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The official student news site of Highlands High School

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FCCLA poses after the state competition awards ceremony (photo credits: Ahren Wagner).

FCCLA returns from state with skills and success

Merary Valdez and Ava Muzumdar May 2, 2025

On Tuesday, April 22, members of Highlands High School FCCLA headed for the annual State Leadership Conference, held over four days through Friday, the 25th. For many students, this trip wasn’t just...

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Caroline Eagen (10), Katherine Heilman (9), Mya Lipniskis (9), Kit Valentine (9), and Madeline Banocy (9) wait for the award ceremony to open the doors. “I loved how close our choir got together, and all the fun memories we all made,” Eagen said.

Choir students go to Tennessee

Lilly Ahlfeld May 2, 2025

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Mya Lipniskis (9) hugs her scene partner, Jake Hagerty (11). "Being in one acts has truly grown me as an actor and I have formed so many closer bonds with others involved," Lipniskis said.

Play writes are presented by students

Kara Laber, Photo Assistant May 2, 2025

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Eva Sarakatsannis (12) and Henry Thompson (11) act as audience members in the show "Appropriate Audience Behaviors."

Students present one act plays

Kara Laber and Maisy Wilson May 1, 2025

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Picture of club options offered at school on official FTIS website.

School clubs grow in options for eager students

Harper Teismann May 1, 2025

Highlands is known as a notorious school for its athletic department and sports teams, but the clubs at the school always recruit students with different interests.  Joining clubs can provide a bonding...

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Social media apps where people get their fashion ideas.

Social media transforms student fashion

Edith Deleon April 29, 2025

In today's society, people can't just find fashion only in magazines or have to go to a runway show to see people show off new trends. They can see it through a screen as well. Platforms like Pinterest,...

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Devin Pierre (9)  holds a whiteboard that says ‘where I see myself in 5 years.

Students share where they see themselves in five years

Isabella Roderick and Abigail Jennings April 29, 2025

At Highlands High School, many students are already thinking about their futures. Setting long-term goals, whether it’s for a career in healthcare, engineering, or the arts, helps them stay focused and...

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Amelia Fromeyer (11) and Liz Perkins (11) having fun with prop in the photo booth.

Students question if dances are worth the experience

Riley Tolle April 29, 2025

School dances have been a staple of the high school experience for a long time; prom night, homecoming, as well as spring and winter formals. This is typically shown in TV shows and movies as a milestone...

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Evelyn Morel (12) strolling into school for the day.

New policies improve the hallways

Riley Tolle and Elina Kleina April 29, 2025

After spring break, everyone is ready for summer vacation. It's the time of year when everyone is pushing each other's buttons and exhausted from the work, but most importantly, it's a time of reflection.  Looking...

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In the fitness center, Jack Heilman and his partner, Mason Howard, are passing a medicine ball back and forth. “They do this workout for their core, taking the medicine ball and wrapping it from shoulder to shoulder,” fitness teacher Jill Taylor said.

The lasting impact of PE and health classes at school

Alivia Adkins April 28, 2025

At Highlands high school, physical education classes have been labeled as personal fitness, and the fitness classes range from freshman year to senior year. The required gym class is often taken by...

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