Harlan Middle School

🐉🐉👏👏 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! 🐉

🏀🐉Game Day 🐉🏀 Best of luck to our JV and Varsity Boys Basketball teams, the Green Dragons, as they take on Clay County this evening! 🕕 JV tips off at 6:00 PM 🕢 Varsity follows at 7:30 PM Bring the energy and cheer on our Dragons! 🐉🔥 Go Big Green!

🎉 Congratulations to Zoë Lawson! 🎉 Zoë had an outstanding performance, earning 1st place in High Jump and 3rd place in the Mile, all while setting a new personal record! 🏅🔥 Your hard work, and commitment continue to pay off, and we are so proud of your accomplishments. Keep reaching new heights—literally and figuratively! 💚🐉

📷 Just a reminder that picture retakes for the middle and high school will be tomorrow.

🏆🏀 All “A” Champions T-Shirts Now on Sale! 🐉🏆

Celebrate our All “A” Champions with an official championship t-shirt! Shirts are on sale now in the Harlan High School office and will be available through Friday, January 15th.

📞 To order a shirt:
• Contact Tiffany Hamm Rowe at tiffany.hamm@harlanind.kyschools.us
• OR call Mary in the H.S. office at 606-573-8750

📍 Shirt Pickup:
🗓 Wednesday, January 21st
📍 Harlan High School Office

💵 Payment Information:
Please bring exact change or a check made payable to Harlan High School.

Get yours and show your Dragon pride! 🐉
#AllAChampions #DragonPride #GoBigGreen

🏆 ALL “A” CLASSIC CHAMPIONS! 🏀💚 🏆🏆🏆For the 14th time, your Harlan Green Dragons are the 13th Region All A CHAMPS!!! 😤😤😤 Congratulations to the Green Dragons Boys Basketball Team on an outstanding win over the Middlesboro Yellowjackets to claim the All “A” Classic Championship! The Dragons battled with heart and determination to bring home the title and make school history once again. 🏆🏆 With the championship victory, Harlan now advances to the All “A” State Tournament in Owensboro, where they will represent our school and community on the state stage. We are incredibly proud of this team!! Way to go, Big Green! 💚🐉🏀🏆

🥎 It's that awesome time of year!! 🥎 Calling all middle school girls interested in playing softball! Tryouts will be held this Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Elementary Gym.

If you have questions, please grab a detailed note from Mrs. Crow!! It includes all the specifics regarding tryouts!!

All Harlan Independent students get in free tonight, but must check in with Mr. Bolton at the gate between 6:15 and 6:55 PM. High school students riding the bus — the bus will leave at 4:30 PM.

Best of luck to Zoë Lawson as she travels to Abington High School today to compete in the middle school indoor track meet! 🏃‍♀️💚 Go Zoë!! Represent and give it your all! 💪✨

🏀 Good Luck, Lady Dragons! 🐉

Best of luck to the Harlan Lady Dragons as they hit the road to take on the Lynn Camp Lady Cats! #GoBigGreen 🐉

🐉 HMS Basketball 🐉

It's GAMEDAY for the 5/6 Grade Dragons as they advance in the 13th Region 6th Grade Basketball Tournament!! The Dragons will face Manchester Elementary, with tip off beginning at 12:30 PM.

Wear your Harlan Green and come out and support these Dragons this afternoon!!

📍 JACES
🆚 Harlan vs. Manchester
⏰ 12:30 PM
🚨 13th Region 6th Grade Basketball Tournament

🏀The Green Dragons travel to OBI today to take on the first round of the All “A” Classic! ⏰ Tip-off is set for 4:00 PM. Come out and support the team! Go Big Green! 💚🐉