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Wynne Ireland (8), Addie Hood (8), Emmaline Rossini (8), Liya Seid (8), and Brooklyn Dube (8) dress up as elves in the 2022 Moyer Santa House Christmas gift shop. (Photo courtesy of Ravin Arnold)

Fort Thomas Celebrates 50 Years of the Santa House Tradition

Nora Baker and Maggie Frimming November 5, 2025

On Friday, Nov. 8, from 10a.m. to 4p.m., the city of Fort Thomas will gather at Ruth Moyer Elementary for the beloved Santa House, a cherished tradition that brings the community together each year. The...

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Carrie Murray tries chili provided by PTSO, parents, and teachers (Photo by Beth Brubaker).

Faculty hosts annual chili cook-off

Edy Hobson and Meg Gallagher November 4, 2025

As autumn rolls around, the faculty prepares for one of the most notorious staff events of the year: the chili cook-off.  On Tuesday, Oct. 28, faculty and parent volunteers came together to taste test...

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Noah Kahan plays his new song, ‘The Great Divide,’ at Bourbon and Beyond in Louisville, Kentucky.

Noah Kahan teases new album “The Great Divide”

Luke Deegan and Ady Klosterman November 3, 2025

Known for his viral album, Stick Season, Noah Kahan has been teasing his new album for the past year. Kahan has an average of 24.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has headlined multiple festivals,...

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Jake Hagerty (12), Sophie Uhl (12), and Evie Henkenberns (10) smile to the audience during "Mermaid Outta Me." We essentially play these kids and bring honestly just a story to life without needing the fact of flashing lights and crazy giant set pieces." Hagerty said.

Peter and the Starcatcher brings magic to life

Alecia Cogsville, Photo Assistant October 29, 2025

On Oct. 27, 2025, the cast and crew for Peter and the Starcatcher came together to rehearse for the show to open later in the week. During this rehearsal, the cast was in full costumes and makeup as...

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Highlands' homecoming court gets together for a group picture.

Highlands High Schools take on a Homecoming Celebration

Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 29, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 24, Highlands High School celebrated its annual Homecoming, bringing in the highly anticipated Homecoming Court showoff during halftime.  The 2025 court featured Mia Perron (12),...

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Quinton Simon (9) jumps over a pool noodle in a relay race.

Highlands students amp up for Homecoming weekend

On Oct. 24, 2025, Highlands students and staff came together to amp up for homecoming weekend. During sixth period, the bluebirds gathered in the gymnasium to play games and build school spirit. The...

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Cydni Martin (12) and Addy Eifert (12) carry the FCCLA banner during the parade.

The community comes together for Highlands’ fourth annual parade

Andrea Suarez Espinosa and Alecia Cogsville October 24, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 22, all sorts of sports teams, clubs, and homecoming court members took part in the 2025 Homecoming Parade. The Fort Thomas community celebrated the upcoming homecoming dance, and...

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Charlotte Stephenson (11) shares experience of the strings fall trip to Nashville. "I've done it every single year and every single year I've shared my experience." Stephenson said.

Strings students perform their fall concert

Alecia Cogsville, Photo Assistant October 20, 2025

On October 16, 2025, the strings students at Highlands walked onto the stage to perform their first concert of the school year. The concert included both high school and advanced middle school students....

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Ella Cunningham (‘25) is congratulated by her friends after winning homecoming queen at the football game (Provided by Ella Cunningham).

Highlands students work to create a beautiful Homecoming for all

Amelia Graves, Priscilla Alford, and Kinley Manning October 16, 2025

Lights shine bright and glimmer off suits and sparkly dresses on the dance floor, and the air is thick with excitement and nervousness as the music fills the ballroom. It's a night of celebration, one...

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