The school is renowned for its accomplishments in producing academically excellent students of exceptional upbringing and leadership.

SMK Seri Hartamas also won the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory 3K state championship in 2004 and took third place in the national 3K competition in 2005.

The school badge consists of the words "S.M.K SERI HARTAMAS" on a banner in white over a red background, within a shield of blue.

Malay versionKami Warga SMK Seri HartamasBerjanji Mencapai Aspirasi MuMenuntut Ilmu Tidak JemuMengharumkan NamamuUsaha Maju Jaya Tekad KamiBersama Mencapai Hasrat MurniKami Berbangga DenganmuKami Menghargai JasamuBersatu Berdisiplin Bersemangat WajaMembangun Negara TercintaSMK Seri Hartamas Gemilang TerbilangSMK Seri Hartamas Gemilang Terbilang Bahasa Malaysia lyrics by Noormah Suid and Nooriza Mohd Nor The school magazine of SMKSH is named the Titian Mas.

Titian Mas is a tribute to the victorious achievements of the multitude of students who have succeeded in lifting the school's name with dignity.

This board goes by a motto which is 'Lead with Initiative, Serve with Love' Interviews for appointments as prefects are extended only to selected students after the examination.

Successful interviewees would undergo a period of probation where the duration is determined by the executive committee of the Board and the Advisor(s).

Inauguration of the in-coming elected Executive Committee and the installation of new Senior Prefects are held annually in a ceremony.

This board was established to assist teachers with daily tasks such as taking attendance and maintaining the order in class.

Membership from students in existing Boards are allowed as long as their prior responsibilities do not impede the progress of the magazine production.

The Excelsior's Editor-in-Chief is assisted by his/her sub-editors and six other departments, namely Marketing, Advertising, Features, Graphics, Photography, and Academic & Co-curriculum.

The teacher advisor and the team are given privileged access to all events related to the school to be able to capture important moments in photos and words for the Excelsior.