Harlan Independent Schools

Join us for an evening of fun at HES! Our Father Daughter Dance will be held on February 28th, 2026 from 5:00–7:00 PM in the HES cafeteria and gym. Enjoy dancing, games, video games, and food while making special memories together. Pictures will begin at 4:30 PM, so come early to capture the moment! We can’t wait to see our dads and daughters on the dance floor! ✨💜

🐉🐉👏👏 GREEN DRAGONS WIN! 👏👏🐉🐉 The Green Dragons battled all night and pulled out a hard-fought 64–60 victory over Nicholas County in the first round of the All A State Tournament. The game went back and forth from start to finish, and after trailing by four late in the fourth quarter, the Dragons stayed locked in, fought through the pressure, and finished strong to secure the win. The Green Dragons will advance to the quarterfinals and face Newport tomorrow at 6:00 CST / 7:00 EST. 🐉🔥 Keep it rolling, Big Green! 🔥🐉

Congratulations to our third grade distinguished and proficient dragons for the second nine weeks! 🐉🎉 We are so proud of your hard work, growth, and determination. 🌟📚

All A Classic State Tournament 🏀 Best of luck to our Green Dragon basketball team and our four-time state champion cheerleaders as they compete on the state stage! 💚🐉 🐉 Harlan vs. Nicholas County 📍 Owensboro Sportsplex 🗓 Thursday, January 22, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 CST | 7:30 EST 🎟 Presale tickets available on GoFan — $11 (fees included) 👶 Children 3 and under are free 💳 Tickets at the gate are cashless only (debit, credit, Apple Pay accepted) 🍿 Venue is cashless, including the concession stand 📺 Streaming available at PrepSpin.com

We had so much fun celebrating the 100th day of school at HES! 🎉📚 Our students enjoyed special activities, lots of learning, and showing off just how much they’ve grown this year. We are 100 days smarter and can’t wait to see what the rest of the school year brings! 💯✨

Congratulations to our second grade distinguished and proficient dragons for the second nine weeks! 🐉🎉 We are so proud of your hard work, progress, and dedication. Keep striving for success and showing your dragon pride! 🌟📚

HHS juniors are hard at work in SAT test prep training with Test Prep Mom 📚✨ We’re intentional about preparing our students for success—building confidence, strengthening skills, and giving them proven strategies so they’re ready to perform their best on test day. Investing in preparation today opens doors for tomorrow! Special thanks to Mrs. Johnson for her time and hard work! 🐉✨

Good luck to our Green Dragons as they compete in FPS and Composition today at the Governor’s Cup Competition in Clay County! 🐉🏆

Congratulations to our first grade distinguished and proficient dragons for the second nine weeks! 🐉🎉 We are so proud of your hard work, growth, and dedication in the classroom. Keep up the great work and continue reaching for your goals! 🌟📚

Congratulations to our first grade distinguished and proficient dragons for the second nine weeks! 🐉🎉 We are so proud of your hard work, growth, and dedication in the classroom. Keep up the great work and continue reaching for your goals! 🌟📚

DRAGON DOMINATION!! 🐉🐉🐉Harlan Middle School Wins 7th Straight District Governor’s Cup Championship, Advances to Regionals Harlan Middle School continued its tradition of academic excellence by claiming the District Governor’s Cup Championship, marking the school’s seventh consecutive district title. With the overall win, the Harlan Middle School Academic Team now advances to the Regional Governor’s Cup Competition. The championship performance was fueled by 1st Place Overall finishes in both Quick Recall and Future Problem Solving, along with strong individual performances across all subject areas. Individual Results: • Math-TL Miller – 3rd Place • Science- TL Miller – 2nd Place, Hunter Taylor – 5th Place • Social Studies-Hunter Taylor – 2nd Place, Rylan Rodriguez – 5th Place • Language Arts, Natalie Adams – 1st Place, Ila Hendrickson – 3rd Place, Shelbee Fee – 4th Place • Arts & Humanities, Natalie Adams – 1st Place, Vivian Smith – 3rd Place, Alyssa Napier – 5th Place • Composition, Alivia Eversole – 4th Place Principal Andrew Williams emphasized the sustained excellence behind the historic run. “Winning a district championship is special. Winning seven in a row speaks to a culture,” Williams said. “This didn’t happen by accident. It reflects years of high expectations, students who are willing to put in the work, and a belief that academic excellence matters. I’m incredibly proud of our students and the coaches and the standard they continue to set.” Academic Team Coach Chris Day credited the team’s preparation and focus. “This group understands that success comes from consistency and commitment,” Day said. “They prepared the right way, competed with confidence, and trusted each other. I’m proud of how they represented our school, and we’re excited for the challenge of regionals.” The District Governor’s Cup championship continues a remarkable stretch of success for Harlan Middle School’s Academic Team and sends the team forward with momentum into regional competition.

🏀 Double Header at Home! 🏀 Good luck to our Lady Dragons and Green Dragons as they take on Bell County in a big home double header tomorrow night! ⏰ Girls tip off at 6:00 PM ⏰ Boys follow at 7:30 PM Come out, fill the stands, and show your Dragon pride as we defend our home court. Let’s bring the energy and support our teams! Go Big Green! ✨🐉

There will be no Dragons Beyond the Bell at HES this week, January 19–23. 🐉

All “A” Classic State Tournament Information 🐉 Your Harlan Green Dragons will take on Nicholas County at the Owensboro Sportsplex 📅 Thursday, January 22, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM CST | 7:30 PM EST 🎟 Presale tickets are available on GoFan — $11 (fees included) 👶 Children 3 and under are free 💳 Tickets will also be available at the gate; however, the venue is cashless (debit, credit, and Apple Pay accepted) 🍿 Please note: The entire venue, including the concession stand, is cashless 📺 Can’t make it? Streaming is available at PrepSpin.com

🏐 7/8 Grade Volleyball Tryouts!! 🏐

Here is the updated time for volleyball tryouts!! Come ready to work hard!! 🐉

✅ Monday, January 19th
⏰ 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
📍 High School Gym

Students in Dr. Saylor’s English Three class recently took part in a high-energy Socratic Seminar as part of their Literature & The Modern World unit. Students tackled big questions about artificial intelligence and its impact on learning, ethics, creativity, and society. Each student presented evidence-based arguments using their annotated text, while classmates responded with rebuttals. The activity was student-led, with a little extra excitement coming from multiple chances to win a few mystery prizes! 🐉 #StudentVoice #ThinkingInAction

🏀Game Day – Lady Dragons on the Road! 🐉 The Lady Dragons are headed to Letcher County Central tonight! ⏰ Updated Game Times (due to the forecast): • JV: approx. 5:00–5:15 PM • Varsity: immediately following JV Let’s wish our Lady Dragons the best of luck as they take the court tonight. #GoBigGreen 💚

Congratulations to our Kindergarten Distinguished Dragons for the second nine weeks! 🐉✨ We are so proud of your hard work, positive attitudes, and great choices. Keep up the amazing work and showing your dragon pride every day! 💚📚🔥

The Green Dragons are on the road tonight, traveling to Hazard to take on the Bulldogs in game-day action 🏀 Varsity begins at 6:00 PM. Let’s go green! 💫🐉 Please note the updated game time due to the forecast.

🎉 Congratulations to Asia Greene! She is the lucky winner of a free ad in the yearbook! 📘✨