Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight
Want to give your 4-year-old a successful start to kindergarten? Partners for Rural Impact has partnered with Waterford Upstart to bring families Bright Start Explorers – a free program designed to prepare your little one for kindergarten!
In this program, families will receive access to Waterford Upstart, an online learning platform. With Waterford Upstart, children will gain skills in reading, math, and science in just 15-30 minutes a day. For families that need a tablet and/or internet access, we will provide that free of charge. Families will also be supported by caring coaches who offer guidance and encouragement tailored to their child’s progress.
Give your child the tools they need to shine in kindergarten at no cost to you! Learn more and register at waterford.org/upstart. Children who turn 4 by July 31, 2025 and will not be enrolled in kindergarten in fall 2025 are eligible.
Summer Camps at PMSS
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Kindergarten & 8th Grade Graduation Cap Paint Party
Breakfast/Lunch Menu for April 29th- May 2nd
To celebrate a great year, the Green Hills Academic Team took a trip to Mr. Gatti's for their end-of-year celebration. After all the studying, practices, and competitions, it was the perfect chance to relax and have some fun as a team.
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Students who scored proficient and distinguished in every area on last year’s KSA were rewarded with a trip to The Palace. They also stopped at McDonalds for ice cream. We are proud of our students!
Mark your calendars!!!
The GH Cheerleaders are hosting a mini cheer camp for students that will be in grades Pre-K through 3rd grade for the 2025-26 school year on June 7th.💚💛📣
Natasha Ely has been selected as the teacher for the Harlan County Child Development Center opening this August.
Ely, a current kindergarten teacher at James A. Cawood Elementary School, has been with the district seven years.
“I’m thrilled to continue this journey and start a new chapter as the teacher at the first Harlan County Child Development Center,” said Ely after learning of her selection earlier this week.
“After spending valuable time as a kindergarten teacher, I can’t wait to grow alongside these kiddos in a nurturing and innovative learning environment,” she said. “I’m excited to help lay the foundation and instill the love of learning in our future Black Bears!”
Leah Coots, the district’s preschool coordinator, said “I'm so excited to have Mrs. Ely join our team as the teacher of our Child Development Center. With her valuable experience teaching kindergarten, she brings a strong understanding of early childhood development and a genuine passion for fostering a love of learning right from the start. Mrs. Ely is a dynamic and engaging teacher, and we're confident she will provide Harlan County students with a strong and nurturing beginning to their educational journey.”
Superintendent Brent Roark said “the whole district is excited to see this endeavor coming to fruition. Mrs. Ely is an excellent choice to teach our inaugural class of these early learners. We know she is an exceptional teacher. She has a great rapport with the young students and families. “
“She has the artistic abilities that will allow the kids to do performances and programs to showcase their learning,” he said.
Roark said the center’s programs will be strongly rooted in not only basic social skills, but also in curriculum, instruction, focus on numeracy and early literacy.
The learning center will follow the state pre-school program.
The center is continuing to take applications for the first class of four-year old students.
Applications are now being accepted for students to attend the Child Development Center. The program will open this August. Positions are limited so apply early.
Applications are available at the Harlan county Public Schools central administrative offices, 251 Ball Park Road, Harlan.
Questions may be addressed to Leah Coots at 573-4330 or Kim Saylor at 573-1950.
**Short Notice!!!!
Young Smiles Mobile Dentist will be here Monday, April 28, 2025 to start seeing students that turned in forms at the beginning of the year. If you need for your child to see the dentist and didn't fill out a form, please contact Sheila Hensley.
Hi Parents,
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our Book Fair such a fun and successful event! Whether you sent your kids with a few dollars to shop, or just encouraged their love of books—you made a big impact. Thanks to your support, we were able to bring in great books for our school and keep the joy of reading going strong.
We truly appreciate you!
Coming up in May!!
As we near the end of the school year, it's time to prepare for the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA).
Green Hills Elementary Celebrates New Community Playground Equipment!
Exciting things are happening at Green Hills Elementary! Thanks to the combined efforts of District 1 Magistrate Paul Caldwell, Judge Executive Dan Mosley, Principal Jacob Saylor, PRI’s School Coordinator Paula Bray, and dedicated school employee Candice Middleton, our students now have brand-new playground equipment to enjoy!
This vibrant new addition isn’t just for the school—it’s a true community playground, offering a fun, safe, and welcoming space for children throughout the area. The project reflects the power of collaboration and the shared commitment of local leaders and school staff to invest in the well-being of our kids.
We sincerely appreciate Magistrate Paul Caldwell and Judge Executive Dan Mosley for their unwavering support in bringing this project to life. Special thanks to Principal Jacob Saylor for his strong leadership and commitment to our students. We're also incredibly thankful for the hard work and dedication of Paula Bray and Candice Middleton, whose efforts were instrumental in turning this vision into a reality.
At Green Hills, we believe strong schools and strong communities go hand in hand—and this playground is a shining example of that spirit in action!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our Secretary and Attendance Clerk. Thank you for everything you do!!!
🚌 School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day🚌
Thank you to all of our drivers here at Green Hills!!
Happy Earth Day!
