Harlan Independent Schools

❤️💪 Red Ribbon Week Kickoff at Harlan Elementary! 💪❤️ Day 1 was a huge success — our Superhero Day reminded us that we all have the power to be drug free! Our students showed up in full superhero spirit and made an awesome start to Red Ribbon Week. We are so proud of our Dragons!

Thank you to all the students and families who participated and showed their superhero spirit. Can’t wait for the rest of the week at HES!

📚✨ Our Literati Book Fair is off to an amazing start! We’re thrilled to see so many happy readers exploring the wonderful selection of books. Don’t forget, our Literacy Night is on Tuesday, October 28th, from 5 to 7 PM! It's the perfect opportunity for parents and kids to come together, enjoy the fair, and discover new adventures in reading. Plus, you can easily add funds to your student’s account through the Literati gift card system, making it even simpler to shop for your favorite books! Come join the fun and support our young readers!

📣 Reminder, Dragon Family! 💚🐉

There will be no Dragons Beyond the Bell on Tuesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 30th.

🧡 Join us for Family Literacy Night on Tuesday, October 28th and our Halloween Dance on Thursday, October 30th! 🎃👻

We can’t wait to see all our amazing students and families for these fun events! 💚📚✨

🐉Vibrant learning is taking place in Mrs. Amro’s class! Students created atoms and did an excellent job! #HHS #vibrantlearning #EveryDragonEveryDay

Reminder: Gear up for Red Ribbon Week October 27th-31st! Join us as we take a stand for making wise, healthy choices and showing our school pride! 🐉 #RedRibbonWeek #BeDrugFree #WeAreHarlan

📚 Join Us for the Literati Book Fair! We're thrilled to announce our brand-new Literati Book Fair at Harlan Elementary School! Mark your calendars for Monday, October 27th through Friday, October 31st. Add funds to your students account by clicking through Gift Card link below: https://literati.com/a/gift-card?srsltid=AfmBOoqv3UxKWBfwhtvibUFC5LKuNPjQG2m6qO5oLRSwuojeb7PSfLwr ✨ Special Event: Literacy Night! ✨ On Tuesday, October 28th, from 5 to 7 PM, come enjoy a fun evening of reading, activities, and community engagement. It's the perfect opportunity to explore new books and celebrate literacy with family and friends! We can't wait to see you there and share the joy of reading! 📖✨

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our Cross Country team for their incredible accomplishments today!! 💫Boys Cross Country Team- Regional Runner Up 🥇 Tanner Daniels- 1st place-15:44- Broke the school record!! 🎉All boys ran under 22 minutes!! 🎉 💫Girls Cross Country Team- 4th Place 🏆Harper Carmical-3rd place- 21:16- Broke the school record!! 🐉BOTH TEAMS ARE STATE BOUND!!! This is the first time that the boys team has qualified for state since 1987!! We are so proud of our athletes! Go Dragons!!!! 🐉

👟Our Cross Country team is carb-loading this evening at the Portal in preparation for regionals tomorrow at West Liberty. Join us in wishing them the best of luck! Good luck, Green!! 🐉🐉🐉

🎉 Dragon Attendance Incentive Winner! 🐉

This year, Harlan Independent Schools rolled out a brand-new attendance incentive to celebrate students who show up and give their best every single day!

Each week that a student has perfect attendance — meaning no check-ins late and no early checkouts — they earn a ticket for a chance to win a district prize at the end of the nine weeks. That means a student can earn up to nine chances per quarter! As part of the incentive, students must be present the day of the drawing to claim their prize.

👏 Congratulations to this nine-weeks winner, Hunter Brock! Your dedication and commitment to being present each day truly make you a role model for your fellow Dragons.

💚 A special thank you goes out to our community partner and generous prize donor, the Boys & Girls Club of Appalachia, for supporting our students and helping us celebrate the importance of attendance!

#EveryDayEveryDragon #AttendanceMatters #HarlanIndependent

📚✨ Join us tonight for Family Literacy Night at Harlan Elementary from 5–7 PM Tuesday October 28th! Come be part of the fun with engaging reading activities for the whole family. We hope to see you there! 💚🐉

HMS/HHS Students: Gear up for Red Ribbon Week October 27th-31st! Join us as we take a stand for making wise, healthy choices and show our school pride! 🐉 #RedRibbonWeek #BeDrugFree #WeAreHarlan

🏀 Season Opener!! 🏀

It's basketball time at HMS!! Join us in wishing our HMS Dragons the best of luck as they travel to Lynn Camp to take on the Wildcats!! 5/6 grade tip-off is set for 6:00 PM, with 7/8 grade action to follow. #FamilyofDragons

🎶🎺 Congratulations to the Harlan High School Marching Band for placing 8th in the regional competition at Madison Southern High School this Saturday! Your hard work, dedication, and talent make us proud! 🎶#GoDragons

We’re so excited to announce Harlan Elementary’s very first Literati Book Fair! Join us as our library transforms into a magical Everglow Forest, where stories shine bright and imagination comes alive. 🌟
🗓 Dates: Monday, October 27 – Friday, October 31
        Family Literacy Night Tuesday, October 28th 5:00-7:00
📍 Location: Harlan Elementary Library
Students and families will have the chance to explore an incredible selection of books, discover new favorites, and help support our school’s library! Every purchase helps us grow our collection and keep the love of reading glowing strong. 💚
Come wander through the Everglow Forest and see what adventures await! 🌿📖

🏐 It’s Tournament Time, Green Dragons!

Come out tonight and support your Harlan Lady Dragons as they take on the Harlan County Lady Bears in the first round of the 52nd District Volleyball Tournament! 🐉

📍 Location: Harlan High School
🕕 Game Time: 6:00 PM

Let’s pack the gym, show our Dragon pride, and cheer our girls on to victory! 🔥
#GoLadyDragons

🏆 Mountain Championship Elementary Classic Results! 🏆 We are so proud of our runners at yesterday’s race! 🌟 Top Highlights: • Julianne Miller and Braxton Sizemore earned 1st place overall in their divisions. • Our 4th grade & under girls team and 4th grade & under boys team both brought home 1st place overall as well! Way to go, Dragons! You continue to make us proud! 🐉💚

PRI FSCS SSU SC and Mrs. Ledford partnered with Hearthside Bank to bring financial literacy lessons to our Harlan Elementary 3rd and 4th grade students in Mrs. Bolton’s and Mrs. Yost’s math classes. We are grateful for this opportunity to help our students build skills for the future! 💚🐉

🐉Best of luck to Zoë Lawson as she runs solo in the Middle School State Championship today at 4:00 PM, in Lexington, KY. Go, Zoë! 🐉