Harlan High School

🏀 It’s Scrimmage Night for the Lady Dragons!

Come out and support the Harlan Lady Dragons as they take on the Lady Generals of Lee County in a home basketball scrimmage! Let’s pack the gym and get the season started with some good energy!

📅 Tonight
⏰ JV Scrimmage – 6:00 PM
⏰ Varsity Scrimmage – 7:30 PM
📍 Harlan High School Gym

Students, don’t forget to scan the QR code in the high school lobby to earn points for your class!

#GoBigGreen 🐉

🍦 A Sweet Celebration at Harlan High! 🍦

Today, our teachers came together to show just how proud we are of our junior and senior classes for their exceptional performance on last year’s KSA tests!

To celebrate their hard work and dedication, teachers set up a delicious ice cream sundae bar as a sweet way to say “thank you” and “great job.” Our students earned every scoop!

We’re proud of your achievements, Dragons ! 🐉

#EveryDayEveryDragon #FamilyofDragons

🔥🐉 Congratulations, Green Dragons! 🐉🔥 We are incredibly proud of our HES and HMS Cross Country runners who competed at Nationals this past weekend and represented Harlan with true heart, grit, and determination. Each athlete pushed through the course with strength and showcased what it means to be a Green Dragon—resilient, disciplined, and unstoppable. Congratulations to all of our fantastic runners! Your hard work, dedication, and passion continue to make our schools and our community shine. Thank you for inspiring us and showing everyone what Dragon Pride looks like on a national stage. We are so proud of you, Green Dragons! 🐉💚 Middle School Nationals 11/9 2K - 1.25miles 🐉Girls Julianne Miller (14th) 🌟All American🌟- 8:11.96 MJ Taylor- 9:17.77 Shelby Parsons- 9:18.67 Lucy Miller 9:49.47 Emily Turner- 9:57.98 Ellianna Carver - 10:01.18 7th out of 8 place 🐉Boys Braxton Sizemore- 7:59.43 Kash Bailey- 8:19.13 Trenton Turner- 8:30.43 Ben Toll- 8:41.23 Aiden Browning- 8:49.53 Emmett Alred- 9:06.63 Xander Owens- 9:18.73 Canaan Bolton- 9:44.73 6th out of 10 🐉Girls 4K - 2.5miles Zoë Lawson- 18:11.27 Josephine Toll -20:43.38 🐉Boys 4K Carter White- 17:06.16 TL Miller- 18:25.27

🎶Several HHS Band students were recently selected for the 2025 SKMA All-Festival Band.  These students will perform in concert at the University of the Cumberlands on November 25, 2025. 🎶 🐉Congratulations to the following HHS Band students: Serenity Brock - 5th Chair - Clarinet Jordan Rodriguez - 2nd Chair - Tenor Saxophone Doug Honeycutt - 4th Chair - Tuba Aaron Goss - 2nd Chair - Percussion Thank you to HHS Journalism students Tiana Penny, Connor Collins, and Ray Smith for producing the flyer.

🏐 Big Congratulations to Our Lady Dragons! 🐉

We are incredibly proud to announce that four Harlan Lady Dragon volleyball players have earned spots on Horizon Club Volleyball teams! Their dedication, hustle, and love for the game continue to shine!

🌟 Cheyanne – 14U Club Team
🌟 Bryleigh – 14U Club Team
🌟 Shaedyn – 15U Club Team
🌟 Jordyn – 17U Club Team

Way to represent Harlan! Keep working hard, ladies!

🏀 Basketball season is here! The Lady Dragons have their first scrimmage of the season today at Madison Southern H.S. Both JV and Varsity will be playing. Tip-off is set for 4 PM. Good luck, ladies!

Harlan Cross Country Shines at State Championship The Harlan Cross Country program proudly represented the Harlan Independent School District at the 2025 KHSAA State Championship in Lexington this past weekend, with 13 runners—six girls and seven boys—taking the line for one of the most competitive meets of the year. For many of our athletes, it was their first-ever State appearance, and they rose to the occasion with grit, determination, and heart. Girls’ Team The girls’ team, Harper Carmical (22:30.43), Priscilla Stewart (24:51.06), Cora Jones (25:22.48), Lillie Carver (26:23.41), Josephine Toll (26:25.19), and Gwendolyn Toll (29:15.66), finished 19th overall, showing strong improvement against regional competition. Of the six runners, only three, Carmical, Stewart, and Gwendolyn Toll, had previous State experience, making this an exciting moment for the young, growing team. Their perseverance throughout the season has laid a foundation for future success, as they continue to build a program centered on teamwork, resilience, and consistent progress. Boys’ Team On the boys’ side, Tanner Daniels led the team with an incredible third-place finish, clocking an outstanding 16:11.87, a major improvement from last season’s performance. Cooper Thomas (19:22.67), Gibson Wilder (20:36.52), Cruz Galloway (20:42.82), Dalton Halcomb (20:52.26), Xavier Farley (21:28.52), and Garrett Wilder (22:11.57) all delivered strong performances, many setting new personal bests. Thomas battled through adversity, running nearly the entire race with one spike after being cleated in the first 400 meters, but refused to let it slow him down. For several of the boys, including six first-time State qualifiers, this race marked the start of a new tradition, one built on commitment and championship aspirations. A Program on the Rise Coach Erin Alred shared her pride and optimism for the team’s future, stating: “This trip for these kids was such a wonderful experience. They know now what it takes to make it and want to continue to grow. I do not think we will have another State appearance drought for a long time. So proud to be part of this program and coach these kids.” This year’s State Championship was not just a race—it was a statement. The foundation has been laid for a program that intends to make State appearances a new normal. The district and community could not be prouder of these student-athletes for representing Harlan with excellence, perseverance, and heart. Congratulations to all of our runners on an incredible season!

🏈 Good luck to the Green Dragons in the first round of the playoffs. Tonight's game against the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets is set for 7 pm. #GoBigGreen 🐉

Thanks to journalism student Ray Smith for today's gameday graphic!

Students in Dr. Saylor’s English III class stepped into the courtroom last week for a full-scale mock trial inspired by The Crucible. While reading Arthur Miller’s classic, students brought the play to life by taking on the roles of judges, attorneys, witnesses, and jurors in The Commonwealth of Salem vs. Elizabeth Proctor. They analyzed evidence, questioned motives, delivered opening and closing statements, and debated what justice, truth, and integrity really mean. This engaging activity challenged students to think critically, argue effectively, and connect timeless themes to the world around them, all while having a little fun in 1692 Salem. #TheCrucible  #StudentEngagement #MockTrial

📷 Don't forget, Picture Day is Friday, November 7th, for all Harlan middle school and high school students! This includes Senior photos.

Thanks to journalism student Tiana Penny for the graphic!

Our HHS Cross Country team has arrived at the KHSAA State Championship in Lexington, KY. The boys will race at 3:00 p.m., and the girls will run at 3:45 p.m. Let’s hear it for the green team! Go Dragons!! 🐉👟🌟

🏃‍♂️💚 Best of luck to the HHS Cross Country team as they travel to the State Cross Country Championship at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY! We’re especially proud of our boys’ team, making their first trip to state since 1987! Your hard work, dedication, and determination have made Harlan history—now go show the state what it means to be a Green Dragon! 🐉💪 #HHSXC #DragonPride #StateBound

💚 Caring for Every Dragon, Every Day 🐉

At Harlan Independent Schools, we’re committed to making sure every student and family has access to the support they need—starting with healthy meals. We’ve created a new page on our district website to connect families with local food resources and support programs across our community.

If your family—or someone you know—could benefit from food assistance or meal services, visit our website to explore available options. Together, we can make sure every Dragon has what they need to thrive! 💚

🔗 https://www.harlan-ind.k12.ky.us/page/community-resources

#FamilyOfDragons #EveryDayEveryDragon #HarlanIndependent

Great turnout for the HHS FAFSA & Frappes event at Moonbow before fall break! Families had the opportunity to work on their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with the help of HHS staff, and take another step towards graduation. Seniors, keep working to reach our goal of 100% completion of the FAFSA! Questions? Contact Mr. Zach Dixon, guidance counselor.

🎓Attention SENIORS!: Seniors need to have their cap and gown ordered from Jostens by no later than November 17, 2025. The cost of the cap and gown is $45.00 plus tax. If you have questions or need assistance ordering a cap and gown, please contact Mrs. Michelle Crabtree.  

Use the following link to order: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1069787/HARLAN-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2972031659/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2972031690

AP Exam Announcement!!! If you are registered to take an AP exam this spring, you will need to pay a $25 deposit for each registered exam. The deposits are due to Mr. Dixon no later than NOVEMBER 7TH.

🐉Vibrant learning is taking place in Mrs. Amro’s class! Students created atoms and did an excellent job! #HHS #vibrantlearning #EveryDragonEveryDay