Harlan Independent Schools

Harlan Technology Student Association Places in Multiple Categories at Regional Competition On Friday February 16, 2024, the Harlan Chapter of the Technology Student Association competed at their regional competition for the Kentucky TSA. No student left empty handed, as teams competed in multiple categories and walked away with ribbons. Placements for students are as such: Matthew Brock and Peyton Thompson placed 1st in Debating Technological Issues. Kevin Lee, Peyton Thompson, Connor Witt, Sayed Damaa, Cameron Reynolds, and Aiden Carroll (not pictured) placed 1st in On-Demand Video. Caiden Baker and Charlie Honeycutt placed 2nd in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Caiden Baker and Kade Napier placed 3rd in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Sayed Damaa, Kevin Lee, and Cameron Reynolds placed 3rd in Technology Bowl. Chapter Advisor, Dr. Gregory Edens, stated, “I was really impressed with the drive these students had for the competition. This is our third year with TSA and the experience is showing. I’m even more impressed with the flexibility of students as we had a couple students unable to attend at the last minute and substitutes filled in competitions and managed to place so high. It was a great competition for them. They definitely embody the characteristics of what Harlan Independent instills in their students.” Harlan TSA chapter looks to compete at the State Competition held in Louisville Kentucky this year. That competition is slated for March 18th-20th.

Yesterday was National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day and Harlan Independent is thankful to have the best!! A big shoutout to Chief Derrick Akal for his service to our schools and community!

HES yearbook ads are on sale. The money is due on Thursday, February 22nd. -1/4 page $25 -1/2 page $50 -Full page $100 For more information please contact camerynn.mckenzie@harlanind.kyschools.us

Harlan Elementary has decided to hold a Read-a-thon this year! Read-a-thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more. Our Read-a-thon starts Monday February 26, 2024. This will be the same week as Read Across America. About one week before our Read-a-thon starts we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress. We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323739323035/1 and following the simple instructions. We've chosen Read-a-thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills. We hope EVERYONE participates. Thanks so much, Miss Kat Media Specialist

Congratulations to our 2nd-grade students for winning the attendance banners last month! Way to go, Dragons! 🐉 #attendancematters

🏀 Congratulations to the Lady Dragons for tonight's win over the Pineville Lady Lions! 🐉

🐉🐉🐉HES students in Ms. Wilson’s class recently partnered with the Southeast Medical Assistant Instructors. The following winners of the coloring contest displayed great creativity and skill. Congratulations to Skylar Boggs, Khloe Daniels, and Major Vick.

Congratulations to the Harlan Elementary School Academic Team on their 7th consecutive district title. With a near-perfect 88 points, the Green Dragons won the top three spots in EVERY assessment area except one while also winning the Quick Recall and Future Problem competition. Their score of 80 points is only one shy of the school record set back in 2020. Students will advance to Regional competition in Mach. You can read the full story at: https://www.facebook.com/HarlanIndSchools. #AmazingDragons #DYNAST #AcademicExcellence

🔥 It's GAMEDAY!!!🔥 Tonight the Lady Dragons host the Lady Lions of Pineville. The Lady Dragons will tip off at 7:00 pm. Good luck, Green! 🏀 #gobiggreen 🐉

Students in Mrs. Hensley’s class recently finished their measurement unit. Students created flavored drinks using units of capacity. Congratulations to Team 1, for creating the best-tasting flavored drink! 💚

🐉 We would like to congratulate the Harlan Middle School Volleyball Team on their huge victory last night against Rosspoint! Way to go, Lady Dragons!

🏀 It's Gameday!! 🏀 Tonight the Green Dragons will travel to Knox Central High School to take on the Panthers! JV Tip-off is set for 6:00pm with Varsity action following at 7:30pm. Good luck, Green!! #gobiggreen 🐉 🏀

🔥 GAMEDAY!!!🔥 Good luck to the Lady Dragons as they travel to Johnson Central to take on the Lady Eagles! The Lady Dragons will tip off at 7:00 pm. Let's go ladies! 🏀 #gobiggreen 🐉

🔥 GAMEDAY!!!🔥 Good luck to our Green Dragons and Lady Dragons as they travel to Bell County! The Lady Dragons will tip off at 6:00 pm, and the Green Dragons will play at 7:30 pm. Let's Go Dragons! 🏀 #gobiggreen 🐉

Congratulations to our Fourth Grade Distinguished and Proficient Dragons! 🐉💚 Distinguished Andrew Alred Ahmad Amro Liam Cook Sawyer Crow Saylor Crow Sophia Damaa Ila Hendrickson Paxton Hensley Toby Hensley Tavian Howard Alexis Jackson Averi Jenkins Adrianne Lewis Shelbee Miller Xander Owens Noah Perkins Addisyn Roark Blakely Snelling Jayce Young Proficient Khloe Abner Jacob Ball Canaan Bolton Eli Brock Baylee Clark Raylin Clem Olivia Colinger Khloe Daniels Lily Daniels Ben Edwards Sam Escandon Parker Farley Laila Garcia Aria Hensley-Smith Ali Hussain Cole Lunsford Rush Luttrell Connor McDowell Cassidy Meadors Audree Mills Alley Muncy Mason Neiman Addison Sanford Jaxson Shackleford Judah Shope Nevaeh Stewart Scarlett Swanson Emily Tolliver Tucker White Timothy Williams

Reminder: There is no Dragons Beyond the Bell today, February 12, 2024.

We would like to congratulate some of our amazing Harlan Middle School students for a great showing at the Regional Governor's Cup Competition over the weekend. Science: Avery Carroll (2nd), Kenan Amro (3rd) Social Studies: Juliana Damaa (2nd) Arts and Humanities: Juliana Damaa (3rd) Composition: Harlan Marietta (1st) The Green Dragon Academic Team also finished 2nd in Quick Recall and 3rd in Future Problem Solving for an overall team finish of 2nd place. All students that placed will move on to the State Governor’s Cup Competition in Louisville. We would like to congratulate our amazing Dragons and their awesome coaches!!!

Reminder: Kindness Week at HES begins tomorrow!

🎉 Congratulations to our Fourth Grade Students of the Month for January!! Students received lunch with Mrs. Posey, a certificate, a pencil, and a bracelet! 💚 Congratulations, Dragons! 🐉 #morethanaschool #familyofdragons

Harlan High School Academic Team Captures District 56 Title; Sixth Consecutive Year and 24th District Championships in the last 27 years 👀🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 https://www.facebook.com/HarlanIndSchools #FamilyofDragons #ReadyToSucceed