Harlan Elementary

10/12/2026

Behind every winning team and every academic breakthrough at Harlan, there is a dedicated coach pushing our students to reach their full potential! Today, we want to give a special shoutout to the amazing mentors who guide, inspire, and support our students every day.

Athletic Coaches
Thank you for teaching teamwork, resilience, discipline, and sportsmanship!

Coach Roy

Coach Harris

Coach Love

Academic Coaches
Thank you for sparking curiosity, fostering critical thinking, and guiding our scholars to success!

Mr. Pederson

Mrs. Delano

Mrs. Edwards

10/12/2026

A big THANK YOU to Soul of the Shoals Cafe for catering our faculty lunch last week!

Our team gathered to celebrate last year’s incredible growth and achievements, and we couldn't have enjoyed it with better food. As we look ahead to the current school year, we are energized and fully committed to reaching our goals: 70% proficiency in reading and 50% proficiency in math!

10/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Anna Grace Trotter is joining us as Harlan's newest Kindergarten teacher! Whimsical, caring, and passionate about early childhood education, Ms. Trotter will officially start in January.

10/07/2026

Remember students are out of school tomorrow (Parent-Teacher Conference Day) and Friday (FCS Teacher Data Day), and then next week is fall break! 🍂🍁🍂

10/07/2026

We are CREATIVE - The Florence Academy of Fine Arts selects artwork from all of the schools for their display in the central office. Check out these fabulous pieces by Harlan students chosen this month! Florence City Schools

10/05/2026

10/03/2026

We Are Family - Ms. Crawford’s homeroom has a special cheer they use to celebrate one another in class, and they, of course, had to cheer for Ms. Johnson to celebrate her being selected as Employee of the Year! Florence City Schools

10/02/2026

WE ARE FAMILY Congratulations to September "Cheers for Peers" winner, Ms. Donley. Each week, Harlan teachers show appreciation for each other through "Cheers for Peers" shout outs and we draw a winner at the end of the month. Florence City Schools

10/02/2026

WE SERVE OTHERS October 2nd is National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we couldn't appreciate Mr. Greg Dunstan, Mr. Josh Howard, and Mr. Jason Weeks more! They are first to arrive and last to leave, making our school sparkle and shine, and they come to the rescue all day each day! Florence City Schools

10/02/2026

Announcing our Harlan Elementary School Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Natalie McDonald and Employee of the Year, Ms. Yolanda Johnson. These two ladies have been giving their all to Harlan longer than anyone in this school—what a testament to the work they have put in and the countless lives touched by them over their years serving our school. Congratulations, and thank you for everything you do, Mrs. McDonald and Ms. Johnson! Florence City Schools