Please join us in welcoming the newest staff member at Harlan Elementary School, Camerynn McKenzie. 🐉
“My name is Camerynn McKenzie. I am a life-long resident of Harlan County. I have been working at Harlan Independent as a kindergarten aide for the last 3 years. I am a graduate of Harlan County High School and I recently graduated from the University of The Cumberlands with my bachelors in General Education and a minor in Psychology. I am married to Trent McKenzie and we have one daughter, Preslee Kate. I enjoy going to church, spending time with family, and traveling. I am committed to ensuring that each student excels in their own pathway to success. I am very excited for this up coming school year!”
Happy INDEPENDENCE day from the Harlan Independent School District.
Please join us in welcoming the newest teacher at Harlan Elementary School, Paighton Hensley.
“Hi!!! I am so excited to be joining the Dragon family💚🐉. I am a 2020 graduate of Harlan County High School and a 2023 graduate of the University of the Cumberlands with a bachelors of science in elementary education with an emphasis in interdisciplinary studies. I will be attending the Cumberlands to attain my masters degree. I am thrilled to start the new school year as an elementary teacher at Harlan Elementary! I can’t wait to meet all of you!”
Secure your future with priority enrollment at Harlan Independent: Excellence in education begins now. 🐉🐉
https://www.harlan-ind.k12.ky.us/page/enrollment-information
2nd-4th grade students participating in Dragons Beyond the Bell concluded the week by visiting the Knoxville Zoo. Students were able to feed and pet the turtles at the turtle exhibit. The oldest turtles that they interacted with was 150 years old! 🐢
Harlan Independent School District would like to continue to ask our Dragon family to remember Timothy's family today. 💚
HES Kindergarten students are enjoying the final week of Dragons Beyond the Bell Extreme! 🐉💚
It's not too late to enroll and become a part of the Dragon Family. Please take advantage of our Priority Enrollment (lasting until June 30th) and secure your spot as a Green Dragon! 💚🐉
We will be hosting a Time of Remembrance candlelight service at the Harlan football field tonight from 8 to 9 pm. This will be a time of reflection and support for all who loved Timmy. ALL are welcome. 💚
Also, we will have the school open tomorrow with counselors available for students or staff needing someone to talk to.
The Harlan Independent School District would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Harlan Middle School student Timothy Hickson. Timothy was special to many people and brought many smiles to his friends and staff in the hallways and classrooms at HMS. Timothy also participated in many sports where he was able to enjoy the games that he loved while spending time with the friends he loved even more. No words can truly describe how much Timothy meant to so many. We all mourn this tragic loss and send our prayers to his family and friends on this terrible night.
Harlan High School will be open on Monday for any students who want to speak with our counselors. The Harlan Independent School District would like to join together to support our students, staff, and community throughout the coming days.
HES students participating in Dragons Beyond the Bell Extreme took a field trip to Pine Mountain Settlement School this week. Students explored the campus, made their own lip balm, and learned about mountain heritage and traditions. 🌄
HHS Baseball camp starts TONIGHT! Bring your baseball player for skill work and some fun! It starts at 5:00 pm! #GoBigGreen
🌧 Due to today's forecast, the Harlan Green Dragon baseball camp has been moved back a day to Thursday, June 8th, and Friday, June 9th, from 5 to 7 pm at the HHS baseball field. Please share!
Today is the day! ⚾️ Green Dragon baseball camp starts tonight at 5:00 pm. Come work on your skills and have some fun with the Green Dragons!
Don't forget that HHS Cheer Camp starts today at 2 pm in the High School gym!
🏈 Don't forget about the Green Dragons football camp that starts tomorrow at 6:00pm!
To celebrate Week 2: Dragons on the Farm, 2nd-4th grade students participating in Dragons Beyond the Bell Extreme traveled to Evans Orchard in Georgetown, KY for a fun field trip exploring the farm! 🐄
HES yearbooks are still on sale in the elementary office! Yearbooks are available for purchase from 8:00-3:00 June 1st-16th. 📗🐉
📚📚📚 2022-23 Yearbooks are now ready for purchase!
Yearbooks will be on sale Thursday, June 1st, from 10:00-2:00, and Friday, June 2nd, from 1:00-5:00!
The yearbooks are 55.00 and will be available in the Harlan High School Lobby. Please bring correct change or a check made out to HHS Journalism! 🐉🐉🐉
🐉Congrats to Harlan County royalty! 👑 Haylee Mae Couch was crowned 2nd Runner Up. Mia Claire Pace was crowned 1st Runner Up. The 2023 Miss Harlan County is Di’mond Turner. Proud of these three young ladies who represent Harlan High School! #familyofdragons
HES students will arrive back in town around 7:00 pm from the field trip.