It was an amazing night at Highlands Middle School as our students and families met their teachers at the annual open house.

We can't wait to get started on Wednesday and it's going to be a great year! See you on August 13th.
11 days ago, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
Mr. Alessandro greets a student in the hallway at the Open House.

The best in the business!
Welcome back to our fabulous teachers and staff in Fort Thomas. We can't wait for a wonderful 2025-2026 academic year in our five schools.

11 days ago, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
The opening session in the Performing Arts Center at Highlands.
Our District would like to welcome our 9th graders and their families to Highlands!

We enjoyed a great orientation session at Nest Fest, with student mentors leading the way on campus tours and teaching our youngest high school students all about the cheers in the O Zone! Let's make sure it's nice and loud, with plenty of blue and white, all year long.

Thank you to our counseling department at Highlands for organizing such a great day for our students. We can't wait to see everyone for the first day on August 13th!
12 days ago, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
Incoming senior Avery Barber shows the incoming freshmen around campus.

We are starting to feel those unmistakably positive back to school vibes in Fort Thomas!

Our new teachers and staff are going through their orientation on Tuesday, August 5th in the Highlands High School library, and this is a wonderful group of educators who will bring all kinds of great ideas to our schools. Please join us in extending a sincere welcome.

We're so glad you're here in Fort Thomas!

13 days ago, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
Our newly-hired teachers and staff in Fort Thomas for the 2025-2026 school year.
Superintendent Brian Robinson
An orientation session in the HHS library.
Our first-year teachers and staff listen to Mr. Robinson's presentation.

It's a beautiful evening to fly the drone over the magnificent Tower Park Athletic Complex, which will be our home for generations! What a spectacular facility for our entire region to enjoy--both participants and spectators alike. Check it out! Our teams have already begun practicing at the venue.

17 days ago, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
An aerial shot of the soccer pitch with the track installed.
Our first day at Tower Park.

The completely renovated athletic complex is magnificent in every way, with a spirit of collaboration that drove every step of this vision becoming reality. Our teams have started training here, and it feels like home already!
21 days ago, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
The girls soccer team took a picture on the freshly painted blue "H" at Tower Park.
A morning soccer practice on the first day at Tower Park.
Our teams have already begun training at Tower Park.
It's a state of the art venue!
Good morning!
We have an opening in Fort Thomas to join our team that transports students to and from school. It's a great opportunity to join our school community and interact with the amazing people here. Apply online using the link on the graphics or spread the word to someone you know!

about 1 month ago, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
We have a great opportunity to join our team in Fort Thomas!

Highlands High School is currently accepting applications for a girls varsity assistant basketball coach. It's a fantastic opportunity to work with our Bluebirds and coaching staff in a high energy and ambitious environment!

about 1 month ago, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
Highlands High School is accepting applications for a girls varsity assistant basketball coach.
Congratulations to our Highlands Bluebirds for once again demonstrating impressive gains in Advanced Placement testing performance in 2025. Results came back in July and the growth reflects an across the board commitment from our students, teachers, families, staff and leadership. Well done to all!
about 1 month ago, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
AP Testing Growth at  Highlands High School
Happy 4th of July! It was such a thrill for our District to see so many friendly and familiar faces on the parade route this morning in Fort Thomas. Have a great holiday and keep enjoying summer.
about 2 months ago, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
Our District loved seeing everyone on the parade route!
Superintendent Brian Robinson
A beautiful flyover
Highlands Middle School principal Erika Volpehein enjoys a moment during the parade.
Superintendent Robinson alongside our exceptional Board of Education.
Moyer assistant principal Kara Kowalk delivers a spirited high five during the parade.
Highlands High School principal John Darnell poses for a selfie before the 4th of July parade.
Board of Education member David Russell distributes bubble gum on the parade route.
Have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July and we can't wait to see our students, families and community members along the parade route tomorrow!
about 2 months ago, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
Elizabeth Waymeyer, the assistant principal at Woodfill, enjoys the 4th of July Parade in 2024.
To our Fort Thomas Community, We hope you're enjoying summer break! Please keep an eye out in your mailboxes, as our printer sent off the Spring/Summer 2025 issue of 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠. It's hot off the presses and should be arriving any day now. Our focus in this edition is "Vision Leads the Way", and throughout the publication you can read all about how we are thriving as a learning community. Plus, you now know what the cover looks like. Enjoy summer and happy reading!
about 2 months ago, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
The Spring/Summer 2025 issue of 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠
Thank you, Mr. Auch, for providing such exceptional teaching and mentoring in Fort Thomas for nearly a quarter century! We' ll miss you in our classrooms and hallways, but please accept our best wishes for all that awaits in retirement. Congratulations!
about 2 months ago, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
Science teacher Tim Auch is retiring from our District in 2025.