
Students had an exciting last day at school before Christmas Break! We hope all of our Green Dragons have a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing them back in the new year!




Through a continued partnership, Mrs. Heather Saylor, RN, paid another visit to students in Ms. Wilson’s Health & PE rotation classes at Harlan Elementary. She continued educating the students through her Brain Protectors program, which stresses the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke. Students learned B.E.F.A.S.T. in order to be prepared to help someone who may be having a stroke. Students became “Certified Brain Protectors” at the conclusion of the lesson. 🧠





Christmas came early for some really awesome students at Harlan Elementary School. Through the Christmas Enrichment program, students were able to enjoy a special trip to Just Jump, where students and teacher volunteers had the time of their lives. Students were also given the opportunity to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn with their friends before being sent home with a Santa bag full of gifts. The Christmas Enrichment program is made possible through generous donations from local businesses and school staff, as well as student sponsorships in purchasing gifts. This program would not be possible without the support of our staff, community, and volunteers. At Harlan Elementary, we are more than a school…We are a family! 🎄





🏆Each month Harlan Elementary rewards their students with perfect attendance. This month all students picked out a toy and their name was put into a drawing for a bicycle.
🎉Congratulations to Ellianna Carver and Braxton Sizemore for winning the bikes! They got to go with Mrs. Posey to Walmart and pick out their bikes today during school! 🚴🏼♀️


Christmas time at HES is fun and memorable. Students and staff have enjoyed dressing up for the 12 Days of Christmas. Our school elf, Elfafa, visited each classroom and brought lots of fun! We had a visit from the Grinch, who usually doesn't like Christmas, but our students spread so much Christmas cheer that the Grinch himself even had fun! 🎄🎄





Mrs. Crow's 4th-grade math class worked hard in their Geometry Unit. Students drew different triangles and polygons to create Geome "trees," Santa's village, and ornaments. Students also explored symmetry by making snowflakes. 🎄❄️





Derrick Akal Sworn In As School Resource Officer
Harlan Ind. took action on Thursday to equip the campus with a full-time School Resource Officer. Derrick Akal brings more than two decades of law enforcement service and 10 years of military experience to the district.




Harlan Elementary is excited to announce that through our partnership with Save the Children we will be giving $120 gift cards to every student enrolled at HES (K-4). Please see the letter below that outlines. Contact your school with questions.



HES students were excited to receive blessing boxes! We are very thankful to have this opportunity for our students. Pastor Dennis Bledsoe and members of the Flat Ridge Baptist Church in Cana, VA, delivered over 750 blessing boxes to our district. We appreciate their gift of love! ❤️🐉





Reminder: there is no Dragons Beyond the Bell today!


🎉 Congratulations to our Kindergarten Students of the Month for November! Students received a certificate, pencil, and bracelet, and they will get to have lunch with Mrs. Posey! 💚
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Today was an exciting day at HES! Students boarded the Polar Express, dressed in pajamas, drank hot chocolate, and even were paid a visit by the Gingerbread man!! 🚂





🎉 Congratulations to our First Grade Students of the Month for November! Students received a certificate, pencil, and bracelet, and they will get to have lunch with Mrs. Posey! 💚
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Mr.Noe’s friends were excited to see the giant dragon Elfafa stole from Mrs.Posey’s decorations yesterday morning. 🐉🎄


Students and staff at HES are enjoying the 12 days of Christmas. Students will experience the magic of Christmas tomorrow with the Polar Express! Don’t forget to wear your pajamas! ❄️





🎉 Congratulations to our Second Grade Students of the Month for November! Students received a certificate, pencil, and bracelet, and they will get to have lunch with Mrs. Posey! 💚
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Want to watch tonight’s matchup between HHS and the Pikeville Panthers? Download the Mountain Top TV App, create a free account, and enjoy the action. GO BIG GREEN!🐉🏀💚
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Pastor Dennis Bledsoe and members of the Flat Ridge Baptist Church in Cana, VA , delivered over 750 Blessing Boxes to the K-12 students of Harlan Independent School today. Their church donates for 12 months and organizes this project for our students. We appreciate their gift of love.





🎉 Congratulations to our Third Grade Students of the Month for November! Students received a certificate, pencil, and bracelet, and they will get to have lunch with Mrs. Posey! 💚
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Harlan Independent Schools would like to invite all of our Dragon Family to attend a Christmas Concert hosted by the Harlan Band. The Christmas Band Concert is at 2:00 PM today featuring the Beginning Band, the Middle School Intermediate Band, and the High School Band. If you have not found that 🎄 Christmas spirit yet, then these wonderful artists will surely have a tune to set the Christmas mood for you! #HarlanBand #MoreThanASchool
