Harlan Independent Schools

There will be no Dragons Beyond the Bell today at HES!

🏀 It's GAME DAY for the Lady Dragons! 🏀

Come out tonight and support your Lady Dragons as they host the Barbourville Lady Tigers tonight at home. JV is set for 6:00 pm with Varsity tip-off scheduled for 7:30 pm. #GoBigGreen

🏐 Congratulations to the 7th/8th-grade Lady Dragons for last night's big win over Bell County! Congrats, ladies! #GoBigGreen 🐉

There will be no Dragons Beyond the Bell today, February 18, at HES!

🏐 HMS Volleyball!! 🏐

It's GAMEDAY for Harlan Middle School Volleyball!! Tonight they will host Bell Central beginning with 5/6 grade at 5:30 PM, with 7/8 grade action to follow. Come out and support the Lady Dragons this evening!! #GOBIGGREEN

Just a reminder, secure your tickets for this event!! See Mrs. Ericka in the Middle School Office!!

🎉 Boho Nights & Dancing Lights
⏰ Saturday, February 21st ==> 6:00pm to 8:00pm
📍Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium
✅ $25 - Individual Tickets, $40 - Couple Tickets (Tickets include admission and dinner)

🏐🐉 Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade Lady Dragon volleyball team for tonight's win over Pineville! #GoBigGreen🐉

📢 Reminder to students and families: Harlan Independent Schools will be closed on Monday, February 16th, 2026 in honor of President's Day. There will also be no school on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.

🚨🏆 REGIONAL CHAMPIONS! 🏆🚨

We are beyond excited to announce that the Harlan Middle School Academic Team is bringing home 1st PLACE OVERALL at the Regional Competition! 🥇🔥

Here’s how our Green Dragons dominated the day:
🥇 1st Place Overall
🥇 1st Place – Future Problem Solving
🥉 3rd Place – Quick Recall

Individual Honors:

🎭 Arts & Humanities
🥇 1st Place – Natalie Adams
🥉 3rd Place – Alyssa Napier

➗ Math
🥉 3rd Place – Thomas Leo Miller

📚 Language Arts
• 5th Place – Natalie Adams
• 6th Place – Shelbee Fee

Dr. Williams shared:
"We are unbelievably proud of our Middle School Academic Team and their amazing coaches. These students have put in a tremendous amount of time practicing and studying to prepare for this moment and their hard work has paid off! We strive for everything at Harlan Middle School to be the best and our Academic Team has once again set the standard for all of our programs in our school. Thank you to all of the students, parents, and coaches for their hard work and dedication!"

Help us celebrate these outstanding students and coaches! 💚🐉

🏀🐉 Good luck to the Lady Dragons, who travel to Clay County today to play the Pineville Lady Mt. Lions in the Donnie Gray Shootout. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 pm. Good luck, Green! #GoBigGreen 🐉

🏐Congratulations to the Harlan Middle School volleyball teams for last night's wins over Red Bird! Congrats, ladies! #GoBigGreen 🐉

Just a reminder: Tonight's jersey retirement ceremony for #00 Jordan Brock will be held prior to tonight's boys' varsity game.

It’s a BIG night in Dragon Country as the Green Dragons and Lady Dragons host the Harlan County Black Bears at home! 🕕 Girls tip off at 6:00 PM 🕢 Boys tip off at 7:30 PM 💘 Bring your Valentine to the game and enjoy some sweet treats from the concession stand: 🍓 Chocolate covered strawberries 🍰 Cake pops 🍨 Ice cream sundaes Plus all your game night favorites: 🌮 Loaded nachos 🌶 Chili chips & cheese 🌭 Hot dogs 🍬 Candy varieties ✨ Special Ceremony ✨ We will be honoring Jordan Brock and celebrating her Jersey Retirement Night. Join us as we recognize her legacy and impact on Dragon basketball! 📍 Harlan County fans should enter through the Central Street side of the building. 💵 Cash only. Let’s pack the gym, support Jordan, and cheer on our teams! 🐉 GO BIG GREEN! 💚

🏀💚 GAME NIGHT IN DRAGON COUNTRY 💚🏀 Let’s pack the house tonight as the Green Dragons and Lady Dragons take on the Harlan County Black Bears at home! 🕕 Girls tip off at 6:00 PM 🕢 Boys tip off at 7:30 PM We’ll also be honoring Jordan Brock and retiring her jersey this evening — a special moment you won’t want to miss! ❤️🏀 Come out and show your support for Jordan and both teams as they defend the home court! 📍 Harlan County fans: Please enter through the Central Street side of the building. 💵 Cash only at the gate. Let’s make it loud and proud tonight! Go Big Green! 🐉💚

Congratulations to Harlan Elementary Academic Team for their FIRST-place finish at the District Governor's Cup Competition!

🏆Congratulations Harlan Elementary Academic Team for First place in District Competition! 💚✅🏆

Student Spotlight: Shout out to HHS students Caiden Meadors and Hunter Brock for helping our maintenance staff today! 🐉🐉

Say yes to the Dress! *Please note the rescheduled times* 👗Stop by FRYSC for a new-to-you dress! Friday, February 13th, 3:15-5:00 p.m. Monday, February 16th, 8:00-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 17th, 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00 FRYSC is located on the first floor of the Central Office. Can't make those times? Call for an appointment. 🐉Contact Harlan Independent FRYSC 573-8700, option 6, and talk with Mrs. Adams or Miss Billie

🏀🐉 Game Night🐉🏀 Wishing the HHS Dragons the best of luck tonight as they take on the Hazard Bulldogs at home! 🕕 6:00 PM 🕢 7:30 PM Let’s pack the gym, bring the energy, and cheer loud for our Dragons! 💚🔥 Go Big Green! 🐉

Best of luck to the Green Dragons as they hit the road to Pineville this evening! 💚🐉 JV begins at 6:00 and Varsity tips off at 7:30 PM. Play hard, represent, and leave it all on the court. Go Big Green! 💪🏀