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The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
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A wolf howling, demonstrating one of the many words used by younger generations. (Unsplash)
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Poster for upcoming spring musical "The SpongeBob Musical."
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Evelyn Morel (12) driving after school.
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Recent Stories
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Natalie Abdon (9) and Stella Taylor (9) about to watch A Minecraft Movie.
A group of kids happily walking to school.
Photo of a beach during a sunset, with bright blue island waters.
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Breaking News
This is the Hudson River, taken just three minutes before the Helicopter plunged its way into the water.
Outlook of the Reds stadium and the river from Great American Ball Park.
The Kentucky General Assembly passed HB 208, “the Cellphone Ban” bill, on March 14, 2025, and sent it to the Governor to sign.
Evelyn Morel (12) driving after school.
Sports
Carson Hoeh (9) gets in position to make a pitch.
Iain Carner (12) runs to the next base. “I get my head in the right mindset by going by myself to read my bible. It allows me to shift my focus from stressing about the game to being present in the Lord,” Carner said.
2024-2025 NCAA March Madness bracket shows Florida as the National Champions, picture of student's bracket.
Doubles players, Ava Muzumdar (11) and Hailey Ryan (10), shake hands with their opponents from Newport Central Catholic before the match as their coaches look at them with pride.
Features
A group of kids happily walking to school.
Photo of a beach during a sunset, with bright blue island waters.
Picture from Fort Thomas Recreation Department.
A group of Highlands juniors gather for a photo.
Opinion
A group of kids happily walking to school.
The ultimate summer playlist songs and descriptions.
Eternal Sunshine Deluxe, Brighter Days Ahead CD.
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins cover being shown.
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