Science Hill High School Newsletter

Families and Students,

I want to thank you all once again for the tremendous outpouring of generosity you’ve shown. I am continually amazed at the compassion, empathy, and servant leadership at Science Hill High School.

Here is a recap of some of the things students and staff members have taken part in this week:

Saturday: Members of the SHHS JROTC collected bottled water and other essentials and the Robotics team collected clothing and other items and delivered them to Washington County.

Wednesday: The Science Hill Community collected an enormous amount of supplies. These supplies were delivered to neighboring schools in need. Please know that these supplies have had a huge impact on local regions hit hardest by the devastating flood.

Our Science Hill Culinary Arts program, along with several sports teams, fed local first responders a delicious hot lunch. Some lunches were served at SHHS and others were delivered. Also on Wednesday, staff members volunteered their time throughout the area to assist with donations, delivery, clean-up and other essential services.

Science Hill will continue to support our neighboring schools over the long road to recovery. We will have more opportunities for students to participate in the coming weeks.

Fall Break

October 7 – 11

Fall Fest at SHHS

October 17 (5:00 – 7:30)

Senior ACT

October 23

Topper Trick or Treat

Our trick our treat is scheduled for October 29. More details coming soon.

Go Toppers!

Josh Carter,

SHHS Principal

FALL BREAK is here! Enjoy your time off and get ready to start a new term!

Senior picture retakes are after school on October 14-17. Seniors should schedule appointments for retakes directly through Lifetouch. Contact the yearbook sponsor Mrs. Morgan Rado (radom@jcschools.org) with questions.

Fall Festival - RESCHEDULED

Fall Festival, organized by the Student Activities Council, has been rescheduled to October 17 from 5 to 7 pm. It will be held in the field between Topper Palace and Grand Topper Hall. If it rains, it will be in Grand Topper Hall. There will be free pizza, popcorn and drinks for refreshments and a DJ and inflatables for entertainment. Many of the school's clubs will sponsor booths with games and other activities. The festival is free for all Science Hill students with their student IDs.

Senior Testing - RESCHEDULED

Senior ACT and PSAT testing has been rescheduled to October 23. The day will be an asynchronous day for students in grades 9-11.

Spooky STEM Night - RESCHEDULED

Spooky STEM Night, hosted by the Women in STEM club, will be 5 to 7 pm in Grand Topper Hall. All 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students from Cherokee, South Side and Woodland elementary schools are welcome. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

Topper Trick or Treat

Topper Trick or Treat will be held October 29 from 5 to 7 pm in Grand Topper Hall. Members of Science Hill teams and clubs will hand out candy to costumed trick-or-treaters, and games and demonstrations will entertain attendees. The event is open to any child through the 5th grade and their parent or guardian.

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

When neighboring communities needed help picking up the pieces after devastating floods caused by Hurricane Helene, Hilltoppers answered the call. Student groups and clubs collected supplies, performed needed services and provided meals to rescue and aid workers. Great job helping our neighbors in need!

Talented Toppers constantly impress us with their skills. Check out Trea'zur Cassidy's HillTalk podcast and watch the Topper Report for all the News and Sports you need!

The SHHS Bridge Program will be extending its reach to other high schools affected by Helene in Tennessee and North Carolina. For 10 years the program has provided essentials for high school students in need of basic necessities, and we want to make sure all our friends in locations affected have the same support at this challenging time.

Please donate through the Amazon wish list or monetary donation link. The wish list will be updated from time to time as new specific needs arise. The program allows kids to be served anonymously through their guidance counselors. We will be reaching out to the counselors of these schools directly to make sure they know we are here and ready to help.

As always, the PTSA appreciates your help and could not continue its good work without the support of the community. If you are out of the area, and looking for a way to have a direct positive impact, this is it. You are a few clicks away from providing essentials for a student in need. Thank you all!

This effort is powered by Science Hill High School PTSA and the Senior Class of 2025. Please stay tuned for the links and more info on how you can help!

You can support and/or join Science Hill's PTSA by visiting https://sciencehill.givebacks.com/store and clicking "Memberships" in the navigation menu.

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

• The new ACT Date is October 23.

• Juniors and Seniors who are planning to take Dual Enrollment courses with ETSU or Milligan in the spring need to complete the required paperwork ASAP. Parents/Guardians need to complete the DE permission packet on Google Forms. All DE steps and information can be found on their school counselor's Canvas page under the Dual Enrollment Module.
  New DE Students
  In addition to the parent permission paperwork, your student will need to pick up a DE Authorization Form, Immunization Form, and Test Waiver Form (if applicable). All forms can be picked up from their school counselor.
  Returning DE Students (currently taking a course)
  Need to pick up a DE Authorization Form from their counselor.
  ETSU will be on campus to meet with students planning to take spring DE on October 15.
  Please reach out to your student's counselor with any questions regarding dual enrollment.

• November 1 is the TN Promise Deadline.

• Seniors, book your senior meeting if you haven't already.

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.