HHS Counseling Center

Friday, May 15, 2026

7:00 p.m.

(Students need to arrive in the Commons Area by 6:00 p.m.)

Location:

Heritage High School

Jack Renfro Stadium

3741 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway

Maryville, TN 37804

Graduation Back-up Dates:

(due to inclement weather)

Saturday, May 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

• December 5th, 2025

• Last Day for Early Graduates

• May 1st, 2026

• Last Day for All Seniors

• May 14th, 2026

• Mandatory Graduation Practice at 8:30 AM

Location: HHS Commons

• Tentatively May 11th, 2026

• Baccalaureate at 6 PM

Location: East Maryville Baptist Church

Address: 1150 Brown School Road

Graduation Dress Code

Please abide by the following guidelines or you will NOT be allowed to walk in your High School Graduation Ceremony.

Ladies:

- Wear a dress that does not show above the neckline or below the hemline of your gown.
- Do not wear shorts, jeans, or halter tops. Black slacks are also acceptable.
- Wear comfortable shoes. If you choose to wear heels, understand you will be walking across a parking lot, on cement and grass, and up and down stairs. No flip flops or sneakers.

Gentlemen:

- Wear black or dark blue pants with a white shirt and dark tie.
- Do not wear shorts or jeans.
- Wear clean, dark dress shoes and dark socks. No flip flops or sneakers.

🎓 Cap and Gown: 🎓

If you have not ordered your cap and gown, you need to call Herff Jones at 864-244-0110 or go online to highschool.herffjones.com

If you are unable to afford these items, please see Mrs. Riddle or your school counselor.

To remove the wrinkles from your gown, take it out of the plastic wrapper, place it in the dryer on low heat with a damp cloth for 15 minutes. Remove it promptly and hang it up on a hanger until you are ready to wear it.

Graduating with Honors/Distinction

Honors and Distinction Current Policy

ACT Readiness Benchmarks

Students who meet the requirements will be noted in the graduation program, recognized during the graduation ceremony, receive a gold stole to wear with their cap and gown, and receive a diploma showing this honor.

Upon completion and verification, the stole will be presented to each student by a school counselor. There will be announcements when the list has been generated and students will need to verify their name is on the list if they met all requirements.

Graduating with a Stem Endorsement

STEM Endorsement

The STEM Education document outlines the STEM Studios offered at HHS. Upon completion, students can receive a STEM Endorsement on their high school diploma and be recognized at the graduation ceremony.

Students who meet the requirements will be noted in the graduation program, recognized during the graduation ceremony, receive a stole to wear with their cap and gown, and receive a diploma showing this honor.

Upon completion, the stole will be presented to each student by the STEM Coordinator.

All other stoles, pins, etc. worn at graduation will be given out by the club/organization sponsor.

Only approved cords and stoles may be worn during the graduation ceremony.

Senior Legacy Walk

The Legacy Walk at local elementary and middle schools will be Thursday, May 7th, 2025 starting at 8:00 a.m. (see specific schedule below). Seniors are invited to wear their cap and gown to walk the halls of their former elementary and middle schools while the current elementary and middle school students cheer them on. *Seniors must wear cap and gown to participate*

Schedule on Tuesday, May 6th:

8am - Townsend, Porter, Prospect, Montvale, and Walland Elementary

10am- Heritage Middle School

If you attended another elementary or middle school, please see your counselor for details.