Harlan Independent Schools

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! 📘✨

⚖️Kindergarten math in action! Today, students used manipulatives to explore length, width, height, heavy, and light. They lined up blocks to compare length, stood objects side-by-side for height and width, and weighed items on a simple balance. 🧱🧠🐉🐲 #harlanelementary #learningisfun #handson #everydragoneveryday

Harlan Independent School District will have an early dismissal on Thursday, January 22, 2026, and no school on Friday, January 23, 2026, to allow students and families the opportunity to travel and support the Harlan High School Boys Basketball Team as they represent the 13th Region in the All “A” State Tournament in Owensboro, Kentucky.

🏀 Game Time: Thursday Night @ 6:30 PM (Central Time)

Thursday, January 22 – Dismissal Schedule
• Sunshine Preschool: Normal morning session. No afternoon session.
• Harlan Elementary School: Dismissal at 11:35 AM.
• Harlan Middle/High School: Dismissal at 12:00 PM.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and athletes.

Go Green Dragons! 🐉

🏀🐉Game Day 🐉🏀 Best of luck to our JV and Varsity Boys Basketball teams, the Green Dragons, as they take on Clay County this evening! 🕕 JV tips off at 6:00 PM 🕢 Varsity follows at 7:30 PM Bring the energy and cheer on our Dragons! 🐉🔥 Go Big Green!

🎉 Congratulations to Zoë Lawson! 🎉 Zoë had an outstanding performance, earning 1st place in High Jump and 3rd place in the Mile, all while setting a new personal record! 🏅🔥 Your hard work, and commitment continue to pay off, and we are so proud of your accomplishments. Keep reaching new heights—literally and figuratively! 💚🐉

📷 Just a reminder that picture retakes for the middle and high school will be tomorrow.

🏆🏀 All “A” Champions T-Shirts Now on Sale! 🐉🏆

Celebrate our All “A” Champions with an official championship t-shirt! Shirts are on sale now in the Harlan High School office and will be available through Friday, January 15th.

📞 To order a shirt:
• Contact Tiffany Hamm Rowe at tiffany.hamm@harlanind.kyschools.us
• OR call Mary in the H.S. office at 606-573-8750

📍 Shirt Pickup:
🗓 Wednesday, January 21st
📍 Harlan High School Office

💵 Payment Information:
Please bring exact change or a check made payable to Harlan High School.

Get yours and show your Dragon pride! 🐉
#AllAChampions #DragonPride #GoBigGreen