🐉🐉🐉 Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Harlan Middle School family, Ms. Emma Vonder Haar!
Emma will be joining Harlan Independent this fall as our new 7th Grade ELA Teacher. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Emma recently graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where she studied American Studies, Government, and Environmental Studies. She also had the opportunity to study abroad in Ecuador during her time in college.
Emma’s love of reading began in elementary school when she discovered the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, and she is excited to help foster that same passion for reading in her students. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys exploring Kentucky, cheering on her favorite college sports teams, visiting museums, and hiking.
This summer, Emma will be teaching summer school in Estill County through Teach For America before making her move to Harlan. She is excited to become part of the Green Dragon family, and we are thrilled to welcome her to our school community!
Welcome to Harlan, Ms. Vonder Haar! 💚🐉
#FamilyOfDragons #MoreThanASchool #GoBigGreen
🐉🐉🐉 Please join us in welcoming the newest addition to the Harlan High School family, Mr. Dakota Saylor!
Mr. Saylor will be joining HHS as our ELA/ Journalism Teacher. Dakota, a Harlan native, is a proud graduate of Berea College and the University of the Cumberlands.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Broadcast Journalism and a Master of Arts in Teaching. Dakota brings more than six years of experience in broadcast journalism and content creation to the classroom, and we are excited to have him join the Green Dragon family.
Welcome to HHS, Mr. Saylor! 💚🐉
#FamilyOfDragons #MoreThanASchool #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
☀️ Looking for an exciting and FREE summer opportunity for your child? ☀️
The Harlan Teen Club is offering two incredible hands-on summer camps for students entering 5th–12th grade!
🌊 June 1–4: Ocean X STEAM Camp
Explore aquatic ecosystems, tackle environmental challenges, and discover how technology helps scientists protect our oceans.
🦇 June 8–11: CaveQuest
Dive into the fascinating world of caves, geology, and underground ecosystems through interactive investigations and creative challenges.
🍽️ Breakfast and lunch provided daily
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💚 Completely FREE!
Don’t miss this opportunity for learning, adventure, and fun this summer!
📲 Register today:
https://www.bgcappalachia.club/htc-summer-camp
🔥 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 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 🐉
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:
🐉 ⚾️ 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 🐉
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 🐉
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
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
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Calling all future Green Dragon runners!
Harlan Cross Country summer workouts are officially starting! Whether you’re a returning runner or thinking about joining for the first time, now is the perfect time to get involved and prepare for an exciting season ahead.
📍 First Practice: Tuesday, May 26
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
👟 Open to students entering 7th–12th grade
Come build endurance, friendships, and Dragon pride this summer! 💚🖤
For more information, contact Erin Alred at erin.alred@harlanind.kyschools.us
#GoBigGreen #HarlanXC #GreenDragons #CrossCountrySeason
🐉Congratulations to Tanner Daniels on an outstanding performance at the 2026 KHSAA Track & Field State Championships!
Tanner earned State Runner-Up honors in the 1600m and finished 4th in the 800m while competing against the best in Kentucky.
Way to go, Tanner! We are proud to call you a Green Dragon! ✨🐉
🏆 STATE CHAMPION 🏆
Congratulations to Harlan’s own Izack Saylor on winning the Class 1A Boys’ High Jump at the 2026 KHSAA Track & Field State Championship!
We are proud to call you a Green Dragon! 💚🐉
#GoBigGreen #StateChampion #KHSTF
🏃♂️💚 Harlan Green Dragons Track & Field is headed to STATE! 💚🏃♀️
Congratulations to our regional top finishers and athletes who earned personal records at the Region Meet!
🥇 Tanner Daniels: 1st Place 800M & 2nd Place 1600M
🥈 Harper Carmical: 2nd Place 1600M & 3200M, 3rd Place 800M
🥈 Izack Saylor: 2nd Place High Jump
🏅 Gwen Toll : 4th Place High Jump
🏅 Gibson Wilder: 6th Place in both 110 Hurdles & 300 Hurdles with PRs in both events
🏅 Cora Jones: 6th Place in the 3200M with a PR
💪 Carter White: PRs in both the 3200M & 800M
We would also like to wish the best of luck to Tanner, Harper, and Izack as they compete tomorrow at the KHSAA State Track & Field Meet at the University of Kentucky!
Your Green Dragon family is proud of you all! 🐉💚
#GoBigGreen
🔥 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
🏆 52ND DISTRICT CHAMPIONS 🏆
The Harlan Green Dragons are bringing the trophy back home after defeating Bell County tonight to claim the 52nd District Championship! 💚⚾🐉
This victory marks an incredible milestone for our program — 3 STRAIGHT DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS! A testament to the hard work, dedication, and determination shown by these young men and their coaches all season long.
Congratulations to our players, coaching staff, families, and Dragon family for continuing a championship tradition. Your support means everything!
We also want to congratulate our All-Tournament Team: Baylor Varner, Jaxson Perry, and Eli Freyer!
Also, a big shout-out to our tournament MVP, Jake Brewer!
Next stop: Regional Tournament. The work isn’t finished yet. 🔥
💚 Congratulations, Green Dragons!
🏆 3-Peat District Champions
#GoBigGreen #52ndDistrictChampions #ThreePeat #HarlanPride #GreenDragonBaseball
🎉 Final Dragon Attendance Incentive Winner! 🐉
This year, Harlan Independent Schools introduced a brand-new attendance incentive to celebrate students who show up, stay engaged, and give their best each day.
Each week a student had perfect attendance — with no late check-ins and no early checkouts — they earned a ticket for a chance to win a district prize at the end of the nine weeks. Students could earn up to nine chances each quarter, and as part of the incentive, they had to be present on the day of the drawing to claim their prize.
👏 Congratulations to our fourth nine-weeks winner, Sophia Brashears! Your dedication and commitment to being present each day are a wonderful example for your fellow Dragons.
💚 We also want to extend a special thank you to our community partner and generous prize sponsor, Coming Up Roses, for supporting our students and helping us celebrate the importance of attendance.
#EveryDayEveryDragon #AttendanceMatters
🏆⚾️ IT’S CHAMPIONSHIP GAMEDAY! ⚾️🏆
The Harlan Green Dragons are headed to the 52nd District Championship tonight at Joe Gilly Field as they take on Bell County with the title on the line!
📍 Joe Gilly Field
🕕 First Pitch: 6:00 PM
.Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our support loud and proud!
#GoBigGreen 🐉
The Harlan Green Dragons are headed to the 52nd District Championship tonight at Joe Gilly Field as they take on Bell County with the title on the line!
📍 Joe Gilly Field
🕕 First Pitch: 6:00 PM
.Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our support loud and proud!
#GoBigGreen 🐉
