The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Trending Stories
Rio Litmer (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in last year’s rivalry game on Aug. 30, 2024.
The Bluebirds and Colonels' longstanding rivalry continues this Friday
October 1, 2025
Natalie Abdon and Stella Taylor visit Kings Island Haunt (photo by Juli Abdon)
A closer look at Kings Island’s Halloween attractions: what is worth your wait?
October 1, 2025
Stella Taylor (10) and Natalie Abdon (10) rate Kings Island Haunt dessert.
Halloween treats at Kings Island Haunt: what's worth trying?
October 10, 2025
Ella Cunningham (‘25) is congratulated by her friends after winning homecoming queen at the football game (Provided by Ella Cunningham).
Highlands students work to create a beautiful Homecoming for all
October 16, 2025
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Recent Stories
Students from Ms. Griffith's 4th period class embraced the comfy theme of PJ Day at Highlands High School.
The OZONE cheers on the team against rival, Covington Catholic, on Oct. 3, 2025.
An aerial view of the Pentagon, a symbol of American military power (Courtesy of Pixabay).
The Louvre at night, Michael Fousert (courtesy of Unsplash).
Breaking News
Picture of the U.S Capitol Building, Washington, D.C, where the shutdown decision was made (Courtesy of Darren Halstead, Unsplash).
Federal officers patrol city streets on bikes, Clay Banks, Unsplash.
The new maternity leave policy as of August 11, 2025. Image from Kentucky School Board of Administration.
Yearbook photo of the discovered WWII Veteran Joseph Allen DeJarnette (Photo taken by Carson Hoeh at the City of Fort Thomas Museum).
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An aerial view of the Pentagon, a symbol of American military power (Courtesy of Pixabay).
Kings Island displays different colored lights for their Halloween special.
Alex Pereira poses with his belt following his Light Heavyweight Championship victory (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).
Album cover of Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl (Courtesy of Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Republic Records).
Meet the Staff
Priscilla Alford
Priscilla Alford

Priscilla Alford is a Freshman at Highlands, and it's her first year at Highlands. She was previously enrolled at Southgate Public Schools since preschool. She plays soccer and basketball for Highlands,...

Luke Deegan
Luke Deegan
Photo Editor

Luke Deegan is a junior at Highlands High School. This is his third year in the journalism program. Luke was a photo assistant last year and is now a photo editor. Luke does a lot of sports photography...

Harper Wade
Harper Wade

Harper Wade is a freshman at Highlands and has been a part of the district since kindergarten at Moyer. She does horseback riding at Highland Acres Stables and is a member of FCCLA. She enjoys running,...

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