Congratulations to Jirah DiCapua for her magnificent achievement at the 2024 Kentucky State Fair Talent Classic! The HLS sophomore performed a rendition of “I’m the Greatest Star” from the Broadway musical Funny Girl and won the Grand Prize of $2,000. The Kentucky State Fair Talent Classic showcases the incredible skills of people from all over […]
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May
May
Camaraderie, Leadership, and Growth At Highlands Latin School, Braxton Harstine has valued the caring community, grown through opportunities in sports and leadership, and developed a work ethic that will enable him to tackle anything in life. He plans to attend Hillsdale College and major in economics. “Being a part of the HLS community means serving […]
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Jan
Jan
Congratulations to the HLS Speech and Debate team for their recent tournament performance at Jeffersontown High School! Our students conducted themselves brilliantly, both performing at a high level and demonstrating good character to their opponents. The team placed 11 times across three categories. This includes two first-place finishes and a clean sweep of the Varsity […]
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Oct
Oct
Congratulations to four Highlands Latin School seniors recognized as National Merit Scholars! Jed Hamilton and Lane Kindig were named Semifinalists, and Braxton Harstine and Clayton Nau were recognized as Commended Students. The National Merit Scholarship program is the most prestigious national academic award for high school seniors. Less than 1% of college-bound seniors are recognized […]
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Sep
Sep
Each year, Highlands Latin School celebrates the beginning of the academic year with an Opening School Ceremony. We welcome our new and returning students and look forward to the continued pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. Opening School Ceremony 2023-2024 | Exhortation Welcome parents, teachers, and students to the 2023-2024 academic year. It is a joy and […]
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May
May
Community, Beauty, and Opportunity Aubrey Colburn’s journey at Highlands Latin School has given her wonderful experiences with teachers, friends, the arts, and much more. After helping to start a coffee shop on campus, Aubrey was inspired to major in business management with a concentration in entrepreneurship at Western Kentucky University.“Highlands Latin School really takes you from […]
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Mar
Mar
Each year, Highlands Latin seniors take a Rome trip over our two-week Spring Break. Over the years, the trip has grown to include 9 days in Rome, Athens, Florence, and Pompeii. Thirty-eight seniors and twenty-two parents joined us on the trip in 2023. Pictures of the 2023 Rome trip are below with a copy of […]
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Nov
Nov
HLS sophomore Oliver Noth competed for the Junior and Senior Regimental Young Marine of the Year titles on November 5 in Washington, D.C. Oliver is a member of the Young Marines, a national youth program modeled after the Marine Corps and focused on leadership, community service, and self-discipline. At our nation’s capital, Oliver’s Northern Kentucky […]
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Nov
Nov
In an impressive show of talent, the artwork of Madison Rush is on display in the state Capitol in Frankfort! The HLS seventh grader’s work was selected for the Fall 2022 Exhibition of the Governor’s Team Kentucky Art Gallery. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear organized the exhibition to showcase Kentuckians’ artistic talents. “The […]
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Oct
Oct
Congratulations to four Highlands Latin School seniors recognized as National Merit Scholars! Trevor Kimbell, Michael LePrell, and Jane Singleton were named Semifinalists, and Allie Pierre was recognized as a Commended Student. The National Merit Scholarship program is the most prestigious national academic award for high school seniors. Less than 1% of college-bound seniors are recognized […]