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.
🗓️ Tonight, September 18
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Harlan Independent School Football Field (Just off the Bypass in Harlan)
Go SKINS! 🏈
Today, a Middle School student made a threatening comment. The incident was investigated by Harlan County Public Schools Police Department. A juvenile was charged, no weapon was found, and there is no ongoing threat. Superintendent Brett Johnson urges all parents to discuss with their children the seriousness of making any type of statement that can be perceived as a threat, even jokingly. As always, Cumberland Elementary and Harlan County Public Schools value school safety and transparency.
For the safety of all students, any changes to a child’s afternoon dismissal or transportation arrangements must be submitted in writing (by email or a note from home) and received by the school office no later than 2:00 PM.
👉 If you send an email, please also call the school office to confirm it has been received.
This allows us adequate time to communicate changes to teachers and staff to ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process.
We understand that emergencies may happen, and we will work with you the best we can. Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us maintain a safe and organized end-of-day routine for all students.
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.
