Kelly Wilson, Principal
Main Office: 919-557-2587
Bell Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Home
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Environmental Connections
At Lincoln Heights Environmental Connections, nature becomes the classroom as students investigate, explore, and take action to protect and improve the world around them.
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Our Magnet Academic Programs
Our school offers the following unique academic programs, allowing each learner to explore their interests and shape a personalized path to success.
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Environmental Connections
Environmental learning is woven into core subjects and grows knowledgeable stewards of the planet. Students tackle real-world challenges through hands-on E-Inquiry Lab courses and explore fields like ecology, geology, engineering, and wildlife in choice-based Expeditions courses.
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STEM
The WCPSS STEM magnet pathway schools provide student-centered, real-world learning where interdisciplinary problem-solving and community partnerships prepare students for future careers in an evolving STEM world.
Our School Community
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Recognized for Excellence
These honors reflect the commitment of our educators, the achievements of our students, and the exceptional strength of public education in the Wake County Public School System.
Elementary Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence
Magnet Schools of America denoted us as the top elementary magnet school in the nation for 2025.
NC Green School of Excellence
This top-level recognition is awarded to schools demonstrating the highest commitment to a sustainable campus and an environmental education curriculum.
Purple Star School
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction designatesthis award to schools that demonstrate military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families.
Academic Excellence
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Through our school's project-based EI classes, students can explore real-world problems and challenges to gain valuable knowledge and develop deeper Science competencies.
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Students choose an elective to explore an area of interest within our magnet theme.
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Each March, United Arts partners with WCPSS to showcase student creativity through Pieces of Gold, featuring nearly 1,000 performers in music, dance, and theater, and Gifts of Gold, a juried art exhibit highlighting outstanding student artwork from across the district.
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Many teachers hold advanced degrees or National Board Certification.
Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
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Lisa Tolley
“Lincoln Heights demonstrates an outstanding commitment to academic excellence and innovative, rigorous learning experiences for all students through its integration of environmental learning.”
Environmental Education Program Manager at NCDEQ
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Sara Sova
“Our school’s important magnet theme is helping students build relationships and engage with their environment to become empowered citizens.”
Parent and Past PTA President