Green Hill High School Explained

Green Hill High School
Established:2020
Type:Public High School
Address:220 N. Greenhill Road
Zipcode:37122
Coordinates:36.2279°N -86.5418°W
Faculty:95
Grades:9–12
Enrollment:1,683
Enrollment As Of:2022–23
Colors:Green and Silver
Mascot:Tony the Hawk
Feeder Schools:Mt. Juliet Middle School
Principal:Kevin Dawson
Principal Label1:Assistant Principals
Principal1:Abby Budziszewski, Kelly MacLean, Lee Nachand, Courtney Quisberg
Website:https://www.wcschools.com/ghhs

Green Hill High School (GHHS) is a public high school in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.[1] It is one of the largest public schools in Wilson County and is part of the Wilson County School District.

Completed in the fall of 2020, Green Hill High School is the largest public project in Wilson County history, with a budget of 107 million.[2] [3] GHHS sits on a 60-acre campus, and the facilities have a 400,000+ square-foot footprint. The school has a capacity of 2,000 students.

It serves northwest portions of Mt. Juliet and northern Green Hill.[4] [5] [6]

Green Hill High School's principal is Kevin Dawson. The school's colors are green and white, and the mascot is a hawk named Tony. Students reportedly named the mascot after professional skater Tony Hawk.

History and notable events

After years of discussion and debate, ground was broken for the new school on August 29, 2018.[7] GHHS was built to ease the overflowing student population at nearby Mt. Juliet High School.

Tornado recovery

As a result of the deadly March 2020 tornado, 1,700 students and 150 staff members were displaced from destroyed schools.[8] [9] Wilson County Schools issued a tornado recovery plan to address the property destruction and displaced students. Green Hill High School, along with Mt. Juliet High School, was converted into a grade 7-12 school to temporarily house displaced students.[10] [11] Due to these extra students, Green Hill High School opened slightly above capacity, with about 2,050 7th–12th graders in the building during its first year.

COVID-19

Green Hill High School opened at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. As decided by the Wilson County School's Board of Education and Superintendent, Green Hill High School, as well as other Wilson County Schools, opened in a "hybrid" instruction model. In this learning model, students were separated alphabetically and attended school two days a week.[12] [13] GHHS reverted to completely remote learning multiple times due to unsafe COVID-19 infection rates in the community.[14] [15] Ultimately, in February 2021, Green Hill High School students went back to school in a full-time, traditional instruction model.

Academics

Green Hill High School offers courses in English, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, World Languages, Fine Arts, Physical Education, and Career & Technical Education. Classes are offered at standard-level, as well as Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment (DE), Local Dual Credit (LDC), and Statewide Dual Credit (SDC).[16] The school offers a Collegiate Academy, which allows students to enroll in advanced academic courses throughout high school in preparation for post-secondary education.[17]

In 2022, Green Hill High School was awarded Reward School status by the Tennessee Department of Education.[18]

Extracurricular Activities

Green Hill High School has 32 student-led clubs. Clubs have a faculty sponsor and must establish sufficient interest and regular meeting times throughout the school year, either before or after school.[19]

Athletics

Green Hill High School offers a number of athletic teams and opportunities.[20] In the time since the school's opening, teams from many sports have won regional and district titles and championships.

Fall

The following fall sports are offered:

Winter

The following winter sports are offered:

Spring

The following spring sports are offered:

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zoning Map. Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. July 6, 2021.
  2. Web site: August 6, 2020. An inside look at Wilson County's newest school, Green Hill High. February 27, 2021. WKRN News 2. en-US.
  3. Web site: Illers. Ethan. Green Hill High School is newest Wilson Co. school to open for school year. February 27, 2021. WSMV Nashville. en.
  4. Web site: School Zone Maps. Wilson County School District. July 6, 2021. - See Green Hill High School Zone.
  5. Web site: Zoning Map. Mount Juliet, Tennessee. July 6, 2021. - Compare zoning map to school boundary maps.
  6. Web site: 2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Green Hill CDP, TN. U.S. Census Bureau. July 6, 2021. - Compare to school district maps.
  7. Web site: August 30, 2018. Ground Breaking Held For New High School. February 27, 2021. WTVF. en.
  8. Web site: Humbles. Andy. More than 1,300 structures damaged in Wilson County from tornado as cleanup moves forward. February 27, 2021. The Tennessean. en-US.
  9. Web site: March 3, 2020. 3 killed, 23 hurt, widespread damage reported in Wilson County. February 27, 2021. WTVF. en.
  10. Web site: Humbles. Andy. Mt. Juliet High, Green Hill High to be grade 7-12 schools, Mt. Juliet Middle K-6 in 2020-2021 in tornado plan. February 27, 2021. The Tennessean. en-US.
  11. Web site: Humbles. Andy. Relocation plans announced for West Wilson Middle and Stoner Creek Elementary after tornado. February 27, 2021. The Tennessean. en-US.
  12. Web site: District & School Re-Entry Plans / School Re-Entry Plans Overview. February 27, 2021. http. en.
  13. Web site: Tate. Sarah. July 29, 2020. Wilson County Schools delays start, announces hybrid learning plan. February 27, 2021. The Chronicle Of Mt. Juliet. en-CA.
  14. Web site: Humbles. Andy. Wilson County Schools will move all schools to remote learning next week going into winter break. March 1, 2021. The Tennessean. en-US.
  15. Web site: December 30, 2020. Wilson County Schools extends remote learning due to COVID-19. March 1, 2021. WTVF. en.
  16. Web site: GHHS Program of Studies 2022-2023 / Program of Studies Overview . September 22, 2022 . tn02209013.schoolwires.net . en.
  17. Web site: Collegiate Academy at GHHS / Collegiate Academy at GHHS . September 22, 2022 . tn02209013.schoolwires.net . en.
  18. Web site: 2022 School Accountability . September 22, 2022 . www.tn.gov . en.
  19. Web site: Clubs / Clubs . September 22, 2022 . www.wcschools.com . en.
  20. Web site: Green Hill High School . September 22, 2022 . Green Hill High School . en-US.