Lincoln County Schools

FAFSA February When you complete the FAFSA, a college will give you a financial aid offer that shows all the aid you qualify for. It may be more than you think! Complete the FAFSA today. FAFSA 101 landing page : https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/fafsa-101/ #CFNC #CFNC25 #College4NC #FAFSA

World Read Aloud Day February 5, 2025 Reading aloud at home and at school is one of the best ways to help children develop literacy skills. According to research by the University of Melbourne, reading aloud to children daily puts them almost a year ahead of children who do not receive daily read-alouds. This is true regardless of income, education level or cultural background.

National School Counseling Week February 3-7, 2025 Thank you to our school counselors for helping our students succeed in school and assisting them with planning for colleges and careers!

February is Career and Technical Education Month! Lincoln County Schools is proud of our CTE programs, opportunities, and reputation. These programs offer a chance for exploration, connection, and future-ready skill attainment. Explore what CTE options are available for your child in Middle and High School now so you (and your student) are ready for on-line registration in a few weeks. For more information, visit our CTE website: www.lcsnc.org/domain/62

Congratulations to Eva Hedrick, the Lincoln County Schools District Spelling Bee Winner! Eva is a fifth grader at Pumpkin Center Intermediate school. She will advance to the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee at Bank of America Stadium on March 9! Congratulations also to the Runner-up, Evelyn Dragoon, a fifth grade student at Catawba Springs Elementary!

Elizabeth Darling, Workforce Development Coordinator and LCST Assistant Principal, had the opportunity to present Wednesday at the South Atlantic ACT Summit in Raleigh. She highlighted the incredible work Lincoln County Schools is doing to build strong local partnerships and how these collaborations are enhancing relevancy and academic success for our students. Darling said, "It was great to showcase how our partnerships with businesses and industries are providing real-world connections that benefit both students and the local workforce. The audience was very engaged, and I received positive feedback about how our district is leading the way in preparing students for future careers." Thank you for representing Lincoln County Schools, Elizabeth!

Lincoln County Schools Health Academy students had the opportunity to tour Atrium Lincoln Hospital Wednesday morning. Students visited various departments, including the Emergency Room, Operating Room, Pharmacy, OB, Radiology, and the Critical Care Unit. Special thank you to the following for making this visit possible today: Leslie Pressley - Associate Dean of Academic Affairs - Gaston College Joanne Matz - Dean of Lincoln County Educational Partnerships - Gaston College Melissa Herms - Nurse Manager of Education - Atrium Lincoln Emily Nelson - Facility Nurse Educator - Atrium Lincoln If you would like more information about the Health Academy, speak to your school counselor or visit https://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/page/health-academy

PRE-K TO KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION DAY If your child will be 5 on or before August 31, 2025, please join us for a fun, informative visit designed to introduce both children and parents to Kindergarten.

Gaston College Roadmap to CTE Careers Event February 25, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm If you are interested in attending the career exploration event, visit https://www.gaston.edu/cte-roadmap/ for more information and to register to attend.

Congratulations to these talented musicians for representing Lincoln County Schools' middle and high school bands at the NCBA All-District Event this past weekend! These students auditioned earlier this year and were selected from hundreds of students across our area. ELHS - Dustin Wallace Logan Ferguson- Clarinet, All- State eligible Alex Thomas- Trombone Kendrick Thomas- Tuba WLHS - Jacob Brittain Cameron Warner and Matthew Wilson. ELMS - Jennifer Beck Olivia Sellers, Flute Hensleigh Stamey, French Horn NLMS - Jennifer Burhans Symphonic All-District Band: Daniela Katz- 1st Chair French Horn, Qualifies for All-State Nicholas Beninati- 4th Chair Bass Clarinet Concert All-District Band: Alaina Brady- 7th Chair Flute Bridget Siwoszek- 1st Chair Oboe Camila Gomez- 2nd Chair Clarinet Clint Wilson- 1st Chair French Horn Josh Smith- 4th Chair Percussion LMS - Joshua Belvin Rocco Vickers first chair tuba middle school concert band John Toscano fourth chair tuba middle school concert band. NLHS - Matthew Minick Miguel Martiniez Clarinet 11-12 band 8th chair Luke Fredell- clarinet 11-12 band 20th chair Jackson Marshall 11-12 band 4th chair bass clarinet Nadia Puga 9-10 band 19 chair clarinet LHS - William Fisher Noe Ortega Ramirez- 7th Chair Trombone Joshua Scott- 9th Chair Trombone Cayden Hope- 2nd Alternate Bari Sax

Lincoln County Schools Health Academy Attention High School Students! Jumpstart your career in Health Care today through College Now Contact your High School Career Development Coordinator of School Counselor to learn more about this wonderful opportunity!

Reminder: There will be No School for students or staff on Monday, January 20, 2025 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Leader in Me Each month, we will focus on each of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Habit Three in the Series features Kennan Eaddy, Director of Student Support Services, and West Lincoln High School administrators and students. Click here for video: https://youtu.be/aXELDUBKsag

Due to icy roads, Lincoln County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, January 14. High school students will report to 2nd period.

Due to issues with heat in the building, Iron Station Elementary will operate on a remote learning day Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

⚠ Iron Station Elementary ⚠ Remote Learning Day Due to issues with heat in the building, Iron Station Elementary will operate on a Remote Learning Day today, January 13, 2025.

2025-2026 NC Pre-K Applications We are now accepting 2025-2026 NC Pre-K applications. Online applications are available here: https://forms.gle/caKwNbehHVpV53Ng6 *Your child must be 4 years old by August 31, 2025* If you have any questions, please contact Chrystal Hoyle, NC PreK Coordinator, at ncprekspecialist@pfclg.org

Bus Drivers Needed! 🚌 Visit https://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/page/transportation for more information!

January is National School Board Recognition Month! 🎉 Our School Board members are dedicated to our students, staff, families, and community! We are so grateful for all that they do! #SchoolBoardMonth #nced #ncsba #lincolnleads

Congratulations to Mary Franklin (NLHS) and Jadyn White (WLHS) for being selected as 2025 NC Teaching Fellows! Click here for the full press release: https://www.northcarolina.edu/north-carolina-teaching-fellows-program-announces-210-recipients-in-early-decisions-for-2025/ #lincolnleads