The smell of fresh flowers and the air from the open windows seeps into the room, the dining room is filled with food that honors those being celebrated on this special day. Families are gathered around...

The beloved rock legend Stevie Nicks and key part of the band “Fleetwood Mac” is going on tour this year, and is making a stop at Cincinnati. This is a highly anticipated tour by many fans as it is...

In a movie that has fans excited and impatiently waiting, Disney has announced the upcoming live-action adaptation of its beloved animated classic, Lilo & Stitch. The 2002 film, which touched hearts...

Playboi Carti is back, and his long awaited music drop is now here. The rap artist has not been on the music scene since his last album Whole Lotta Red which dropped in 2020. As he is known for his special...

As 2025 kicks off, so does the anticipation of new films to come for movie lovers across Highlands High School. A mix of sequels, remakes, and new original hits are to come as the year progresses. From...

Every year, February 13 is Galentine’s Day. It is a day like Valentine's Day, but focuses on a different kind of love—the love of friendship. It encourages women around the world to come together...

Actors Zendaya and Tom Holland have made fans around the world delighted with the announcement of their engagement. The two had first met on the set of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” in 2017, and then...

Hundreds of people in the audience wait for the show to begin. Multiple teams line up to impress the judges. As the lights dim, a hush rolls over the crowd and the first routine begins. The Highlands...

As the second quarter wraps up, beautiful melodies from the strings room can be heard throughout the halls of Highlands High School (HHS). The program is preparing for its concert on December 5 to ensure...

Among the many clubs Highlands High School has, there is also a new club this year called the Student Leadership Club. It was designed to allow students to explore leadership opportunities outside the...

The Grammy Awards for 2025 are just around the corner, and fans around Highlands High School eagerly await the results in February. The nominations came out on November 8th, 2024 and many conversations...

Beginning this month, the new film and broadcasting club is up and running at Highlands. Although Highlands has had a very successful broadcasting course, bringing daily news to the community, it has now...

Halloween is approaching, and the search for a costume is on. Many students at Highlands celebrate Halloween, and one of the main traditions of the holiday is dressing up in a fun and festive costume.  Halloween...

The National Merit is a scholarship that high school students take part in to compete academically for recognition in college. The 2026 National Merit Scholarship will start in Oct. 2024, and students...

As Homecoming season approaches, excitement builds among Highlands High School students.  One of the big questions on students’ minds is what to wear.  This year, there are plenty of shopping...

Traditionally, Highlands High School elections take place during students’ junior year. However, this year is different.  There is a vacancy in the senior class with the president, causing an...

The hallways of Highlands High School are so excited to welcome new teachers and students this year. So many changes have been made, as well as a new choir teacher being accepted into the arts department....

Highlands High School (HHS) is officially back for a new school year, and new faces are everywhere! This both includes new students and teachers. One of these new teachers is in the drama department. The...

As prom season approaches, high school students are not only dealing with the stress of who to ask and how to arrive in style, but now a new debate has arrived; should “Easter” or “brunch” dresses...

The drama department here at Highlands High School (HHS) embarked on an unforgettable trip to New York City over spring break. The bustling streets became their stage as they took workshops from Broadway...

As winter comes to an end, high school students across the nation eagerly await spring break. This annual break marks a time for relaxation, along with the promise of warmer weather and longer days. Students...

As March rolls around, so does Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month is a celebration of the contributions that women have made to history around the world.  This month serves as a reminder...

Kanye West, the renowned rapper, producer, and fashion icon, has once again captured the spotlight with the release of his latest album, Vultures 1. The Highlands’ freshman class is buzzing with excitement...

On Sunday, February 25th, the choir, strings, and band classes took the stage together to create one phenomenal concert. The band came on first and played two songs, “Appellation Morning,” and “Choose...

Mark your calendars Bluebirds! The band, strings, and choir classes have an upcoming concert this weekend. As students tune their instruments, warm up their vocal cords, and perfect their melodies preparing...

Recently, the HHS (Highlands High School) Mock Trial team won their regional tournament against tough competition from Simon Kenton, Marian County, and Montgomery County. Scrimmages, practices, and perseverance...

Recently in media and Highlands High School (HHS), people have started to notice how many conversations include the popular game called Fortnite. Fortnite is a popular online survival video game where...

The air was heavy with anticipation and excitement as the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) gathered in Birmingham, Alabama, for their much-anticipated National Fall Conference....

The courts are buzzing with excitement as basketball season tips off, ushering in a new era of competition for athletes eager to showcase their skills and team spirit. The commencement of the basketball...

The long-awaited announcement of who the Homecoming king and queen of 2023 at Highlands High School (HHS) is finally here. Jude Eckerle and Molly DeSola were voted the winners at halftime of the football...