INDUCTION PROCESS

1. Invitations

On July 25th, 2025, Letters will be emailed out to qualified students (3.60/4.00 GPA or higher) in their Gmail. In the invitation letter, there will be a link to an online application site where all application information (registration, character reference, service, and leadership) will be filled out electronically.

2. Applications Due

All online applications must be completed and submitted by August 29th, 20254 to be reviewed by the NHS Faculty Committee.

If a student needs more time to complete the application, they must inform Mr. Stanczak (doug_stanczak@needham.k12.ma.us) or Ms. Kardelis (kathryn_kardelis@needham.k12.ma.us) before August 15th, 2024. Extensions will ONLY be given if the applicant can prove that due to work, vacation, or summer camp, the applicant was not given enough time to complete the forms.

Students with extensions must submit applications by September 5th, 2024.

3. Application Decisions

On October 1st, 2024, notifications will be sent out informing applicants of acceptance or rejection decisions.

4. Acceptance Forms Due

On October 10th, 2024, acceptance forms and an induction fee of $25 are due to Mr. Stanczak (room 425).

5. Induction Ceremony

On TBD, 2025 the Induction Ceremony will take place in the Needham High School Auditorium at 7:00 PM. Families (up to two family member, unless given permission by Mr. Stanczak or Ms. Kardelis) are invited.

If an inductee is unable to make the Ceremony, send Ms. Kardelis (last name A-K) or Mr. Stanczak (last name L-Z) an email informing us. Then, come to Mr. Stanczak's room (room 425) before or after school on TBD to pick up membership materials.

All current members are expected to attend this mandatory event in support of our new members.

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