Friday, May 10, 2024
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
• Friday, May 3rd, 2024
• Last Day for Seniors 🎉
• Thursday, May 09, 2024
• Mandatory Graduation Practice, 8:30 AM
Location: HHS Commons
• Baccalaureate at 6:00 PM
Location: East Maryville Baptist Church,
1150 Brown School Road
Graduation Back-up Dates
(due to inclement weather)Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
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. Adams 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
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
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 May 7th 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 May 7:
8am - Eagleton, Montvale, Porter, Prospect, Rockford, Townsend, Walland Elementary
10am- Heritage Middle and Eagleton College & Career Academy
If you attended another elementary school, please see your counselor for details.
