
October 5, 2023
News Release Date: October 5, 2023
Contact: Charles Morton, Superintendent
Office : (606)-573-8700 ext. 6 | E-mail: Charles.morto...

October 5, 2023
Harlan Independent Recognized by Niche.com as One of Kentucky’s Best Districts
Harlan, Ky. In a recently published 2024 Niche.com report, the Harlan Independent School Dist...

March 7, 2023
(Harlan, Ky) Harlan Elementary School wrapped up the 2023 Kentucky Governor’s Cup Academic Team Championships by winning their sixth consecutive regional trophy recently at Wall...

February 27, 2023
(Harlan, Ky) The Harlan High School Academic Team took top honors in the Region 14 Kentucky Governor’s Cup competition recently held at Breathitt County High School. The Dragons ...

February 27, 2023
(Harlan, Ky.) – The transition from high school to post-secondary education or the workforce can be a challenging experience for all students, but for students with special needs,...

January 19, 2023
Harlan Middle School Academic Team Captures District 65 District Title
(Harlan, Ky) Following up on last year’s historic level of academic achievement in Governor’s C...

December 15, 2022
(Harlan, Ky.) – No stranger to the Green Dragon campus, newly installed School Resource Officer (SRO) Derrick Akal, officially extended his role beyond the sidelines of the basket...

December 11, 2022
After nearly twenty-five years of tournament action, The Harlan Green Dragons became the first Boys’ Basketball team in Harlan County history to bring home a Championship trophy....

December 9, 2022
Harlan High Awarded $10,000 for Computer Science Instruction
(Harlan, Ky.) – In an effort to expand Computer Science instruction for Harlan High School students, Advanced...

November 3, 2022
HARLAN HIGH HOSTS REGIONAL PEERFORWARD TRAINING
(Harlan, Ky.) – Capturing the power of student influence, Harlan High School hosted schools from across the region to ush...

October 25, 2022
Harlan Middle/High recognized as 1 of 15 Family Friendly Certified in Kentucky
Harlan, KY – Harlan Middle/High has been recognized by the Kentucky Collaborative for Families...

October 19, 2022
(Harlan, Ky.) – Following a two-year global pandemic that turned the education sector upside down, students, parents, and communities across the nation have been scrambling for so...

October 10, 2022
ON YOUR MARK, SET, GOOO!
We are just days away from our HHS Track & Field/XC reunion where we will honor some of our most accomplished student-athletes in school history.
P...

October 6, 2022
Harlan Independent Teachers Recognized as #1 in Commonwealth by Niche.com; District Rated 6 th Best in KY
Harlan, KY – In a recently published 2023 Niche.com report, the...

September 19, 2022
Harlan Elementary Recognized as 1 of 15 Family Friendly Certified in Kentucky
Harlan, KY – Harlan Elementary has been recognized by the Kentucky Collaborative fo...

August 23, 2022
(Hazard, KY) Harlan High School Sophomores Ava Nunez and Janie Tolliver had an out-of-this-world experience as they recently participated in the International Space Station ...

August 18, 2022
Harlan Independent Board Lowers Property Taxes; Among Lowest in KY
(Harlan, Ky.) – Citing difficult economic conditions within the community, solid financial books, signi...

August 2, 2022
The start of the school year is just around the corner and what an amazing year it’s going to be for you and our students. We cannot wait to begin another year of growth and learn...

June 22, 2022
Mr. Mike Bolton, a 20-year education veteran, will soon take over the reins at Harlan Middle School. Mr. Bolton brings a wide range of knowledge and experience to Harlan Middle Sc...

June 1, 2022
Summer Feeding is available at the Cawood Ledford Boys and Girls Club and The Harlan County Community Action Agency:
Breakfast starts at 8:00am and Lunch starts at 11:30 at t...