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Natalie Hurles (12) accepts her award with a smile. “I felt so grateful all the hard work finally paid off,” Hurles said.

Seniors were honored at annual awards ceremony

Isabella Roderick and Abigail Jennings May 15, 2025

On May 8, the Class of 2025 was honored at the annual Senior Awards Ceremony at Highlands High School, congratulating them on their accomplishments and scholarships. That night, 37 students received a...

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Navigator students at camp last year.

Navigator students are going to summer camp

Xander Bailey May 9, 2025

When you first walk onto the bus to go to Michigan for your first Navigators summer camp, you can feel all of the excitement from the students around you. You believe this will be a great experience. Navigators...

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Jackson Hartle (12), Brennan Bucher (12), and Liam Delaney (12) all show their support for the Bluebirds by sporting spirit wear.

Seniors dress up for spirit week

Ethan Lang May 8, 2025

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ChatGPT has become an increasingly popular tool among students (Jonathan Kemper, Unsplash.)

How students and teachers can use AI effectively

Haidyn Kelsay May 7, 2025

As artificial intelligence continues to grow, so does how it is developed within education. The "Guidance on AI" document is an effort made by Heidi Neltner, Digital Learning Specialist, to do this. It...

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Peyton Klosterman (left) and picture, from Ady Klosterman, of Aiden Duncan (right), both playing football before their injuries.

Injuries affect athletes’ mental health

Natalie Hinegardner, Staff May 7, 2025

Many student athletes have experienced injuries, whether minor or major. About 3.5 million athletes experience injuries each year (Sport Injury Statistics). Major injuries that take players out of playing...

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The AP testing schedule posted on Schoology by School Counselor Laura Schnitzler on Friday, April 25, to inform students of when their tests will occur.

Students prepare for upcoming AP exams

Ady Klosterman and Jenna Richey May 5, 2025

AP testing is officially in full swing starting Monday, May 5, which marks the beginning of one of the most academically intense times of the school year. Across the country, May is often considered the...

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Bel Canto students posing for a picture after a big win.

Choir partakes in unforgettable Tennessee trip

Edith Deleon May 5, 2025

On Friday, April 25, Highlands High School’s talented members of Chamber and Bel Canto, two of Highlands Choir groups, went on an unforgettable trip to Tennessee. Their trip took them to the well-known...

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Stella Taylor (9) and Caroline Palicki (9) sport Star Wars merch for the movie (taken by Phillip Palicki).

Revenge of the Sith movie reminds generations of their love for ‘Star Wars’

Stella Taylor and Natalie Abdon May 5, 2025

The movie that just about everyone has seen, the movie that has carried childhoods, the series that has got generations back in theatres: Star Wars Revenge of the Sith.  To celebrate its 20th anniversary,...

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