North Carolina / School Districts / Lincoln County Schools
At its Jan. 13 meeting the Lincoln County Board of Education celebrated teacher and student recognitions, announced a public viewing of draft strategic-plan materials on Feb. 3, reported 77 pre-K applications and 273 volunteer mentors, and approved the agenda and consent items by voice vote.
North Carolina / School Districts / Lincoln County Schools
Superintendent Dr. Allen updated the board on the 2026–2031 strategic‑plan process, announced student representatives will join board work sessions beginning in January, and led recognition of athletic teams, student artwork winners and a principal nominated for a national award.
North Carolina / School Districts / Lincoln County Schools
At its Dec. 9 meeting the Lincoln County Schools Board of Education re-elected Christina Sutton as chair and Krista Hevenor as vice chair, approved the 2026–27 high‑school registration curriculum guide, adopted 2026 legislative priorities (including a proposed attendance pilot), authorized a switch to Spectrum Business for the district network and passed a resolution concerning East Lincoln High School property.
North Carolina / School Districts / Lincoln County Schools
Two public commenters asked the Lincoln County Schools board for clearer public information after a reported racial harassment incident and urged community support to erase roughly $9,000 in student meal debt.
North Carolina / School Districts / Lincoln County Schools
The board voted to approve Avery Builders as the official builder for the West Lincoln High School barn project.
North Carolina / School Districts / Lincoln County Schools
The Lincoln County Schools Board approved school improvement plans for 2025–26 with explicit exceptions for three low-performing schools; the plans were discussed previously at a work session.
North Carolina / School Districts / Lincoln County Schools
Emma, a senior at West Lincoln High School, nominated Tina Boyles, an art teacher at West Lincoln Middle School (Lincoln County Schools), saying Boyles helped her process emotions through art and supported her during a hard period.
North Carolina / School Districts / Lincoln County Schools
Two community leaders told the Lincoln County Schools board on Sept. 2 that the district must demonstrate whether and how its anti-harassment policies were enforced after a viral video showing racial slurs against a student.
North Carolina / School Districts / Lincoln County Schools
Superintendent Dr. Allen reported a 10th‑day enrollment of 11,557, updates on NC Connect, Leader in Me and several construction and program updates; the board also recognized two Pumpkin Center schools and a community muralist and librarian grant recipient.
North Carolina / School Districts / Lincoln County Schools
At the Aug. 12 Lincoln County Schools board meeting, Jack Hoke of the North Carolina School Superintendents Association presented the Brad Sneeden Leadership Award to Dr. Aaron Allen. The board also recognized three students selected for the Governors School program.