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The Hilltopper

The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

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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Balancing homework with other responsibilities can be overwhelming for students.

Is homework proving a tool or burden for students?

Alivia Adkins March 11, 2025

Homework has been an ongoing debate for decades now, and many have complaints over how beneficial it is. The debate has been that some students learn better with homework, but the article of Education...

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A MacBook is charging on a student’s desk.

The help desk makes sure technology is working for students

Max Bauer March 7, 2025

The Highlands High School Help Desk manages the software and configurations of all of the MacBooks of students in the high school and middle school, making sure any problems with them are fixed. The goal...

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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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Bailee Class's Nike Dunk collection.

Students select stylish shoes for school

Bailee Class and Hope Darnell March 6, 2025

At Highlands High School, having cool shoes is more than just looking good—it affects students' daily lives and connections.  Many students feel proud when they wear the newest sneakers, like Jordans...

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Shelby Shields giving out awards at FCCLA regionals.

FCCLA exhibits excellence in action

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani, Staff March 5, 2025

FCCLA crushed regionals at the FCCLA Region 7 STAR Event competition on February 22. However, the preparation for the events started in January.  Two regional officers from Highlands, Shelby Shields(12)...

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Megan Reichert (12) congratulates Coco Grimm (9) on finishing a project. "Crew gives me a change to build stronger relationships with people I never knew I would be so close with," Grimm said.

A look behind the scenes at the newly announced SpongeBob musical

Kara Laber, Photo Assistant March 5, 2025

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A sign outside of a school building representing the learning that will be happening while participating in clubs.

The importance of clubs at school

Hudson Hargis March 4, 2025

At Highlands High School (HHS), students are not just learning inside of school hours; they are exploring new opportunities outside of the walls with the clubs that the school has to offer. They develop...

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Kaden Sturdevant (9) going to kick a ball.

Legacy hosts kickball competition

Xander Bailey March 3, 2025

Invented in 1910, kickball became a very popular game in the 1920s and is a staple of public school physical education classes. On February 26 and 27, Highlands High School held an event where students'...

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