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The official student news site of Highlands High School

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Cole Noah (10) stays focused while preforming. "I was nervous, but once we started playing ,everything came together," Noah said.

Band plays their last concert of the 2024-2025 school year

Isabella Roderick, Cora Bolser, and Abby Jennings • May 22, 2025

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Jackson Hartle (12), Brennan Bucher (12), and Liam Delaney (12) all show their support for the Bluebirds by sporting spirit wear.

Seniors dress up for spirit week

Ethan Lang • May 8, 2025

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Musicians from the mixed string class play “Battlesong” by Randall Standridge.

Strings students play final concert of the year

Alecia Cogsville, Lilly Ahlfeld, Maisy Wilson, and Riley Tolle • May 8, 2025

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Caroline Eagen (10), Katherine Heilman (9), Mya Lipniskis (9), Kit Valentine (9), and Madeline Banocy (9) wait for the award ceremony to open the doors. “I loved how close our choir got together, and all the fun memories we all made,” Eagen said.

Choir students go to Tennessee

Lilly Ahlfeld • May 2, 2025

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Mya Lipniskis (9) hugs her scene partner, Jake Hagerty (11). "Being in one acts has truly grown me as an actor and I have formed so many closer bonds with others involved," Lipniskis said.

Playwrights are presented by students

Kara Laber, Photo Assistant • May 2, 2025

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Eva Sarakatsannis (12) and Henry Thompson (11) act as audience members in the show "Appropriate Audience Behaviors."

Students present one act plays

Kara Laber and Maisy Wilson • May 1, 2025

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A group of Highlands juniors gather for a photo.

Prom proved to be a night of magic for students

Andrea Suarez Espinosa and Lilly Ahlfeld • April 16, 2025

Highlands High School’s 2025 Prom was a dream to remember. The night was filled with music, dancing, and unforgettable memories for many students. Highlands arrived at the Newport Aquarium in style,...

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Lorenza Schweitzer (10) performs at the Tri-M concert. "I think it's really cool for the different music programs to perform together," Schweitzer said.

Tri-M recital brings spring cheer

Alecia Cogsville • April 16, 2025

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(cover photo)The color guard smile brightly as the confetti goes off signaling the end of their performance.

Winter guard and percussion perform for community

Edy Hobson • March 25, 2025

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Elliot Martin (10) plays Pearl in the upcoming SpongeBob Musical.

Theater rehearses for SpongeBob The Musical

Alecia Cogsville • March 17, 2025

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