Green Hills Elementary celebrated two very special milestones — Kindergarten Graduation and 8th Grade Graduation! 🎓💚💛🦅 From our youngest learners, to our 8th graders preparing for an exciting new chapter, we could not be more proud of all they have accomplished. Their hard work, growth, and determination have made this a day to remember. Congratulations to all of our graduates! Your Green Hills family is cheering you on every step of the way. 💚💛

Mountain Comprehensive Care Center CHILDREN'S TRP will be running all summer long while school is out! MCCC Care Center HARLAN COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTER (606) 503-7100 MONDAY - THURSDAY

Any incoming boy or girl in grades 4th–8th, as well as high school students interested in playing golf for the 2026–2027 school year, to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 26th. Meeting locations and times are as follows: • 5:00 PM – Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Cumberland • 6:30 PM – Harlan County Country Club We encourage all interested students and families to attend either meeting to learn more about the upcoming golf season. If you have any questions, please contact Brett Widner.

🎉📚 WE HAVE PUBLISHED AUTHORS IN THE HOUSE! 📚🎉 Our Kindergarten and 1st-grade students had their very own book signing on Wednesday, May 20! We are so incredibly proud of all the hard work and creativity these little authors put into their books. A huge thank you to Save the Children and all the amazing parents and family members who came out to support them and celebrate this huge milestone. You made today so special! ❤️✍️

Great news for Kentucky families -- Summer 2026 SEBT is Here! The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program is here to help eligible students enjoy nutritious food this summer. Each eligible student will receive a one-time benefit of $120 to purchase healthy food while school’s out. Automatic Approval: If your child aged 6-17, as of August 1, 2025, has received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP), or Kinship Care benefits for at least one month since July 1, 2025, they’re automatically approved -- no application is needed! The benefit will be directly deposited onto your household’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and benefits can be expected no later than today, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. How to Apply: If your student is not considered automatically eligible, you can apply now to see if they qualify for Summer EBT benefits. Closing Date: Submit your application by Aug. 15, 2026, at KYSEBT.ky.gov or https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/pages/sebt.aspx Need Assistance? Call 855-306-8959 or visit your local Department of Community Based Services office for help. For more details, visit https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/Pages/SEBT.aspx Let’s keep our kids nourished and thriving this summer! #TeamKentucky #SEBT

We would like to congratulate the winners of the Jim Claypool Art and Essay Contest! These students received a check from the Harlan County Conservation District. Congratulations to all! 🎉 Winners: 🥇 1st Place – Olivia Nantz 🥈 2nd Place – Nadalin Hoskins 🥉 3rd Place – Ellie Caldwell Winners: 🥇 1st Place – Bryson McIntosh (not pictured) 🥈 2nd Place – Natalie Mclain 🥉 3rd Place – Josh Farmer

Come out and meet our authors

On Thursday, students at Green Hills had a fun-filled graduation cap paint night with pizza and drinks for our Kindergarten and 8th grade graduates! ✨🎨 🦅💚💛

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Save the Children & 1st Grade Awards

Next Week!! Breakfast and Lunch Menu May 18 - May 22

Our Kindergarten and First Grade students had an amazing time on their end-of-year field trip to Pirates Voyage! 🏴‍☠️🦜 It was the perfect way to celebrate a great year.

Attention Parents/Students As the weather gets warmer and summer approaches, we want to remind everyone to continue following the school dress code outlined in the student code of conduct. Thank you for your support and cooperation in helping us maintain a focused and respectful school environment. Sincerely, Jacob Saylor, Principal

Tonight!!!! 4-7pm 🎨 🎓

Attention ‼️Cheer Tryouts Date Change!!! The GH Cheer tryouts have been cancelled for today and tomorrow. GH Cheer tryouts Friday, May 22 5:30-7:30

Employment Opportunity Please send applications or a letter of intent to Jacob Saylor, Principal. Jacob.saylor @harlan.kyschools.us (606) 558-3533 Applications/letters of intent must be received by 3:00pm on the day of the deadline. Thank you

CANCELLED ‼️‼️ GH Cheer tryouts this Thursday & Friday. This will be the last tryout to be on the 2026-27 cheer squad. Please, come prepared wearing shorts, tshirt, socks, and tennis shoes with hair in ponytail. Must attend both days of tryouts.

ETA FOR THE PIRATES VOYAGE TRIP FOR K-1st graders is 3:30! Please be at the school to pick them up please! *******ATTENTION WE ARE GONNA BE A LITTLE LATER BECAUSE WE HAD TO GO 119 BECAUSE OF THE ROAD CLOSURE ON STRAIGHT CREEK!!!!!

Kindergarten and 1st Graders Only

Happy Mother's Day! 💚💛