The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

The different brands of sunscreen.

The Importance of Sunscreen

Sunscreen was invented in the 1930s by a Swiss chemistry student named Franz Greiter to protect his skin from the harsh sun rays on a mountaineering trip through the Swiss Alps. The first sunscreen was...

Poster made by Andrew Eckerle with information about the District Art Show.

Highlands Hosting District Art Show

Finney Roberts April 16, 2024

On Tuesday, April 16, selected artworks from the elementary school and the art classes here at Highlands High School will be shown on display from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. All art students from Art I, Art II,...

The Google form being used for the nominations that is sent out to seniors.

Senior Superlatives Starting in the Nest

Ady Klosterman April 15, 2024

As the school year comes to a close, the senior class gathers to celebrate its' individually distinct personalities, talents, and accomplishments of students through the tradition of senior superlatives....

Drama Bluebirds take on the Big Apple.

Highlands Drama Takes on New York City

Abby Gabensech and Mia Shrout April 15, 2024

The drama department here at Highlands High School (HHS) embarked on an unforgettable trip to New York City over spring break. The bustling streets became their stage as they took workshops from Broadway...

The seismogram from the earthquake.

New Jersey Earthquake Shakes Manhattan:

Gemma Cutajar April 15, 2024

On April 5th, 2024, New Jersey experienced a significant earthquake. It measured 4.8 on the Richter scale. This level of shaking isn't typical for this region. What's surprising is that the shaking wasn't...

Suzanne Miles on a panel.

Kentucky Education Bill Aims to Expand School Choice

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager April 12, 2024

“As Kentucky stands, as one of a few states left that do not offer school choice options for our parents, a student may be stuck in a school system that is not serving them,” says Republican Senator,...

Poster of One Act Plays Auditions.

Students Produce Their Own One-Act Plays

Sophie Taylor April 12, 2024

The theater department has a program where students, mostly juniors and seniors, write and produce their own one act plays. A one act play is exactly what it sounds like, a play that has only one act,...

Senior Jack Wilson and Freshman Eliana Niese at the TSA competition where they heard they were eligible for TSA Nationals.

TSA students qualify for Nationals

Ethan Adhikary April 11, 2024

At Highlands, the Technology Student Association (TSA) is a very beloved club, with Engineering teacher Ronald Rosel as head coach. TSA is a national organization of students who are engaged in STEM, which...

The Frischs Big Boy Logo.

Local Frisch’s restaurants unexpectedly close

April 11, 2024

Frisch’s Big Boy goes back many years; starting with Samuel Frisch. In 1905 he opened the Frisch Café in Cincinnati, Ohio. Samuel then, in 1915, opened Frisch’s Stag Lunch located in Norwood, which...

Uconn’s head coach, Dan Hurley, celebrates with his team during the final seconds of the 2024 National Championship game.

Uconn Goes Back-to-Back in March Madness

Ava Muzumdar April 11, 2024

The Uconn Huskies men’s team returned to the big stage to take on the Purdue Boilermakers on Monday, April 9, 2024. The Huskies beat the Boilermakers 75-60, becoming the first team to win back-to-back...

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