Harlan Independent Schools

🎾 🐉 Congratulations to Derek Pruitt on his 9-7 match win against Harlan County. It was a closely contested match but Derek managed to seal the singles victory for Harlan. #MoreThanASchool #HarlanTennis

There will not be a bus running for Dragons Beyond the Bell today. Students will need to be picked up out front if they stay. Thank you!

🎾 🐉 HHS Tennis teams head to Harlan County today for a set of matches. First match is scheduled to begin at 4:45 PM with singles and then doubles soon after. Good luck Dragons! #MoreThanASchool #HarlanTennis

🐉 Congratulations to the following Green Dragons for their results at the Pepsi All-Star Invitational over the weekend. #gobiggreen

⚾️ GAMEDAY⚾️ 🆚 Harlan County 📍 @ HOME ⏰ 6:00 pm Come out tonight and cheer on the Green Dragons as they host Harlan County! #goDragons🐉

Family Engagement Survey 2022-2023   Your child’s school and Save the Children would like feedback! Filling out this survey will help your school and Save the Children learn what worked for you and your family and what we could do better. The information you share may help us serve your community better in the future and may help us get resources to provide your community more programs.   If you have more than one child at this school, please answer with your youngest child in mind.   Family Engagement Survey English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W3BZBVP Family Engagement Survey Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTVYXDP

Join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 1st-5th🐉💚 Thank you to all of our teachers who go above and beyond to make a difference in our students' lives. We appreciate you!! 🍎

Southeast South-Central Educational (SESC) Cooperative held a recognition lunch Saturday to honor school districts, schools, and individual teachers for their part in the New Teacher Center (NTC) program. This program brought educational coaches into the Harlan Independent to help teachers of various experience levels with guidance in planning and teaching practices. Services were also provided to strengthen other teachers to take on instructional coaching roles as well as inform administrative staff on best practices to improve student achievement. Harlan Independent has been a part of the NTC program since it began in the 2020-2021 academic year. This year marks the end of the grant that provided the funding for the program and it was a time for celebration. Dr. Gregory Edens attended the event to represent Harlan Independent and was awarded with a certificate of recognition and a gift card for his participation in the program. SESC and the NTC program will be recognized on the national level for the work they have done in the southeast region of Kentucky. The data gleaned from the program will be used to inform and support other rural educational programs aimed at providing teacher support and professional learning community development. Dr. Edens stated, “SESC has provided assistance within our school district to strengthen my teaching practices and helped me to provide even better educational opportunities for my students.”

Harlan Elementary School 2nd Grade students enjoyed a fun field trip to the Knoxville Zoo yesterday! 🦓🦒

🥎🥎🥎 The HMS Softball Game for tonight has been cancelled due to weather

🥎🥎🥎 It's Game Day for the HMS Softball Team! 🆚 Lynn Camp 📍 Harlan High School Softball Field ⏰ 5:30

⚾️ SENIOR NIGHT ⚾️ Tonight Green Dragon baseball will be honoring their two seniors, Jae'dyn Gist and Cameren Maples. Senior night walk-out begins at 5:00 pm, with the first pitch being thrown at 6:00 pm. Come out and recognize these outstanding young men. #GoDragons

Harlan’s Own Cristal Pace Recognized as Outstanding High School Educator The Pathfinder of the Year Award coincides with Community College Month and celebrates the impact of teachers, and counselors on Kentucky high school students Harlan, Ky. – During a surprise event at Harlan High School, guidance counselor Cristal Pace became the first high school educator to receive the KCTCS Pathfinder Award. Established by the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS), the Pathfinder Award recognizes high school teachers and counselors for their outstanding efforts to assist students with their college-going plans. “High school teachers and counselors work tirelessly to help students succeed in the classroom, workplace, and community,” said Southeast President Vic Adams. “In that spirit, the Pathfinder Award recognizes those who go above and beyond for our next generation. Thanks to Cristal Pace, countless students in Harlan are able to follow their dreams and make sound decisions about their future.” High school teachers and counselors are eligible for the Pathfinder Award if nominated by a KCTCS student or employee. Winners were selected based on the following criteria: (1) encouraged students to attend a KCTCS college; (2) assisted students in identifying a career and postsecondary path; (3) provided mentorship; (4) and maintained contact with students. In addition to Pace, the Pathfinder Award will be presented to one teacher or counselor from each of the other 15 KCTCS colleges. All total, almost 250 nominations were submitted. For more information on the Pathfinder of the Year Awards, please visit https://kctcs.edu/landing/pathfinder-awards.aspx Congratulations! #morethanaschool 🐉

🏈 🐉 Congratulations to Jayden Ward and Will Austin on their commitment to Union College to continue their athletic and educational careers at the next level. The Green Dragon family is proud of their accomplishments. Congrats! #GoBigGreen

⚾️ Congratulations to the Green Dragons for their win last night over Hancock County! #GoBigGreen 🐉

🐉 Harlan Independent Schools is extremely proud to congratulate Kevin Thomas Lee on his acceptance into the Governor's Scholar Program for the upcoming summer of 2023. He embodies everything Harlan Independent strives to instill into their students. Top academics and civic leadership is the definition of this fine students. The GSP Program states: "​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Governor's Scholars Program strives to enhance Kentucky's next generation of civic and economic leaders. Established in 1983, the program provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. Students must complete an application and compete with others from across the state. Those selected attend the program free of charge." Kevin excelled and captured a spot for this years GSP cohort. Congratulations Kevin Thomas Lee! The entirety of the Dragon Nation is proud of everything you have accomplished!

🎾 🐉 Nice match win tonight for Kelson Napier against Barbourville High School with a 7-5 score. A lot of competitive matches this evening with one even going to a tie breaker, but Kelson really did well to pull out the win in his match. Congratulations again Kelson and the progress all HHS Tennis is making this year! #MoreThanASchool #HarlanTennis

🥎🥎🥎 It's Game Day for the HMS Softball Team! 🆚 Middlesboro 📍 Harlan High School Softball Field ⏰ 5:30 Go Green Dragons! 🐉🐉🐉

⚾️⚾️⚾️ It's Game Day for the HMS Baseball Team! 🆚 Pineville 📍Pineville Baseball Field ⏰5:30 Go Green Dragons! 🐉🐉🐉

🎉 🐉 Congratulations to Kaleb McLendon on his commitment to Union College to continue his athletic and educational pursuits at the collegiate level. A signing ceremony was held in the Library at Harlan High School today for this momentous occasion, with many family and friends in attendance. Congratulations once again Kaleb! You make all of the Dragon Nation proud! #MoreThanASchool