More Students Enrolling in A.P. classes, More Students Earning College Credit FTM file. Highlands has consistently been named one of the best high schools in Kentucky and the nation by multiple publications (see: US News and World Report, Washington Post, Newsweek). Each has their unique blend of proprietary rankings, but Advanced Placement offerings and passage of […]
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Fort Thomas Independent Schools Recognized on National “AP Honor Roll”
Fort Thomas Independent Schools have been recognized for their success with Highlands High School’s Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum./FTM file Fort Thomas Independent Schools (FTIS) is one of 547 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the 5th Annual AP® District Honor Roll. FTIS is one of six […]
HHS Ranked Among Nation’s Top High Schools
Highlands High School was named one of the country’s top high schools in a recent report by The Daily Beast, “America’s Top High Schools for 2014.” HHS ranked 243rd out of over 700 top public high schools.
Highlands Middle School Brings Back “Teaming”
By Lisa Birkley FortThomasMatters, FTIS Reporter Middle school is a time of wonder, exploration and learning. Who are we kidding; middle school can be the most confusing time of our lives. Physical, emotional, and social changes are all occurring at once, and these young people have to learn how to handle themselves in a variety […]
Fifty Year Old Gift Un-Earthed (Guest Post by Ben Petracco)
Highlands High School has been going through an extensive renovation. The end result will be a brand new high school for students to enjoy for years to come. And finally air conditioning. During these renovations an unexpected gift was un-earthed that would shed light on a life a half century old. A time capsule was […]

