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
Elster stares into the distance.
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A traveler flying through an asteroid belt towards a mysterious anomaly. Image from the No Man’s Sky Interceptor Update video.
How No Man’s Sky Came Back From Failure
September 17, 2024
Ethan Grimm (12) turns to the crowd with his hands in the air.
UPDATE - Cooper v. Highlands football game rescheduled to Saturday
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Photos of Highlands High School foreign exchange students Elina Kleina (12) and Lennox Wasser (11).
New foreign exchange students take on Highlands high school
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Recent Stories
Photo of Adalyn Armstrong-Catanni (10) on the soccer field. (Photo from Adalyn Armstrong-Catanni)
Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow talk during the Bengals game against the Carolina Panthers in week 4 (Creative Commons).
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)
Breast Cancer Awareness symbol (Creative Commons)
Breaking News
Fort Thomas school's most recent testing scores. (Photo from LinkNKY)
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)
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams visits Highlands High School on September 30 to speak civil engagement.
Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer speaks to four Highlands Journalism Students. Courtesy of HHS Publications program
Sports
The Highlands Boys Varsity soccer team smiles in the goal after winning a district championship.
Jackson Arnold (12) and Ian Garrahan (11) touchdown celebration.
Ian Garrahan (11) checks with the official to make sure he’s lined up correctly.
Luis McVicker (11) holds up a heart to the OZONE after scoring.
Features
Photo of Adalyn Armstrong-Catanni (10) on the soccer field. (Photo from Adalyn Armstrong-Catanni)
Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow talk during the Bengals game against the Carolina Panthers in week 4 (Creative Commons).
Breast Cancer Awareness symbol (Creative Commons)
The announcement for Highlands High School 2024 Homecoming theme.
Opinion
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.
Joe Burrow in front of the Bengals logo.
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Meet the Staff
Kayla Lehn
Kayla Lehn
Hilltopper Editor

Kayla Lehn is a senior at Highlands High School and is in her fourth year of journalism. Kayla is very thrilled to be working as the 2024-2025 Hilltopper Editor for her senior year. She has always loved...

Gemma Cutajar
Gemma Cutajar

Gemma is a sophomore at Highlands High School who loves photography, writing, and music. She enjoys spending time with friends but also treasures her quiet moments alone. Her dad, who inspires and supports...

Ella Peabody
Ella Peabody
Managing Editor

Ella Peabody is a junior this school year, she is putting pen to paper for the third year, except this time as Managing Editor. She enjoys writing investigatory pieces, unraveling stories and supporting...