Highlands Latin School is proud to announce that ten members of the Class of 2026 have been honored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT. Three seniors—Max McFarland, Jack Hamilton, and Beck Meyer—earned distinction as National Merit Semifinalists, placing them among the top 1% of college-bound seniors. In addition, […]
Pursuing the Good, Together Parker Boyd’s journey at Highlands Latin School has been shaped by a community that values what is good—and puts it into practice. From leadership in the House of David to forming a student band, Parker has embraced the joys of creativity and service. With a steady presence and humble character, he’s […]
Highlands Latin School is proud to announce that eleven of our high school students have been accepted into the Commonwealth’s most competitive academic and leadership programs: the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP), the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA), and the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE). Six HLS students—Kaitlyn Beville, Max Ingram, Max McFarland, Levi […]
This past Saturday, Highlands Latin School students competed at the Kentucky State Science Olympiad Tournament at the University of Kentucky, continuing their impressive run through this year’s competition season. In the High School (Division C) Electric Vehicle event, Caleb Sewell (Grade 10) and Ashray Neotia (Grade 11) placed 3rd in the state, with a vehicle […]
This past Saturday, Highlands Latin School’s Science Olympiad team competed in the Louisville Regional Science Olympiad at duPont Manual High School, showcasing their dedication to science, problem-solving, and engineering! In the Middle School (Division B) competition, Eben Sheffler and Greta Gibson took 1st place in Scrambler, an event that challenges students to design and build […]
Congratulations to the HLS Math Team for their second-place finish at the Louisville MATHCOUNTS competition! Their outstanding performance has earned them a spot at the state competition on March 8. MATHCOUNTS team rankings are determined by the average of the top four individual scores, plus double the team-round score. Cahil Agarwal, Luke Alsauskas, Hudson Bramsen, […]
Kentuckian Samantha Kang, a 2023 Highlands Latin School graduate, performed with the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club at President Donald Trump’s second inauguration on January 20, 2025. The Glee Club delivered a moving rendition of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” following the swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, in addition to providing backup […]
Highlands Latin School is proud to announce that seniors Ryan Kimbell and Oliver Noth have been recognized as National Merit Semifinalists! The National Merit Scholarship program honors students with exceptional academic performance, and less than 1% of high school seniors nationwide receive this recognition. This achievement reflects the dedication of both Ryan and Oliver, who […]








