On February 2, 2025, the 67th Annual Grammy Awards captivated audiences with thrilling nominations and performances by some of the biggest names in music.  There were many extraordinary performances...

Excitement roared as the varsity cheer team made their way to the mat to perform their game day routine. The crowd was flooded with anticipation as the top 3 scores were announced.  On November 14,...

The gymnasium lobby doors open and people begin to fill up the room. Rows of baskets and bins line the walls, filling up with canned food donations.  On November 26, the Highlands High School basketball...

On August 22, Ella Cox (12) waited for a call from Centre College volleyball coach, Patrick Robidoux, saying that she was offered a spot on the team.   Cox explained, “I was nervous at first when...

Coachella is an annual music and arts festival, with performances of many talented and well-known artists.  The event is held in Indio, California, lasting two consecutive weekends. This year, the...

The Mean Girls musical movie was a great twist from the original Mean Girls movie, which was released in 2004.  The Broadway musical was initially released in 2017 and debuted on Broadway on April...

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards are on February 4, located in Los Angeles. The host for the event will be Trevor Noah. The Nominations were announced on November 10, 2023, with SZA leading with the most...

This year's TIME Person of the Year is none other than the unstoppable Taylor Swift.  Swift broke many records with her ‘Eras Tour’ film becoming the biggest concert movie of all time, taking $249...

In March 2020, the whole world went into lockdown due to the rise of a new virus called COVID-19. It was mandatory to wear a mask for the majority of 2020.  A little over a year later, the mask mandate...

The winners of Junior Class Officers for the 2023-24 school year were announced on September 15, at the end of the day. The winners for each position were President Miller Barrett, Vice President Torin...

Eras Tour Movie Trailer The most popular event in 2023 is coming to the big screens in October.  Taylor Swift’s, “The Eras Tour'' will be turned into a movie on October 13 and available in theaters....

A new school year means new junior class officers. This year for the 2023-24 school year, there are great candidates to vote for.  Here are the candidates for class president and vice president, and...

During the beginning of the school year, things can already be stressful for students. It’s not always due to the amount of schoolwork, but it can always have a mental health factor. Adjusting to...

 This is a follow-up to the Hilltopper's previous article about Haley earlier this school year.  Imagine being a high school student and being able to accomplish the dream of singing live for a crowd...

Hundreds to thousands of runners at the starting line, getting ready to push to get across the finish line. Within those people was one of Highlands’ teachers. On Saturday, May 6, the Flying Pig,...

The 2023 Met Gala was on May 1st in New York City with the theme of Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. This year's Met Gala hosts were Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, and Vogue's...

Spring break is an event that everyone looks forward to during this time of year.  This year, spring break starts on March 31st and ends on April 10th.  Many students from HHS (Highlands High School)...

A picture of Jimmy Kimmel at the Oscars 2023 (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The 95th Academy Awards was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 12, 2023. This ceremony honored films released...

The month of March is celebrated as International Women’s Month (IWD).  IWD is about women’s equality in all forms such as fighting for women’s rights, celebrating women’s success and even...

In past Super Bowl Halftime Shows, there have been performances by Katy Perry, Eminem, Dr. Dre., Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, The Weeknd, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Emme...

Harry Styles is a singer that started out in a band called One Direction. ‘ One Direction was formed in 2010 and went on hiatus in 2015. With Styles’ 29th birthday being today, he performed a...

This year there will be exciting shows airing on streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+.  That 90s Show:  The show centers on Leia Forman, the teenage daughter of Eric...

Moving to come to theaters in 2023: Some of the most anticipated movies of 2023    2023 is going to be a great year, especially with the movies coming out throughout the year! There are so many long-awaited...

This Christmas break, students will be traveling all around the world while some will enjoy staying home and spending time with friends and family.  The Hilltopper conducted a survey, having students...

On Wednesday, November 30 Spotify wrapped was released for everyone who uses it to listen to music.    We interviewed a few students, to see what their top songs, artists, and minutes were...

On Tuesday, November 8th, the annual Powderpuff Football game was held at David Cecil Memorial Stadium. The Senior class of 2023 had a 34-22 victory over the Junior class of 2024.  Since the game was...

Next Tuesday, November 8, is Election Day.  The Hilltopper Staff emailed the seven candidates who are running for Fort Thomas school board the following questions: What made you want to run for...

It was a cold night in Fort Thomas. As you walk into the stadium you see every row of bleachers filled with fans. Instead of seeing the fans wearing blue and white, you see nothing but pink.  Last...

It was a chilly night on a rooftop at Madison Live. Sophomore Haley Barth took the stage, ready to perform her original songs in front of a large crowd. Heart racing, she grabbed the mic and took a deep...

On Wednesday, August 17, Highlands High School started the 2022-2023 school year. We asked students, teachers, and staff how they felt the first week went.     Highlands Athletic...

As you walk into the gym, you hear shoes squeak, and people yelling, “Mine!” as the hitter smashes the ball to the ground. These are all sounds that can be heard from the Highlands Volleyball Team.  This...

With the sound of laughter from playing fun games and the scent of burning firewood under the stars, the seniors are camping out in the parking lot of Highlands High School.  Last night on Monday,...

The HHS volleyball program is holding a tournament benefiting the Harvesters Shoe Project this weekend. The Harvesters Shoe Project is an organization that either takes money donations or shoe donations...

After a few days of FlexTime, Highlands High School students have many thoughts and opinions about the focus change. They were asked how they liked FlexTime so far, and if they liked the old focus better...

On Monday, April 25, focus was supposed to change from going to core classes and advisory every day in a rotation, to being selected to visit certain classes or it being your choice as to where to go.   Highlands...

Taylor Swift is an icon in the modern-day music industry. In her career, Swift released nine albums, five extended plays, and three live albums. She has won many different awards throughout her music journey,...

Many students will be enjoying the warm, sunny weather outside of Kentucky over spring break, while others will be cuddled in their beds and staying in town.  The Hilltopper conducted a survey, asking...

On February 1, the girls bowling team won the KHSAA Region 5, leading them to state.  The team faced Pendleton County High School in their first match, winning with an end score of 3-2.  The...

On Sunday, January 30, The Cincinnati Bengals won the 2022 AFC Championship. We asked students and teachers about the Bengals going to the super bowl. We asked another obvious question: Should we be off...

‘Impractical Jokers’ is a show starring four lifelong friends, since high school, who give each other challenges to do. If they cannot accomplish a challenge, they get a thumbs-down. Whoever gets the...

     Last night, January 3, the boys varsity basketball team won with a score of 87-72 against Holy Cross High School. The team was led by Junior Will Herald and Senior Zach Barton both with 28...

     Every year the Highlands High School juniors hold a school election to see who the “face of the grade” will be.       During the 2021-2022 school year the winner of the elections...

     The Highlands High School Boys Basketball team starts off their season strong with a record of 3-2. The teams that they have played against were Walton Verona High School, Cane Ridge High School,...

     It was almost time to start the STAR event. The Highlands High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members were all sitting in their groups, anxious, soon they were...

     As the Christmas season is rapidly approaching, it’s time to pull out a fuzzy blanket, make some hot chocolate, and start watching the beloved classic Christmas movies!      Kayla's Favorites:   ...

     First male solo artist to reach over 100 million streams on each of his songs. First male solo artist on the cover of Vogue. Has earned the Golden Ticket Award.        Harry Styles is...

The Bluebird Embroidery, where the students work on their designs and spirit wear.

     The lights were blinding and the music was pounding as everyone danced their hearts out. It will be a night to remember after having a year without a homecoming due to COVID-19. This year Highlands...

     The game’s tension was fierce as the ladybirds entered the fifth set against Beechwood High School. They were neck and neck until the very end. The crowd was on the edge of their seats waiting...