Harlan Independent Schools

🏐 It's GAMEDAY for the Lady Dragons! Good luck to our Lady Dragons as they host the Berea Lady Pirates. JV starts at 6:30 pm.
*Students don't forget to scan the QR code to earn points for your class!

Thanks to HHS Senior, Tiana Penny, for today's gameday graphic! 🐉

Join us in wishing our varsity cross country team the best of luck as they travel to Williamsburg, KY, to compete in the SEKC Championship! Let’s go, Dragons!! 🐉🐉

On Friday, our students, staff, and community had the special privilege of welcoming Senator Scott Madon to Harlan Independent School District. His visit was both inspiring and encouraging—a wonderful reminder of how powerful it is when leaders invest time in the next generation.

Throughout the day, Senator Madon joined families for the HES Grandparents Breakfast, toured classrooms to see students actively engaged in learning and leading their own projects, participated in the District Cancer Walk, and spoke to classes about public service, civic engagement, and leadership. He also spent meaningful time with teachers and staff, celebrating successes, listening to their experiences, and hearing firsthand about the opportunities and challenges in education today.

Thank you, Senator Madon, for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit Harlan Elementary, Harlan Middle, and Harlan High School. Most of all, thank you for encouraging our future leaders and showing how much you care about education and community. 💚🐉
#EveryDayEveryDragon #LeadershipInAction #CommunityMatters

🐉Go Dragons! Harlan Elementary Cross Country races this Saturday, Oct. 18th at the Mountain Champions Elementary Classic in West Liberty! Races start at 10 AM — come cheer on our runners! 💚💛

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 4th Grade Grandparents Breakfast! We loved seeing so many smiling faces supporting Mr. Roy, Mrs. Chasteen, and Mrs. Yost’s classes. Your love and support make our Dragon family truly special! 💕🐉

🔥🏈 IT’S CHAMPIONSHIP GAME DAY!! 🏈🔥

Get ready, because our 5th & 6th Grade Football Team is heading into battle this morning in the Mountain Middle School Athletic Championship! 💥

They’ll be taking on the Pineville Mountain Lions at 10:00 AM in Williamsburg - and we’re here to tell you, they’re coming for that title! 🏆

These young athletes and coaches have worked hard all season! Show up, be loud, and let’s cheer these Dragons to victory!! #WEAREHARLAN #Morethanaschool #FamilyofDragons

📍 Williamsburg
🕖 Kickoff: 10:00 AM

Just a reminder, Dragons! 💚🐉

Red Ribbon Week at Harlan Elementary is October 27th–31st.

Please check your child’s folder/teacher messages for the daily dress-up themes and details. Thanks for supporting our students as they learn to make safe, smart choices!
#RedRibbonWeek #HarlanElementary 💚🐉

🏈 It's GAMEDAY, Dragon Nation!!! Tonight, the Green Dragons host the Thomas Walker Pioneers. Homecoming festivities will begin at 6:15 pm, and kick-off is set for 7:30 pm. Wear your green and white and come support the Dragons!
*Firepit 🔥- tonight's theme is NEON!!!

🐉Spirit Week is in full swing, and today we took a time machine through the decades! From groovy ’70s styles to totally rad ’80s looks and grunge ’90s vibes, our students showed up for Decades Day! Swipe through to see some of the best outfits that brought the past to life! Bell bottoms, tie-dye, leather jackets, leg warmers — we had it ALL. Shoutout to everyone who dressed to impress and made the halls feel like a blast from the past! #familyofdragons #HOCO25

🏐 It's GAMEDAY for our Lady Dragons! Tonight, the Lady Dragons travel to Harlan County to take on the Lady Bears. Good luck, ladies!!! #GoBigGreen 🐉

Thanks to Senior Reagan Lundy for the gameday graphic!

Harlan Elementary was excited to welcome Tracy Laughner with Plan Ahead Smiles to Mrs. Wilson’s class this week! Students learned all about the importance of dental health and how to keep their smiles bright and healthy. Thank you, Tracy, for sharing your time and teaching our Dragons how to take great care of their teeth! 🐉😁

HHS SENIORS: Get college $$$ ready! 🎓 Bring a parent and join us at FAFSA Help Night @ Moonbow Tipple Coffee & Sweets Today, Oct 9th • 3–5 PM. See you there!

🐉Our halls were extra cozy today as students rocked their comfiest looks for Pajama Day during Homecoming Spirit Week! From fuzzy slippers to onesies and flannel galore, school spirit has never looked so comfy. We love seeing our students show their pride and creativity each day this week. Way to bring the energy (and the blankets)! #familyofdragons #HOCO25

🍨Rolled Ice Cream after school tomorrow! FBLA will be setting up outside the back doors! Come and get some delicious ice cream.

It's Spirit Week, and today we're celebrating the GOAT of comfort fashion and comedy, Adam Sandler. From baggy basketball shorts to oversized tees, our halls were filled with students rocking that iconic laid-back Sandler style. Here are some of today's favorites:

🏈 💖 PINK OUT + PLAYOFFS 🏈 💖

Our 5th/6th Grade Football Team has DOMINATED all season long, going undefeated and earning the #1 seed in the entire conference! 💪💯

Now it’s time for the playoffs, and we’re doing it PINK OUT style in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 📣

📍 Joe Gilley Athletic Complex
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM TONIGHT
🎀 Theme: PINK OUT!! Wear pink to show your support!

They’ve worked hard, played with heart, and made our community proud!! Now let’s cheer them on as they chase the championship! 🏆

🐉 Green Dragon family, let me introduce you to the 2025 Football Homecoming candidates! Make plans to join us Friday evening for HHS Homecoming. #GoBigGreen #HOCO25

🎒Today was "Anything but a Backpack" spirit day at HHS. From wheelbarrows to bicycles, here are today's most creative "backpacks.". #HOCO25