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

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Teaching Expertise: Writing the Book on Teaching

Aster Bredwell, Content Editor March 5, 2024

Throughout her 18 years of teaching (13 of which she spent at Highlands), English Teacher Lauren Peterson has made countless achievements in the world of teaching. A Highlands Alumni, Peterson completed...

The front of Highlands High School on a cloudy day

A Timed Honored Tradition: Seniors Participate in Senior Skip Day

Merary Valdez and Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani March 4, 2024

The traditional “senior skip day” is coming up at Highlands High School. Senior Skip Day is when all the seniors come together and agree on a day to skip school. Not all schools allow their seniors...

Sophomore Brody Cook power cleans 235 pounds during Highlands Lift-A-Thon.

How much can we raise?: Highlands Lift-A-Thon

Ethan Adhikary March 1, 2024

Highlands Lift-A-Thon is a fundraiser used to support our Highlands football team. The Highlands’ football team lifts weights for the entire month of February while getting friends and family to donate...

A birds-eye view of the Kentucky capitol.

Kentucky’s Education Dilemma: State Lags at #32 in National Rankings

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager February 29, 2024

In 2024, 6.4 billion dollars of Kentucky’s annual budget will be allocated to KDE (Kentucky Department of Education). Despite this, U.S. News ranks Kentucky #32 in education among all 50 states. As the...

Part of the giraffe enclosure.

Adventure Awaits: Fun Things to Do in Northern Kentucky During Spring Break

Piper Carmack and Caroline Thaler February 29, 2024

Spring break is the time that many students and their families travel out of town. However, there are also a lot who stay home for their vacation time off. There are plenty of things to do around Fort...

The date of Leap Day.

Leap Into An Extra Day: Leap Day History

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor February 29, 2024

It’s that time of year again for leap day! A leap year occurs every four years in February. With leap year, we are given one extra day. But how did leap year come to be? This article will unveil all...

The cafeteria at Highlands High School.

Where are the Calzones?: The late arrival favorite

Jade Farley and Sophie Taylor February 29, 2024

School lunch is a staple in nearly every school in America. At Highlands High School, one of the most anticipated lunches is the calzones–sold once a month on late arrival day. However, students have...

UFC 300: Pereira vs Hill

UFC 300: Once in a Lifetime?

Caleb Hurley and Parker Henegar February 28, 2024

The UFC is set to have a huge year, with its 300th pay-per-view airing on April 13.  Of course, with 300 being a striking number, Dana White and the rest of the UFC made it their mission to stack the...

Freshman Emma Hood uses organizational strategies to help cope with the stress of exams.

Finding Balance: The Key to Success

Kara Laber February 28, 2024

After six hours and forty-five minutes of studying, learning, and asking questions, it is easy to see that students will be socially drained or exhausted. On top of working their hardest to complete their...

Apples new device: The Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro: Dive into the Future

Oliver Just, Staff February 28, 2024

With the new influx of technology in the modern age, Apple has again introduced a new technological impact on society–a screen that goes where you go, the Vision Pro. Few of the new Vision Pros have...

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