What is the National Honor Society?
The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization in the United States for high school students. Founded in 1921, NHS recognizes students who have shown excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character, the 4 pillars of this organization. It’s one of the oldest and most prestigious student organizations, promoting academic excellence, civic responsibility, and community engagement.
How would a student join?
To join NHS, students typically need to meet certain academic and character standards:
Eligibility: Students are usually invited to apply if they meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.5 or higher. Only juniors and seniors qualify to be invited to apply.
Application: Eligible students fill out an application, which often includes an essay and examples of their leadership, service, and character qualities.
Selection: After applications are reviewed students are selected based on their commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and character. If selected, a fee is required for their membership in the NHS organization which has resources and scholarship opportunities.
Induction: Selected students are formally inducted in a ceremony, marking their official membership into the Naaman Forest NHS chapter.
Teaches the importance of giving back to their community
NHS emphasizes service as one of its core pillars, encouraging members to engage in meaningful volunteer work. This helps students see the impact of their efforts, fostering a sense of responsibility and empathy. NHS offers plenty of opportunities for community service ranging from aiding students in elementary schools to giving to senior citizens for the holidays. We also have an annual food drive in which we donate food and supplies to local food pantries. NHS is all about supporting our community, and involvement teaches members to make a difference by promoting lifelong habits of volunteerism and community involvement.