Harlan Independent Schools

Students in Dr. Saylor’s Dual Credit English 101 class recently had a well-deserved reason to celebrate! After weeks of researching, drafting, revising, citing sources, and learning the ins and outs of MLA style, students completed their first college-level research paper: a 2,000-word, 10-page paper that challenged them to think deeply, write carefully, and stick with the process from beginning to end. To mark the accomplishment, the class traded research outlines and Works Cited pages for plates full of pizza, sliders, mac and cheese, desserts, and plenty of other treats! More than anything, though, the celebration was a chance to recognize just how much work went into reaching this milestone. Completing a research paper of this length is no small task, especially for students taking on college coursework while still in high school. We are so proud of the perseverance, growth, and effort these students showed throughout the process. Moments like these are a great reminder that learning should include celebrating the hard things we accomplish along the way. Congratulations to Dr. Saylor’s English 101 students on finishing their first MLA research paper, and on taking another big step forward as college writers! 💚📚✍️

🤠💚 Mamas & Cowboys Dance! 💚🤠 A big thank you to all the families who joined us for our Mamas & Cowboys Dance! We loved seeing everyone come together for an evening filled with dancing, laughter, and special memories! Thank you for making this event so wonderful! 🐉💕

🎗️💗 Harlan Elementary students and staff came together for our Cancer Walk! We walked to honor those who are fighting, celebrate survivors, and remember those we have lost. 💕 It was a wonderful opportunity to spread awareness, show support, and remind everyone that no one fights alone! 💗💚 #HarlanElementary #CancerAwareness #HESDragons

🐉💚 Good luck to Harlan Cross Country as they compete in the Bob Howard Memorial / Area 9 Championship at Harlan County today! Run strong, give it your all, and make every mile count! Go Dragons! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🎉 Celebrating Perfect Attendance at HES! 🎉 126 students at Harlan Elementary School achieved perfect attendance during the month of September! 🌟 Today, these students were rewarded for their dedication and commitment to showing up and being ready to learn each day. We are so proud of their hard work! 💚🐉

🏆 Congratulations to our own Nashayla Harris, who received the Appalachian Student of the Year Award tonight at the SOAR Inspires Awards, presented by KCTCS at the Corbin Center! We are so proud of Nashayla and this outstanding accomplishment! 💚🐉

🎉🎃 Congratulations to Kiah Green for winning the Fall Festival tickets! 🎟️🍂💚

🎃🍂 Our Harlan Elementary 2nd graders had a wonderful time visiting the pumpkin patch! Students enjoyed a fun-filled day of fall adventures, making memories, and spending time with their classmates! 🧡🌻 What a great way to celebrate the fall season! 🎃🍁

🏆💚 It was a great day for our Lady Dragons at the Regional Championship at Lynn Camp! 🥇 K–3 Girls — FIRST PLACE! 🥈 Middle School Girls — RUNNER-UP! Congratulations to our runners and coaches on these outstanding finishes! Go Dragons! 🐉🏃‍♀️

☕🎓 FAFSA & Frappés at Moonbow! Parents and students are invited to meet with Mr. Dixon at Moonbow tomorrow, October 8th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to fill out the FAFSA! Enjoy coffee and desserts while getting help and answers to your financial aid questions from a KHEAA representative. Stop by for a sweet treat and help planning your next steps! 💚

🔢✨ Math Fun in Mrs. Howard’s Kindergarten Class! ✨🔢 Today, our kindergarten mathematicians explored the pattern of 1 more in the forward counting sequence! Students used visual models and counting strategies to discover that as we count forward, each number is 1 more than the number before it. We practiced counting from 1 to 10, looked for patterns, and shared what we noticed and heard along the way. Our little learners are becoming such great mathematicians! 💕📚🔢 Way to go, Mrs. Howard’s Kindergarten Class! 🌸✨

📚🔥 The Literati Book Fair is coming to Harlan Elementary! 🔥📚 Get ready to cozy up with a good book! Our campfire-themed Book Fair will be October 26–30. Students will have the opportunity to shop for new books and discover exciting new stories throughout the week! 📖✨ 🌲 Family Night: Monday, October 26 ⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM Families are invited to come shop the Book Fair together! We can’t wait to fill those bookshelves and get our Dragons reading, dreaming, and discovering! 🐉💚📚

📣💚 CALLING ALL FUTURE GREEN DRAGON CHEERLEADERS! 💚📣

Harlan High School Cheer is excited to host a Cheer Camp this Saturday for girls in K4 through 7th Grade! 🐉📣

This is the perfect opportunity for our youngest Green Dragons to learn some new cheers, practice their skills, make new friends, and most importantly—HAVE FUN! 💚🤍

✨ WHO: Girls in K4–7th Grade
📅 WHEN: This Saturday, October 10th
📍 WHERE: Harlan High School

Bring your Green Dragon spirit and get ready to cheer, dance, and have a GREAT time! We can't wait to see all of our future Harlan High School cheerleaders! 🐉💚

LET'S GO, BIG GREEN! 📣💚🤍

🏐 Volleyball Match!! 🏐

The HHS Lady Dragons are on the road this evening as they are traveling to North Laurel High School to take on the Jaguars!! Good luck, ladies!! #GOBIGGREEN

📍 North Laurel HS
⏰ Freshman - 6:00 PM
🏐 JV & Varsity to follow

🇺🇸🐉 Congratulations to Jaxson Perry, our National Guard Athlete of the Month! Jaxson is making an impact on the field and in the classroom! 💚 🏈 Rushing: 543 yards and 12 touchdowns 🏈 Passing: 465 yards and 6 touchdowns 🏈 Special Teams: One punt return touchdown and 7 punts totaling 278 yards—a 39.7-yard average 🏈 Defense: 14 total tackles, one sack, and 3 tackles for loss 📚 Academics: A/B Honor Roll We’re proud of your hard work and dedication, Jaxson! Keep representing the Dragons with pride! #DragonPride #AthleteOfTheMonth #NationalGuard

🏐 SENIOR NIGHT AT HHS!! 🏐

It’s a special night for the Harlan Lady Dragons as they celebrate their two volleyball seniors!!

🏐 Harlan Lady Dragons vs. June Buchanan
📍 Harlan High School
⏰ JV Match: 6:00 PM
🎓 Senior Night Festivities: Following JV
🏐 Varsity Match: Following Senior Night

GO BIG GREEN! 🐉💚

💚🐉 Good luck to our Harlan Elementary and Middle School cross country teams as they compete in the Regional Championship today at Lynn Camp! Run hard and represent Harlan with pride. We’re cheering for you every step of the way! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🥎 Middle School Softball!! 🥎

There will be Middle School Softball open field this afternoon from 5 to 6:30 PM!! Come get some work in and have some fun!!

💚🐉 A special thank you to all of the wonderful grandparents and families who joined us for Grandparents Breakfast at HES for our 3rd graders! Thank you for starting your morning with us! 💚