The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Trending Stories
Julie Kuhnhein, Jeff Beach, and Noah Gibson ¾ of the candidates running for the vacancy spot on the Board of Education. (Photo provided from Fort Thomas Schools Website)
Candidates and requirements for the vacancy on the Fort Thomas Board of Education
October 11, 2024
Elster stares into the distance.
Signalis Is a Masterpiece of Survival Horror and Storytelling
October 1, 2024
The announcement for Highlands High School 2024 Homecoming theme.
Highlands High school takes on homecoming
October 8, 2024
A photo of Hurricane-wiped Florida, a coastal Gulf town. (Creative Commons)
Florida native and HHS teacher, Beth Fahlbush, is one of many facing damages due to Milton and Helene
October 25, 2024
Recent Stories
This year Highlands students are voting for the first time. (Photo from Unsplash)
The juniors run out of the tunnel as they get excited to play.
Poster advertising Barktoberfest for students around HHS.
Album cover for Kid A (Creative Commons)
Breaking News
Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan giving a speech. (Creative Commons)
This year Highlands students are voting for the first time. (Photo from Unsplash)
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signs an executive order banning the practice of conversion therapy on minors. (CNN)
Fort Thomas school's most recent testing scores. (Photo from LinkNKY)
Sports
The juniors run out of the tunnel as they get excited to play.
Sam Feldbruegge (10) tackles Beechwood player.
Highlands High School High School varsity volleyball team celebrates their district championship award.
Katie Bucher (11) makes a pass up the field. Bucher said, "I thought we moved the ball pretty well. Lex Cath is a good team so being able to get around them and have scoring opportunities was good for us."
Features
Poster advertising Barktoberfest for students around HHS.
Album cover for Kid A (Creative Commons)
Ryan Nickelman (10) playing along with the rest of his class.
Film and broadcasting club students learn how to control and work lighting.
Opinion
Photo of Lola and Coco (photo from Saylor Macke)
Elster stares into the distance.
A group of sophomore girls stand together for a picture before last year’s Homecoming.
A traveler flying through an asteroid belt towards a mysterious anomaly. Image from the No Man’s Sky Interceptor Update video.
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Meet the Staff
Kara Laber
Kara Laber
Photo Assistant

Kara Laber is a sophomore enrolled in publications. She is most interested in photography and wants to continue that passion throughout her life. She also enjoys doing costumes and makeup for school productions...

Merary Valdez
Merary Valdez
Yearbook Assistant

Merary Valdez is a sophomore at Highlands High School and a member of the Publications team. This is her second year in the program. Merary, this year, is also a yearbook assistant. She is looking forward...

Emme Orme
Emme Orme
Editor-In-Chief

Emme is a senior at Highlands High School and is in her fifth year working in the journalism department. Emme is very excited to be the 2024-2025 Editor-in-Chief this year for her final year in the publication....