Congratulations to our April 2nd grade students of the month at HES! 💚🐉



Congratulations to the April 4th grade students of the month at HES! 💚🐉🌟



Students from Mrs. Goldey’s kindergarten class combined their author study with Eric Carle and learned about the lifecycle of a plant to finish their art and science projects just in time for Mother’s Day. Students read The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle, painted their own clay pots, put their flowers in, and covered it with soil. They had so much fun with this opportunity for vibrant learning. 🌷🪴










Happy National School Nurse Day!🩺
Today, we are proud to celebrate two very special members of the Harlan Independent Schools family. Our school nurses do so much more than treat everyday needs — they bring compassion, comfort, and care to our students and staff each day.
Thank you, Nurse Terri and Nurse Jan, for the kindness, dedication, and support you give to our schools. We are so grateful for the difference you make.
Join us in thanking our school nurses for all they do! 💚
#EveryDayEveryDragon #FamilyOfDragons
Today, we are proud to celebrate two very special members of the Harlan Independent Schools family. Our school nurses do so much more than treat everyday needs — they bring compassion, comfort, and care to our students and staff each day.
Thank you, Nurse Terri and Nurse Jan, for the kindness, dedication, and support you give to our schools. We are so grateful for the difference you make.
Join us in thanking our school nurses for all they do! 💚
#EveryDayEveryDragon #FamilyOfDragons

Our Central Office team enjoyed the opportunity to show appreciation to all Harlan Independent Schools staff today by providing a cookout lunch.
We are thankful for the hard work, dedication, and heart our staff bring each day. Each person across our district plays an important role in supporting our students and helping Harlan Independent Schools thrive.
Thank you to all of our staff for the difference you make every single day. We are proud to serve alongside you.
#EveryDayEveryDragon #FamilyOfDragons
We are thankful for the hard work, dedication, and heart our staff bring each day. Each person across our district plays an important role in supporting our students and helping Harlan Independent Schools thrive.
Thank you to all of our staff for the difference you make every single day. We are proud to serve alongside you.
#EveryDayEveryDragon #FamilyOfDragons





At Harlan Independent Schools, we are thankful for the incredible members of our food service team who work hard each day to serve our students with care, kindness, and dedication.
On School Lunch Hero Day, we want to recognize and celebrate these important staff members for the difference they make in the lives of our students every single day. From preparing meals to greeting students with a smile, their work helps keep our schools running and our students ready to learn.
Thank you to our School Lunch Heroes for all you do for the students and families of Harlan Independent Schools. We appreciate your hard work, your heart, and the care you put into serving others each day.
#EveryDayEveryDragon #SchoolLunchHeroDay
On School Lunch Hero Day, we want to recognize and celebrate these important staff members for the difference they make in the lives of our students every single day. From preparing meals to greeting students with a smile, their work helps keep our schools running and our students ready to learn.
Thank you to our School Lunch Heroes for all you do for the students and families of Harlan Independent Schools. We appreciate your hard work, your heart, and the care you put into serving others each day.
#EveryDayEveryDragon #SchoolLunchHeroDay



Happy Principals' Day to our fearless leaders: Mrs. Tara Posey, Dr. Andrew Williams, Mr. Mike Bolton, and Mrs. Shannon Lawson! We appreciate their hard work, dedication, and the time they invest in improving our schools, supporting our students, and making Harlan Independent a better place to be. Go Big Green! 🐉




🎓 Harlan High School Class of 2026 Graduation Announcement 🎓
Harlan High School is proud to announce the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026!
📅 Date: Saturday, May 16
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Harlan Baptist Church
We invite our entire community to come out and celebrate this incredible group of seniors. The Class of 2026 has shown leadership, resilience, and heart throughout their time at Harlan High School. They have represented our school with pride in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and in the community.
#ClassOf2026 #GreenDragons #OnceADragonAlwaysADragon🐉
Harlan High School is proud to announce the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026!
📅 Date: Saturday, May 16
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Harlan Baptist Church
We invite our entire community to come out and celebrate this incredible group of seniors. The Class of 2026 has shown leadership, resilience, and heart throughout their time at Harlan High School. They have represented our school with pride in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and in the community.
#ClassOf2026 #GreenDragons #OnceADragonAlwaysADragon🐉

Our Leadership and General Intellect Gifted & Talented students recently had the opportunity to visit The Harlan Museum, where learning came to life beyond the classroom walls.
During their visit, students explored the rich history of Harlan County, gaining a deeper understanding of how our region originated and evolved over time. From early settlement stories to the cultural and economic influences that shaped the area, the experience provided meaningful, real-world connections to their learning.
Experiences like this help students grow in knowledge while also encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a greater appreciation for the community they call home. 🐉
#EveryDayEveryDragon #FamilyofDragons
During their visit, students explored the rich history of Harlan County, gaining a deeper understanding of how our region originated and evolved over time. From early settlement stories to the cultural and economic influences that shaped the area, the experience provided meaningful, real-world connections to their learning.
Experiences like this help students grow in knowledge while also encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a greater appreciation for the community they call home. 🐉
#EveryDayEveryDragon #FamilyofDragons










📣 Harlan Elementary upcoming 3rd and 4th grade girls cheerleading information. Monday April 13th at 5:30 in the auditorium. 🐲🐉

‼️📚🌸 Spring MAP assessments begin tomorrow for 3rd & 4th graders! Please encourage your child to do their best, we will use this data to help determine placements for next school year!
#everydragoneveryday

🏐💚 Reminder: Lady Dragon Volleyball Skills Clinic Tonight💚🏐
Just a reminder that the Lady Dragon Volleyball Skills Clinic is still happening! We are excited to welcome all girls in grades 3–8.
Participants will get to work in small groups on serving skills, receive instruction from Lady Dragon players and coaches, and build their confidence on the court.
There will also be games, prizes, and lots of volleyball fun! 🎉🏐
Whether your child is just starting out or already loves the game, this clinic is a great opportunity to learn new skills and spend time with the Lady Dragons.
💚 We hope to see lots of future Lady Dragons there! 🐉🏐
Just a reminder that the Lady Dragon Volleyball Skills Clinic is still happening! We are excited to welcome all girls in grades 3–8.
Participants will get to work in small groups on serving skills, receive instruction from Lady Dragon players and coaches, and build their confidence on the court.
There will also be games, prizes, and lots of volleyball fun! 🎉🏐
Whether your child is just starting out or already loves the game, this clinic is a great opportunity to learn new skills and spend time with the Lady Dragons.
💚 We hope to see lots of future Lady Dragons there! 🐉🏐

🏐 🐉Lady Dragon Volleyball Skills Clinic 🐉🏐
Calling all future Lady Dragons! The Lady Dragon Volleyball Team is hosting a Skills Clinic for girls in grades 3–8, and we would love to see you there!
Come spend some time learning and improving your serving skills through small-group instruction and skill work with our Lady Dragon players and coaches. It’s a great chance to build confidence, get better at the game, and have a lot of fun!
We’ll also have games, prizes, and plenty of volleyball fun along the way!
Whether you’re new to volleyball or already love the game, this clinic is the perfect place to learn, play, and start your Lady Dragon volleyball journey.
Come join the fun and sharpen your skills with the Lady Dragons on March 17th! 🐉🏐
Calling all future Lady Dragons! The Lady Dragon Volleyball Team is hosting a Skills Clinic for girls in grades 3–8, and we would love to see you there!
Come spend some time learning and improving your serving skills through small-group instruction and skill work with our Lady Dragon players and coaches. It’s a great chance to build confidence, get better at the game, and have a lot of fun!
We’ll also have games, prizes, and plenty of volleyball fun along the way!
Whether you’re new to volleyball or already love the game, this clinic is the perfect place to learn, play, and start your Lady Dragon volleyball journey.
Come join the fun and sharpen your skills with the Lady Dragons on March 17th! 🐉🏐

🎉 Congratulations to HES students who completed the February Family Time Challenge by reading at home and eating screen-free dinners with their families! Students received a free book of their choice from FRYSC. 🎉






📚🐉 Kindergarten round-up time! "Your story starts here!" Come join the dragon family! March 24th from 6:00-8:00pm is Kindergarten Registration, if you have a child not entering Kindergarten for the 26-27 school year, you can still come check us out that evening! 🐴🐄🤠

☀️🐉 We love when Sunshine comes to visit Harlan Elementary School!
#transition
#Adragonfromstart2finish
#dragonslovetacos










🏆🐉📚😎 Harlan Elementary Academic Team placed 1st overall at Region for the 9th consecutive year!
#dragonpride
#agreatdaytobeadragon
#familyofdragons










🐈⬛📚🐉Harlan Elementary is celebrating literacy all week with Read Across America! Today we’re dressing as our favorite book characters. Bring your costumes and your love of reading to life, and don’t forget to share photos with us. #ReadAcrossAmerica #HarlanElementary #LiteracyCelebration #DressAsYourCharacter










🏆Congratulations to the Harlan Elementary School Academic Team for winning 1st place in the Regional Governor’s Cup today! 🏆🐉

Tomorrow the Green Dragons battle Bell County for the district title! It’s time to pack the stands and show what Dragon Nation is all about. Wear GREEN to school to show your support and let’s turn the whole town Dragon green! Championship mindset. Championship energy. Championship crowd. Go Big Green 🐉💚

