Young entrepreneurs Anna Steffen, Isaac Hamlin and Carson Grill joined Charlie Gorman at the Highlands High Investment Club meeting in December. (photo provided) by Robin Gee In fall semester 2020, then junior Charlie Gorman launched a new club at Highlands High School known as the Investment Club focusing on topics of financial literacy. Since then […]
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Eckerle@8 Show Live at Highlands Will Celebrate End of Historic School Year
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Best Public High Schools in Greater Cincinnati
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Highlands High School Principal to Depart at End of School Year
Highlands High School Principal Matt Bertasso is leaving his position at the end of the school year. FTM file. by Robin Gee Highlands High School principal Matt Bertasso will leave his position at the end of the 2020-2021 school year to pursue opportunities outside of the District, according to an email he sent to school staff. […]
Highlands Principal Named Administrator of the Year by Kentucky Music Educators Association
Highlands High Principal and KMEA Administrator of the Year Matthew Bertasso by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Matt Bertasso, principal of Highlands High School, has been named Administrator of the Year by the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) for 2020-2021. Music has been a big part of Bertasso’s life and career. A Fort Thomas […]
UK and and Fort Thomas Community Mourn Death of John Schlarman
UK offensive line coach and Highlands Athletics Hall of Famer John Schlarman, holds up a game ball following a 27-16 win over Florida in 2018. (photo: University of Kentucky media relations) by Robin Gee After a courageous and open battle against cancer, University of Kentucky (UK) Assistant Coach and Highland High Athletics Hall of Famer […]
Highlands Student Starts Investment Club to Explore Financial Literacy
The Highlands Investment Club meets monthly at Launch at 20 Grand. The student club covers all topics of investment and finance for interested Highlands High students. by Robin Gee For many young people — and indeed, older people as well — the world of personal finance and investment can be confusing and intimidating. Even today […]
Highlands Looks to Rebound Against Cooper
Bluebirds Seek to Lock Up Home Playoff Game Highlands sophomore quarterback Charlie Noon looks for running room against Covington Catholic on Friday. (Img: Ed Harber) By G. Michael Graham Senior defensive back/wide receiver Dominic Robinson said a huge focus for the Blue and White this week is confidence. Things really seemed to be coming together […]
Bluebirds Prepare for Another Battle with Colonels
Bluebirds Prepare for Another Battle with Colonels Highlands senior defensive lineman Vance Moore has been instrumental in disrupting opposing backfields this season. (Img: Ed Harber) By G. Michael Graham A lot of things have come together in the last two weeks for the Highlands Bluebirds football team. Highlands (3-2 overall) started Class 5A, District 5 […]
Highlands High School Ranks High on Niche Regional List
Highlands High School continues to rank high across the state and the region. By Robin Gee The Fort Thomas Independent Schools District ranks number one in Kentucky school district rankings, but now the district’s Highlands High has also made the list of top 10 public high schools in the Greater Cincinnati area, according to Niche.com. […]

