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 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.
Tomorrow!!!! 12:30pm
GHES will have their Awards Day for grades 2nd - 7th on Wednesday, May 28 @ 12:30pm.
Your child will be bringing home a note if they will be receiving an award.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Please bring I.D. and sign in at the front office.
PREREGISTRATION FOR FUTURE BLACK BEAR FOOTBALL CAMP BEGINS TOMORROW 🏈🏈🏈
Those in the Tri-Cities area can preregister at Cumberland Elementary.
Those in the Clover Fork area can preregister at Evarts Elementary.
Those in the Bledsoe area can preregister at Green Hills Elementary.
The remainder of the county has a couple different options:
There will be preregistration at the HC football complex on Friday, May 30 from 4:00 - 6:00.
There will also be preregistration at the HC Football tent at the Poke Sallet Festival.
You can still register your son on the day of the camp. However, preregistration guarantees them a t-shirt.
Camp dates and times:
6/13 from 5:00 -7:00 kindergarten through third grade*
6/20 from 5:00 - 7:00 fourth through eighth grade *
*Grade is based on the upcoming 25/26 school year
Testing continues tomorrow! 🦅💚💛 Let's Go Falcons !!
Speech Pathologist Day is Sunday, May 18. Today we would like to recognize, Amanda Donahue. We appreciate you!!
KSA for 6th, 7th and 8th grade TESTING BEGINS TOMORROW!
Help your child to do their best on the KSA!!
• Make sure your child gets in bed early and gets a good night's sleep.
Summer Camp!
Papa John's Pizza will be served on Tuesday, May 13
Extra slices, $1 each.
Future Black Bear Football Camp! 🏈
Coach Saylor and his staff invite your son to meet the Black Bear football team and learn the safe, proper way to play football. This camp will cover essential skills like footwork, tackling, blocking, route running, and ball skills.
📅 Friday, June 13, 5–7 PM: For students entering kindergarten through third grade in the 25/26 school year.
📅 Friday, June 20, 5–7 PM: For students entering fourth through eighth grade in the 25/26 school year.
💲The camp costs $20, with a meal included.
👕Preregister to snag a free t-shirt!This a first come first serve basis!
We are so excited to see all the future Blackbears!Details on preregistration coming soon!!! Let’s go bears! 🐻
#FutureBlackBear #FootballCamp 🐻
May events!
Harlan County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Wednesday, June 4th at 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Harlan Huff Park! Come join the fun!
#HarlanCounty4H #4H
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.
Today, FRYSC hosted our annual end-of-the year hot dog cookout for the staff and students at Green Hills. We appreciate the opportunity to do this every year and are grateful for the support from Save the Children in serving. Good luck on the KSA!! Peggy & Sheila 💚💛🦅
Proud of our Green Hills alumni – you make us shine!
MICHAEL SCOTT MERRILL
Merrill completed four years of JROTC, becoming the Black Bear Battalion's Executive officer, Color Guard commander, Raider commander and worked to rebuild the Raider team from the ground up after the Covid-19 Pandemic.
He was also a part of FBLA, Den Keepers, and various other clubs. He graduated the Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College's nurse aide vocational program prior to high school graduation.
He has enlisted into the United States Navy, with plans to become a nuclear engineer.
He is set to train for nuclear propulsion for 6 years, applying to the Naval Academy or earning his bachelor's degree by the STA-21 program in physics or radiological technologies from Virginia Tech before the age of 20.
Merrill said he hopes to earn a commission via Officer Candidate School or the Naval Academy to become a Naval Aviator with hopes of flying the F-18 or F/a-18, and on the civilian side earning a doctorate of medicine to be a radiologist retiring from the navy with 20 years (or more) of service.
He will receive a $60,000 sign on bonus.
Dress as a student part 2!
Dress as a student day PART 1
Thank you gifts were given out to express gratitude to our staff. We appreciate all you do. We have an amazing bunch!
For School Nurse Day, we would like to recognize our very own, Kelly Witt. We appreciate you!!
Starting in the morning Mrs. Cindy's bus pick up will be 15-20 later and drop off in afternoon will be about 15-20 minutes later.