The Highlands Latin Extra

Highlands Latin Good Friday Service 2019

In observation of this very solemn day in history, the Highlands Latin Upper School choir performed “The Seven Last Words of Christ.” Led by Dr. Louie Bailey, the choir read biblical passages and meditations along with performing beautifully sung arrangements. To close the service, a bell chimed 33 times to signify the age of Jesus when he died.

Horatius Society: Forty-six HLS Sixth Graders recite all of Horatius at the Bridge.

At the beginning of each and every school year, Highlands Latin School students in sixth grade face a challenge—memorize all 70 stanzas (16 pages, 589 lines, 3,201 words) of Horatius at the Bridge.

2019 Grammar School Plays

Students wear ancient Greek costumes and hold shields during Highlands Latin School play

Each year the HLS Grammar School students enjoy performing their spring plays: “The Banquet of the Gods” by 3rd grade, “Famous Men of Rome” by 4th grade, and “Robin Hood and His Merry People” by 5th grade.

HLS Student Spotlight: Charlotte Wright

Charolette Wright dances on stage at Highlands Latin School

Highlands Latin School junior Charlotte Wright has been dancing since she was eight years old. Nine years later, she still fills her day with ballet, and in the summer of 2018, she had the opportunity to attend the prestigious Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts.