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The official student news site of Highlands High School

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This first priority sign outside of the collaboration studio directs students to room 105 to listen to someone's testimony and eat Chick-fil-a, on April 8 right after school.

Seniors launch first priority club at school

Lilly Ahlfeld April 11, 2025

There are many clubs at Highlands High School, but there has never been a club like this. A group of Highlands seniors wanted to change that, so they gathered to bring a new club to Highlands High School.  Their...

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Photo of Internship poster posted at Highlands High School.

The St. Elizabeth internship benefits student experience

Maylee Shen and Haidyn Kelsay April 10, 2025

This school year, students at Highlands are stepping up to be part of the St. Elizabeth Hospital’s internship program. This program is a great opportunity for students to learn about a work environment,...

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Photo of senior banners.

Seniors look back on their high school theater experiences

Harper Teismann and Eva Smith April 9, 2025

Every year, Highlands Theater has students of all grades perform the shows. Each year there is usually a large number of seniors in the show, but this year they had twenty-four in total in the Highlands...

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Emma Gillman (12) shows off a Celsius energy drink.

Students compare Celsius to Alani energy drinks

Andrea Suarez Espinoza and Meg Gallagher April 9, 2025

At Highlands High School, students can be seen with energy drinks in hand on a daily basis. The two most popular brands at Highlands are Alani and Celsius. Both drinks have a wide variety of flavors available...

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Photo by Milton, Kolby.

The strategy, survival, and showdowns during school dart wars

Maren Orme April 9, 2025

“Dart Wars,” as students call it, is an annual game played by the juniors and seniors. Dart Wars began at Highlands in 2014, and this year, it starts on the Monday after Spring Break, April 7. The...

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American Red Cross, Photo by Meg Howton.

Red Cross club impacts students at school

Meg Howton April 9, 2025

The American Red Cross community is dedicated to helping people in need. They strive for community, selflessness, and lifesaving work. The organization provides humanitarian aid and resources for natural...

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The opening page of the mentoring google form.

New freshman mentors listen up for advice

Edy Hobson April 8, 2025

As incoming freshmen walk nervously throughout the school hallways they can rely on their mentors to help guide them to the right path. Nobody wants to navigate high school alone, especially not as a freshman....

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On August 13, 2025, the now 8th graders at HMS will make their transition into becoming high schoolers. This article is meant to provide some tips on what to do when entering the school for the first time.

High schoolers give advice for incoming freshmen

Carly Skirvin and Isla Green March 27, 2025

For 8th graders, it might seem like a scary change to become a high schooler. They may worry about getting lost in a new building, having a class with upperclassmen, and being separated from their friends....

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Tommy Ferring (12), Tyus McCarter (12), and Mike Caldwell made an agreement to play fair on the court.

Seniors take their shot against teachers

Elina Kleina and Riley Tolle March 26, 2025

As the academic year draws to a close, students eagerly anticipate spring break and the completion of their studies. This period often brings a collective desire for a well-deserved break and an opportunity...

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