The elementary cheer competition is Thursday at 6 p.m. at Harlan County High School. Come out and support your school's cheer squad and Little Dancers.
It's time for us to plan the calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. We would like to have your input. Please consider completing this survey to share your preferences for the calendar, which includes first day of school, various breaks and other items. Thank you for being a part of the Harlan County Public Schools family.
PUBLIC FORUM ON FACILITIES SLATED OCT. 20
The Harlan County Schools Local Planning Committee will conduct an LPC Meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Harlan County Board of Education Central Office at 5:00 p.m. The office is located at 251 Ball Park Road, Harlan.
Immediately after, the Local Planning Committee will convene a Public Forum at 6:30 p.m. to solicit public comment on the proposed District Facilities Plan.
The Local Planning Committee Meeting and Public Forum are scheduled in accordance with KRS 157.620 and regulated by 702 KAR 1:001.
Opportunities include flag football for kindergarten through second graders only ($40 fee);
Football for third and fourth graders only ($50 fee);
Cheer for kindergarten through fourth grade ($50 fee).
Up to date physicals are required and registration fee due at signup.
Drop off/Pick up Information
At Black Mountain Elementary, the safety and well-being of every student and staff member is our top priority. We want to make you aware that our school will continue to be a nut-free environment. We have students and staff with severe and life-threatening allergies to peanuts and tree nuts.
Even small traces of nuts, whether through direct contact, shared surfaces, or airborne particles can cause a serious allergic reaction. To create a safe and inclusive space for all, we ask that families do not send any food items containing peanuts, tree nuts, or nut-based products in lunches, snacks, or classroom treats. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Peanut butter and Nutella
• Granola bars with nuts
• Trail mixes or snack mixes containing nuts
• Purchased goods made with nut oils or flours
We understand this may require extra care when shopping for treats, but we deeply appreciate your cooperation and support. By working together, we are helping to protect everyone whose daily lives are impacted by these allergies.
If you have questions, please reach out to me or the school office.
Thank you for helping us make our school a safe environment for every child to learn and grow.
Kenny Hughes
Principal
Black Mountain Elementary
(606) 837-2214
kenny.hughes@harlan.kyschools.us
