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Tracy Coffman received recognition for her service to Highlands’ athletic department at the Campbell County game on Sept. 5. (Allen Ramsey, used with permission)

Tracy Coffman retires from Highlands’ athletic department

After more than 20 years of taping ankles, Tracy Coffman has ripped off her last piece of tape. From calming players before games with her soothing voice and cheering on the sidelines, Coffman is finally...

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Rio Litmer (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in last year’s rivalry game on Aug. 30, 2024.

The Bluebirds and Colonels’ longstanding rivalry continues this Friday

Harper Wade, Nora Baker, and Phin Weiss October 1, 2025

It’s a Friday night where the lights are reflecting off the field, the OZONE is already cheering, and the game that’s about to start is more than just an event, but now a tradition for the entire community....

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New teacher Kerry Conley pictured at her desk in her new classroom.

The Bluebirds welcome new FCS educator Kerry Conley

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Ellie Rogiers September 15, 2025

Coming into the 2025-2026 school year, there are many new adjustments. Several new teachers are joining the staff. Among them is Kerry Conley, who is teaching family and consumer sciences in room 110.  Conley...

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Highlands Seniors Colton Bailey, Brady Carnohan, Andrew Lucas, and Isaac Niemann walk down the field for the coin toss.

Highlands becomes 3-1 in the season after losing to Boyle County 21-20

Ady Klosterman and Andrea Suarez Espinosa September 15, 2025

Highlands brought home their first loss last Friday, Sept. 12, after taking defeat from the Boyle County Rebels.  Although there are no statistics uploaded for the Rebels, offensively, Highlands had...

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Wade Fedders (11) kicks the ball to his teammate.

The Birds tie the Colonels 1-1

Andrea Suarez Espinosa September 15, 2025

Highlands and Covington Catholic battled to a 1-1 draw in a heated rivalry match on Thursday, September 11.  Highlands struck first when Luis McVicker (11)  scored a goal, giving them more momentum....

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Seith holds his son on his shoulders as his wife captures the moment. (Colin Seith)

Highlands welcomes Colin Seith to the social studies department

Ady Klosterman, Photo Editor September 10, 2025

Outside of teaching, Seith enjoys spending time with his wife and one-year-old son, Coltin. He is a big Bengals fan and enjoys yard work. His educational journey began at Highlands, followed by the University...

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Maddie Griffith poses in front of the bulletin board in her new classroom.

Maddie Griffith greets freshmen as new English instructor

Aster Bredwell, Hilltopper Editor September 8, 2025

Entering the 2025-2026 school year, Highlands faculty and students welcomed multiple new teachers to the nest. One of these was Maddie Griffith, a first-year English teacher. Griffith teaches both on-level...

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World History teacher, Ryan Hahn poses for a picture.

Graduate Ryan Hahn returns to Highlands as a teacher

Alecia Cogsville and Eva Smith September 4, 2025

Highlands class of 2011 graduate Hahn is back at Highlands, filling the AP World and World Modern teacher position. “I am extremely excited to be back in the school that taught me everything that...

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Gordon Hallmark poses inside his new classroom.

Gordon Hallmark joins the physics department

Edy Hobson, Copy Editor September 4, 2025

Fort Thomas schools take on new teaching personnel every year. This year there are numerous  fresh teachers joining the Highlands High School staff. This includes a new physics teacher, Gordon Hallmark.  Hallmark...

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Counseling secretary Teresa Cain stands outside of her office.

Teresa Cain connects with students as the new counseling secretary

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant September 4, 2025

With the start of the new school year, there have been many new additions to the staff and faculty at Highlands High School. One of these additions is Teresa Cain, the counseling department’s new secretary.  Prior...

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