Harlan Middle School
Principal’s Message
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Harlan Community Middle School – home of the Cyclones! Harlan Community Middle School is a middle level building located in Harlan, Iowa, about 60 minutes East of Omaha and 90 minutes west of Des Moines on Highway 59 educating approximately 360 students in grades 6, 7, and 8. The Harlan Community School District includes communities of Corley, Defiance, Earling, Harlan, Jacksonville, Panama, Portsmouth, and Westphalia. Joined as one, we get the job done!
The staff of HCMS realizes that the academic success of middle school students is highly dependent on the development of their intellectual, physical,and social/emotional needs. Our staff will do everything possible to make sure that every student succeeds, is valued, and has their educational and social emotional needs met.
We encourage every student to get involved in extra or co-curricular activities while at HCMS. Clubs, Student Leadership, fine arts, and athletics are all ways for students to find their niche at school. Research overwhelmingly supports that students who are connected and involved in school perform at a higher level. By joining our academic and co-curricular activities together, we create a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding learning environment for our students.
We realize that educating your child can only be done in partnership with you. If you have any questions, please feel free to call my office at: 712-755-3196 or email me at bmueller@hcsdcyclones.com.
Bill Mueller
Middle School Principal