We are excited to Welcome our Sunshine School Family! We still have some open slots available if you haven't registered yet you can give us a call at 573-8700 opt 5! We would love to talk with you about preschool.

We are excited to Welcome our Sunshine School Family! We still have some open slots available if you haven't registered yet you can give us a call at 573-8700 opt 5! We would love to talk with you about preschool.

Tomorrow is the last day of Kindergarten Jumpstart! Students are having fun, learning rules and routines, touring the building, meeting new teachers, and making new friends! Join us for the last day to help your Kindergarten student get a jump start on school! 🐉💚








These students are “Rockin'” Kindergarten Jumpstart! It’s not too late to join us! 🐉🎸 Visit the link below or stop by the office to pick up your enrollment information this week!
https://www.harlan-ind.k12.ky.us/page/enrollment-information







Kindergarten Jumpstart is off to a Rockin’ start! Kindergarten students enrolled at Harlan Elementary School may attend Jumpstart, giving them extra practice to help ensure a successful transition! Jumpstart is taking place through Thursday of this week from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Join us for a Rockin’ time! 🎸🐉






Help us spread the word! The Harlan Independent School District currently has openings for a Middle School English and High School Health & PE teacher.
If you are interested or know someone who is interested in joining the "Family of Dragons" please scan the QR Code on the image or contact the Central Office at 606-573-8700 option 6.
Now is your chance to SOAR with the Dragons. United by a shared vision of academic excellence, personal growth, and a genuine concern for the well-being of their students the Harlan Independent School District is routinely ranked among Kentucky's best school districts.

🐉Parents of Kindergarten students or new students: There will be an informational meeting at Harlan Elementary School on Monday, July 24th.
Kindergarten parents may attend either session, while parents of new students are invited to participate in the evening session.
The first session will begin at 9:15 am in the HES cafeteria, and the second session will start at 5:00 pm. We are excited to welcome you into the Dragon family! 🐉

🐉🐉🐉 Reminder: HMS will be hosting 5th-grade jumpstart next Tuesday, July 25th, from 4:00-6:00 pm. This event will be for any incoming 5th grader or any new middle school student to our district!
This is an excellent opportunity to meet your teachers, have a lot of fun, and prepare for a fantastic school year at HMS. We look forward to seeing all of our new Dragons!! #MoreThanASchool

Hey Harlan Independent Schools parents!! Are you looking to buy school supplies this year? Well, you can put that money back in your pocket.
We are excited that The Harlan Independent Board of Education will be providing school supplies for all students this year. Of course, if you would like to bring supplies you are more than welcome to do so.

🐉We’re so excited to see you!! Join us for Open House at Harlan Elementary School! 🏫
1st Grade: August 3rd, 5:00- 6:30 pm
2nd Grade: August 3rd, 5:00- 6:30 pm
3rd Grade: July 27th, 5:00-6:30 pm
4th Grade: July 27th, 6:30-8:00 pm
Kindergarten Jumpstart
July 24th - July 27th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

🏈🏈 The HES 3rd & 4th-grade football team will have a parent meeting with practice to follow on Monday, July 24th. The parent meeting will begin at 4:30 pm. Please bring a completed sports physical to turn in. Please contact Coach Frank Shope with any further questions at frank.shope@harlanind.kyschools.us. 🏈🏈

Don't forget to "pop" by and see Mrs. Posey today! 🐉💚

Be sure to stop by the Boys & Girls club or HollyPoint today to see Mrs. Posey! She has popsicles, free books and bags! 🐉

🐉🐉🐉 Any Harlan High School Student that would like to get their schedule for the upcoming school year will be able to do so next week!
Seniors and Freshmen can get their schedules on Tuesday, July 18th, from 8:00 am-7:00 pm.
Juniors and Sophomores can get theirs on Thursday, July 20th, from 8:00 am-7:00 pm.
A parent or guardian must accompany any student who wants to get their schedule. 🐉🐉🐉

It's almost time for Harlan Independent School District's Back to School Block Party 2023!!! Mark your calendars to meet your teachers and join in the fun! We look forward to a great year! #morethanaschool 🐉 #familyofdragons

🐉🐉🐉 It is almost time for one of our favorite events of the year at Harlan Middle School, 5th Grade Jumpstart! We will be hosting 5th Grade Jumpstart on July 25th from 4:00-6:00. This is a great event to help get our new batch of 5th graders ready for a great school year.
Bring your child out to meet their new teachers, get their schedules and lockers, and prepare for what is going to be a great school year! We can't wait to see our latest group of Middle School Dragons! This event is open to all new 5th Grade Students and any new incoming 6th-8th Grade Students! #MoreThanASchool 🐉🐉🐉

There will be an Elementary Cross Country Parent Meeting on Thursday, July 13th at 5:00 pm at the track. Please contact Mrs. Alred with any additional questions at erin.alred@harlanind.kyschools.us 🐉💚

Please join us in welcoming the newest faculty member at Harlan Elementary School, Whitney Creech. 🐉
“Hello, Dragon Family! My name is Whitney Creech, and I will be your new K-2 Resource teacher here at Harlan Elementary. I recently held the title of 21st Century Coordinator at the Elementary. I will complete my Master’s degree in Elementary Education with a secondary in Special Education in December of 2023. My family runs green with Dragon pride. My husband is an alumnus of Harlan High School, and my son Collin will be an incoming first grader this year at the Elementary. My daughter Karsyn will be joining Sunshine Preschool in 2024. I am so honored to be selected for this position and to have the opportunity to work with the wonderful students and staff of Harlan Elementary. 🐉💚”

We are looking to hire paraeducators! Come join our Dragon Family! 🐉

3/4th grade football practice will begin July 24th. Students wishing to participate will need a completed physical to practice. There will also be a short parent meeting on that day. Times will be announced soon. Look forward to meeting everyone. #GoBigGreen #FamilyofDragons

