy bath bombs, & colorful geodes! Discover books about volcanoes, crazy experiments, outer space, creepy crawlies, and more. Every book you read is like a brand-new experiment—you never know what amazing thing you'll discover next! Event Schedule: Summer Reading Kickoff! Citizens Center, Tuesday, June 9, 6:00 - 8:00pm. Join us for games, a live DJ, face painting and more as we kick-off Summer Reading! Register to read and win fantastic raffle prizes this summer! Weekly Programs (Mondays at West Lincoln, Wednesdays at Shanklin, Thursdays at Jonas. All sessions are 3pm to 5pm): June 15 (West Lincoln): Play Ball June 17 (Shanklin): Fizz, Boom, Read June 18 (Jonas): Make Tracks June 22 (West Lincoln): Fizz, Boom, Read June 24 (Shanklin): Discover America June 25 (Jonas): Play Ball June 29 (West Lincoln): Discover America July 1 (Shanklin): Make Tracks July 2 (Jonas): Discover America July 13 (West Lincoln): Camp Read-a-lot July 15 (Shanklin): Play Ball July 16 (Jonas): Get a Clue July 20 (West Lincoln): Make Tracks July 22 (Shanklin): Get a Clue July 23 (Jonas): Camp Read-a-lot July 27 (West Lincoln): Get a Clue July 29 (Shanklin): Camp Read-a-lot July 30 (Jonas): Fizz, Boom, Read Contact Information: Lincoln County Public Library, 704-735-8044. Visit mylincolnlibrary.org for information on special summer reading performers.

Summer Reading Program

May 29, 2026
Lincoln County Public Library has announced its 2026 Summer Reading Programs for rising 1st through 5th-grade students. This year's theme is "Summer Reading Time Machine," featuri...
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Happy Retirement celebration graphic for Norris S. Childers Elementary School. The background is dark blue with gold confetti and glitter accents. In the center, glowing gold text reads "Happy Retirement". Surrounding the central text are four circular, gold-bordered portraits of retiring staff members, each with their name written in white text over their image: Deanna Smith, Joan Hickman, Carla Davis, and Cheryl Black. At the bottom of the graphic, gold text reads "Norris S. Childers Elementary School".

Retirement 2026

May 22, 2026
Celebrating a Combined 81 Years of Excellence! We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to four incredible staff members at Norris S. Childers who are embarking on their nex...
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Lincoln County Schools Summer Feeding. Free Grab’n’Go Breakfast and Lunch for 5 days! Distribution Information: Wednesdays. Choose between: 11AM - 1PM Battleground 4PM - 6PM Childers 4PM - 6PM Pumpkin Center Intermediate Program Details: Meals are for any child or young adult 18 years and younger. Families should stay in their cars and pull up to designated areas. Students do not have to be present. Parents/guardians may pick up meals to take to students and younger siblings at home. Adults picking up meals will need to complete a form indicating student names for whom they are picking up meals. You will receive a meal pack of five breakfasts and 5 lunches each Wednesday during program operation. Dates and Locations: June 3 through July 22. SUN Meals. Pick up meals in the back parking lot at Battleground & Pumpkin Center, and the side area near the bus lot at Childers. The text is framed by a white background decorated with various vegetable illustrations, including broccoli, mushrooms, a tomato, an onion, a cucumber, a potato, a red onion, an eggplant, lettuce, a red bell pepper, a beet, and a carrot.

Summer Feeding Program

May 21, 2026
Lincoln County Schools is proud to participate in the SUN Meals program, offering free Grab’n’Go summer meals from June 3 through July 22. Every Wednesday, families can pick up a ...
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Flyer for Summer Shopping Day event. Graphic features a white octagon on a pink, yellow, and blue gradient background with an illustration of two women browsing a clothing rack. Text on English Flyer: Summer Shopping Day. Friday, May 29, 2026. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Located at Asbury Resource Center (ARC) 221 Salem Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Sign up for a shopping time by contacting your school counselor or school social worker. Text on Spanish Flyer: Día de Compras de Verano. Viernes 29 de mayo, 2026. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Centro de Recursos de Asbury 221 Salem Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Regístrese para un tiempo de compras comunicándose con su consejero escolar o trabajador social escolar.

Summer Shopping Days

April 27, 2026
Lincoln County Schools is pleased to announce the upcoming Summer Shopping Day at the Asbury Resource Center. This event will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2...
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Flyer for Restaurant Week, May 3-10, 2026, in Lincoln County, NC. The top features the heading RESTAURANT WEEK in large black letters. A red circle lists participating restaurants: Carolina Steak & Rib, The Cherry Pit, Cooked For You, Giovanni's, Good Wood Pizzeria, Johnny's Mexican Grille, Lineberger's Steakhouse, Poppy's of Maryland, and maybe more! Text to the right states: Dine at any of these restaurants and a portion of sales will go back to Lincoln County Schools to support teachers in their professional development needs and requests. A black circle in the bottom left says Dine In or Take Out in white cursive. The bottom right features the Meals That Matter Restaurant Week Lincoln County Schools logo, which includes a schoolhouse, a fork, and a spoon. At the bottom, it says: Own a restaurant? Want to join in? Email sclancy@lincoln.k12.nc.us.

Restaurant Week - Meals That Matter

April 27, 2026
Get Ready for Restaurant Week! Do you love eating delicious food? From May 3 to May 10, 2026 , you can eat out and help our schools at the same time! During Lincoln County Sch...
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Flyer for the YMCA Best Friend Fest, a free family day of fun and summer camp open house. The event takes place Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Adrian L. Shuford Jr. YMCA, Hickory Foundation YMCA, Lincoln County Family YMCA, and Sally’s YMCA. The flyer features the YMCA logo and the phrase The Find Your Best Friend Place. It includes images of children eating popsicles on a bounce house, a girl practicing archery, and a family posing with photo booth props. Key event features listed are Special Camp Swag and Special Day of Camp Promotion. Activities are divided into four areas: Fun Zone (bounce house and popsicles), Camp Experience (crafts and activities), Sports Zone (games and sport expo), and Photo Zone (best friend pictures). A QR code is provided to register for camp today. Presented by YMCA of Catawba Valley, website www.ymcacv.org.

YMCA Best Friend Fest

April 21, 2026
The Lincoln County YMCA will be hosting a Best Friend Fest on May 16 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM . It's an incredible event filled with fun, connection, and community spirit—and ...
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Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont logo featuring the iconic green trefoil. The headline reads "Where Confidence Grows" in large black text set against light blue, dark green, and bright green rectangular blocks. To the right, two young girls are smiling and playing with large, colorful wall-mounted gears in shades of yellow, light blue, and orange. Below this, a pink section says "Join today and watch her:" followed by three bullet points: "Make new friends and create lifelong memories," "Observe the stars and reach for them," and "Go on unexpected adventures and surprise herself." The next section on a purple background reads: "Ready to see her become the person she’s meant to be? She’ll learn new skills with best friends by her side—discovering she can rise to any occasion. Join Girl Scouts today and watch her thrive." Icons of an atom, a beaker, and a gear are scattered as decorative elements. At the bottom, a dark green block states: "Learn more at www.BeAGirlScout.org/join or scan the QR code." A QR code with a green trefoil in the center is positioned in the bottom right corner.

Girl Scouts

April 21, 2026
Where Confidence Grows: Join Girl Scouts! Is your daughter ready to find her inner leader and have tons of fun? Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont invites all girls to star...
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West Lincoln Band logo featuring a circular seal with the words Honor, Integrity, Excellence, Fearlessness, Character, and a central W with an arrow. Below the logo, the text reads: Beginning Band Information Night. Tuesday, April 21st, 3:00 - 7:00 PM (Drop-in). Please stop by to gather information on instrument rentals and answer any questions you may have about band! Location: West Lincoln Middle School. Contact: emily.lowery@lincoln.k12.nc.us or (704) 276-1760 ext. 73335.

West Lincoln Band Information Night

April 14, 2026
Are you headed to West Lincoln Middle School next year? Do you want to play an instrument in the band? If so, we have an exciting event for you! West Lincoln is hosting a Begi...
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A flyer with a thick green border on a light gray background. At the top, green text reads 2026 Yearbooks! Below, black text states: Our Yearbooks are on sale!!! $20 Purchase at buytheyearbook.com. The website address is highlighted in bright green. At the bottom is a purple line-art illustration of a book with the word YEARBOOK and a circle on the cover.

Yearbook

April 14, 2026
Don’t Miss Out on This Year’s Yearbook! Capture the memories, the friendships, and the moments that made this year unforgettable! Our 2026 Yearbook is now on sale. Relive your f...
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