West Lincoln High School

Congratulations to all the participants for this year's Miss WLH Scholarship Pageant.

Madison Parks--Miss West Lincoln 2026 and the People's Choice Winner. Madison received a $3,000.00 scholarship.
Grace Houser--Miss West Lincoln 2025

Ava Godfrey--Spirit Wear Winner
Madison Parks--Miss West Lincoln 2026 and the People's Choice Winner
Ashlyn Flowers--Junior Miss West Lincoln 2026 and Talent Winner
Taylor Turner--Miss Congeniality Winner

4 days ago, West Lincoln High School

Contestants in various colored dresses pose on a stage with a wall in the background.

Five women in gowns, sashes, and crowns stand on a stage. Each holds flowers. Behind them, red and white striped walls, balloons, and a checkered floor.

Two women in red gowns and sashes, holding bouquets and handbags, stand together in front of a wall with balloons.

A huge shoutout to our four amazing assistant principals for everything you do to keep our school running smoothly! Your leadership, support, and dedication make a difference in the lives of students and staff every single day. We appreciate your hard work and the positive impact you bring to our school community!

5 days ago, West Lincoln High School

Four circular headshots of staff members on a red background. Names listed below each photo: Mrs. Robinson, Mr. Richardson, Mrs. Biggerstaff, and Mr. Markley.

Mrs. Sain's Foods I class enjoyed making pretzels! It's a favorite because they are so good!

7 days ago, West Lincoln High School

Mrs. Sain's Foods II class made homemade pasta noodles with Alfredo sauce. Great job!

7 days ago, West Lincoln High School

foods 2 making homemade pasta with Alfredo sauce

Congrats to the cast and crew of the theatre department's production, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus that closed this past weekend.
WLHS theatre students had a full week! On Wednesday and Thursday, they performed for 400 elementary students from Norris S. Childers and Union. On Friday and Saturday evening, students presented again to family audiences. A big thank you to everyone who came out to support these awesome students!

7 days ago, West Lincoln High School

Smiling group photo of the play's cast and crew posed onstage in front of the set. The cast is dressed in their colorful costumes and the crew is dressed in black.

Two costumed actors—one holding the Pigeon puppet—interacting with an excited young child in the auditorium's lobby. The child has their arms open for a hug with the Pigeon puppet.

Four characters happily interacting with a large, shaggy dog puppet on stage with a blue bus in the background.

An actor at the wheel of a light blue bus scenery alongside an actor holding a large blue Pigeon puppet.

Three actors on stage: a surprised businessman in a suit, an elderly woman throwing birdseed at the camera, and a teenager in a red lightning bolt shirt.

A view from the back of a darkened auditorium showing a seated audience of children watching a stage musical. The stage features the piece of bus scenery against a city skyline backdrop and a series of giant speech bubbles that read "DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS!"

An actor kneeling on stage holding a large blue Pigeon puppet against a purple-lit city skyline backdrop.

WLHS is proud to announce the 2026 Prom Court. Congratulations to the following students. From the ladies: Heidi Withers, Quinlyn Avery, Melony Hoffman, Aynsley Howard, Lexi Pittman, Hayden Brown, Lily Hinkle, and Destiny Harrelson. From the gentlemen: Taiden Payseur, Cash Allen, Bobby Auten, Mason Bourquardez, Kian Silvers, Zeke Diano, Colton Clark, and Reid Sellers. We look forward to a wonderful evening of celebration.

7 days ago, West Lincoln High School

A white, ornate-edged decorative frame contains the text 2026 Prom Court in red and black script and serif fonts. The background of the flyer features a black and white diamond lattice pattern with playing cards, poker chips, and suit symbols (hearts, clubs, diamonds, spades) suggesting a casino or Vegas theme. The text on the flyer is as follows: 2026 Prom Court. Left column (preceded by heart symbols): Heidi Withers, Quinlyn Avery, Melony Hoffman, Aynsley Howard, Lexi Pittman, Hayden Brown, Lily Hinkle, Destiny Harrelson. Right column (preceded by spade symbols): Taiden Payseur, Cash Allen, Bobby Auten, Mason Bourquardez, Kian Silvers, Zeke Diano, Colton Clark, Reid Sellers. Bottom text: Congratulations!

This week at WLHS.

7 days ago, West Lincoln High School

This Week March 30th-April 3rd. Reminders: Spring Break! 4/3 - 4/10. SENIORS - send "K" or 1st grade pic to Mrs. Allen. Prom 2026 - May 2nd. April 2nd - MANDATORY graduation meeting @ 1:30. LET'S ALL DO OUR PART TO RAISE OUR SCHOOL GRADE TO A "B" — "B" HERE WITH NO TARDIES! Events: (ALL EVENT DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA FOR UPDATES) Monday 3/30: No events listed. Tuesday 3/31: SOFTBALL @ STUART CRAMER. TENNIS VS STUART CRAMER. SOCCER VS BESSEMER. JV SOCCER VS EAST LINCOLN. BASEBALL VS STUART CRAMER. Wednesday 4/1: BASEBALL @ STUART CRAMER. Thursday 4/2: SOFTBALL VS STUART CRAMER. TENNIS VS HIGHLAND TECH. SOCCER VS STUART CRAMER. JV SOCCER @ HIBRITEN. MANDATORY GRAD MEETING @ 1:30. STUDENTS WILL REPORT TO 1ST FOR REBEL TIME. Friday 4/3: NO SCHOOL! HAPPY SPRING BREAK. Additional: BASEBALL EASTER TOURNAMENT APRIL 6-8TH. Graphic includes "B" HERE! STATE ACCOUNTABILITY GRADE WLHS IS A "C" SCHOOL. GOAL! RAISE OUR SCORE FROM A 68 (C) TO A 72 (B). WE NEED YOU. WL IS COMMITTED TO PROGRESS AS OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY WORKS TO RAISE OUR SCORE FROM A 68 TO A 72. TOGETHER—WITH TEAMWORK, EFFORT, AND REBEL PRIDE—WE WILL REACH THAT B. BY - OCTOBER 2026. Graphic also includes a Rebel mascot with "FIND YOUR VOICE" and "CHECK YOUR EMAIL daily".

Mark your calendars, LCS students! The Spring 2026 Exam Schedule is now available. Testing will take place from May 15 through May 21. It is important to review the specific windows for EOCs and CTE exams, as well as the travel schedule for the School of Technology. Remember that attendance is taken daily, and students must be present during their scheduled exam window. Good luck to all our students as they prepare for their final assessments!

12 days ago, West Lincoln High School

Lincoln County Schools Exam Schedule Spring 2026. (Times may vary slightly by school; please check your school’s website for specific start times.) Friday, May 15, 2026: 8:00-11:30 Biology, Math 1, and Math 3 EOC Exams; 11:30-11:55 First Lunch; 12:00-12:25 Second Lunch; 12:30-3:00 1st Period CTE and Teacher-Made Exams. Monday, May 18, 2026: 8:00-11:30 English II EOC Exams; 11:30-11:55 First Lunch; 12:00-12:25 Second Lunch; 12:30-3:00 2nd Period CTE and Teacher-Made Exams. Tuesday, May 19, 2026: 8:00-11:30 Remediation EOC Makeups; 11:30-11:55 First Lunch; 12:00-12:25 Second Lunch; 12:30-3:00 3rd Period CTE and Teacher-Made Exams Remediation. Wednesday, May 20, 2026: 8:00-11:30 EOC Retests, EOC Remediation, EOC Makeups; 11:30-11:55 First Lunch; 12:00-12:25 Second Lunch; 12:30-3:00 4th Period CTE and Teacher-Made Exams, EOC Remediation/Retests/Makeups. Thursday, May 21, 2026 (Early Release Day): 8:00-12:00 EOC Retests, Exam Make-ups; 8:00-12:00 Revised Bell Schedule. Notes: Per LCS Board policy, exam exemptions do not apply to courses which have required state tests. All exams count for 20% of the student’s final course grade. Required exams must be taken during the designated window at the scheduled dates and times. Please plan vacations and holiday travel around these times. Students not present for exams during the assigned times will be marked absent and required to make up the exam. Exams will not be administered early. Sidebar Information: EOC Exams/Extend II EOCs: Math 1 (196 minutes), Math 3 (196 minutes), Biology (166 minutes), English II (166 minutes). CTE Exams (120 minutes): Agriculture; Business, Finance, and Marketing; Career Development; Computer Science and IT; Family and Consumer Sciences; Health Science; Trade, Technology, Engineering and Industrial. Teacher Exams (60-75 minutes): Exams prepared by teachers will be administered face to face in all other courses. Students who meet exam exemption criteria are not required to take the teacher exam. However, students who earn an exemption are encouraged to take the exam which will only be used to improve the student’s final grade for the course. May 15-21 will be designated for completion of course work, make up work submissions, teacher made and state exams, and unit recovery. Class period attendance will be taken daily. If students are not on a school campus for a review session or end of semester assessment, they will be marked absent.

Reminder for Juniors. The mandatory ACT test is on Tuesday, March 24th! Report to your testing location by 7:55 with a charged Chromebook. Search your email for "ACT Testing Location" if you have not checked it. Email Ms. Robinson with questions: jennifer.robinson@lincoln.k12.nc.us

14 days ago, West Lincoln High School

Reminder for Juniors. The mandatory ACT test is Tuesday, March 24th! Report to your testing location by 7:55 with a charged Chromebook. Search your email for "ACT Testing Location" if you have not checked it. Email Ms. Robinson with questions: jennifer.robinson@lincoln.k12.nc.us

This week at WLHS

15 days ago, West Lincoln High School

West Lincoln High School Weekly Bulletin for March 23rd-27th. Reminders: * Prom 2026 - May 2nd April 2nd - MANDATORY graduation meeting @ 1:30 SENIORS - take care of fees/fines before April so you are cleared to participate in senior activities. SENIORS - send "K" or 1st grade pic to Mrs. Allen. LET’S ALL DO OUR PART TO RAISE OUR SCHOOL GRADE TO A “B” — “B” HERE WITH NO TARDIES! Events: (All event dates and times are subject to change. Check social media for updates) Monday 3/23: Track @ LHS; Honor Society Inductions @ 7PM. Tuesday 3/24: Baseball vs Cherryville; Softball vs Cherryville; Soccer @ Lincolnton; Tennis @ Burns. Wednesday 3/25: Softball @ Foard. Thursday 3/26: Tennis @ Cherryville; Students will report to 3rd for Rebel Time. Friday 3/27: Baseball @ Cherryville; Softball @ Cherryville; Soccer @ Cherryville; Students will report to 4th for Rebel Time. Saturday 3/28: No events listed. Additional Graphics: Image includes a "B HERE!" graphic stating WLHS is a "C" school with a goal to raise the score from a 68 (C) to a 72 (B) by October 2026. Featured mascot is the West Lincoln Rebel Man. Sidebar text reads "Check your email daily" and "Find your voice."

It is a busy week at West Lincoln High School! From March 16th to 20th, we have a full schedule of athletic events and important milestones for our seniors. Seniors, please remember to send your 1st-grade or kindergarten photos to Mrs. Allen and check your email to vote for teacher superlatives. We are also pushing toward our goal of reaching a B school grade—remember that every day and every "no tardy" counts toward our collective success. Come out and support our Rebels in tennis, baseball, softball, soccer, and track throughout the week.

22 days ago, West Lincoln High School

Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Miss WLHS Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, March 21st! The event takes place in the Butch Ross Gym at West Lincoln High School. Doors open at 6:30 PM with the pageant starting at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Come out and show your support for these outstanding students!

24 days ago, West Lincoln High School

Flyer for the 5th Annual Miss WLHS Scholarship Pageant. The background features a red stage curtain with a small white crown icon at the top. The text reads: You're invited to the 5th Annual Miss WLHS Scholarship Pageant! Saturday, March 21st @ West Lincoln High School Butch Ross Gym. Doors Open 6:30, Pageant Starts at 7:00. $10 for Adults, $5 for Students. The flyer is enclosed in a white decorative border.

Ms. Nutt's 11th-grade American Lit classes are studying Transcendentalism, reading Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, among others. Core beliefs are solace and wisdom in nature, celebrating individualism, and learning to question instead of taking answers at face value. We got out in nature to remember child-like wonder and work in our Nature Journal.

24 days ago, West Lincoln High School

Two female students stand together outdoors among trees with small white blossoms. The student on the left wears a black t-shirt, blue jeans, and grey fur-lined boots, holding a paper and making a peace sign. The student on the right wears a grey t-shirt and grey sweatpants featuring a cartoon character, also holding a paper. They are standing on a bed of dry leaves and mulch.

Three students walk in a single file line through a wooded area with thin trees and green undergrowth. Each student is carrying white papers or a booklet, appearing to be engaged in an outdoor educational activity or scavenger hunt.

Two students stand on a wooden boardwalk overlooking a pond. The student in the foreground wears a black t-shirt and has a pink binder open on the railing, while the student in the background wears a grey hoodie and glasses while writing on a notepad. The pond contains green aquatic plants, and a school building is visible on a hill in the distance.

A group of approximately fifteen students are gathered outdoors in a shaded seating area made of wooden benches. They are sitting under the low-hanging branches of a large tree filled with white blossoms. Many students are holding small white booklets or papers, and a picnic table is visible on the far left.

Today, we had the honor of welcoming Hallie Black, last year’s Valedictorian, to speak with West Lincoln students about her journey from a rural community to studying at Yale University, where she is currently a freshman. Hallie shared valuable insights about the college admissions and application process, financial aid opportunities, and life on a college campus. She also answered students’ questions about preparing for the SAT and ACT, the benefits of AP and CCP courses, and how to stand out when writing college essays. Thank you, Hallie, for returning to West Lincoln and for such an inspiring and informative talk!

24 days ago, West Lincoln High School

A young woman wearing a grey Yale sweatshirt stands in a media center giving a presentation. Next to her is a large monitor displaying a slide titled RESIDENTIAL LIFE. The slide states: Every incoming student is sorted into 1 of 14 Residential Colleges! These buildings are microcosms of the larger Yale community, and each has its own: Dining Hall, Fitness Room, Buttery and Game Room, Library, Dean of College and HoC, Mascot, and special facilities like pottery, dance, printing, and makerspace studios! The slide includes two photos of collegiate architecture and several small crests.

A group of high school students sit at a round table in a media center, listening to a presentation about Yale University's residential life. A presenter in a Yale sweatshirt stands in the background by a large screen. One student in the foreground wears an orange basketball jersey with the name BALL and the number 1 on the back.

A wide shot of a school media center where a presenter is pointing to a digital screen titled RESIDENTIAL LIFE. Approximately twenty students are seated at various tables, listening to the presentation. A large piece of art depicting a whimsical forest path hangs on the back wall.

A heartfelt thank you to Hebron Church for providing treat bags and bottled water for our team today. We are so grateful for their support. Thank you, Hebron Church, for your kindness!

24 days ago, West Lincoln High School

A brown paper lunch bag sits on a wooden desk next to a clear plastic bottle of IGA Purified Drinking Water. Handwritten in pink marker on the bag is the text: Hebron Church Thanks for all you do!

West Lincoln High School is building a positive culture with our new "Do You Have a Gold Coin" game, and Mrs. Scism is one of our inaugural winners. This initiative is designed to add excitement and camaraderie among our staff members.

26 days ago, West Lincoln High School

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a bright pink long-sleeve sweatshirt, matching pink pants, and pink earrings, stands in a doorway. She is smiling and holding a "Triple Play" scratch-off lottery ticket with both hands. In the background, there is an office setting with a red cabinet, a printer, and a sign on the glass door regarding cell phone usage in the office.

A woman with brown curly hair and glasses stands in a room with white cinderblock walls. She is dressed in a costume featuring a blue and white plaid button-down shirt, bright orange suspenders, blue jeans cuffed at the shins, and white socks with a red stripe. She is wearing black and white Converse sneakers and holding her hands up with palms facing forward. A monster decoration is visible on the window behind her.

Help us celebrate the WLHS Class of 2026 by participating in the Rebel Senior Send Off. We invite families, friends, and mentors to mail congratulatory letters to our graduates by April 3. Letters should be mailed to West Lincoln High School, Attention: Tammie Allen, 172 Shoal Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Please ensure letters are no larger than 8.5 x 11 and contain no gifts, glitter, or valuables. Seniors will receive their letters during the Mandatory Senior Awards Ceremony on May 14 at 8:30 AM in the new gym. Scan the QR code in the image for more information.

26 days ago, West Lincoln High School

A big THANK YOU to our Rebel PTSO for providing lunch for us today on this lovely workday! We appreciate your thoughtfulness and compassion each and everyday!

28 days ago, West Lincoln High School

School social workers are vital to a school’s success, providing critical support that helps students overcome challenges and stay focused on learning. Their dedication to student well-being strengthens our entire school community and helps every child reach their full potential. Thank you, Alicia Kester, for being all that and more!

28 days ago, West Lincoln High School

This week at WLHS

28 days ago, West Lincoln High School