Harlan Elementary School

 (Harlan, Ky)  Harlan Elementary School wrapped up the 2023 Kentucky Governor’s Cup Academic Team Championships by winning their sixth consecutive regional trophy recently at Wallins Elementary. 

The Green Dragons have been remarkable over the last six years winning both District and Region academic team titles dating back to 2017. The success has helped propel Harlan to new levels of achievement across the district. Superintendent C.D. Morton noted, “We have established what I would call the three C’s. A strong culture that grows success, exceptional coaches, and committed students. When you have those core ingredients, it is a recipe for success. Our students know we expect their very best and they deliver. Our coaches, teachers, and parents are committed to supporting all students and it creates a culture that continues to grow. 

While Morton praised the accomplishments of the 2023 Academic Team, he commented that it is reflective of the entire school. “The student success we see at these competitions doesn’t happen overnight. When we use the phrase “Excellence in Education” this is what that looks like, teachers and staff members all across the schools are dedicated to supporting students to succeed where it matters the most, the classroom.”

Students representing fifteen (15) elementary schools from Bell County, Harlan County, Harlan Ind, Pineville Ind, and Middlesboro Independent participated in Region 26 competition. 

Harlan Elementary School Academic Team recorded a total 47 points to take top honors. Runner-up was Yellow Creek with 14.5 and Page School Center was third with 13.5.

The Green Dragons are coached by Mr. Brent Roy, Mrs. LeAnne Chasteen, and Mrs. Sierra Crow.

Overall Place:                                    Points

1^st        Harlan Elementary                  47

2^nd       Yellow Creek                          14.5

3^rd        Page School Center                13.5

4^th        Cawood Elementary               12

5^th        Evarts Elementary                  9

6^th        Rosspoint Elementary             8

7^th        Middlesboro Elementary        5

8^th        Wallins Elementary                4

9^th        Bell Central                             4

10^th      Cumberland Elementary         3.5

11^th      Black Mtn. Elementary          2.5

12^th      Pineville Elementary              1

            Green Hills                             -

            James A. Cawood                   -

            Right Fork Elementary           -

 

Math:

1^st         Thomas Leo Miller (Harlan Elementary)

2^nd       Jeremy Jackson (Harlan Elementary)

3^rd         Garrett Bolin (Evarts Elementary)

4^th         Carah Rose (Rosspoint Elementary)

5^th         Kharis Johnson (Bell Central)

 

Science:

1^st         Mason Garrett (Rosspoint Elementary)

2^nd        Hunter Taylor (Harlan Elementary)

3^rd         Elijah Epperson (Cawood Elementary)

4^th  tie   Israel Baker (Yellow Creek Elementary)

4 ^th  tie  Noah Harris (Middlesboro Elementary)

4^th  tie   Grant Bolin (Evarts Elementary)

 

Social Studies:

1^st         Mason Freeman (Evarts Elementary)

2^nd        Jacob Brock (Wallins Elementary)

3^rd tie    Connor Goodin (Page School)

3^rd tie    Eldridge Kelly (Black Mtn. Elementary)

5^th         Mason Garrett (Rosspoint Elementary)

 

Language Arts:

1^st         Zoe Lawson (Harlan Elementary)

2^nd        Natalie Adams (Harlan Elementary)

3^rd         Zara Stewart (Page Center)

4^th tie    Rayleigh Scott (Yellow Creek Elementary)

4^th tie    Shelbee Fee (Harlan Elementary)

 

Arts and Humanities:  

1^st         Natalie Adams (Harlan Elementary)

2^nd        Reese Rogers (Middlesboro Elementary)

3^rd         Zara Stewart (Page Center)

4^th tie    Collin Sherman (Cumberland Elementary)

4^th tie    Vivian Smith (Harlan Elementary)

 

Composition:

1^st         Zina Okwundu (Yellow Creek)

2^nd        Alivia Eversole (Harlan Elementary)

3^rd         Rayleigh Scott (Yellow Creek)

4^th         Kharmen Dixon (Cumberland Elementary)

5^th         Caroline Patterson (Cawood Elementary)

 

Quick Recall:

1^st         Harlan Elementary

2^nd        Page School

3^rd         Yellow Creek

4^th         Pineville Elementary

 

Future Problem Solving:

1^st         Cawood Elementary

2^nd        Harlan Elementary 3^rd        Bell Central