📢 Important Policy Updates for the 2025–26 School Year at Harlan Independent Schools! 🐉

As we gear up for a new school year, please take a moment to review a few important policy changes:

District Staff/Student Communication
Beginning June 27, 2025, SB 181 requires that all school communication with students occur only through approved platforms including ParentSquare, district email, GoGuardian, Google Workspace, and Infinite Campus. Communication through texting, personal emails, and social media will no longer be allowed.

As a result of new Kentucky legislation, Harlan Middle/High School has made the following policy changes for the 2025-2026 school year.

Moment of Silence or Reflection
In accordance to KY Senate Bill 19, “at the commencement of the first class of each day in all public schools, there shall be a moment of silence or reflection of at least one (1) minute, but not to exceed two (2) minutes in duration,” during which “all pupils remain seated and silent and make no distracting display so that each pupil may, in the exercise of his or her individual choice, meditate, pray, or engage in any other silent activity which does not interfere with, distract from, or impede other pupils' exercise of individual choice.”

Personal Electronic Devices
In response to KY House Bill 208, and in an effort to maximize student engagement during instructional time while limiting distractions throughout the day, all personal electronic devices—including but not limited to cell phones, AirPods, earbuds, smartwatches, camera-equipped glasses, etc.—must remain turned off and out of sight from the start of the school day until the end of the school day. Parents may contact the office to leave messages for students as needed. Students will be permitted to use office phones in cases of emergency.

about 19 hours ago, Eric Greene
Changes to Staff/Student Communication
Middle/High School Policy Changes
🐉Please join us in welcoming Courtney Huebner as she joins the team as our new High School Math Teacher. Courtney has taught in the elementary school for four years and is excited to continue her career at HHS. She is working on her Rank 1 in Principalship from the University of the Cumberlands. Courtney and her husband Ben have two daughters who attend Harlan Elementary and are proud Green Dragons. She is excited to hit the ground running and have a wonderful year with students. Let’s welcome Mrs. Huebner! 🐉🐉 #FamilyOfDragons #StandardOfExcellence ----------------------------------------------- Now is the perfect time to join us in the Harlan Independent School District. You can enroll your child today at enrollatharlan.com 🐉
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🏀 There will be no practice for the Harlan Middle School Lady Dragons this evening. Next practice will be Sunday at 2pm.
4 days ago, Megan Freyer
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There will be no Cross Country practice today, Wednesday, July 30th, 2025.
6 days ago, Eric Greene
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🐉 We're so excited to meet our 5th Grade Dragons tomorrow at 5th Grade Jumpstart! Let's get started on an exciting new year at Harlan Middle School!
6 days ago, Andrew Williams
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🫧🧼 Thank you to Big Will's Window cleaning for helping us to get our chairs in ship shape for the first day of school! 7️⃣ more days!! #allin
6 days ago, Tara Posey
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📚🐉 Harlan Elementary teachers are participating in Professional Development this week! Our teachers are working to transform the student learning experience! #vibrantlearning #familyofdragons #allin #makeitmatter @MrsDoolin
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🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Harlan Cross Country Practice Schedule for July 28–August 1🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

✅ 1st–2nd Grade: Mon–Thurs | 4:30–5:00 PM
✅ 3rd–6th Grade: Mon–Thurs | 5:15–6:00 PM
✅ 7th–12th Grade: Mon, Tues, Thurs | 6:00–7:00 PM & Wed | 4:30–5:30 PM

📍 All practices held at HHS Track
💧 Don’t forget to bring water and updated physicals!

Let’s hit the ground running, Dragons! 🐉💪 #FamilyofDragons #CrossCountry
7 days ago, Eric Greene
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🐉 HMS 7/8 Football: We have decided to adjust our practice time today to a much cooler part of the day. We will be practicing from 8:00-9:30 PM under the lights.
-Coach Green and staff.
7 days ago, Andrew Williams
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Student Spotlight: Summer of Success!

Please join us in congratulating rising junior Murtaza Hussain from Harlan High School for an incredible summer filled with leadership, service, and achievement!

🟢 HOBY Kentucky & World Leadership Congress
Out of nearly 200 student leaders across the state, Murtaza was selected as one of just two recipients of a $650 scholarship to represent Kentucky as a State Ambassador at the HOBY World Leadership Congress in Chicago!
🔗 Learn more: https://hoby.org/programs/world-leadership-congress/

🟢 Roger’s Scholars Ambassador
Named one of only two Ambassadors for the Roger’s Scholars Class of 2025, Murtaza will represent his peers at alumni events and help lead future classes of scholars.

🟢 USA Olympian Kenny Davis Leadership Award
Awarded this prestigious honor at the Roger’s Scholars graduation ceremony, Murtaza was recognized for his exceptional leadership and character, joining a proud tradition of student leaders.

Congratulations, Murtaza! The Green Dragon family is so proud of you!
#FamilyofDragons🐉

10 days ago, Megan Freyer
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🐉 HMS Supply List for the 25-26 School Year!
11 days ago, Andrew Williams
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ATTENTION!!! It's Cross Country time!!! Parent Meeting July 28th at 5:00pm

12 days ago, Tara Posey
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📚🐉 Harlan Elementary Kindergarten Jumpstart is underway! 👧🏾🧒🏼
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🐉 You're Invited to Our Back-to-School Block Party! 🐉

Green Dragon families, we are excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year with our annual Back-to-School Block Party on Monday, August 4th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM!

From 5:00–6:00 PM, all of our amazing K-12 teachers will be in their classrooms to welcome students and parents. It’s a great time to meet your child’s teacher, check out their classroom, and get ready for a strong start.

After that, stick around for food, fun, and games as we celebrate the beginning of another incredible year together.

We can't wait to see everyone back on campus! Let’s make this year our best one yet!

#FamilyofDragons #EveryDayEveryDragon #MorethanaSchool
13 days ago, Megan Freyer
2025 Block Party
🏈 Harlan Elementary 3rd/4th grade football team is putting in the work this week! There is still time to join! Practice is from 4:00-5:30 this week at the high school football field! 🐉
15 days ago, Tara Posey
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🥎🐉HHS softball will have Open Field Tuesday - Friday from 7:30-9:00 PM. For more information contact Coach Scott Lewis. 🐉🥎
15 days ago, Katlyn Williams
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School supply lists are here! Please contact Cecilia Adams or the school if you are unable to purchase supplies for your child or children.
15 days ago, Tara Posey
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🏃‍♀️ HMS and HHS Cross Country Practice times for the week! 🏃‍♂️
15 days ago, Kerri Saylor
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📕✏️Kindergarten families: We hope you’ll join us at Kindergarten Jumpstart from July 23rd to 25th!

Parents will have a Boo-Hoo Breakfast on July 23rd at 9:00 am in the HES Cafeteria. Parents may go to the cafeteria for breakfast, to ask questions, and fill out paperwork while students meet the teachers and complete fun activities upstairs. 📝
We are looking forward to welcoming our newest Dragons! 🐉 🐉
15 days ago, Eric Greene
Kindergarten Jumpstart
🐉 Mrs. Posey, principal of Harlan Elementary, would like to send out a friendly reminder that Harlan Elementary is a nut-free zone! Please remember that all lunches, snacks, and treats you send in for class parties must be nut-free. That means no peanuts, almonds, or any other nutty goodness! When preparing party gift bags, let's keep them nut-free, too. And for birthday treats, please check the labels - if it mentions nuts, or is made in a facility that processes nuts, it's a no-go. Let's all work together to keep our elementary school safe and happy for everyone! Thank you for your understanding! #FamilyofDragons 🐉 #nutfreezone 🥜
17 days ago, Megan Freyer
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