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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
Priyal Choudhary, Editor-In-Chief • 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 nacho bar for all the Highlander...

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...

Ms. Ashley Rotellini organizing the Holiday Fundraiser for the Sunshine Club.
Sunshine Club holiday fundraiser
December 12, 2024

The Holiday Fundraiser began on October 1, and originally planned to continue till December 31, but ended early on December 10. Featuring brands...

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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...

Junior student Javier Garcia’s One-Pager displayed in the library for its incredible artistic style and colorful format.
Students define courage
December 10, 2024

On Wednesday, December 4, students defined what courage means based on their Brown Bag Lunch Courage One Pager. The goal of this assignment,...

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...

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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 Canyon High School and it...

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...

The two varsity tennis teams before the match, meeting the competition through sportsmanship.
Girls tennis serving against Oak Park
Olivia Lee, Reporter • October 9, 2024

Sports games are something that many students participate in, whether that be playing on the field or watching in the stands. The varsity girls’...

Varsity girls on the starting line about to start their race.
Conquering the course
Emily Montalvo, Editor-in-Chief • October 2, 2024

On September 26, our girls and boys cross country team ran their first league race of the season at Corriganville Park in Simi Valley. They raced...

The boys varsity water polo team playing valiantly against Camarillo.
Water polo all the way
Keyri Amaya Cruz, Reporter • September 30, 2024

On a nice sunny say at 3:30 pm, Thursday, September 19, boys varsity water polo competed against our rival, Camarillo. Many people came to Rancho...

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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 local spots in Simi Valley, such...

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...

Mr. Jonathan Smither ready to talk to students in his classroom after school.
Teachers’ advice for success
Olivia Lee, Reporter • September 26, 2024

Now that the school year is a few weeks in, freshmen are becoming accustomed to the next part of their educational career. Coming from middle...

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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...

The Moorpark College campus, blending educational opportunities with peaceful greenery.
Moorpark College insights
November 19, 2024

Moorpark College representatives visited campus on November 14, for an engaging informational workshop held in the College & Career Center...

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...