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The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

The official student news site of Highlands High School

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A display case honors the 2020 Derby winner, Authentic

Fans celebrate the Kentucky Derby

Carson Hoeh May 2, 2025

The Kentucky Derby is a highly entertaining Kentucky tradition. It is the race that all horse trainers look forward to and one day hope to win–the race that every horse racing fan looks forward to watching.  The...

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The Smith Family displays a few of their Flying Pig medals, won throughout the years.

The Flying Pig Marathon Events Gear Up in Cincinnati this Weekend

Eva Smith May 2, 2025

While standing on Mehring Way down from the Carol Ann Carousel at the Banks, thousands of runners suddenly come sprinting towards the famous “Finish Swine” ready to collect their new medal.  The...

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A picture of a calendar.

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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Poster for upcoming spring musical "The SpongeBob Musical."

Theater presents The SpongeBob Musical

Alecia Cogsville March 7, 2025

Every year Highlands High School is the host to two musicals that both the cast and crew work very hard on. This year's winter play was Puffs, and this upcoming spring play will be The SpongeBob Musical...

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Nora Shadwell participates in last year's one-act rehearsals.

Students direct their own one-act play

Sophie Taylor, Copy Editor February 28, 2025

This year, the Highlands theatre department will continue the tradition of giving seven students a chance to write and direct their own one-act plays. A one-act play is a performance consisting of a single...

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Image of My School Dance logo.

Second semester opens with winter ball dance

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Merary Valdez January 14, 2025

The music is getting ready to begin. The students gather with their friends and dates to enjoy a beautiful night of laughter and joy. The Winter Ball is ready to begin!  On January 20, Highlands High...

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