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The Hilltopper

The official student news site of Highlands High School

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Students prepare for final exams

Coco Grimm March 20, 2025

As the end of the school year approaches, final exams are right around the corner. These finals are an annual academic challenge for students, preparing for the test itself is a long and gruesome task....

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Why does FTIS go an extra 7 days of school?

Meg Gallagher March 17, 2025

As the end of year swifty approaches, students are wishing for it to come faster. However, the Fort Thomas district has an extra seven more days compared to the others in Northern Kentucky. Students have...

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New assistant coach John Cody.

New girls soccer assistant coach is revealed

Natalie Hinegardner, Staff March 17, 2025

The girls' soccer program has hired a new assistant coach, John Cody. Coach Cody was first introduced to the girls during a strength and conditioning session after school. The girls liked his mindset about...

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Seniors look into the new year, with their hard earned knowledge looking to their next steps in their life.

Seniors take the next steps to the future

Adrianna Smedley March 17, 2025

There is nothing more exciting than knowing that there's a whole world waiting outside of high school years. For Highlands Bluebird seniors, this is a big step into life's biggest challenge: adulthood....

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Highlands students show how much money was raised through DanceBlue.

DanceBlue connects the community for a cause

Stella Taylor and Natalie Abdon March 17, 2025

This past weekend, DanceBlue hosted a “mini dance marathon” to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. Dance Blue is an organization run by students attending the University of Kentucky (UK) that...

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Elementary kids listen to guest a speaker.

The background and importance of ‘She Became’

Edith Deleon March 13, 2025

In 2016, a former Highlands High School student, Nico Thom, founded She Became, a mentorship program designed to empower young girls by connecting them with strong female role models and helping them explore...

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Junior Cecilia Bargo enjoys the first slow dance of the night.

Students prepare for prom

Maylee Shen March 12, 2025

With prom approaching quickly, finding the perfect dress for the occasion is difficult, especially on the budget of a high school student. Dresses typically span around $100-500.  Feeling confident...

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Alyona Greene snapping photo with her ELA students.

Mrs. Greene connects with all students

Edith Deleon March 12, 2025

Alyona Greene, an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher at Highlands High School and Middle School, is a one of a kind teacher known for her amazing energy, warmth and deep care for her students. From...

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