The main office is where you will find our campus receptionist. The receptionist welcomes all visitors to the campus. Parents and visitors must show a valid state ID and sign-in in the main office before visiting any other areas of the building while school is in session.

In partnership with parents, school staff, and the community, counselors will work with every student at Harlan High School to help achieve their personal, social, and academic needs and give them the tools they need to be post-secondary, college and career ready. We will meet these needs by implementing the Texas Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program that is delivered through the following four components.Guidance Curriculum- Guidance lessons geared to meet students development needs.Responsive Services- Small group counseling and individual counseling.Individual Planning- Course selection and planning, graduation requirements, post-secondary options.System Support- Meetings with parents, staff, and community.Harlan Counselors are here to help and support you through your educational journey.

The Attendance Office is where student's will turn in Medical and Parent Notes. Students will also request a Verification of Enrollment Form (VOE), for Drivers' License and Learners permits, via email from the Attendance Secretaries. Additionally, parents/guardians will contact this office anytime an In Person Learner is leaving school early.

The nurse's office is where student's will go for any medical related issues.

The Assistant Principal's Office houses all of our assistant principals and our two campus police officers. This is where you can get your parking permit, off campus lunch form, and report any items of concern. You are always welcome to come by if you have any questions. We are here to help!

The College, Career, and Military Readiness Center is a one-stop resource that is designed to help students and parents plan for post-secondary success. Students will have access to information pertaining to: SAT/ACT resources, college requirements, financial aid, armed forces, scholarships, career exploration, ASVAB testing, and so much more. We are here to help guide and motivate our students to succeed in life, and encourage them to reach their highest potential.

The Harlan Cafeteria is where students eat breakfast and lunch. Our cafeteria staff is always happy to serve our students! You have the option to eat your food inside the cafeteria or in the courtyard that is located right outside the cafeteria.

The Bus loop is located outside of the cafeteria. This is where your busses will drop you off in the morning and pick you up in the afternoon. When the dismissal bell rings, you will head to this area immediately. Students are responsible for finding their bus number and for riding their assigned bus.

The John M. Harlan Auditorium was established in 2017. It is a state of the art facility that benefits the whole NISD community. The booth that sits atop the 996 seat house, is home to a lightboard; the same light board used in the Superbowl. The sound board supports a wireless microphone system which allows voices to be heard flawlessly during musicals. The projector is used to share general information as well as project various multimedia presentations, and two spotlights bookend the booth. On stage, there is a hydraulic orchestra pit that easily lowers instruments to be played by our talented Harlan musicians. It has a top of line lighting system complete with 6 moving lights and specialized instruments. Harlans’s Theatre also has a black scrim, white scrim, and large cyclorama that allow for cool lighting effects. One of the most fascinating technical elements of the theatre is its automated rigging system that allows curtains, fly's, scenery, and even actors to raise up and down with a touch of a button. Furthermore, they completely disappear from the audience’s view because Harlan also has a full fly raft making it the tallest building feature in the school. And just through the roll up door, one will find the set shop where designs are brought to life. The Harlan Auditorium is truly a performer’s paradise and a technician's playground!

The Harlan Hawk Library is a state-of-the-art learning center where students develop reading, listening, research, computer, and study skills. Students are welcome to use the library during their lunch as well as before and after school. Students can work on computers, look for books, read independently, check out our study rooms to work in small groups, develop high-tech skills with our four 3D printers, build-your-own computer kits, VR goggles, and more in our Makerspace Room, and film video and audio projects in our green screen recording studio. We have 25 computer stations where students can research our 32 databases. The Harlan Hawk Library is a state-of-the-art learning center where students develop reading, listening, research, computer, and study skills. Students are welcome to use the library during their lunch as well as before and after school. Students can work on computers, look for books, read independently, check out our study rooms to work in small groups, develop high-tech skills with our four 3D printers, build-your-own computer kits, VR goggles, and more in our Makerspace Room, and film video and audio projects in our green screen recording studio. We have 25 computer stations where students can research our 32 databases.

The Library has over 20,000 books, audiobooks, and eBooks available for borrowing. Students may borrow up to three items at a time for three weeks. The library is operated by a large volunteer library crew who earn service hours for their volunteer work. We have book clubs, a chess club, Multicultural Club, and special events such as Open Mic Night, movie night, and Literacy Night throughout the year.