Harlan Elementary School

Whitney Niday is a lifelong Harlan resident and proud wife and mother of five children who attend schools within the Harlan Independent School District. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of the Cumberlands and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Teaching with certifications in Elementary Education (P–5) and Special Education (P–12). Whitney is passionate about helping students learn, grow, and reach their full potential. She is excited to join the Harlan Independent Schools family as an educator and looks forward to making a positive impact in the lives of her students and the community she calls home.

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Harlan Cross Country Parent Meeting 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Any current, returning, or new runners in 1st–12th grade, along with their parents, are invited to attend our Cross Country Parent Meeting on Monday at 6:00 PM in the Harlan Elementary School Cafeteria. During the meeting, we will: 🏃 Hand out summer workout plans 📅 Review the season schedule 👟 Explain the sport and what to expect 📝 Discuss practice and meet information ❓ Answer any questions from athletes or parents Whether you are a veteran runner or considering cross country for the first time, we would love to see you there! Contact Coach Erin Alred at erin.alred@stu.harlanind.kyschools.us for more informations 💚 Go Big Green! 🐉💚

Calling All Future Innovators! 🤖💡⚙️

We are excited to share an amazing opportunity for our students this summer!

Rural Up STEM Explorer Camp is coming to Harlan High School, offering a FREE, hands-on experience for students entering 5th–8th grade. Campers will explore the exciting worlds of coding, robotics, engineering, and artificial intelligence through engaging activities and team-based challenges.

📅 June 15–19
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Daily
📍 Harlan High School
🍳 Breakfast & Lunch Provided
💲 FREE for all students

Students will:
✅ Learn to code with Sphero robots
✅ Explore Artificial Intelligence (AI)
✅ Solve engineering design challenges
✅ Work collaboratively and showcase creativity
✅ Build skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Space is limited, so we encourage families to register as soon as possible!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the registration information provided to reserve your child's spot today.

#STEMExplorerCamp #FutureInnovators #GoBigGreen 🐉💚

What a fantastic couple of days at Harlan Cross Country Camp! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💚 We wrapped up camp with a day full of games, team building, laughter, and some healthy competition. Our campers definitely brought the creativity for “Anything But a Water Bottle” Day and did not disappoint! Congratulations to Brogan Bennett and Oakley Moody for tying in our Musical Cones competition, and to Lillian Toll for dominating our version of Capture the Cone! Thank you to all of our campers and families for making this year’s camp such a success. We loved seeing everyone work hard, encourage one another, and have fun along the way. Cross Country Update: 🏃 7th–12th grade athletes have already started preseason workouts. 🏃 1st–6th grade practices will begin July 13. 🏃 We will also have several open runs for elementary students throughout June, so be on the lookout for dates and times. The future of Harlan Cross Country is bright! 💚 #GoBigGreen

🏀🐉 HHS Basketball Camp is Back! 🐉🏀 Join Coach Varner and the Lady Dragons for a fun-filled day of basketball on June 17th at the HHS Gymnasium from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM! This camp is open to ALL boys and girls in Pre-K through 4th grade and will focus on: 🏀 Fundamental Skills 🏀 Ball Handling 🏀 Passing 🏀 Shooting 🏀 Live Play 🏀 Fun Games! 💲 Cost: $25 per camper Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn new skills, make friends, and have fun with Harlan Basketball! 📝 Pre-register here: https://forms.gle/NHVd7cH72a3Q3aSJ8 #HarlanDragons #LadyDragons #HHSBasketballCamp #FutureDragons 🏀💚🐉

🔥 Time to hit the court, Green Dragons! 🐉 🏀 Join us for the Harlan Green Dragons Basketball Camp on June 8–9 from 10:00 am to 1:00pm at the Harlan High School Gym! Open to students in grades 3–8. Come sharpen your skills, compete, build confidence, and bring the fire! 💚 📍 Harlan High School Gym 📅 June 8–9 💲 $40 Train. Compete. Get Better. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebXyqgZwTcmM5qZ1gYcZ3MPEbOi6UdT5YqQ3nkNusxvPTBZw/viewform?usp=publish-editor #GoBigGreen #HarlanDragons #DragonBasketball #BringTheFire #FutureDragons

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Harlan Cross Country Skills Camp is coming up! This camp will help students build endurance, learn proper running techniques, and improve strength and speed through games and skill-building activities. Rising 1st–8th-grade students are welcome to join the fun! 📅 June 1 & 2 ⏰ 10:00 AM–12:30 PM 📍 HHS Football Field/Track 🎉 June 1: Silly Sock Day 💦 June 2: “Anything but a Water Bottle” Day On the second day, campers will participate in races, and certificates will be awarded to the top boy and girl finishers! Cost is $40 per student, and additional siblings are $30 each. Water filling stations and popsicles will be provided. Campers will also receive a drawstring bag and water bottle for attending. Register here: https://forms.gle/hPYRJuE1ax8LPAVo6 Come out and have some fun! Go Big Green! 💚

⚠️ GAME TIME UPDATE ⚠️

Green Dragon fans: tonight’s 13th Region Tournament Semi-Final game has been moved up.

🕠 NEW TIME: 5:30 PM

Make plans to get there early, wear your green, and bring the energy as the Dragons battle for a spot in the Region Championship game.

GO DRAGONS!
#FamilyOfDragons #GoBigGreen 🐉

⚾️ 🐉 GREEN DRAGON GAMEDAY - 13TH REGION TOURNAMENT 🐉 ⚾️

The Green Dragons are back under the lights tonight with a trip to the 13th Region Championship game on the line.

🏆 13th Region Tournament – Semi-Finals
🐉 Harlan Green Dragons vs. Whitley County Colonels
📍 North Laurel High School
🕕 First Pitch: 6:00 PM

Family of Dragons… we need you tonight. Wear your green, bring your voices, and help cheer the Green Dragons one step closer to a region title.

GO BIG GREEN!
#FamilyOfDragons #GoBigGreen 🐉

Weather update about tonight's game from the tournament directors at North Laurel:

Lady Dragon Open Gym is this Thursday, May 28 at the HHS Gym! 🏀💚 Upcoming 3rd and 4th grade: 5:00 to 6:30 Upcoming 5th through 8th grade: 6:30 to 8:00

🐉 ⚾️ GREEN DRAGON GAME DAY ⚾️ 🐉

The journey continues.

After advancing in the opening round of the 13th Region Tournament, your Harlan Green Dragons are back on the field tonight with a trip to the Regional Championship game on the line.

⚾️ 13th Region Tournament – Round 2
🐉 Harlan Green Dragons vs. Whitley County Colonels
🕕 First Pitch: 6:00 PM
📍 North Laurel High School

Let’s go support these young men ! Wear your green and white and make some noise!

#FamilyOfDragons #GoBigGreen #GreenDragonBaseball 🐉

🐉⚾️ GAME DAY ⚾️🐉

The Harlan Green Dragons open play in the 1st Round of the 13th Region Baseball Tournament this morning against the Lynn Camp Wildcats.

📍 North Laurel High School
🕙 First Pitch: 10:00 AM

Let’s pack the stands, be loud, and show what the Green Dragon family is all about. 💚🐉

Good luck to our players and coaches!

#FamilyOfDragons #GoBigGreen #GreenDragonBaseball #13thRegionTournament #GameDay 🐉

🐉⚾ REGIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION ⚾🐉

The Harlan Green Dragons will take on Lynn Camp tomorrow morning in Regional Tournament action at North Laurel High School! Let’s fill the stands and support the Dragons as they continue their postseason run!

📍 Location: North Laurel High School
🕘 Gates Open: 9:00 AM
⚾ Game Time: 10:00 AM

🎟️ Admission Information:
• General Admission: $10
• Children 5 & Under: FREE
• ALL ticket sales are CASHLESS
• Tickets can be purchased online through GoFan (link added below) or at the gate using a credit/debit card

🌭 Concessions:
• CASH ONLY

🚫 Important Reminders:
• No pets allowed
• No coolers allowed

📺 Can’t make it to the game?
The game will be livestreamed on the North Laurel Nation Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Let’s show up, be loud, and support our Green Dragons as they battle for a spot in the next round!

GoFan Link: https://gofan.co/event/6657868?schoolId=KY2798

💚 GO BIG GREEN! 🐉
#GreenDragonPride #RoadToRegion #GoBigGreen

Reminder: There will be no DBBE at HES tomorrow in honor of Memorial Day!

Congratulations to our HES first grade Students of the Month for May! 💚🐉

Join us for the Harlan Cross Country Skills Camp! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ This camp will focus on helping students improve endurance, proper running techniques, strength and speed through games and skill-building activities. Any rising 1st through 8th grade student is welcome to join the fun! When: June 1st and 2nd Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Where: HHS Football Field/Track Cost: $40 per student Additional siblings are $30 each. Campers will receive a free drawstring bag! We will also have water filling stations, popsicles and certificates on the second day for race winners. Theme Days: June 1st: Silly Sock Day June 2nd: “Anything but a Water Bottle” Day Come out, have fun and build your running skills with us! Register here: https://forms.gle/hPYRJuE1ax8LPAVo6

🔥 Time to hit the court, Green Dragons! 🐉 🏀 Join us for the Harlan Green Dragons Basketball Camp on June 8–9 from 10:00 am to 1:00pm at the Harlan High School Gym! Open to students in grades 3–8. Come sharpen your skills, compete, build confidence, and bring the fire! 💚 📍 Harlan High School Gym 📅 June 8–9 💲 $40 Train. Compete. Get Better. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebXyqgZwTcmM5qZ1gYcZ3MPEbOi6UdT5YqQ3nkNusxvPTBZw/viewform?usp=publish-editor #GoBigGreen #HarlanDragons #DragonBasketball #BringTheFire #FutureDragons

Congratulations to our second grade Students of the Month for May!💚🐉