The last week of school is filled with freshmen, sophomores and juniors studying, spending long hours in exam rooms and the summer taunting them right around the corner. On the other hand, seniors get...

Final exams are the last added grade before school is out and summer finally arrives. Although the end of the year seems to be easy, easy enough where some may consider not putting in their full effort,...

High school is the place where students learn about many different career paths in life. That way, when graduation rolls around, students know who or where they want to be. Seniors are the ones underclassmen...

Mother’s Day, the day to appreciate the moms in one's life, is commonly celebrated with all the mothers in a person's family, honoring their hard work and love. This day is widely celebrated for many,...

Journalism Education Association (JEA) is a national organization for advisers and students that drives a state-level branch in partnership with Kentucky Journalism Teacher’s Association (KYJTA). This...

From 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., people are listening to the laughter during lunch, the quiet conversations in the classroom and even the loud scream filled laughter over a joke in the hallway. Some may hear...

  Seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen have all been in their classes for a full semester now, being able to see and understand the teachers before them and around them.  Although sitting...

Christmas is widely celebrated by 85-90% of the U.S. population, and close to 32% of the world celebrates this holiday. Outside of the popular holidays, there are some that don’t reach the mouths...

Students spend long nights studying, organizing note cards, charging MacBooks and picking out their comfortable outfit, all in preparation for upcoming exams. The long hours in a desk chair, being the...

Many kids at Highlands want to wear their hoods, but teachers tell them to take them off, and the students do not know why. The teachers tell them it is because it is a school policy, but it is way deeper...

WEBN, the iHeartMedia active rock station known and loved in Cincinnati, Ohio, is considered  "Cincinnati's Rock Station." Beyond the music, it's also the home of the WEBN Fireworks, a cherished city...

From March 28 to April 6, students had their spring break. Students went to some amazing places and made some truly memorable memories. While others decided to stay local and create their own at-home memories...

Acts of kindness, big or small, have the power to positively impact the world. They can lift someone’s spirits and strengthen connections between people.  An act of kindness is simply doing something...

High school students spend about five hours each week studying after school.  At Highlands High School, on average, the students spend around three hours studying, slightly below the average across...

There is no doubt that the teachers at Highlands love what they teach, but do they wish they could teach something different?  Teachers often think about a different subject or class that they would...

TikTok is a viral social media app that has gained a lot of attention since 2020.  TikTok Shop has quickly become a prominent feature on the platform, allowing users to shop directly within the app....

Money vs. Happiness. (Photo from Canva, made by Gemma) What is more important: money or happiness?  This question helps people make better choices for the future. Some believe that money is more...

Ryan Nickelman (10) playing along with the rest of his class.

The Cooper vs. Highlands football game on September 27 is creating a lot of excitement.  With both teams showing strong plays this season, it sets the stage for an intense matchup.  Highlands has...

The National Honor Society induction ceremony celebrated the academic and personal achievements of students from Highlands High School. Mrs. Behrensmeyer, teacher at Highlands and National Honor Society...

This school year, Highlands High School is excited to introduce Kyle Finfrock as the new health teacher.  As Finfrock begins his first year, it is important to learn more about him and how he is adjusting...

When it comes to elections, primary ballots are crucial. They're where voters pick their favorite candidates from each party. In Kentucky, the primary ballot is happening on May 21, 2024. This ballot could...

On April 5th, 2024, New Jersey experienced a significant earthquake. It measured 4.8 on the Richter scale. This level of shaking isn't typical for this region. What's surprising is that the shaking wasn't...

In today's schools, what students wear has become a topic of discussion. One choice causing debate is wearing pajama pants. HHS Journalism talked to students and teachers to understand their thoughts on...

While classes, schoolwork, and extracurricular activities might make high school seem like a never-ending cycle, some kids are passionate about music. A specific set of people go to the school's band room...

Have you ever found yourself facing a task that you really dislike? Maybe it's tidying up your room or working on a project for school. It's not a pleasant feeling, is it?t Even though it's tough, it's...

The student experience at Highlands is widely known, with familiar knowledge of the typical activities students engage in. However, do we truly understand the unique lives of each individual student after...

The ACT (American College Testing) is a national standardized test that measures aptitude and critical thinking. All seniors are required to take this test in order to graduate. This includes the ones...