“How’s the essay coming along for you?” A student asks. “Wait, what?” his friend replies, confused. Just then, he remembers he still had to wrap up an essay due tomorrow. Dread and worry fills...

Phoebe Underhill (10) was getting ready to get ice cream with her boyfriend, Joe Oswald. The moment she walked through the door, the fresh scent of newly picked roses flew through the air. As she glanced...

The judges look up at the vibrant green, pink, and orange colors in front of them. They start to realize that picking the best painted record player would be harder than expected. There is a variety of...

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in teens worldwide. According to the Jed Foundation, 12.5 million people between the ages of 18 and 25 experienced a mental, behavioral, or emotional health...

On Monday, Oct. 29, assistant director; Noah Varland walked the actors through their scenes as they gathered to review and rehearse Act 1 of the Highlands fall play, Peter and the Starcatcher. During this...

There exists a dark world in which books are prohibited. Any and all books are required to be burned, or else citizens face extreme consequences. Firefighters don’t put out fires in this society; they...

There are a few people here at Highlands who manage extracurricular activities and also manage a business. These kids are often interested in business, specifically in starting their own company. This...

Highlands theater is kicking this year off with the fall play “Peter and the Starcatcher” this play is a prequel to Peter Pan. This show will be submitted to the Cappies Critic Team. Cappies is a regional...

There are many new rules and changes for the 2025-2026 school year. One being SB181. This bill was signed on April 1, 2025 by Governor Andy Beshear. The bill states that schools must “direct each...