Harlan County High School

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.

The 52nd District Baseball Tournament is postponed until Thursday, May 22, and Friday, May 23, with first rounds on Thursday at 5:30 and 7:30 and the championship at 6:30 on Friday. The postponement is due to severe weather forecast for the area.

TORNADO RELIEF COLLECTIONS CONTINUING UNTIL 10 A.M. WEDNESDAY We are continuing to collect tornado relief items for our neighbors in Laurel County through 10 a.m. Wednesday. Collections are slow so we will not leave with the items until 10 a.m. on Wednesday from the Central Office parking lot. Please reference yesterday's post for more information: 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 beginning this afternoon. 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 10 a.m. on Wednesday. We are working with the Southeast /South Central Educational cooperative for this relief effort. They are on the ground in Laurel County assisting.

The Harlan County Schools Police Department is investigating the theft of various items from our student-athletes at the Harlan County High School Black Bear Baseball Field last week. The suspect has been identified and has active warrants for his arrest. Items stolen are in excess of $2,500 and include Oakley and Pit Viper sunglasses, Bruce Bolts batting gloves, black Nike belts, Beats headphones, clothing, cleats, and other baseball related items. If you have purchased these items or have information on the location of these stolen items, we asked you to contact the Harlan County High School SROS Jayson Howard or Danny Ball at 606-574-2020, extension 3515. Thank you for your assistance in recovering items belonging to our students.

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.

The award winning Harlan County High School Choir will present its Spring Concert Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Admission is free . Selections will include the choir’s competitive selections that earned them a Superior rating at the recent Music Edge Festival in Mason, Ohio as well as selections from Disney and Gospel music. Soloists will be featured and seniors will be honored. We hope to see you there.

Congratulations Claire Sawyers on being named a WYMT Student Mountain Achiever. https://www.wymt.com/2025/05/13/arh-mountain-student-achiever-claire-sawyers/