Science Hill High School Newsletter
May 16, 2025
Students and Families,
Graduation
The SHHS Class of ’25 will graduate Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m. inside Freedom Hall. Doors will open for guests at 8:30. All attendees are required to have a ticket for admission (excluding children under 2 years old). Freedom Hall has a Clear Bag Policy. Only clear bags will be allowed into the arena. Graduates need to arrive at the auxiliary gym at Freedom Hall by 9 a.m.
Graduation practice is Friday, May 23 at 1 p.m. inside Freedom Hall. All graduates need to attend. Tickets for graduation will be distributed at practice. Each graduate will receive eight (8) tickets. More graduation information is included in a separate section below.
Information on the Class of ‘25
SHHS is proud to announce that 623 graduates will receive diplomas this year. This is an outstanding class!
- 4 National Merit Finalists
- 3 perfect ACT scores
- An appointment to the Unites States Air Force Academy
- More than $11 million in offered scholarships
- Here are a few schools where our students have been accepted: ETSU, UT (Knoxville), UT (Chattanooga), MTSU, TN State, TN Tech, UNC (Asheville), South Carolina, Clemson, Rice, Emory, Dartmouth, Columbia, Milligan, King, Tusculum, Johnson, Sewanee, Belmont, Bryan, Shorter, Wilmington, Illinois, Samford, VMI, Kentucky, Michigan, Georgia, Delaware, Lees-McRae, BYU, Utah State, Newberry, Alice Lloyd, Harding, Northeast State, Walters State, TCAT, and many more!
Thank you
As this is the last newsletter of the school year, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank our students and families for a great year. I am continually overwhelmed by the talent, work ethic, and character of our students. Science Hill is a great school because of our students and families. I want to sincerely thank each of you.
Go Toppers!
Principal Josh Carter
FOR THE CEREMONY:
Seniors should arrive at the Freedom Hall Auxiliary Gym by 9 a.m. for graduation on Saturday, May 24. Seniors need to use the lower level entrance near the swimming pool. Cellphones are not allowed and should be left in your car or with your parents/guardians.
We ask that all guest arrive and be seated in Freedom Hall by 9:30 a.m. Handicap seating is available in Section D.
CONDUCT:
Science Hill High School will seek to conduct a dignified and inclusive graduation ceremony. Many people are working tirelessly behind the scenes to make graduation a special occasion for you and your family. We are extremely proud of all that you have accomplished during your time at Science Hill, and we hope that each of you is willing to demonstrate the high standards of behavior that identify you as a Science Hill High School senior. It is certainly our desire that every one of you participate in a positive way toward making this a safe and meaningful ceremony.
Because graduation is such an important event for you, your family, this school, and this community, we expect your behavior during the ceremony to reflect your maturity as seniors and your awareness of the dignity of this occasion. Please note that diplomas are not received as students walk across the stage – only a Diploma Cover. Diplomas will be picked up in the Freedom Hall Auxiliary Gym after the graduation ceremony. Any action by any senior that distracts from the graduation ceremony, interferes with a classmate’s individual recognition, or disrupts the graduation ceremony as inappropriate and unacceptable may result in withholding the diploma and final transcripts and may lead to removal from the ceremony. Noisemakers are inappropriate and not permitted.
DRESS CODE:
The proper attire for graduation is a Science Hill Custom Cap & Gown purchased from Jostens and business-casual. It is requested that gentlemen wear shirts with collars, ties, dark or khaki pants, dark shoes and socks. Ladies are requested to wear a dress or slacks and shirt and dress shoes. Please choose your shoes wisely as you will be walking up and down steps. Only school-issued regalia (cords, stoles, medallions, etc.) is allowed.
DECORATING GRADUATION CAPS:
Seniors may decorate their graduation caps to celebrate their achievements and future aspirations. All decorations must adhere to the school's content policies, ensuring they are appropriate and respectful. Decorations must remain flat on the cap’s surface, without extending over the edges or protruding excessively. Designs should not cause distractions during the ceremony. Caps that do not meet these guidelines may require modification or replacement.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
As per Freedom Hall's security policy, all bags larger than a small purse or clutch (4.5 inches x 6.5 inches) must be clear and may not be larger than 12 inches x 12 inches x 6 inches.
Senior awards for the Class of 2025 were held Thursday morning at Topper Nation.
Many of our outstanding students were recognized for their hard work and achievements. We're proud of each and every one of them and wish them well in their lives after graduation!
Out of a whopping 623 graduates, Hilltoppers earned $11.5 million in scholarships to an impressive variety of universities and trade schools.
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.
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.