We would like to recognize our wonderful Lunch Ladies on Lunch Hero Appreciation Day!! Thank you all, we appreciate you.
Everyone WEAR YELLOW on FRIDAY, May 2 for School Lunch Hero Day!!!
Kindergarten and 8th grade graduation date!
Summer Camp opportunity at the Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky, located in Hazard, Kentucky, for all ages! Please see the flyer below for more information!
Students made special cards for Mr. Saylor for National Principals’ Day. We’re so thankful for everything he does—he’s an amazing leader, and we’re lucky to have him!
GHES staff brought the spirit of competition to the halls with sports-themed bulletin boards designed to encourage students to do their best on the KSA.
For National School Principal's Day we would like to recognize Mr. Jacob Saylor. He is the best, hands down!!
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
Student Spotlight
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.
