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The official student news site of Highlands High School

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Piper Lang (10) enjoys time on her phone during lunch.

Kentucky enacts cellphone ban in schools

Edy Hobson, Copy Editor August 25, 2025

On March 24, 2025, House Bill 208 was passed in Kentucky, banning the use of cell phones in school during instructional time unless in the case of an emergency, during teacher-directed activities, or when...

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Orion Scully (11) runs to secure control of the ball.

The Birds lose to the Cougars

Andrea Suarez Espinosa and Keira Kobida August 21, 2025

On Monday, August 18, the Highlands Varsity Boys soccer team took on Connor High School. After a hard fought match, the Cougars came out victorious with a score of 3-1.  Luis McVicker (11) scored the...

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Girls track and field for 2008-2011 state champions.

Highlands High School celebrates athletic legacy during the Hall of Fame night

Audrina Trauth, Photo Assistant August 19, 2025

On August 15th Highlands High School announced the new people for the Hall of Fame who showed either leadership and or sportsmanship in their graduating class. They valued their achievements of varsity...

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Highlands football team runs out onto the field to begin their season.

Bluebirds get back onto the field for blue and white game

Xander Bailey, Staff August 19, 2025

The fans were cheering in the stands, players about to make the next play, tension was high. The coaches called out plays for the players. There was no room for error, or they risk losing the game. The...

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Ella Peabody (12) with her parents Erin and Ryan Peabody.

Highlands High School recognizes the class of 2026 at Senior Night

Audrina Trauth, Photo Assistant August 19, 2025

On August 15th Highlands High School held an honors night for the senior class of 20206, along with their parents. The sports walking were football, cheer, band, golf, color guard, and cross country. This...

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Isa Neufarth (12) points students in the direction of the gym to receive their passports for orientation.

Nest Fest welcomes freshmen to high school life

Ella Peabody and Ady Klosterman August 11, 2025

Nest Fest is a day for freshmen to meet their soon-to-be high school peers. Upperclassmen mentors are assigned color groups to match their students’ advisory; these kids will be together in a class...

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Social media can be a powerful tool for becoming connected, but also a growing issue of distraction and stress in life.

People navigate online perfection vs. real struggles

Haidyn Kelsay May 13, 2025

Social media is woven into the lives of teenagers and students. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok offer a view of perfect selfies, vacation dreams, and trending outfits. Behind the filters and feeds...

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The entire cast perform the final number the the show “Bikini Bottom Day Reprise."

“The SpongeBob Musical” is one of Highlands’ best productions

Harper Teismann March 24, 2025

The Highlands High School theater program has been notorious for its impressive and well-thought-out shows for years, and with every performance they seem to get even better. This year’s choice was the...

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FTIS grading scale

Students prepare for final exams

Coco Grimm March 20, 2025

As the end of the school year approaches, final exams are right around the corner. These finals are an annual academic challenge for students, preparing for the test itself is a long and gruesome task....

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