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Congratulations to eight outstanding student-athletes at Harlan County High School on receiving Triple Threat Awards from the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.
The HCHS students will be recognized at the school on honors day scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28th, Athletic Director Eugene Farmer said.
Receiving the awards are:
Aliya Burkhart, Football, Track-Outdoor and Wrestling;
Sam Carr, Football, Track-outdoor and Wrestling;
Caden Craig, Cross Country, Soccer and Track-Outdoor;
Lauren Lewis, Basketball, Cross Country and Track-Outdoor;
Elijah Moore, Cross Country, Tennis and Track-Outdoor;
Gracie Roberts, Cross Country, Track-Outdoor, and Wrestling;
Jaycee Simpson, Basketball, Cross Country and Track-Outdoor;
Riley Witt, Archery, Cross Country, Tennis, and Track-Outdoor.
Farmer says competing in three sports at the varsity level is “both challenging and rewarding.” He complimented each student for their drive and determination to be a part of at least three sports. He noted that Witt actually participates in four sports.
According to the KHSAA, the awards are an effort to continue the national emphasis and the KHSAA’s own efforts to de-emphasize sports specialization in the athletic culture.
Commissioner Julian Tackett’s office launched the “Triple Threat Award” program in May of 2018 to recognize those students who participate in high school athletics year-round.
To be considered for the award, the student must be on the varsity roster of a sport or sport-activity for a team in each of the three sports seasons.
For this award, the fall sports are Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Soccer, and Volleyball; Winter sports are Basketball, Bowling, Competitive Cheer, Dance, Esports 1st half, Swimming and Diving, and Wrestling and Spring Sports are Archery, Baseball, Bass Fishing, Esports 2nd half, Softball, Tennis, and Track and Field.
The awards are based solely on each member school’s rosters that were submitted through the KHSAA’s online system, as that is the only permitted determinant for athletic eligibility (including team eligibility).
Tackett said the KHSAA staff and Board of Control are proud to issue these awards and look forward to continuing the program in the future to emphasize the values of participation and the now-documented likely negative aspects of sports specialization.
Piano recital is today at 6 in the HCHS auditorium.
Culinary/Family and Consumer Science Teaching Position Open.
Applications are now being taken for the position of agriculture teacher at Harlan County High School. Apply by May 20th.
It's game day as our Lady Bears host Harlan city in a district softball clash. 5:30 p.m. Come early and get the best seats. Student tickets $1 if purchased at school this afternoon. Let's Go Lady Bears!
Ray Splawn has commited to Webber International University to play Soccer.
Congratulations Ray!
The Harlan County Black Bears host the Harlan Dragons in a district baseball matchup today at 6 p.m. Student tickets $1 if purchased at school today.
Public viewing for the Harlan County High School prom will be on Saturday. May 3, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 6:29 p.m. at the Harlan Center.
All parents/viewers must leave the center before students start to check-in at 6:30pm.
We are asking parents/friends/family to park farthest away from the center to reserve parking for prom attendees.
Prom pictures will be available during prom hours 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Please see attached flyer.
All students must check-in at the top entrance starting at 6:30 p.m. No entry will be permissible at the bottom entrance.
• Re-entry will not be permissible if students exit the building once they have been checked-in.
Prom begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m.
Thank you students and parents!
Kathy Napier, Principal
Congratulations to our boys track team on a massive win in the Coal Miners Memorial Invitational, this past Saturday .
This was a big meet with 15 highly competitive schools in attendance.
We had tons of PRS, SB, and overall great performances.
Congrats to Jayce Brown on breaking the school record in the pole vault!
We are proud of our team!!
The CTE Department here at HCHS would like to recognize our students for their outstanding results during recent testing.
• Highest pass rate in school history.
• Tied the state pass rate.
• Marketing EOP pass rate was 3rd highest in the state.
• 41 students have received 3 college credit hours for passing this test.
The CTE Department is very proud of these students and the CTE Staff!
Come join our Career and Technical Education program at Harlan County High School. We are currently taking applications for the next leader of our Culinary Arts Department.
The Harlan County School Food Service staff from across the district are gaining CPR certification this afternoon in a training at Harlan County High School. Christy Whitaker, district health coordinator, is conducting the training.
There will be a Football Parent Meeting, April 24th at 5:30 pm in the HCHS auditorium. All football parents, inculding incoming freshman are encouraged to attend.
The next Alive at 25 class is scheduled for April 21st @ 4:00pm here at HCHS.
Room #105
We're bringing back our culinary program at Harlan County High School and are looking for a dynamic teacher to facilitate this process Applications are now available.
This is a great opportunity for students who are completing their family and consumer science or related degree and looking for employment this summer.
We are excited to announce the opening of our Harlan County Child Development Center. Our center is housed at James A. Cawood Elementary School. and will provide an exciting educational opportunity for four-year old students. The center opens August 2025. We will share the application process by April 1.
Board of Education approves 2025-2026 School Calendar.
The Harlan County Board of Education revised the school calendar to utilize Monday, February 17th, as a make up day. This was previously designated for no school on Presidents’ Day.
All schools will be in session on Monday, February 17th.
Congratulations to our Harlan County High School Academic Team members who competed Saturday in the District 56 competition at Harlan Independent, claiming top honors in quick recall, mathematics, language arts and arts and humanities. Overall, the team was only three points off of the first place score.
Here are the results for Harlan County High School.
Math
1st Plez Dean
2nd Ethan Lewis
5th Gabriel Clay
Science
5th Plez Dean
Social Studies
5th Amelia Colinger
Language Arts
1st Bryson Eldridge
2nd Lacey Short
Arts & Humanities
1st Bryson Eldridge
3rd Chloe McCreary
5th Jimmy Shepherd
3rd Future Problem Solving
1st Quick Recall
