Harlan Middle School

❄️ Game Update ❄️ The girls basketball game at home vs. Perry County and the boys basketball game at Rockcastle County have both been canceled due to snow. ☃️🌨️ Stay safe and warm, Dragons! 🐉💚

Best of luck to our Harlan Lady Dragons and our Harlan Green Dragons as they take on HC at HC tonight. Game day action tips off at 5:00 & 6:30 PM. Let’s go, Dragons. Bring the heat! 🐉🐉🏀🔥 Please note the updated game times due to the weather. Please note that it is cash only, and all fans must enter through the main Harlan County entrance.

🐉 Painting the school green!! HMS Students wear green to support our high school dragons on game days!

🧤❄️Winter coats, hats, and gloves for students are available at FRYSC. 🐉Students and parents are welcome to stop by anytime. 📍FRYSC is located on the first floor of Central Office, and is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:00. ❓Questions? Call Mrs. Adams or Miss Billie at 606-573-8700, option 6.

There will be no school for the Harlan Independent School District on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. We will observe NTI/Dragon Day #6. Teachers will be available to assist students with assignments as needed through Google Classroom, ParentSquare, or email.

A huge thank you to Kellie Wilson for sponsoring our trip to the All-A State Tournament and for the incredible support she shows our Green Dragons. Her generosity helped make this experience possible for our team, and it truly means so much to our players, coaches, and community. We are so grateful for her continued support of Green Dragon pride! 🐉💚🏀

There will be no school for the Harlan Independent School District on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. We will observe NTI/Dragon Day #5. Teachers will be available to assist students with assignments as needed through Google Classroom, ParentSquare, or email.

There will be no school for the Harlan Independent School District on Monday, January 26th, 2026. We will observe NTI/Dragon Day #4.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your teacher or school.

🐉 The Green Dragons are back in action today in the Quarterfinals of the All-A State Tournament! 🐉 Our boys will take on the Newport Wildcats with a berth in the semifinals on the line. The Green Dragons are looking to carry over their momentum from last night and keep this special run going! ⏰ Tip-off: 6:00 CST / 7:00 EST 📺 Watch live on prepspin.com We would love for all Green Dragon fans to show their support by making a post and sharing our “Go Green Dragons” graphic on your Facebook pages today as we cheer on our Boys Basketball and Cheerleading teams. 💚🐉 Go Green Dragons! 🐉💚

🐉🐉👏👏 GREEN DRAGONS WIN! 👏👏🐉🐉 The Green Dragons battled all night and pulled out a hard-fought 64–60 victory over Nicholas County in the first round of the All A State Tournament. The game went back and forth from start to finish, and after trailing by four late in the fourth quarter, the Dragons stayed locked in, fought through the pressure, and finished strong to secure the win. The Green Dragons will advance to the quarterfinals and face Newport tomorrow at 6:00 CST / 7:00 EST. 🐉🔥 Keep it rolling, Big Green! 🔥🐉

All A Classic State Tournament 🏀 Best of luck to our Green Dragon basketball team and our four-time state champion cheerleaders as they compete on the state stage! 💚🐉 🐉 Harlan vs. Nicholas County 📍 Owensboro Sportsplex 🗓 Thursday, January 22, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 CST | 7:30 EST 🎟 Presale tickets available on GoFan — $11 (fees included) 👶 Children 3 and under are free 💳 Tickets at the gate are cashless only (debit, credit, Apple Pay accepted) 🍿 Venue is cashless, including the concession stand 📺 Streaming available at PrepSpin.com

DRAGON DOMINATION!! 🐉🐉🐉Harlan Middle School Wins 7th Straight District Governor’s Cup Championship, Advances to Regionals Harlan Middle School continued its tradition of academic excellence by claiming the District Governor’s Cup Championship, marking the school’s seventh consecutive district title. With the overall win, the Harlan Middle School Academic Team now advances to the Regional Governor’s Cup Competition. The championship performance was fueled by 1st Place Overall finishes in both Quick Recall and Future Problem Solving, along with strong individual performances across all subject areas. Individual Results: • Math-TL Miller – 3rd Place • Science- TL Miller – 2nd Place, Hunter Taylor – 5th Place • Social Studies-Hunter Taylor – 2nd Place, Rylan Rodriguez – 5th Place • Language Arts, Natalie Adams – 1st Place, Ila Hendrickson – 3rd Place, Shelbee Fee – 4th Place • Arts & Humanities, Natalie Adams – 1st Place, Vivian Smith – 3rd Place, Alyssa Napier – 5th Place • Composition, Alivia Eversole – 4th Place Principal Andrew Williams emphasized the sustained excellence behind the historic run. “Winning a district championship is special. Winning seven in a row speaks to a culture,” Williams said. “This didn’t happen by accident. It reflects years of high expectations, students who are willing to put in the work, and a belief that academic excellence matters. I’m incredibly proud of our students and the coaches and the standard they continue to set.” Academic Team Coach Chris Day credited the team’s preparation and focus. “This group understands that success comes from consistency and commitment,” Day said. “They prepared the right way, competed with confidence, and trusted each other. I’m proud of how they represented our school, and we’re excited for the challenge of regionals.” The District Governor’s Cup championship continues a remarkable stretch of success for Harlan Middle School’s Academic Team and sends the team forward with momentum into regional competition.

🏀 Double Header at Home! 🏀 Good luck to our Lady Dragons and Green Dragons as they take on Bell County in a big home double header tomorrow night! ⏰ Girls tip off at 6:00 PM ⏰ Boys follow at 7:30 PM Come out, fill the stands, and show your Dragon pride as we defend our home court. Let’s bring the energy and support our teams! Go Big Green! ✨🐉

All “A” Classic State Tournament Information 🐉 Your Harlan Green Dragons will take on Nicholas County at the Owensboro Sportsplex 📅 Thursday, January 22, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM CST | 7:30 PM EST 🎟 Presale tickets are available on GoFan — $11 (fees included) 👶 Children 3 and under are free 💳 Tickets will also be available at the gate; however, the venue is cashless (debit, credit, and Apple Pay accepted) 🍿 Please note: The entire venue, including the concession stand, is cashless 📺 Can’t make it? Streaming is available at PrepSpin.com

🏐 7/8 Grade Volleyball Tryouts!! 🏐

Here is the updated time for volleyball tryouts!! Come ready to work hard!! 🐉

✅ Monday, January 19th
⏰ 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
📍 High School Gym

🏀Game Day – Lady Dragons on the Road! 🐉 The Lady Dragons are headed to Letcher County Central tonight! ⏰ Updated Game Times (due to the forecast): • JV: approx. 5:00–5:15 PM • Varsity: immediately following JV Let’s wish our Lady Dragons the best of luck as they take the court tonight. #GoBigGreen 💚

The Green Dragons are on the road tonight, traveling to Hazard to take on the Bulldogs in game-day action 🏀 Varsity begins at 6:00 PM. Let’s go green! 💫🐉 Please note the updated game time due to the forecast.

Harlan Independent School District will have an early dismissal on Thursday, January 22, 2026, and no school on Friday, January 23, 2026, to allow students and families the opportunity to travel and support the Harlan High School Boys Basketball Team as they represent the 13th Region in the All “A” State Tournament in Owensboro, Kentucky.

🏀 Game Time: Thursday Night @ 6:30 PM (Central Time)

Thursday, January 22 – Dismissal Schedule
• Sunshine Preschool: Normal morning session. No afternoon session.
• Harlan Elementary School: Dismissal at 11:35 AM.
• Harlan Middle/High School: Dismissal at 12:00 PM.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and athletes.

Go Green Dragons! 🐉