Lincoln County Schools, NC

09/01/2026

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and Lincoln County Schools is kicking off a new campaign with one simple message:

BE HERE to GET HERE.

Throughout September, we’ll introduce you to LCS students and family members who are already “there” — serving our community, building careers and making a difference. They’ll share how showing up, learning and growing in school helped prepare them for where they are today.

We’re starting with Luke Alston, a fifth grader at St. James Elementary, and his dad, Staff Sergeant James Alston, who serves as a Unit Training NCO/Cannon Section Chief with the NC Army National Guard in Lincolnton.

When asked how school prepared him for his career, Staff Sergeant Alston shared:

“School taught me about teamwork but still being responsible and accountable for the decisions that I made as an individual.”

For Staff Sergeant Alston, his career is also about service. He has assisted with recovery efforts during state active duty and deployed overseas, helping provide safety and security to those in need.

Every day at school is an opportunity to build skills, develop relationships, and prepare for what comes next.

Wherever our students want to go, it starts with showing up.

BE HERE to GET HERE.

09/01/2026

We want you here at school!

09/01/2026

Today’s visits took us from early learning to student leadership!

At G.E. Massey Elementary, we caught students checking out books in the library, while kindergarten students at S. Ray Lowder Elementary were busy building their phonics skills.

We also stopped by to visit with our hardworking Child Nutrition Department before wrapping up the day at the Board of Education Work Session. Our 2026–27 Student Board Representatives attended and participated in their first official meeting, beginning a year of bringing student voices and perspectives to the table.

Books, phonics, behind-the-scenes teamwork, and student leadership — another full day across LCS!

09/01/2026

September is here! Mark your calendars with these important dates for Lincoln County Schools:

September 7: Holiday — No School
September 8: Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
September 14: Progress Reports
September 22: Parent/Teacher Conference Day — No School for Students

Save these dates and stay connected throughout the month through the LCSNC app and district website.

08/31/2026

From rhythm sticks to wrenches to woodworking — our latest site visits covered a little bit of everything!

We ended last week at Catawba Springs Elementary, where students were putting their rhythm skills to work during music class.

Today, we headed behind the scenes at our Transportation Department to see our mechanics hard at work keeping our buses on the road. Then it was off to Lincolnton High School, where students were meeting in the library, and Lincoln County School of Technology, where students were busy building and creating in woodworking class.

Just a few snapshots of the learning, teamwork, and hard work happening every day across LCS!

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

We’re hiring!

Lincoln County Schools has several newly posted positions across the district, including opportunities in teaching, support services, athletics, child nutrition, transportation, and Central Services.

Ready to join a team focused on helping students LEARN. LEAD. THRIVE.? Check out our latest openings and apply today!

https://lcsnc.schoolspring.com/

08/28/2026

Meet Corey!

Corey is LCS’ traveling apple mascot — and his name comes with a little wordplay. An apple has a core, so naturally, our apple had to be named Corey!

Each month, staff members who read our staff newsletter can enter our Staff Readership Contest, and Corey travels to visit the lucky winner.

For August, Corey made his way to Mrs. Erika Beard at North Lincoln High School! He arrived ready for the start of school with his coffee, glasses, and trusty pencil in hand. Mrs. Beard also received a bag full of LCS swag and a $20 gift card.

Congratulations, Mrs. Beard, and thanks for reading! Corey will be on the move again in September. Who will he visit next?

08/27/2026

This week's visits gave us a little bit of everything!

At Rock Springs Elementary, the hallways were busy — and kindergarten was celebrating Yellow Day! We caught the morning arrival in the bus lot at St. James Elementary, peeked into classrooms at Pumpkin Center Primary, and stopped by the band room at North Lincoln Middle School to see students making music.

Different schools, different moments, but all part of a week of learning across Lincoln County Schools!