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.
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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/
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.
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.