Harlan County High School

Harlan County FFA Fall Mum Sale

IMPORTANT BUS STOP ANNOUNCEMENT
CUMBERLAND, HCHS STUDENTS LIVING NEAR TOTZ
Cumberland Elementary and Harlan County High School students who live north of the road closure on KY 522 near Totz will need to meet your bus at the old Austin ATV lot at Hiram until further notice.
This is due to a collapsed culvert which has closed the highway.
The high school bus will be at the stop at 7 a.m. and the Cumberland Elementary bus will be there at 6:45 a.m.
If you live south of the road closure on the Harlan end, meet at the former Bingo Hall at Totz, just off U.S. 119. The high school bus will arrive about 7:05 a.m. and the elementary bus will be about 6:50 a.m.
The location of the road closure prohibits buses from turning around.
We apologize for the inconvenience this will cause.
Anyone with questions, contact your child's school or the 573-4330, Extension 2080 or 2081.

Check out the animal science pathway now available at Harlan County High School.

Welcome to our staff Mr. Kidwell!

A special meeting of the Harlan County FFA officer team was held recently in the Library of Harlan County High School. During this meeting, a recap of the 2024-2025 School Year was discussed, items such as competitions, chapter activities, fundraisers, and community engagement were discussed.

Once the meeting moved to new business, Mr. Brock detailed the changes made this summer, gave an update on the facilities, and discussed the implementation of Chapter Goal Setting for the 2025-2026 school year. Thanks to this meeting, the FFA Officer team and Mr. Brock have several fundraiser ideas that the public should soon know about, a plan for chapter involvement in competitions, and a plan to attend Freshman orientation on July 31st.

Each officer noted they are excited to be presented with new opportunities this upcoming school year.

If you have questions about Harlan County FFA, how you can be involved, or even how you can help our students be successful, please reach out to Mr. Elijah Brock via email at elijah.brock1@harlan.kyschools.us

Congratulations, Class of 2025! 🎓
The GEAR UP Promise Zone has an exciting opportunity just for you! If you enroll in college or trade school for Fall 2025 and sign up for the Student Success Agency app, you could be eligible to receive a FREE iPad, keyboard, and stylus to support you during your postsecondary journey.
All recent graduates received letters in the mail detailing the registration process for the iPad Kick-off on Monday, August 4th, 10AM-2PM at Harlan County High School. Don’t delay, get registered today!
If you need more information regarding registration, please email Johnene.Ison@partnersrural.org.
Again, congratulations—and let GEAR UP Promise Zone get you set up for success!

Harlan County High School Boys and Girls golf teams will have an organizational meeting at the Harlan Country Club on Thursday, July 17 @ 6 p.m. Kids and parents are invited to attend and all participants are required to bring an updated physical. The meeting will be held regardless of weather conditions and if necessary moved inside the clubhouse.

The Harlan County High School FFA officers will meet on Wednesday, July 23rd at 1 p.m. at the high school. Refreshments will be served. Anyone with questions may email elijah.brock1@harlan.kyschools.us

Freshman orientation slated at Harlan County High School

Harlan County Lady Bear Volleyball tryouts are July 17th.

This is a reminder that the KHSAA Mandatory Dead Period runs from Wednesday, June 25, through Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Please note that ALL of our athletic facilities are CLOSED for the entire duration of KHSAA Dead Period. Student-athletes cannot be on campus during this time. Individual participation is prohibited as well. The track, the gym, the football field, the fieldhouse, the weight rooms, the cross country course, the tennis courts, the multi-purpose room....everything is shut down during this time, said Harlan County High School Athletic Director Eugene Farmer. Communications between coaches and student-athletes are prohibited during this time, Farmer said. Several annual maintenance projects will be taking place on our campuses during this time. It is imperative that our athletes and their families understand that there are no exceptions to the rule. FROM THE KHSAA: It is the time where high school athletes in the Commonwealth are supposed to get the chance to take a break from the rigors of high school sports, and it is coming up next week. The annual “Dead Period” is set to begin on Wednesday across the state. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association enforces the annual shutdown time from June 25 to July 9. During this time period, all school-related athletic activities are suspended. This break prohibits the use of school facilities, equipment, uniforms, and transportation for any KHSAA-sanctioned sport. Additionally, coaches are barred from communicating with athletes through any means, including email, social media, or phone calls. The KHSAA has noted that the primary objective of this period is to provide student-athletes, coaches, and families with a designated time to rest and recharge, addressing concerns about year-round athletic commitments and potential burnout. Established more than two decades ago, the “Dead Period” was introduced in response to increasing demands of continuous athletic participation, which often left little room for family vacations or personal downtime. By implementing this mandatory break, the KHSAA is working to ensure that athletes have the opportunity to recover physically and mentally. While the “Dead Period” restricts organized team activities, individual athletes can still choose to engage in personal workouts or training sessions independently, as long as the activities are not organized or supervised by school personnel. It is important to note that violations of the KHSAA “Dead Period” guidelines can lead to penalties for both the school and individuals involved. https://www.yoursportsedge.com/2025/06/20/khsaa-dead-period-to-start-wednesday/featured/trogers/#:~:text=The%20Kentucky%20High%20School%20Athletic,for%20any%20KHSAA%2Dsanctioned%20sport.

Congratulations Luke Kelly! We are #HCProud!

The volleyball powder puff game will be tomorrow @1:30 Admission is $1.00 and concessions will be sold.

It's graduation day at Harlan County High School. Commencement will begin at 3 p.m. in the school gymnasium.

HCHS Lady Bear Volleyball camp is Friday, May 30th.

PARENT SBDM NOMINATION FORM We are accepting nominations for a parent representative to serve on the School Based Decision Making Council at Harlan County High School. Any parent with a child attending Harlan County High School during the school year is eligible to run for SBDM. SBDM representatives are required to attend a training session (six hours for a new member/three hours for an experienced member) and monthly meetings. If you would like to nominate a candidate for SBDM, please complete this form and return it to the school by Thursday May 29, 2025 by 3:00 pm. Election will be held at Harlan County High School on Thursday, June 05, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. I would like to nominate ____________________________________ as a candidate for SBDM at Harlan County High School. He /She is a parent of___________________________________________________. Nominee email: Nominee Phone number: Optional — Please provide a brief summary of your candidate’s qualifications: I certify that I am the parent or guardian of (student) ____________________________________ who will be attending Harlan County High School during the 2025/2026 school year. I am neither an employee nor a relative* of an employee of Harlan County High School, nor the Harlan County District Administrative Office(s). Additionally, I am not a board member, nor a board member’s spouse. I do not have a business interest with the District or Harlan County High School. If elected, I agree to serve on the Harlan County High School SBDM Council. Pursuant to KRS 160.380, I understand that I will need to submit to a national and state fingerprinted criminal background check within thirty days of taking office. *Relative is defined pursuant to KRS 160.380 (1) (b) as father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wife, son, and daughter. _____________________________ ____________ Nominee’s Signature Date

ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF RISING 11TH GRADERS: Please make sure your child has an updated Kentucky Certificate of Immunization (Shot Record) on file at school. Students are required to have their second Meningococcal vaccine. These forms are required by the Kentucky Department of Education. Thank you for your cooperation!

Harlan County High School Class of 2025 graduation practice is Friday, May 23, at 10 a.m.

Harlan County High School Senior Honors Night photos. file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/cf/15/at_0_25A7CB94-6DD8-4832-895D-A5B36B8D2714/IMG_3283.JPG

The Harlan County High School Choir Concert scheduled for this evening has been postponed.