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Seniors gathered in MPR for crucial information about graduating.
Senior Class of 2025 gathering
Valeria Sanchez, Reporter • January 16, 2025

As a senior, keeping up with all your emails can be difficult. To make sure all important information about this year's Prom and Senior Grad Night was distributed, counselors...

PTSA ladies setting up all the fixings and ingredients for the nacho bar in the staff lounge before finals are over for the day.
PTSA’s nacho bar for staff
December 19, 2024

At the end of the first day of winter finals, December 18, at 12:50 p.m., Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) graciously hosted an enjoyable...

The ReignCheck choir performing Linus and Lucy, one of the final songs of the concert.
Holiday choral music
December 17, 2024

Almost everyone in the world has sung at some point in their lives, but not many have the courage and confidence to perform. On Wednesday, December...

Link Leader junior Melody Oh tutoring freshman Samuel SandovalBatres in AP Biology.
Link Crew hosts freshman finals study session
December 16, 2024

On Tuesday, December 10, Link Crew hosted the freshman finals study session in the library after school. The event is designed to help...

Cross Country athletes informing families of their program.
Evening of Excellence
December 12, 2024

On December 4, from 6-7 p.m., Evening of Excellence (EoE) took place on campus. The night started off with families entering the M.P.R. for an...

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Choir teacher Mr. Davis and our Highland Harmonics singers on their way to their next class to sing.
Spreading joy through song
Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief • December 19, 2024

On Tuesday, December 17, our Highland Harmonics singers filled the school with festive spirit as they visited classrooms during 3rd and 4th periods to perform holiday classics....

Senior dancer Briana Mathias with Junior Highlander star Isaiah Tillman performing to their dance titled "You should be dancing."
Dancing with the Highlander Stars
December 17, 2024

The varsity dance team hosted their annual show, “Dancing with the Highlander Stars,” on Saturday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the...

Seniors gathered around, enjoying childhood games and activities at the Senior Dinner.
Seniors blast from the past
December 3, 2024

Ever wish you could return to when you were just a kid? Well, Senior Dinner gave you this chance! There were not any time machines, but there...

Students teaming up to make the French dish.
Viva la Croque Monsieur
December 3, 2024

On Friday, November 22, the French class made a French dish for their cultural immersion. The students were teamed up in groups of four to make...

Toy Drive donations box in the ASB Office.
Angels of Christmas: toy drive
November 19, 2024

Seniors Mia Jimenez, Alpha Leyva, and Amy Estrada with juniors Cynthia Jimenez and Daniela Valdovinos, are spreading holiday cheer with their...

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The Highlanders blocking a shot in the first quarter.
Highlanders versus Trinity: A tale of endurance
Olivia Lee, Reporter • January 16, 2025

Whether you like playing, or just watching from the sidelines, basketball is something that many people can enjoy. This includes the girls’ varsity team, who played against...

Highlander freshmen attempting to score against the Moorpark Musketeers.
Freshmen boys soccer against the Musketeers
Keyri Amaya Cruz, Reporter • January 16, 2025

It was a very intense soccer game of freshmen Highlander boys vs. Moorpark High School, and many people had high hopes for both teams. The game...

Girls Golf Coach, Richard Letus, about to hit on the golf simulator.
Off season with girl’s golf
Priyal Choudhary, Editor-In-Chief • January 15, 2025

As the season took its final ending in November for JV and Varsity Girls Golf, the athletes set to practice as much as they can during the off...

Our girls freshmen soccer team passing the ball to score.
Scoring against Canyon
Keyri Amaya Cruz, Reporter • December 10, 2024

On Tuesday, December 3, in the Kingdom stadium our girls soccer teams played a pre-season game from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. Highlanders played against...

Freshmen boys kicking it off against Fillmore.
Freshmen boys soccer game
Keyri Amaya Cruz, Reporter • December 5, 2024

It was a nice warm afternoon on November 21, from 3:30-5:15 p.m., when a freshman boys pre-season soccer team game took place. It was Fillmore...

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Freshmen Jacob Maldonado's view of the beautiful Mammoth Lake.
Highlander winter break
Jordan Maldonado, Reporter • January 16, 2025

Winter break is one of the most anticipated breaks during the school year. It gives students and staff a fresh start to the second semester and the new year. During winter...

Santa's drink under a Christmas tree, a holiday classic.
Holiday drinks
Jordan Maldonado, Reporter • December 18, 2024

During school, students around campus were asked what their favorite holiday drinks were. They listed various drinks from the school cafe and...

Passed down recipes, giving thanks, and memories for the rest of the year!
United by gratitude
Victoria Sanchez, Reporter • November 19, 2024

Thanksgiving is a time when people can come together and celebrate what they are thankful for in life, share their gratitude, and spend time...

Ms. Rita Zepeda and Ms. Jennifer Meyer Barr working in their desks surrounded by decorations for Halloween.
Highlander staff’s favorite holidays and traditions
Olivia Lee, Reporter • November 7, 2024

Holidays are something that everyone celebrates. However, no one has exactly the same thoughts and experiences when it comes to them depending...

Students dancing in front of the MPR at the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month
Keyri Amaya Cruz, Reporter • October 15, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month is such a great to celebrate and understand the cultures of many people. It is celebrated for all Hispanic and Latino...

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Juniors collaborating on different themes for the upcoming Prom of 2025.
Prom under planning
Priyal Choudhary, Editor-In-Chief • December 18, 2024

On December 11, during lunch in Room 6-2, Junior Class Council commenced their first meeting to plan prom. During this meeting, all juniors debated...

Wreaths placed by cadets.
AFJROTC place wreaths
December 17, 2024

On Saturday, December 14, at 11 a.m. in Rancho Simi Valley Public Cemetery the annual Wreaths Across America event was held. Daughters of the...

Help those in need, donate a can!
Spread joy one can at a time
December 17, 2024

Every donation counts, no matter how big or small. This holiday season, many helped those in need by donating to the canned food drive. As a...

A festive table filled with Christmas cards ready to be decorated by students.
Deck the halls with holiday cards
December 17, 2024

On Thursday and Friday, December 12 and 13, the PTSA hosted a festive card decorating table for students to get creative and share holiday...

All the dancers on stage together at the end of the night.
Dancing competition
December 12, 2024

On Saturday, December 7 at 7 p.m., Dancing with the Highlander Stars, a show to help raise money was held in the MPR. Families sat and watched...

Intern in fourth grade class at Vista Elementary.
Teachers of Tomorrow
November 15, 2024

Interested in becoming a teacher and wanting some experience in helping out children? Teachers of Tomorrow is a great opportunity for students...

Deliciousness coming soon right across from Regal’s Theater!
Makenna’s Koffee has tacos in the works
November 15, 2024

Makenna’s Koffee, mostly known for its coffee truck near Simi Valley High School, have announced that they will be opening a place nearby....