This year, Harlan Independent Schools rolled out a brand-new attendance incentive to celebrate students who show up and give their best every single day!
Each week that a student has perfect attendance — meaning no check-ins late and no early checkouts — they earn a ticket for a chance to win a district prize at the end of the nine weeks. That means a student can earn up to nine chances per quarter! As part of the incentive, students must be present the day of the drawing to claim their prize.
👏Congratulations to this nine-weeks winner, Dallis Craycraft! Your dedication and commitment to being present each day truly make you a role model for your fellow Dragons.
💚A special thank you goes out to our community partner and generous prize donor, Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home, for supporting our students and helping us celebrate the importance of attendance!
#EveryDayEveryDragon #AttendanceMatters #HarlanIndependent
Harlan Independent Schools is gathering information from students, families, educators, and community members to support our work in developing a district Portrait of a Learner. Built on a strong tradition of academic success, this effort will help guide how we prepare Harlan students—not just for graduation, but for life beyond our classrooms. The Portrait of a Learner will define the skills, mindsets, and experiences we believe every Dragon should develop to be confident, capable, and future-ready.
Your voice matters in this process. We invite you to take a few moments to complete this short survey and help shape the future of Harlan Independent Schools. The survey will be open through December 31st.
bit.ly/HarlanIndSurvey
Our Districtwide Christmas Program will take place at 9:00 a.m. in the High School Gymnasium on Friday, December 19th. Any visitor who wishes to attend must enter through the Middle School Atrium doors on the Central Street side to sign in and obtain a visitor's pass. This will be the only entrance available for visitors attending the program.
#familyofdragons
#writing
#history
Best of luck to the HES and HMS Green Dragons as they travel to Middlesboro to take on the Jackets!! Tip-off is set for 5:30 PM for the 3/4 grade team, with 5/6 and 7/8 grade action to follow!! #GOBIGGREEN
Across Harlan Independent Schools, our students and staff have worked hard—and Thursday will be a moment to honor that effort and inspire continued success. We can’t wait to share this exciting day with our Dragon family!
#EveryDayEveryDragon #FamilyofDragons #HarlanExcellence
Harlan Independent Schools wishes all our students, families, and staff a wonderful Thanksgiving. We’re grateful for each of you and the community that makes our district so special. 💚🐉 #EveryDayEveryDragon #FamilyofDragons
Don’t miss your chance to capture and remember all the moments that made this school year unforgettable! A limited number of Harlan High School yearbooks will be ordered, so be sure to secure yours early by pre-ordering.
📅 Pre-Order Price (before Dec. 31): $60
📅 After Jan. 1: $65
Want to reserve your copy now?
A $25 deposit will hold your book!
Deposits must be made in person at HMS or HHS.
Payment can be cash or check (checks payable to HHS Journalism).
Prefer to order online?
Simply scan the QR code below to place your order!
Get yours before they’re gone! You won’t want to miss this year’s memories!
#familyofdragons 🐉 #BlackDiamond
The Harlan Dragons will travel down 119 this evening to take on the Pineville Mountain Lions in basketball action!! The 3/4 grade game will begin at 6:00 PM, with 5/6 grade and 7/8 grade to follow!! Show up and support the Dragons!! #GOBIGGREEN #MoreThanASchool #FamilyofDragons
✅ 5/6 Grade Homecoming ⇒ 5:30 PM (please be at the school at 5:15 for lineup - enter through Humanities Building)
✅ 3/4 Grade Game ⇒ 6:00 PM (Harlan Dragons vs. Williamsburg Yellow Jackets)
✅ 5/6 Grade Game ⇒ Following
✅ 7/8 Grade Game ⇒ Following
#GOBIGGREEN 🐉
🔥🏀 BIG GREEN MADNESS — NEON X-TREME! 🏀🔥
Friday, November 21 @ 7:00 PM
Harlan High School Gymnasium
Get ready, Dragon Nation… it’s time to kick off the 25/26 basketball season with a night unlike anything we’ve done before! 💚⚡ Join us for Big Green Madness: Neon X-TREME — a high-energy, lights-out showcase featuring:
💡 Meet the 25/26 Dragons during Lights Out
🎮 Games & relays
🍗 Chick-fil-A
🍦 Dragon Delight Ice Cream
🏆 Recognition of Middle School & Elementary teams
🐉 A full night of Dragon Pride!
Doors open at 6:15 PM | Adults $5
And don’t forget — we’re closing out the night with a High School Dance from 9–11 PM! 🎧✨
Let’s pack the gym and show our Dragons some LOVE! 💚 #BigGreenMadness #GoDragons #FamilyOfDragons
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Program – New Date Announced 🇺🇸
Harlan High School’s Veterans Day Program has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 13, at 9:30 AM in the gymnasium.
We invite all parents, families, and community members to join us as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country. This special ceremony is one of our favorite traditions, and we look forward to sharing it with our school and community.
🗓 New Date: Thursday, November 13
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Harlan High School Gym
🎖️ Thank you to all veterans for your service and sacrifice. We are grateful every day.
#VeteransDay #HarlanHighSchool #HonorAndRespect #FamilyofDragons
