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Heritage Hills High School is a grade nine through twelve public high school located in Lincoln City, Indiana in the United States. The school's principal is Nick Alcorn, and its vice-principal is Jeff Cochren. Heritage Hills High School has a population of about 600-700 students and about 50 faculty and staff.

School History
In the fall of 1972, the two district high schools were merged to form Heritage Hills, the Chrisney Wildcats and the Dale Golden Aces. Chrisney High was established in 1921 and Dale High in 1920. In 1948, the student population of Gentryville High was split between Chrisney and Dale. At one time, some Catholic students attended high school at St Meinrad High, which was hosted by the Benedictine Archabbey of St Meinrad. However, St Meinrad High closed circa 1953.

Today, Heritage Hills draws students from the towns and communities of: Chrisney, Dale, Evanston, Fulda, Gentryville, Lamar, Mariah Hill, Midway, Newtonville, St. Meinrad and Santa Claus.

Athletics
Lincoln City, Indiana, is the home of the Patriots. The school colors are red, white, and blue. Heritage Hills belongs to the Pocket Athletic Conference. The sports it offers include: football, wrestling, basketball, tennis, golf, soccer, track & field, cross-country, swimming, diving, volleyball and baseball.

Football
Heritage Hills has reached the Class 3A state finals in football two times, winning the state title in 2000. Jay Cutler, of the Chicago Bears, helped lead Heritage Hills to the championship as the starting quarterback.

Golf
Heritage Hills reached the 2012 State (Boys) Golf Finals; finishing 3rd at the Washington, Indiana Regional. This is the first time the HHHS Boys Golf team has qualified for the State finals.

Marching band and concert band
The high school marching band, known as the Marching Patriots, has received many awards and honors. The Marching Patriots have received a Gold rating at the District level and have advanced to the Regional level each year since 1983. In 2011 the Patriot Band has received a sliver rating and still made it passed to Semi-State. The Marching Patriots competed in the State Marching Band Finals in 1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2011. The program received the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) All-Music Award in 2003-2004, 2004–2005, 2005–2006, 2007–2008, and 2008-2009. The Marching Patriots have participated in the Indiana State Fair Finalists since 2006 and were a finalist in 2007 and 2009.

The band has participated in events throughout the nation over the years, including the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC, the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the parade at Walt Disney World in Florida.

The band program has also developed strength in the area of concert band. In recent years, the band has consistently received top ratings at concert band contests. Many students have participated in Solo and Ensemble Contests at the district and state levels.

Notable alumni

 * Terry Brahm - Indiana Hoosiers, 1988 Olympian, 5000 meters, NCAA Champion, 5000 meters; 2 time NCAA Cross Country All-American; 5 time Big Ten Champion; 1 mile, 2 mile and 5000 meters; 1986 Goodwill Games Silver Medalist, 5000 meters
 * Jay Cutler - Vanderbilt Commodores, Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears (quarterback)
 * Ken Dilger - Illinois Fighting Illini, Indianapolis Colts 7 Years and Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3 Years (Tight end), Super Bowl champion
 * Jon Goldsberry - Purdue Boilermakers, Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, (Fullback)