The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
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Photo of where the vending machines once stood.
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Recent Stories
Zach Bryan shows some flashes of brilliance on “With Heaven On Top” (Album cover for “With Heaven On Top”, courtesy of Belting Bronco).
Trophies in Coach Kampshmidt’s classroom display the awards the swim team has won over the years.
Pink roses sit on a table with heart-shaped macarons surrounding (Courtesy of Birgith Roosipuu, via Unsplash).
Ethan Lang (10) glances out upon the horizon, preparing to ski at Whistler Blackcomb in Canada (Courtesy of Ethan Lang).
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Peace protests photographed nationwide (Courtesy of Clay Banks via Unsplash).
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Picture of U.S Capital Building, Matthew Bornhorst, Unsplash.
Photo of flag at half mast (Photo by Gaurav Pikale).
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Zach Bryan shows some flashes of brilliance on “With Heaven On Top” (Album cover for “With Heaven On Top”, courtesy of Belting Bronco).
Sonic Temple’s 2026 astounding lineup of hard-rock and metal bands, including Tool, Godsmack, and Black Veil Brides (Courtesy of Unsplash).
Stella Taylor (10) and Natalie Abdon (10) hold a mini Golden Globes award.
Lydia Murriner (10) and Anna Gilkerson (10) prepare to watch Marty Supreme in theaters.
Meet the Staff
Stella Fornash
Stella Fornash
Middle School Staff

Stella Fornash is in 8th grade at Highlands Middle School. This is her first year in the publications program and writing for the Hilltopper. Outside of school, Stella has danced for The Dance Realm for...

Reese Wilkens
Reese Wilkens
Intro. Staff

Reese Wilkens is a senior at Highlands and is participating in the journalism program for the first time this year. She has grown up playing soccer in Fort Thomas, starting with the Mustangs at Moyer Elementary...

Eli Armstrong
Eli Armstrong
Middle School Staff

Eli Armstrong is an eighth grader at Highlands Middle School, currently in his first year in the publication program. Outside of school, he enjoys playing volleyball and the piano. Eli looks forward to...

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