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The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

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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.

Play writes 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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Collage of some of the foods tried.

St. Patrick’s Day celebrated through tasty treats

Stella Taylor and Natalie Abdon • March 7, 2025

Saint Patricks Day is celebrated every year on March 17. The holiday got its name from Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is believed to have died on March 17, 461 AD and is credited to have...

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Megan Reichert (12) congratulates Coco Grimm (9) on finishing a project. "Crew gives me a change to build stronger relationships with people I never knew I would be so close with," Grimm said.

A look behind the scenes at the newly announced SpongeBob musical

Kara Laber, Photo Assistant • March 5, 2025

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Maia Mcintyre (10) watches the audience applauding as the concert comes to an end.

Band, strings and choir show off their tunes at recent concert

Alecia Cogsville and Maisy Wilson • March 4, 2025

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