Announcements November 3rd 2025
• Congratulations to our Girls Cross Country Team for placing fourth in the Class AA State Championship. That is three straight top FOUR finishes at the state meet.
• Harlan County Boys placed 13th in the Class AA State Cross Country Championship. They've placed in the top 15 for the last 6 years!
• Our Cheerleaders are State bound as well after this weekend’s Regional Competition
• The HCHS Academic Team took 3rd place overall in JV Challenge this
weekend with several placing in their tested areas.
• Grayson Short - 3rd place in Mathematics and 2nd place in Science
• Marianna Bennett - 4th place in Science
• Jack Eld - 2nd place in composition
• Skylar Rutherford - 4th place composition
• FFA Officers will be having a meeting on Tuesday November 4th at 2:45 PM in Room 206.
• The CTE Department is working with Funds2Org on a shoe drive. We are asking the people bring in shoes, sandals, boots, cleats, anything but roller skates to donate. Our department will then bag the shoes and they will be picked up from the school before Christmas Break.
All these donations will be sent to under-privileged countries. The shoes that need repairs will be mended and the shoes will be donated to inspiring entrepreneurs in those countries to sell.
• Students: Bus notes must be turned into the front office in the morning, no later than the beginning of third period. Preferably, all bus notes should be turned in upon your arrival here at HCHS. All bus notes must be verified by office staff, turning these in late makes this process very difficult and could result in your note not being approved.
• Seniors have the opportunity to attend the Southeast Regional College Day at the Cumberland campus of SKCTC on Wednesday, November 12th. We will leave the school at approximately 8:30 am and return by 12:30 pm. Southeast will provide lunch to those who attend. Senior English teachers have permission slips. Completed slips must be turned into Mrs. Megan Carruba or Mrs. Cathy York by no later than Friday, November 7th.
• There will be no tutoring in Mr. Whitaker's room this week due to JV challenge preparations for the academic team.
• Talent Search is taking a field trip to the University of the Cumberland’s 11/11, stop by the Talent Search office to get permission slips.
• Talent Search Seniors that wish to receive their graduation stole must participate in Talent Search’s Canned Food Drive that is open now until November 20th.
• The HCHS Book Store is open from 8:00am-3:00pm. Students can only purchase smart snacks from 12:00pm-2:45pm
• Year books are on sale for $65.00. Please see Holly Alred in the bookstore.
• Year book ads are on sale: 1/4 page for $50, 1/2 page for $75, and 1 full page for $125. Please see Holly Alred in the bookstore.
• Senior T-shirts are on sale now for $20 dollars. If you are a senior and have not gotten to sign your signature please see Maddi Middleton.
• ANY SENIOR WHO HAS NOT PURCHASED A CAP & GOWN NEEDS TO SEE ANISSA ALRED IN THE LIBRARY.
• ANY SENIOR GIRL INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP FOR THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN LAUREL FESTIVAL PLEASE SEE ANISSA ALRED IN THE LIBRARY.
· Football is away at Shelby Valley. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm
· Cross Country: KHSAA 2A Cross Country Championships in Lexington. Saturday 11/1
· Cross Country send off this morning at 9:00am
· First Priority (Fear Factor) - voluntary program @ 1 pm in the auditorium.
· Bus evacuation drill at 2:30 pm.
· The CTE Department is working with Funds2Org on a shoe drive. We are asking the people bring in shoes, sandals, boots, cleats, anything but roller skates to donate. Our department will then bag the shoes and they will be picked up from the school before Christmas Break.
All these donations will be sent to under-privileged countries. The shoes that need repairs will be mended and the shoes will be donated to inspiring entrepreneurs in those countries to sell.
· Students: Bus notes must be turned into the front office in the morning, no later than the beginning of third period. Preferably, all bus notes should be turned in upon your arrival here at HCHS. All bus notes must be verified by office staff, turning these in late makes this process very difficult and could result in your note not being approved.
· Seniors have the opportunity to attend the Southeast Regional College Day at the Cumberland campus of SKCTC on Wednesday, November 12th. We will leave the school at approximately 8:30 am and return by 12:30 pm. Southeast will provide lunch to those who attend. Senior English teachers have permission slips. Completed slips must be turned into Mrs. Megan Carruba or Mrs. Cathy York by no later than Friday, November 7th.
· There will be no tutoring in Mr. Whitaker's room this week due to JV challenge preparations for the academic team.
· Talent Search is taking a field trip to the University of the Cumberland’s 11/11, stop by the Talent Search office to get permission slips.
· Talent Search Seniors that wish to receive their graduation stole must participate in Talent Search’s Canned Food Drive that is open now until November 20th.
· Beta Club dues are $20 and due October 31 (TODAY)to Mrs. Bowling in room 225, or Ms. Collett in room 319, in between classes. If students have any questions they can stop by room 225. Beta Club: Students must pay dues every year.
· The HCHS Book Store is open from 8:00am-3:00pm. Students can only purchase smart snacks from 12:00pm-2:45pm
· Year books are on sale for $65.00. Please see Holly Alred in the bookstore.
· Year book ads are on sale: 1/4 page for $50, 1/2 page for $75, and 1 full page for $125. Please see Holly Alred in the bookstore.
· Senior T-shirts are on sale now for $20 dollars. If you are a senior and have not gotten to sign your signature please see Maddi Middleton.
· NHS NEW AND OLD MEMBERS- TEN BOXES OF MAC N CHEESE ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 (TODAY) IF YOU HAVEN’T TURNED THEM IN.
· ANY SENIOR WHO HAS NOT PURCHASED A CAP & GOWN NEEDS TO SEE ANISSA ALRED IN THE LIBRARY.
· ANY SENIOR GIRL INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP FOR THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN LAUREL FESTIVAL PLEASE SEE ANISSA ALRED IN THE LIBRARY.
Wrestling Practice is Canceled Today & Tomorrow. (10/30 & 10/31)
• Job Corps will be here today @ 10 am in the auditorium. (for Seniors)
• Emergency Preparedness will meet today right after school. Please come to the cafeteria.
• The CTE Department is working with Funds2Org on a shoe drive. We are asking the people bring in shoes, sandals, boots, cleats, anything but roller skates to donate. Our department will then bag the shoes and they will be picked up from the school before Christmas Break.
All these donations will be sent to under-privileged countries. The shoes that need repairs will be mended and the shoes will be donated to inspiring entrepreneurs in those countries to sell.
• Students: Bus notes must be turned into the front office in the morning, no later than the beginning of third period. Preferably, all bus notes should be turned in upon your arrival here at HCHS. All bus notes must be verified by office staff, turning these in late makes this process very difficult and could result in your note not being approved.
• Seniors have the opportunity to attend the Southeast Regional College Day at the Cumberland campus of SKCTC on Wednesday, November 12th. We will leave the school at approximately 8:30 am and return by 12:30 pm. Southeast will provide lunch to those who attend. Senior English teachers have permission slips. Completed slips must be turned into Mrs. Megan Carruba or Mrs. Cathy York by no later than Friday, November 7th.
• There will be no tutoring in Mr. Whitaker's room this week due to JV challenge preparations for the academic team.
• Talent Search is taking a field trip to Alice Lloyd on 10/30 and to the University of the Cumberland’s 11/11, stop by the Talent Search office to get permission slips.
• Talent Search Seniors that wish to receive their graduation stole must participate in Talent Search’s Canned Food Drive that is open now until November 20th.
• Beta Club dues are $20 and due October 31 to Mrs. Bowling in room 225, or Ms. Collett in room 319, in between classes. If students have any questions they can stop by room 225. Beta Club: Students must pay dues every year.
• The HCHS Book Store is open from 8:00am-3:00pm. Students can only purchase smart snacks from 12:00pm-2:45pm
• Year books are on sale for $65.00. Please see Holly Alred in the bookstore.
• Year book ads are on sale: 1/4 page for $50, 1/2 page for $75, and 1 full page for $125. Please see Holly Alred in the bookstore.
• Senior T-shirts are on sale now for $20 dollars. If you are a senior and have not gotten to sign your signature please see Maddi Middleton.
• NHS NEW AND OLD MEMBERS- TEN BOXES OF MAC N CHEESE ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 IF YOU HAVEN’T TURNED THEM IN.
• ANY SENIOR WHO HAS NOT PURCHASED A CAP & GOWN NEEDS TO SEE ANISSA ALRED IN THE LIBRARY.
• ANY SENIOR GIRL INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP FOR THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN LAUREL FESTIVAL PLEASE SEE ANISSA ALRED IN THE LIBRARY.
• The Spanish Club is meeting today at end of 3rd period. Room 207
• Job Corps will be here tomorrow @ 10 am in the auditorium. (for Seniors)
• Math tutoring in room 117 today 2:45 -4:45pm
• Students: Bus notes must be turned into the front office in the morning, no later than the beginning of third period. Preferably, all bus notes should be turned in upon your arrival here at HCHS. All bus notes must be verified by office staff, turning these in late makes this process very difficult and could result in your note not being approved.
• Seniors have the opportunity to attend the Southeast Regional College Day at the Cumberland campus of SKCTC on Wednesday, November 12th. We will leave the school at approximately 8:30 am and return by 12:30 pm. Southeast will provide lunch to those who attend. Senior English teachers have permission slips. Completed slips must be turned into Mrs. Megan Carruba or Mrs. Cathy York by no later than Friday, November 7th.
• There will be no tutoring in Mr. Whitaker's room this week due to JV challenge preparations for the academic team.
• Talent Search is taking a field trip to Alice Lloyd on 10/30 and to the University of the Cumberland’s 11/11, stop by the Talent Search office to get permission slips.
• Talent Search Seniors that wish to receive their graduation stole must participate in Talent Search’s Canned Food Drive that is open now until November 20th.
• Beta Club dues are $20 and due October 31 to Mrs. Bowling in room 225, or Ms. Collett in room 319, in between classes. If students have any questions they can stop by room 225. Beta Club: Students must pay dues every year.
• The HCHS Book Store is open from 8:00am-3:00pm. Students can only purchase smart snacks from 12:00pm-2:45pm
• Year books are on sale for $65.00. Please see Holly Alred in the bookstore.
• Year book ads are on sale: 1/4 page for $50, 1/2 page for $75, and 1 full page for $125. Please see Holly Alred in the bookstore.
• Senior T-shirts are on sale now for $20 dollars. If you are a senior and have not gotten to sign your signature please see Maddi Middleton.
• NHS NEW AND OLD MEMBERS- TEN BOXES OF MAC N CHEESE ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 IF YOU HAVEN’T TURNED THEM IN.
• ANY SENIOR WHO HAS NOT PURCHASED A CAP & GOWN NEEDS TO SEE ANISSA ALRED IN THE LIBRARY.
• ANY SENIOR GIRL INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP FOR THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN LAUREL FESTIVAL PLEASE SEE ANISSA ALRED IN THE LIBRARY.
Announcements October 28th 2025
• Congratulations to our Volleyball team for another great season! The Seniors on this team have been District Champions 3 out of the past 4 years, and have advanced to the Region semi-finals for the past 4 seasons.
• Students: Bus notes must be turned into the front office in the morning, no later than the beginning of third period. Preferably, all bus notes should be turned in upon your arrival here at HCHS. All bus notes must be verified by office staff, turning these in late makes this process very difficult and could result in your note not being approved.
• Seniors have the opportunity to attend the Southeast Regional College Day at the Cumberland campus of SKCTC on Wednesday, November 12th . We will leave the school at approximately 8:30 am and return by 12:30 pm. Southeast will provide lunch to those who attend. Senior English teachers have permission slips. Completed slips must be turned into Mrs. Megan Carruba or Mrs. Cathy York by no later than Friday, November 7th.
• There will be no tutoring in Mr. Whitaker's room this week due to JV challenge preparations for the academic team.
• Talent Search is taking a field trip to Alice Lloyd on 10/30 and to the University of the Cumberland’s 11/11, stop by the Talent Search office to get permission slips.
• Talent Search Seniors that wish to receive their graduation stole must participate in Talent Search’s Canned Food Drive that is open now until November 20th.
• Beta Club dues are $20 and due October 31 to Mrs. Bowling in room 225, or Ms. Collett in room 319, in between classes. If students have any questions they can stop by room 225. Beta Club: Students must pay dues every year.
• The HCHS Book Store is open from 8:00am-3:00pm. Students can only purchase smart snacks from 12:00pm-2:45pm
• Year books are on sale for $65.00. Please see Holly Alred in the bookstore.
• Year book ads are on sale: 1/4 page for $50, 1/2 page for $75, and 1 full page for $125. Please see Holly Alred in the bookstore.
• Senior T-shirts are on sale now for $20 dollars. If you are a senior and have not gotten to sign your signature please see Maddi Middleton.
• NHS NEW AND OLD MEMBERS- TEN BOXES OF MAC N CHEESE ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 IF YOU HAVEN’T TURNED THEM IN.
• ANY SENIOR WHO HAS NOT PURCHASED A CAP & GOWN NEEDS TO SEE ANISSA ALRED IN THE LIBRARY.
• ANY SENIOR GIRL INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP FOR THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN LAUREL FESTIVAL PLEASE SEE ANISSA ALRED IN THE LIBRARY.
Both teams are chasing their third straight regional titles.
And good luck to our Volleyball team as they face Jackson tomorrow at 12:00 in the frist round 13th Region tournament!
You may still have practices or activities after school today. We just wanted everyone to be informed that students will need their own transportation if they stay for practices today.
Pictured are Engineering 2 students Boone Millis and Hunter Hall
There will be a meeting on Monday, October 27th during 6th period in the cafeteria for all students who are interested in joining Beta Club. The deadline for Beta Club dues is October 31st.
Mrs. Mitchell's 10th grade English classes participate in Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) each week. SSR offers multiple benefits like improved reading comprehension and increased reading stamina/fluency while encouraging a greater love for reading. Students pick a book of their choice, get comfortable, and read silently until the timer goes off.
The next Alive at 25 class is Monday, October 27th at Harlan Independent High School. The class begins at 4:00pm.
You can enroll at kentuckysafedriver.com, or by calling 502-699-2295.
Mrs. Mitchell's sophomore English classes examined author Edgar Allan Poe's perspective by matching his personal experiences and life events with the different stories and poems he wrote and reflecting on the connections they made.
Harlan County High School’s open house will be on Wednesday October 8th, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mid-term reports will be available.
Teachers will be available in their classrooms for parents to visit and check student progress.
In addition, the Harlan County School Food Services has a unique opportunity for participants at this event.
Those attending will be able to visit the school cafeteria and sample various food items which are served to students.
The items will include Polo Black Bear and other favorites. You don't want to miss sampling these foods.
Visitors will also see numerous upgrades recently made to the cafeteria and serving lines.
PUBLIC FORUM ON FACILITIES SLATED OCT. 20
The Harlan County Schools Local Planning Committee will conduct an LPC Meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Harlan County Board of Education Central Office at 5:00 p.m. The office is located at 251 Ball Park Road, Harlan.
Immediately after, the Local Planning Committee will convene a Public Forum at 6:30 p.m. to solicit public comment on the proposed District Facilities Plan.
The Local Planning Committee Meeting and Public Forum are scheduled in accordance with KRS 157.620 and regulated by 702 KAR 1:001.