Tyler Swope, who was charged with calling in a false bomb threat to Highlands High School, has been convicted./FB In the same week Amelia High School parents were notified of a terror threat and had to wait hours in traffic to retrieve their children from school, the man charged with reporting a false bomb threat […]
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FTIS: What’s the Recipe for A Strong School District?
If you live in Northern Kentucky, then you have heard of Fort Thomas Independent Schools (FTIS). You know that it has a championed football team and excellent state test scores. You may have even heard that the state’s School Facilities Construction Committee (SFCC) selected one of its elementary schools to be the recipient of a […]
OPINION: What really makes a great school system GREAT?
By John Deering (in collaboration with Mark Twain and Jonathon Swift) Well, after some deep thought and having been a disciple of Principal/Superintendent Harold Miller – the most pragmatic educator I have ever known — I have this great idea for making schools of our country greater. I think I am qualified since I have […]
Student Illness Brings Below Average Attendance Across Fort Thomas Schools
Student illness caused attendance at HHS to drop below average levels for three days in a row this week./FTM file This story has been updated to include Thursday’s attendance numbers. Highlands High School has seen below average attendance this week, as a result of illness among students.
It Might Be Getting Easier for Kentucky High Schoolers to Earn College Credit
Highlands High School offers both AP and dual-credit courses/FTM file Kentucky lawmakers are considering a plan that would make it easier for Kentucky students to earn college credit while in high school.
Go See These Fort Thomas Students in the 40th Anniversary of the Nutcracker
These three Fort Thomas students will perform in the 40th anniversary of the Nutcracker/Provided by Allison Murphy FTM Guest Contributor As Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary, three local students will perform in the Cincinnati Ballet’s whimsical production
FTIS tops Niche.com’s list of Best Public School Districts in Ky., HHS No. 2 high school in state
Niche.com ranked Fort Thomas Independent Schools No. 1 on its “Best Public School District” list for the state of Kentucky. In an additional ranking, Niche named Highlands High School Kentucky’s second best public high school.
Fort Thomas Schools to Play Part in Annual Holiday Walk
Highlands High School and the Fort Thomas Education Foundation will play a part in this year’s Fort Thomas Holiday Walk/FTM file Highlands High School and the Fort Thomas Education Foundation will participate in the annual Fort Thomas Holiday Walk on Sunday, December 7, from 5:30-8pm.
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 […]
Fort Thomas Ranks Among Nation’s “Best Suburbs”
Fort Thomas has ranked among Business Insider’s 50 Best Suburbs in the U.S./FTM file Fort Thomas has ranked among the 50 best suburbs in America, part of a list released last week by Business Insider.

