Science Hill High School Newsletter

Students and Families,

End of the Year

It is hard to believe that we are almost at the end of the school year. I want to encourage all our students to finish this year strong. We still have a few weeks left to go. AP testing begins soon and runs throughout the end of the year. We will also have final exams at the end of the semester. Please make sure you attend every day, remain focused, and end the year well.

Some Important Dates

• Senior Sunset – May 7th @ 6:30 p.m. (football stadium)
• Senior Awards Program – May 15th @ 8:30 a.m. (New Gym)
• Underclassman Academic Awards – May 15th @ 6 p.m. (New Gym)
• Last Day for Seniors and Senior Teas – May 16th
• Graduation Practice – May 23rd @ 1 p.m. (Freedom Hall)
• Graduation – May 24th @ 10 a.m. (Freedom Hall)

Go Toppers!

Principal Josh Carter

The Johnson City Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. in the board room at Central Office, 100 E. Maple St., Johnson City. Board meetings are streamed on the district's YouTube channel.

This year's Spring Art Show will be from 5 to 7 p.m. in Grand Topper Hall.

Seniors, celebrate your sunsetting high school experience with your fellow classmates at the Senior Sunset, sponsored by the Science Hill PTSA in partnership with 4ThirTEEN and the Student Activities Council. Gates open at Kermit Tipton Stadium at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7. Free food, photos and a movie will be available.

The SHHS Band will perform at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Science Hill.

The Science Hill High School Orchestra will honor graduating seniors and celebrate another incredible year of music on Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in the Science Hill auditorium. The event is open to the public.

Science Hill will celebrate seniors with a Senior Awards Program on Thursday May 15, at 8:30 a.m. in Topper Nation (New Gym) and underclassmen with Underclassmen Academic Awards at 6 p.m. in Topper Nation (New Gym).

Take a look at our online calendars to stay up to date with what's going on at Science Hill:

The Science Hill Showstoppers finished off the Tennessee competition season with five state championship titles at the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League State Tournament — the most of any high school in Tennessee! In addition, the THSSDL board directors bestowed the Ruby Krider Award for Outstanding Theatre Teacher of the Year to Mr. Hunter Graybeal.

The cast of "Nineteen Minutes" (Aubrey Christie, Kendall Chapman, Rylei Foster, Sawyer Franklin, Avery Gillert, Fritz Hagemeier and Carrie Ledford) won 1st in Interpreter's Theatre, Spider Smotherman won 1st in After-Dinner Speaking, Carrier Ledford won 1st in Dramatic Interpretation, Haley Hadden won 1st in Solo Acting and Sawyer Franklin won 1st in Storytelling.

Congratulations to our incredible Showstoppers for their outstanding representation of Science Hill! If you'd like to be a part of this amazing team next year, Showstopper auditions for 2025-26 are Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 6 in Studio 535 from 3 to 5 p.m. Students should come prepared with a one- to two-minute prepared piece to perform.

Everyone had a great time at the first ever Senior Signing Celebration for our graduates off to college or a trade school!

Students heading on to Northeast State Community College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, University of Kentucky, East Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Middle Tennessee State University celebrated their accomplishments with their families at a ceremonial signing of intent.

We hope to grow the event even larger for next year's class of 2026!

The Science Hill PTSA is once again sponsoring the Senior Sunset, on Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. on the field at Kermit Tipton Stadium. 4ThirTEEN and the Science Hill Student Activities Council are partners.

Get together with the friends you've made through your academic career and share the memories you'll cherish for a lifetime! There will be free food, photos and a movie. Parents may donate for pizza and drinks at the link below.

Join the PTSA or support its educational programs at sciencehill.givebacks.com.

Everyone needs a little advice and support at times. Our dedicated counselors are always ready to help! Check out the SHHS Counseling page, or email a counselor directly below:

• Joe McPherson (last names A-Carp) mcphersonj@jcschools.org
• Kim Thompson (Carr-E) thompsonk@jcschools.org
• Dr. Stacey Philbrick (F-Hon) philbricks@jcschools.org
• Ryan Goines (Hoo-Maq) goinesr@jcschools.org
• Suzanne Reaves (Mar-Pa) reavess@jcschools.org
• Seth Douglas (Pe-Sti) douglass@jcschools.org
• Eva Price (Sto-Z) pricee@jcschools.org
• Josh Jarnigan (Career Counseling) jarniganj@jcschools.org
• Chad Plaisted (Topper Academy) plaistedc@jcschools.org

Mr. Graybeal is our name reader for the graduation ceremony. If you wish to make sure that your name is pronounced correctly, please see Mr. Graybeal in room 533 or 535 during 4th block as soon as possible. As Mr. Graybeal says, if your name has ever been mispronounced by a teacher in your life, it's probably a good idea to make sure it's correct for your big day.

Northeast State will offer the Next Level Academy this summer from July 14 – 31 on its Blountville campus. This free, 12-day camp designed for students that did not score well on the ACT and would like help getting prepared for classes at Northeast State. Any student with an ACT score below 19 in math or reading or below 18 in English is eligible to attend. Attendees have the opportunity to test out of up to three learning support classes.

If you have questions about Next Level Academy, please reach out to Malissa Trent, Dean of Mathematics and Director of Learning Support, at 423-323-0219 or mbtrent@NortheastState.edu.

Seniors! Make sure to pay your library and tech fines before graduation! Stop by the library or watch for Student Square messages for details on what you owe. You can pay fines in the library with cash or check.

Daily Announcements
Check out our announcements page that are updated daily on the website! This is where you can find more information about detailed events, student opportunities, club meetings and more! Follow the link above or press the button on the website's main page that can be found by scrolling halfway down.

Social Media

Social Media can be a great communication tool to push out important events and information in a fun and entertaining way. Both our official Instagram (handle: sciencehill_jcs) and Facebook (ScienceHillJCS) are used to showcase what's going on at the hill both academically and athletically while keeping both families and students informed with the most updated information

All student and parent forms can be found in our Main Office in two main places: on a grid on the wall by the main entrance or on our counters.

On Wall in the Main Office

PTA Forms - How to sign up and be informed with PTA events and news.

JCS Communication Tools - Information on how to stay connected with Johnson City Schools.

Gradebook Portal Request Form - To request access to PowerSchool parent account.

DMV Form - Needed to obtain their learner's permit. It must be filled out and signed before taking it to the DMV.

Community Service Hours Form - Log form for students' community service hours. Must be signed by a the volunteer supervisor.

Transit Request Forms - Must be filled out, approved, and on file before students can use the school bus system.

Medicine Administration Permission Form - Must be filled out and turned into the nurse if students have medicine that needs to be taken during the school day.

Parent Observer Request Form - To request access to Canvas parent account.

On the counter in the Main Office

Lunch Form - For more information about our lunch program. There is a QR code that will direct on how to fill out forms regarding free and reduced lunch.

School Map - For a layout of the school so that students are able to locate their classes.

Drop-Off/Pick Up Map - For car drop off and pick up locations.