The Hilltopper

Freshman Birds take down the Colonels 13-7

Kennedy Hay
May 12, 2026

Former exchange student reconnects with the community

Kennedy Hay
April 22, 2026

A former German exchange student Lenny Wasser came to Highlands High School during his spring break away from Oberursel (Taunus), Germany, reconnecting with friends and teachers after being away for a...

Freshman baseball takes on Newport central 16-0

Kennedy Hay
March 25, 2026

Graduation location changes for the class of 2026

Kennedy Hay
March 19, 2026

For many years, Highlands High School has done things differently. Graduating on campus has been viewed as a meaningful tradition, one that connects students to the place where so many memories have been...

Boys varsity basketball team wins the district championship

Andrea Suarez Espinosa, Kennedy Hay, and Maycee Webster
March 3, 2026

On Friday, Feb. 27, the Highlands boys varsity basketball team won against Newport high school with the final score being 60-50. Offensively, Owen Ebert (12) had a 100% field goal accuracy, and...

Rivalry face off for the boys’ basketball team

Natalie Hinegardner and Kennedy Hay
January 22, 2026

The boys' varsity team faced off against their rival, Covington Catholic, on Friday, January 16th. The game was led by top point scorers Finn Bouldin (12) with 16 points, Owen Ebert (12) with 11...

Varsity football dominates Ashland 45-7 to advance in the playoffs

Maggie Frimming, Kennedy Hay, and Nora Baker
November 18, 2025

Highlands secured a 45–7 victory over Ashland last Friday, Nov. 14. Offensively, the Birds posted 194 rushing yards and 194 passing yards. By the end of the game, Highlands had scored six touchdowns...

Football hopes to keep state championship dreams alive

Kennedy Hay and Ava Purcell
November 7, 2025

The Highlands Bluebirds are once again going strong as they have landed a spot in this year’s playoffs. After months of early mornings, tough practices, and relentless determination, the team’s hard...

Student athletes break the silence about mental health

Maycee Webster, Mary Messmer, and Kennedy Hay
October 10, 2025

By the time student athletes get home, they are exhausted. They might feel as if they are expected to go, with hardly ever taking a break. From late games to early practices, students are short of sleep,...