NHS - General Information

NHS is a national honorary organization established to give recognition to students who excel in character, scholarship, leadership and service. Membership determined by a Faculty Council each Fall and new members are inducted during an evening ceremony.

Applications to become a member of NHS will be mailed to Junior and Senior students who meet the GPA requirement in September.  To be eligible for membership, a student must meet the following requirements:

Juniors

• A 3.5 cumulative GPA (unweighted)
• Enrolled in a minimum of one Honors or AP course
• Participation in at least 4 HLR activities (clubs, sports or performance groups) over the past 4 semesters
• Demonstration of outstanding character and leadership qualities

• A 3.5 cumulative GPA (unweighted)
• Enrolled in a minimum of one Honors or AP course
• Participation in at least 5 HLR activities (clubs, sports or performance groups) over the past 6 semesters
• Demonstration of outstanding character and leadership qualities 

Members of NHS participate in school and community service projects.