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The student news site of Highlands High School

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The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

The HBO documentary series where kids from our childhood shows came out and told the truth of what happens on kids TV.

Kids of Nickelodeon Reveal the Truth of Kids’ TV

Finney Roberts and Sophia Lippolis March 28, 2024

On March 17, the documentary Quiet on Set was released, showing the backstory, secrets, and stories of the child actors in Nickelodeon shows. The stories shared consist of what happened to Drake Parker,...

The Nvidia Logo.

Nvidia International Commerce Ban

Oliver Just, Staff March 28, 2024

The United States of America is known for its values in democracy and individual liberty, expressing these values through economy and society. However, these core principles of the USA are possibly not...

Visual from Canva showing where HHS students will be traveling on spring break.

Highlands Students Travel on Spring Break

Mia Shrout and Abby Gabensech March 28, 2024

As winter comes to an end, high school students across the nation eagerly await spring break. This annual break marks a time for relaxation, along with the promise of warmer weather and longer days. Students...

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Juniors going into their senior year

Natalie Hinegardner March 28, 2024

Going into your senior year of high school can be scary. New classes and the college application process can bring a lot of stress to students.  Junior Garrett Cutajar said: “I'm excited about being...

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Seniors Apply for Scholarships

Henry Clinkinbeard March 28, 2024

On May 24, the seniors of Highlands High School will attend their last classes, and 4 days later on May 28 they will take the walk and become Highlands alumni. Some seniors are choosing to go to trade...

Sophomore Warren Deaton during mic check.

Behind the Curtain of Damn Yankees

Ellie Rogiers and Kara Laber March 26, 2024

Throughout the week of March 17-24, The Highlands Theater program performed the 1955 musical, Damn Yankees. When going to a play or musical, people only wonder how long the actors took to rehearse their...

The Cincinnati Zoo botanical garden.

Ways to Enjoy the Warm Weather Locally on Spring Break

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Ellie Rogiers March 26, 2024

Spring break is right around the corner, on April 3-8. Many people go on vacation for spring break, despite this staying home can still be fun! If you are struggling to find things to do locally,...

Dee Robinson, Nellie Albritton, Henry Wegshort, Logan Szymanski, Rafe Pinkston, Natalie Lorenz, Abigail Rowland, Sophie Uhl, and Evy Meyn portray the baseball team in Damn Yankees.

Damn Yankees Review

Cydni Martin and Ava Muzumdar March 25, 2024

Thursday, March 21st marked the opening night for the spring musical Damn Yankees. The show is about a small base program, the Washington Senators, dying for talent to beat the New York Yankees. Joe Boyd,...

Cover of the student and parent handbook.

Students Give Opinions on Exam Exemptions

Sophie Taylor March 25, 2024

Many people are aware of the exam policy set in place at the beginning of the year. The policy states that any student who does not miss more than six days of school can skip two exams in May, but some...

All the girls before the reunion.

Dance Moms: The Reunion Release on Lifetime TV

Emme Orme and Jade Sandmann March 22, 2024

Dance Moms: The Reunion has officially set a premiere date! The two-hour episode will be on Lifetime TV on May 1st with cast members Chloe Lukasiak, JoJo Siwa, Brooke Hyland, Paige Hyland, Kendall Vertes,...

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