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It’s time to sign up for Summer EBT!
Dear parents and families,
We’re reaching out to share important information about the Summer EBT program. It’s just one program that can help families access healthy food over the summer.
What is Summer EBT?
Summer EBT provides an extra $120 per school-aged child for groceries during summer break. Last year, this program helped over 395,000 children in Kentucky access nutritious food while they were out of school!
Check to see if you’re eligible for Summer EBT
You are eligible if your household is at or under 185% of federal poverty guidelines. Most eligible families on SNAP, KTAP, income-based Medical Assistance (Medicaid), or Kinship Care are automatically enrolled, but others (like you!) may qualify too. Check feedingky.org/sebteligibility to see if you are eligible and need to sign up. It’s quick and easy.
Sign up for Summer EBT today!
You can sign up at kysebt.ky.gov.
Summer EBT works alongside other programs like SUN Meals to ensure children in Kentucky have access to nutritious food year-round.
If you received Summer EBT last year and are eligible again, look for your benefits on last year’s card.
• If you need a replacement and have not moved, you can contact EBT Customer Service at 888-979-9949 to request a replacement.
• If you have moved, call the DCBS Call Center at 855-306-8959 to update your address and receive a new card.
The Harlan County School District will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day.
Remember and Honor!
HCHS Lady Bear Volleyball camp is Friday, May 30th.
ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF RISING 11TH GRADERS:
Please make sure your child has an updated Kentucky Certificate of Immunization (Shot Record) on file at school. Students are required to have their second Meningococcal vaccine.
These forms are required by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Thank you for your cooperation!
ATTENTION CURRENT 6TH GRADE PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Please make sure your child has an updated Kentucky Certificate of Immunization (Shot Record) and the KENTUCKY PREVENTATIVE HEALH CARE FORM (Physical) are on file at your child’s school before the seventh grade year begins. These forms are required by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Harlan County High School Class of 2025 graduation practice is Friday, May 23, at 10 a.m.
The Harlan County High School Choir Concert scheduled for this evening has been postponed.
The 52nd District Baseball Tournament is postponed until Thursday, May 22, and Friday, May 23, with first rounds on Thursday at 5:30 and 7:30 and the championship at 6:30 on Friday.
The postponement is due to severe weather forecast for the area.
TORNADO RELIEF COLLECTIONS CONTINUING UNTIL 10 A.M. WEDNESDAY
We are continuing to collect tornado relief items for our neighbors in Laurel County through 10 a.m. Wednesday. Collections are slow so we will not leave with the items until 10 a.m. on Wednesday from the Central Office parking lot.
Please reference yesterday's post for more information:
The Harlan County School District is collecting emergency essentials for the tornado victims impacted by the horrific destruction. We will be stuffing our Black Bear box truck beginning this afternoon. The urgent need is for gift cards, plastic totes with lids, bungee cords, contractor trash bags, rakes, portable non perishable snacks such as nabs, protein bars, beef jerky, candy bars, cakes, etc.. Gift cards should be grocery cards, fast food restaurants, Lowe's, 84 Lumber, Walmart, etc.. No canned food and no clothing will be accepted. Buses will be parked at Cumberland and Evarts Elementary by the end of school today. The buses will be clearly marked with donation signs. Gift cards should be dropped at central office only between 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Wednesday. We are working with the Southeast /South Central Educational cooperative for this relief effort. They are on the ground in Laurel County assisting.
It is time to register for preschool! Use the QR Code to register for the inaugural class of the Harlan County Child Development Center. Register today as spots are limited!
The Harlan County Schools Police Department is investigating the theft of various items from our student-athletes at the Harlan County High School Black Bear Baseball Field last week.
The suspect has been identified and has active warrants for his arrest.
Items stolen are in excess of $2,500 and include Oakley and Pit Viper sunglasses, Bruce Bolts batting gloves, black Nike belts, Beats headphones, clothing, cleats, and other baseball related items.
If you have purchased these items or have information on the location of these stolen items, we asked you to contact the Harlan County High School SROS Jayson Howard or Danny Ball at 606-574-2020, extension 3515.
Thank you for your assistance in recovering items belonging to our students.
The Harlan County School District is collecting emergency essentials for the tornado victims impacted by the horrific destruction.
We will be stuffing our Black Bear box truck at the Central Office parking lot beginning this afternoon and continuing until noon on Tuesday.
The urgent need is for gift cards, plastic totes with lids, bungee cords, contractor trash bags, rakes, portable non perishable snacks such as nabs, protein bars, beef jerky, candy bars, cakes, etc..
Gift cards should be grocery cards, fast food restaurants, Lowe's, 84 Lumber, Walmart, etc..
No canned food and no clothing will be accepted.
Buses will be parked at Cumberland and Evarts Elementary by the end of school today. The buses will be clearly marked with donation signs.
Gift cards should be dropped at central office only between 7:30 a.m. and noon on Tuesday.
We are working with the Southeast /South Central Educational cooperative.
The award winning Harlan County High School Choir will present its Spring Concert Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Admission is free .
Selections will include the choir’s competitive selections that earned them a Superior rating at the recent Music Edge Festival in Mason, Ohio as well as selections from Disney and Gospel music. Soloists will be featured and seniors will be honored. We hope to see you there.
Due to low hanging communication wires, buses may not be able to reach students who live past 23100 on KY 38 at Holmes Mill on the Monday morning routes. Parents may bring students past the lines to meet the buses if they wish.
The communications provider is aware of the issue and is working to correct the problem.
Congratulations Claire Sawyers on being named a WYMT Student Mountain Achiever.
https://www.wymt.com/2025/05/13/arh-mountain-student-achiever-claire-sawyers/
Harlan County High School Senior Honors Night is today in the school auditorium. Valedictorian speeches are at 5:30 p.m. Scholarship presentations are at 6 p.m.
Harlan County students are invited to attend the May 19th community visioning session.
PRI and Gear Up are looking for parental input with this survey. Your child should bring a copy home soon. We ask that you complete the written copy or access the survey with the scan code and complete electronically. Thank you for assisting us with this survey.
