TikTok is used as an escape from life for teens and many others as a source of entertainment. In some cases, it is how individuals make a living.  TikTok creators are either commissioned to review...

The Altamont Hotel is something not a lot of Fort Thomas locals know about. This hotel was announced in February of 1905, and was first called "The Grand View Hotel.” It was set to be open at the beginning...

On April 25, 2024, charges against Harvey Weinstein were overturned by the New York Court of Appeals. He was charged with rape in New York in May of 2018. Two years later, in February 2020, he was found...

Every March 17, many places around the world such as America, decorate and dress up in green. St. Patrick's Day is a religious and cultural holiday that began in 1631. The tradition began in Ireland when...

Spring break is the time that many students and their families travel out of town. However, there are also a lot who stay home for their vacation time off. There are plenty of things to do around Fort...

Every year the senior class officers come up with a service project that the rest of the senior class can participate in. This year, they decided to participate in activities with the VA (Veterans Association)....

In a world of love and affection, only a few things speak to the heart more than freshly baked treats. Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to express your affection through baking. Whether you are...

For years, U.S. History teacher, Mrs. Kimberly Grillot, has been the senior class sponsor. But as of the 2023-2024 school year, HHS basketball coach and Biology teacher, Mr. Kevin Listerman has taken the...

The Archery season has just begun at Highlands High School. The Highlands archery team began in 2019. Archery starts early in the school year around late October. Even though Archery starts in the fall,...

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends. It is a time to show your gratitude for everything and everyone in your life. Sitting down at a table all together, sharing memories, giving thanks, and enjoying...

School resource officers are there for school protection. They help communities blossom and thrive, bringing everyone together while ensuring our safety.  Officer Zac Rohlfer has been on the force...

When the leaves start turning brown and orange the smell of cinnamon and pumpkin fills the air. The weather becomes gloomy and cold, autumn has come. The best part about the fall is the treats that come...

FCCLA is the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. They are based on leadership and other learning skills as well as FCS, Family Consumer Science. They perform community service jobs, set up...

A sweet and refreshing treat for the middle of the day! After two years, soft-serve ice cream is back in the HHS cafeteria.  Due to issues surrounding the maintenance of the ice cream machine itself,...

This year our very own Highlands High School was ranked #1 in Northern Kentucky on the U.S. News and World Report annual high school rankings. Overall, Highlands ranked third place in Kentucky but was...

School starts at 8 AM! Rushing out of the house and beeping cars, with all the close parking spaces taken up, and a far jog for the bell in the cold, early morning air. These are all struggles students...

Every year on March 17th, people from all over the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day. This year, Caroline and I got together to honor the spirit of the holiday and decided to bake St. Patty's day themed...

The willow project is a Mass Oil production project launched by ConocoPhillips COP.N. Its goal is to drill oil into Alaska in order to make more money, as well as create jobs. This is putting the environment...

A bell chime rings, echoing through the store announcing a customer's entry. As the customer walks around deciding what they want to buy, this is where the display skills take place. Decor is an essential...

The HHS Winterball will be held at the Southgate Community Center on February 4th. The dance will start at 8 and end at 11. Be sure to arrive at the dance before 9 pm, or you will not be let in.  Academic...

HHS has a large number of courses available for students to participate in. The school has decided to add more variety to next year's catalog, students will now be able to perform a new skill that they...

Senior year scheduling is a very stressful time for juniors. This year HHS is trying to make the process of scheduling classes less nerve-racking for their bluebirds. A big struggle many students face...

This November 24th, Sophomore Ivy Deleon celebrated her Quinceanera. This day is very important to their culture, it symbolizes a girl's transition into womanhood. A quinceanera, also referred to as a...

October is the perfect month to get into the fall spirit, we tested our baking skills this weekend and made seasonal-themed cookies for fall. On Saturday we tackled pumpkin snickerdoodles, and on Sunday...

Highlands High School has welcomed multiple new teachers into the nest this year. Stephanie Beiting, Highlands’ new art teacher is one of them. Beiting not only teaches art but also teaches photography....

The chatter starts to quiet as the bell rings, signaling the beginning of class. students are ready to learn with their materials out. The daily life of a teacher can be extremely stressful but also...

Senior Nicole Ossege’s Instagram account, dedicated to only her candle shop.

The Cincinnati sign lights up blue and yellow to represent Ukrainian flag colors.

This Saturday, Highlands High School students will be attending the Winter Ball. We asked students in the hallway what their attire would look like.  Sophomore Malcolm Robertson: “Black dress...

The lights are dim and everyone is screaming, the prior band had just walked off and cleared their set. The names are announced. The lights slowly rise and colors stream everywhere. The audience is waiting,...

     Working in a building that constantly stays consistent with updates and renovations to better their workspace for not only staff but students as well can be extremely beneficial. Being able to...

Last year in April, local coffee shop Fort Thomas Coffee announced that they would be moving locations from Fort Thomas Avenue to One Highland.  As the moving date approaches closer, it has been a...

The Highlands High School Basketball Ladybirds lost their first three games of the season. The teams the team played against were Dixie Heights High School, Cooper High School, and Owen County High School.  After...

     Highlands High School 20 years ago was a completely different scene. There was no air conditioning on the warm days and little to no heat on the colder days.  Teachers brought loud fans on warm...

     Every year Highlands High School introduces new clubs by hosting a schoolwide Club Day. This year, club day will take place on Thursday, for freshmen and sophomores, along with Friday, for juniors...

     The first thing a person notices when they walk into Fort Thomas Coffee is the smell of the ground coffee beans, people chattering all around you, and the cheerful workers as they smile and...

     Two students from Highlands High School were selected to be the two winners of the “Holocaust and Humanity” essay writing competition on April 12, 2021. The two students chosen were sophomores...

     The churning of butterflies in the stomach like butter. Shaking hands reach for the piano keys and taking  a deep breath. The faint whisper of “begin” jolts senses to start. Year after year,...

     The day of the election was Jeff Beach's daughter's birthday, so he took off work to spend time with his family before the election. Around 5:00 P.M., he and his family drove around and put up...

     Yesterday evening, October 14, junior varsity (JV) and varsity Highlands volleyball teams took on Bellevue for their last home game of the season. The matches started at 5:00 P.M. for JV and varsity...