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Interest Meeting for Tutoring Program: There will be a brief meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 2:40 p.m. in room 126 to brainstorm ideas for the tutoring program that members said they wanted to start.
Our next NHS meeting: Monday, November 9 from 2:40 - 3:40 p.m. in the cafeteria. AP Environmental Science Students: Mr. Senzig said you should be back on campus by 2:30 p.m. so you should not have a problem attending the meeting.
NHS Dues: If you have not already paid your annual membership dues please do so at the November meeting. Dues are $10 and can be paid in cash, money order or certified checks. (FVHS no longer accepts personal checks.) Nominations for Junior Representatives: Due to Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels by 2:45 p.m. on Friday, November 6.
Fuquay-Varina Education Summit: NHS members interested in volunteering to help out at the Tuesday, November 10 Education Summit should contact Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels by Friday, November 6. We need volunteers to greet summit participants and help out during the evening. Volunteers needed from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. You can earn service hours for participating.
Adopt-A-Highway permission forms: Please submit to NHS officers, Mrs. Daniels, or Ms. King by Tuesday, October 20.
Induction of new members: Tuesday, October 6 at 7 p.m. in FVHS' gym.
- NHS candidates and officers arrive at 5 p.m. for the mandatory practice (30-45 minutes)
- NHS officers, candidates, and current members arrive at 6:30 p.m. for the ceremony (Current members: please remember that this is a required activity.)
Please be sure to see Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels if you have any questions.
NHS Candidates: Your signed acceptance memo is due to Mrs. Daniels or Ms. King by 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1. As your letter of invitation stated, if we don't receive your acceptance memo we will assume you have decided to not become a member of NHS.
The following NHS members need to see Ms. King immediately -
- Lara Cates
- Consuelo Malfabon Martinez
- Glenn Morrison
NHS Candidates: The letters containing the Faculty Council decisions re: your membership will be mailed on Wednesday, September 23. Please expect them at your home address on Thursday or Friday. If you don't receive your letter by the end of the weekend, please contact Ms. King. CURRENT NHS MEMBERS: Welcome back! There are two important things for you to take care of by Sept. 18.
1) All members will be required to provide an e-mail address and subscribe to the e-mail distribution list. Please do the following no later than September 18:
- Select/create the e-mail address to which you want NHS information sent.
- From that address, send a message to: BengalNHS@GMAIL.COM
- In the subject line please type your first and last name. You do not need to put anything in the body of the message.
2) Please download and review the Recommitment Memo and complete the signature page by September 18. (Memo is located under the Forms tab.)
Please remember that our monthly meetings will be the 2nd Monday from 2:40 - 3:40 p.m. Our first meeting is Monday, September 14.
Members are reminded that you may only miss one meeting per semester. NHS members who are absent more frequently may face disciplinary action from the Faculty Council. This could include probation or dismissal. Thank you for your interest in NHS! The NHS selection period begins on August 27 when eligible students can begin picking up application packets. This packet will provide extensive information on the process for applying and being selected for NHS.
Please know that deadlines are not flexible -- it is critical that you stay on top of things. Please ask if you have any questions!
Application packets will be available for eligible students in room 126 during the dates/times below. Packets will not be available at other times.
· Thursday, August 27: 7:00 – 7:20 a.m.
· Friday, August 28: 7:00 – 7:20 a.m. and 2:30-2:45 p.m.
· Monday, August 31: 7:00 – 7:20 a.m. and 2:30-2:45 p.m.
· Tuesday, September 1: 7:00 – 7:20 a.m. and 2:30-2:45 p.m.
ELECTRONIC FILES
The electronic version of the Application is posted below so that you can easily type it. The file is Word 2007. If you need another version, or have any problems downloading the form, please contact Ms. King as soon as possible (and no later than Sept. 9) so you'll have time to complete it.
The Recommendation form is included, too, in case your faculty member wishes to type rather than write it. (The Recommendation forms do NOT have to be typed.)
Everything else you need is included in the hard copy packet you picked up on one of the dates/times above.
The list of students who are eligible to apply for membership is listed below. If you believe you are eligible and your name is not on this list, please check the About NHS tab for membership criteria. If you qualify, please see Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels no later than Sept. 1.
ARCHIVED 2008-09 NHS CALENDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 - Last day to see Ms. King to pick up an application packet for NHS membership and/or to see her if you believe you are eligible for membership.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 - After school information session for NHS candidates
2:30-3:00 p.m. (Room 126) Optional Event _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 - After school information session for NHS candidates
2:30-3:00 p.m. (Room 126) Optional Event
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 - NHS membership applications due
Application packets due by 2:30 p.m. (Room 126) Required Deadline
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OCTOBER
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 - Acceptance letters due to Ms. King (rm. 126) or Ms. Everett (rm. 807)
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN THE INDUCTION DATE - THE CEREMONY IS NOW ON OCTOBER 21.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
7:00 p.m. (Fuquay-Varina High School Gymnasium) Required Event
NHS inductees must arrive by 5:30 p.m. for the rehearsal - the ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m.
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NOVEMBER MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 - National Honor Society Week
FYI
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - Monthly NHS Meeting
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Room 212/221) Required Meeting
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 - Deadline for paying membership dues and making Thanksgiving basket contributions
Dues may be paid to Ms. King in room 126 before or after school. Dues of $10 can be paid via cash, money order or certified check. FVHS does not accept personal checks.
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DECEMBER
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 - Deadline for submitting nominations for NHS office
On a piece of paper put your name, 1st period teacher and room #, and the office for which you want to run and turn it in to Ms. King/Mrs. Daniels
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 - Monthly NHS Meeting
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Cafeteria) Required Meeting
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JANUARY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 - NHS officer meeting
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Room 126)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 - Service forms due
Completed forms due to Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels by 2:30 p.m. - Required for all members to remain in good standing
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FEBRUARY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 - NHS officer meeting
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Room 126)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 - Monthly NHS meeting
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Cafeteria) Required meeting
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MARCH
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 - NHS officer meeting
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Room 126)
MONDAY, MARCH 16 - Monthly NHS meeting
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Cafeteria) Required meeting
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APRIL TUESDAY, APRIL 14 - NHS officer meeting
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Room 126)
MONDAY, APRIL 20 - Monthly NHS meeting
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Cafeteria) Required meeting
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 - Domino Day CANCELED
3:30 - 6:00 p.m. (Pullen Park - Raleigh) - Optional social event for which our club needs to register in advance - Please sign up in room 126 by March 30.
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MAY
TUESDAY, MAY 5 - Teacher Appreciation Week Activity and Social POSTPONED
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Cafteria) - Optional meeting - Please sign up at our April meeting or in room 126 until May 1 in order to participate.
TUESDAY, MAY 12 - NHS officer meeting
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Room 126)
MONDAY, MAY 18 - Monthly NHS meeting
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Cafeteria) Required meeting
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 - Campus Clean-Up and Social
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Meet outside the pod/800 building) - Optional meeting for service credit - Please sign up at our April meeting or in room 126 until May 15 in order to participate.
FRIDAY, MAY 22- Service forms due for SENIORS
Completed forms due to Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels by 2:30 p.m. - Required for all members to remain in good standing and to graduate as a member of NHS _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JUNE
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 - Service forms due for JUNIORS
Completed forms due to Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels by 2:30 p.m. - Required for all members to remain in good standing SERVICE FORMS: Junior service forms are due by Friday, June 5. Forms may be turned in early. Be sure to submit your form personally to Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels -- forms should not be left under their doors or in their mailboxes.
SENIORS: If you did not pick up your tassel and/or your cords last week for Senior Night, please see Ms. King in room 126 before/after school this week to pick yours up.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2009-2010 NHS OFFICERS: Shane Lympany, President; Callan Andreacchi, Vice-President; Chandler Rowland, Secretary; and Dominic Boccaccio, Treasurer. SENIORS - TASSELS ARE IN; READ THIS CAREFULLY! Seniors who have turned in their completed service forms AND have paid the $5 tassel fee can pick up their tassels at one of the following times in room 126:
- 7:00 - 7:15 a.m. on Friday, May 22 or Wednesday, May 27
- 2:20 - 2:35 p.m. on Thursday, May 21; Friday, May 22; or Wednesday, May 27
Tassels will not be given out at any other times!
Remember that cords will be given out on Senior Night as part of the ceremony. If you do not attend Senior Night you can pick up your cords before/after school in room 126. THE FOLLOWING NHS MEMBERS NEED TO SEE MS. KING ASAP:
- Anna Collier
- Anthony Randall
- Matthew Wilson
SENIORS - TASSELS ARE IN; READ THIS CAREFULLY! Seniors who have turned in their completed service forms AND have paid the $5 tassel fee can pick up their tassels at one of the following times in room 126:
- 7:00 - 7:15 a.m. on Friday, May 22 or Wednesday, May 27
- 2:20 - 2:35 p.m. on Thursday, May 21; Friday, May 22; or Wednesday, May 27
Tassels will not be given out at any other times!
Remember that cords will be given out on Senior Night as part of the ceremony. If you do not attend Senior Night you can pick up your cords before/after school in room 126.
JUNIORS - PLEASE VOTE IN THE SPECIAL ELECTION FOR NHS TREASURER: The following are your nominees for NHS treasurer:
- Dominic Boccaccio
- Brianna Brown
- Casey Gandy
- Amber Glock
To vote for the candidate of your choice, please do one of the following by 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26:
1) Send an e-mail to Ms. King at TKing2@WCPSS.NET -- in the e-mail please put YOUR NAME and the NAME OF THE CANDIDATE for which you want to vote. If I don't know who you are I can't accept your e-mail as a vote.
OR
2) Put the same info (your name and the candidate's name) on a piece of paper and turn it in to Ms. King in room 126.
Your vote will be confidential, but I need your name to make sure you are a junior and that you only vote once! GRADUATION WEAR FOR SENIORS: Per the vote by NHS seniors on April 27-28, NHS membership at graduation will be recognized with a gold tassel and blue cords. The NHS will pay for the cords and seniors will pay for the tassels. Payment must be received prior to receiving the items for Senior Night. Please note that your service form must be turned in, too. Please see Ms. King before or after school by MAY 22 to pay for your tassel. The cost is $5.00 and can be paid by cash, money order or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted by FVHS.
SERVICE FORMS: Mark the deadline for submission of service forms for Spring 2009.
- Senior service forms are due by Friday, May 22
- Junior service forms are due by Friday, June 5
Forms may be turned in early. Be sure to submit your form personally to Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels -- forms should not be left under their doors or in their mailboxes. INTERESTED IN NHS? If you missed the May 13 information meeting, please check under the "About NHS" tab to the left to view/print the flier passed out and/or the PowerPoint slides.
OUR NEXT NHS MEETING: Monday, May 18 at 2:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
NHS TREASURER: Juniors who are interested in running for 2009-10 NHS treasurer should share the following information with Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels by 2:30 p.m. on THURSDAY, MAY 21 -- Name, e-mail address, and 4th period teacher. We'll send out information on Thursday on how juniors can vote for treasurer.
GRADUATION WEAR FOR SENIORS: Per the vote by NHS seniors on April 27-28, NHS membership at graduation will be recognized with a gold tassel and blue cords. The NHS will pay for the cords and seniors will pay for the tassels. Payment must be received prior to receiving the items for Senior Night. Please note that your service form must be turned in, too. Please see Ms. King before or after school by MAY 22 to pay for your tassel. The cost is $5.00 and can be paid by cash, money order or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted by FVHS.
CAMPUS CLEAN-UP: NHS' campus clean-up is Wednesday, May 20 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Please sign up in room 126 by Friday, May 15 so that we can purchase the right number of gloves, bags, and refreshments. Meet outside of the 800 building (pod) at 2:30 p.m. Please dress appropriately. We'll have drinks and snacks after we're done.
2009-10 NHS OFFICERS: Juniors interested in running for an office for next year should give Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels your name, the office for which you want to run, your 4th period teacher and classroom #, and an e-mail address. You can do this by putting the info. on a piece of paper and turning it in to room 126 or 807 or e-mailing Ms. King using the address to the left. May 5 Teacher Appreciation Activity POSTPONED: Based on feedback from NHS members we have decided to postpone the Teacher Appreciation activity and social scheduled for this week. Many NHS members wanted to participate but had conflicts due to AP review sessions and testing. We'll announce information regarding rescheduling soon.
SENIORS: This year at graduation your membership in NHS will be recognized by your wearing a gold tassel and light blue cords. The NHS will pay for your cords and you will be responsible for your tassel. Seniors voted on this option on April 27-28 and the vote was unanimous. More information will be provided in the next week. Please see Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels if you have any questions.
SIGN UP FOR NHS ACTIVITIES: Please see Ms. King in room 126 to sign up for the May 5 Teacher Appreciation activity and social, and the May 20 Campus Clean-Up.
SENIORS: There is a brief meeting scheduled for Monday, April 27 at 2:25 p.m. in room 126 (Ms. King's room) to discuss graduation materials. Please attend if possible or see Ms. King/Mrs. Daniels on Tuesday if you are not able to be present.
SIGN UP FOR NHS ACTIVITIES: See Ms. King in room 126 to volunteer for the April 30 Education Summit (deadline: Tuesday, April 28), or to sign up for the May 5 Teacher Appreciation Activity or the May 20 Campus Clean Up.
ANNOTATED AGENDA FOR APRIL 20 MEETING: If you missed the April 20 NHS meeting please review the annotated agenda under the "Member Info" tab. See one of your officers or Mrs. Daniels/Ms. King if you have any questions re: the meeting.
NEXT NHS MEETING: Monday, April 20, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. If you are unable to attend, please use the new absence reporting form located under the "Forms" link to the left. Please remember that you may miss one meeting per school year, and that it is your responsibility to get the information you missed at the meeting.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Middle Creek Elementary needs volunteers for the spring carnival it is holding THIS SATURDAY (April 18). If you'd like information about volunteering, please contact: Kathleen Kelley Riesett at KKR@opastco.org
ATTENTION SENIORS: The sale of the graduation stole has been suspended until further notice. Mrs. Daniels and Ms. King will speak with seniors at the April 20 meeting to discuss some changes that will be made for graduation. If you have not yet ordered your stole please do not worry -- the deadline for ordering your graduation materials will be extended. You will get all of the information you need on April 20.
ATTENTION SENIORS: THE PURCHASE OF STOLES WILL BE SUSPENDED FROM MARCH 31-APRIL 3. PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR STOLE BY 2:30 P.M ON MONDAY, MARCH 30 OR ON EITHER APRIL 6 OR 7.
Purchase your NHS stole until April 7 before/after school in room 126. The cost is $18.00 and you can pay by money order, certified check, or cash. (Please bring exact change if possible.) Personal checks are not accepted per FVHS policy. Please note that purchasing a stole is optional -- seniors can borrow a stole for graduation but they will have to return it immediately after the ceremony when they pick up their diplomas.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: These are on a first come basis. Please directly contact the faculty member who needs help.
1) Love science and living things? Mr. Senzig needs students to help clean his aquaria. E-mail him at rsenzig@wcpss.net or see him in room 205.
2) Mrs. Terry needs a student to help her in her room putting up posters, etc. So, if you are tall or willing to stand on a table, etc. to help her, please contact her in room 316 or by e-mail at sterry@wcpss.net.
3) Mr. Swann needs some help from a student who is competent in working on websites. If you're a techie please contact Mr. Swann in room 101 or via e-mail at rswann@wcpss.net.
4) Ms. Michelle Lewis needs some help with spring cleaning! She has bookshelves to move and file cabinets to empty. Contact Ms. Lewis at mlewis5@wcpss.net.
5) Mrs. Cotton needs help switching items to new bookshelves. She'd prefer to do this next Monday (3/16), Tuesday (3/17), or Thursday (3/19). Please contact Mrs. Cotton at pcotton@wcpss.net.
6) Mrs. Norris would appreciate some assistance putting up posters in her room. Please contact her in room 420 or via e-mail at dmnorris@wcpss.net.
7) If you're looking for a long-term service commitment to earn a larger number of hours please contact Mr. Barlow in room 311. He is looking for students who would be willing to help raise/lower the US flag each day, as well as students who could help set up/take down the traffice cones.
At our Monday meeting we will talk about some upcoming group service opportunities.
SENIORS: NHS graduates will wear a white stole over their gowns to recognize their achievement rather than the gold tassel used in past years. A picture of the stole is available in the window of room 126. Seniors may borrow a stole from FVHS (which must be returned immediately after the graduation ceremony when you pick up your diploma) or purchase their own. Details and a sample of the stole will be shared at our March meeting.
CONGRATULATIONS NHS MEMBERS: Every single FVHS member met the scholarship/academic requirements for the Spring 2009 review! Let's work on making sure we all meet our service, character, and leadership standards and keep true to the NHS pledge taken at induction.
NHS E-MAIL INFORMATION LIST: Friday, February 27 is the deadline for joining the NHS e-mail information list!
By adding your e-mail to the list you can get reminders of upcoming dates and deadlines and notices of when new information is added to the NHS website. To join the e-mail list:
1) Send an e-mail from the address you want added to the list to: FuquayNHS1@gmail.com
2) In the subject line be sure to put YOUR NAME so that we know whose e-mail is being added and whom to contact if we have any questions about/problems with the e-mail address.
Please note that the e-mail list is a one-way communication tool -- the e-mail will be used to send information TO you but cannot be used for you to reach the NHS sponsors re: NHS matters. If you need to reach Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels you need to use their direct e-mails: TKing2@WCPSS.NET or MDaniels2@WCPSS.NET.
Monday, February 9 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Cafeteria). See Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels BEFORE the meeting if you will be unable to attend.
January 27:
IMPORTANT: The following NHS students need to see Ms. King ASAP and no later than Friday, January 30:
- Emily Avans
- Juliana Barber
- Lea Crusen
- Jordan Duncan
- Meredith Holt
- Zachary Howerton
- Carson Koenig
- Caroline Lewis
- Carly Lingerfelt
- Danielle Rode
- Alexandria Ryan
- Erin Shumaker
- Mark Simmons
- James Stephens
Failure to see Ms. King may result in the revocation of your NHS membership.
Service form due January 23 - All NHS members are reminded that your completed service forms are due to Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels by 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23. The service form can be downloaded/printed from the "Forms" section of this site.
Next NHS meeting February 9 - The next regular meeting of the NHS is Monday, February 9 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Location TBD)
- December 19:
1) No January Meeting -- There is no NHS meeting in January. All NHS members are reminded that completed service forms are due to Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels by 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23.
2) Our next NHS meeting is Monday, February 9 at 2:30 p.m. (location TBD).
- December 16:
1) Attention Seniors: If you are interested in being nominated for the NHS scholarship discussed at Monday's meeting please submit the necessary information to Ms. King by 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17. See Ms. King if you were absent from Monday's meeting.
2) Congratulations to our new NHS officers -- Sallie Elliott (President); Antony Paturzo (Vice-President); Jessica Rudolph (Secretary) and Taylor Allison (Treasurer)
3) Just a reminder that first semester service forms are due to Ms. King or Mrs. Daniels by 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23. The service form is available to print/download from the "Forms" section of this website. Please note that Jan. 23 falls during exam week -- if you will not be on campus the last day of exams please be sure to turn your form in early.
- December 3: Nominations to run for NHS office and our next meeting
- November 19: Reminder of upcoming activities and deadlines!
1) President - Provides overall leadership for our chapter and ensures that our chapter and its members are fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. Presides over NHS meetings and functions. 2) Vice-President - Provides leadership to our chapter and assists the president with carrying out his/her responsibilities. 3) Secretary - Keeps the official records of NHS activities, including meeting minutes and attendance. 4) Treasurer - Keeps track of NHS revenue and expenses and helps to plan the budget for each year. - November 16: Information Sessions for Students Absent from the Nov. 17 Meeting
Students who communicated with Ms. King re: being absent from the Nov. 17 NHS meeting should attend one of the following sessions to get information on what they missed.
- November 12: First NHS Meeting NEXT WEEK! Don't forget our first NHS meeting will be held on Monday, November 17 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in room 212/221
This is a required meeting for all members. We have a lot of important things to do, including discussing our first service project and selecting officers. Please see Ms. King before Monday if you have any questions or concerns.
OFFICER INFORMATION:
Our NHS chapter will select four officers each year. Those officers, and their basic responsibilities, are:
1) President - Provides overall leadership for our chapter and ensures that our chapter and its members are fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. Presides over NHS meetings and functions.
2) Vice-President - Provides leadership to our chapter and assists the president with carrying out his/her responsibilities.
3) Secretary - Keeps the official records of NHS activities, including meeting minutes and attendance.
4) Treasurer - Keeps track of NHS revenue and expenses and helps to plan the budget for each year.
Our officers are very important to the success of our chapter; please consider running to be an officer! The time commitment is not excessive, but you will participate in one other meeting per month with Ms. King and Mrs. Daniels (Ms. Everett) to help plan the activities for our chapter. In addition, as officers you will be expected to attend and lead all other NHS functions.
DUES: Members should pay their NHS dues by Friday, November 21. Your $10 dues can be paid to Ms. King in room 126 before or after school. Dues can be paid in cash, money orders or certified checks -- FVHS does not accept personal checks. You also can pay your dus at the end of the Nov. 17 meeting.
- October 25: Our First NHS Meeting
NHS members are reminded of our first NHS meeting on Monday, November 17 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. The location will be announced.
Members should pay their NHS dues by Friday, November 21. Your $10 dues can be paid to Ms. King in room 126 before or after school. Dues can be paid in cash, money orders or certified checks -- FVHS does not accept personal checks.
- October 17: Induction Reminders
All students invited to join NHS are reminded that their acceptance letters are due on Friday, October 18 to Ms. King (rm. 126) or Ms. Everett (rm. 807). Please remember that if we don't get your letter we'll assume you are declining the invitation.
The NHS induction is Tuesday, October 21. Practice is at 5:30 p.m. in the gym. Be on time and we can get out of there quickly!
Please arrive (dressed appropriately!) by 6:45 p.m. for the ceremony. Remember that we'll have a reception in the gym lobby afterwards.
NHS dues of $10.00 are due within 30 days of the induction ceremony. Please see Ms. King in room 126 to pay your dues via cash, money order, or certified check. FVHS does not accept personal checks.
- October 7: Invitations to Join NHS!
Applicants will be notified of their membership status via letters mailed later this week to their homes.
If you applied and do not receive your letter by Tuesday, October 14, please see Ms. King in room 126.
Important: Students offered membership must complete and return the acceptance sheet to Ms. King in room 126 no later than Friday, October 18 in order to confirm their membership.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Ms. King at tking2@wcpss.net or see her in room 126 before or after school.
- September 21: Next Steps for NHS Candidates
September 18 was the final deadline for submission of NHS applications. The materials will be reviewed by the FVHS NHS Faculty Council to determine the students who will be offered membership. It is important to note that students are not compared to each other but rather to the standard for membership. Any student who meets the standard will be offered membership -- there is no minimum or maximum number of people who can be a part of the NHS.
The decision of the Faculty Council will be announced on or before October 14.
The induction ceremony for new members is October 21. Inductees must arrive at 5:30 p.m. for practice. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m.
- September 5: Important Upcoming Dates
- September 2: Reminder of Information Sessions See the Calendar link on the left for details on two optional information sessions (Sept. 3 and Sept. 4) for NHS candidates applying for membership. Information is also available on the Timeline you received in your application packet.
- August 31: Change in Induction Ceremony
Important: Due to a conflict with basketball tryouts, the date of the induction ceremony has been changed to Tuesday, October 21. All other information (times and location) remain the same.
- August 27: NHS Application Packets
NHS candidates can pick up their application packets from Ms. King in room 126 on the following days/times:
Electronic versions of the application materials can be found under the "Application Forms" tab of this website.
Completed applications are due by 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 18. Late applications will not be accepted. - August 25: NHS Candidacy Letters
Juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.75 weighted GPA will receive information about applying for membership in the National Honor Society this week during Advisory. Please see Ms. King in room 126 before or after school no later than Tuesday, September 2 if you believe you are eligible and do not receive your letter by Wednesday, August 27.
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