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Welcome to the NHS Waterloo Chapter Site!
NHS Announcements will be posted here. You will also find extra copies of Application Documents. Be sure to check out the schedule below or on the Home page calendar for NHS events.
Reminders:
Reminders:
Fundraising Deadline: March 25th
Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Events:
Are you interested in applying for NHS? Check out the Membership Obligations and Selection Description to find out if you qualify and to learn about the application process. Then fill out the Candidate Information Form, obtain one Recommendation, write one essay on Leadership, and submit your 20 hours of community service to Mrs. Karen Schultz. All application materials are due November 5th.
Looking for Service Hours?
Check out this virtual method of completing hours!
Dosomething.org
OR this opportunity in Hartville!
Congratulations to our 2021-2022 Inductees:
Marissa Bragg
Sophia Gonzalez
Jacob Hermann
Nassim Marhari
Jocelynn McClain
Haley Nehlsen
Ryan Wise
These students have displayed excellent commitment to Service, Scholarship, Leadership, and Character. To maintain membership status, inductees are obligated to meet community service and fundraising requirements by time of graduation.
Community Service: 20 hours per year of high school, special circumstance: 5 hours per COVID year (2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022)
Fundraising: $50 fundraising per year of membership
09/30/21 NHS Informational Meeting
President: Welcome
My name is Emma More. As President, I will organize the induction ceremony for our accepted members. I will answer questions about the membership and application processes. National Honor Society is an organization that celebrates students that personify the 4 pillars: Leadership, Scholarship, Service, & Character. Each of these traits must be demonstrated in your application to be accepted into NHS. This organization is a select group of students across the country. And can be included on your resume as an activity and honor from high school. NHS also offers scholarships to its seniors to promote higher education.
As a member of NHS you are obligated to maintain your grades, complete 20 hours of community service by time of graduation, and fundraise $50 per year of membership. In the Spring Semester we will host our annual candy bar sale to raise our funds.
For your NHS application, you will need:
1 Candidate Information application that indicates continuous (more than 1year) involvement in 1 activity. This can be 1 school activity (sports/clubs/marching band) or 1 community activity (church youth group, boy scouts, rec-league sports etc.)
YTD GPA of 3.40 or higher.
1 500-word Essay describing what leadership means to you and how you continue to exemplify it.
1 recommendations from managers, coaches, or advisors from the community. (not in school)
20 hours of community service. Students are expected to volunteer 5 hours per year of high school.
The faculty of WHS will review your anonymous applications and assign a score of 0-4 for each of the pillars. 0 meaning you did NOT exemplify the characteristics desired and 4 meaning that you did. You need an average score of 3.0 to be accepted into NHS. You will receive notice of your acceptance in the mail by Winter Break and the Induction Ceremony will be held in February. Please let us know if you have any questions whatsoever about NHS. We are here to help.
9/23/20 NHS Current Member Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Dominic, Jared, Grace, Taylor, Ethan
Absent: Gavin
Service: The service requirements for NHS are 25 hours/year of high school. To accommodate the lack of opportunities because of COVID, the hours have been reduced to 5 hours/ COVID year (2019-2020, 2020-2021). Current members need a total of 60 hours by graduation. New inductees will need a total of 40 hours by graduation, 30 hours by time of application. An alternative method to traditional volunteering includes DoSomething.org. This site allows you to participate in virtual volunteering campaigns.
Leadership/Character: Students are required to be involved in at least 1 school OR community activity.
Scholarship: This has not changed. A GPA of 3.4 is still the requirement.
Fundraise: Students are still required to fundraise $50 per year of membership. To obtain your box of candy bars, please turn in a Parent Permission Slip. Candy Bars will be sold for $1. Students are NOT permitted to sell during the school day. The only opportunity to sell at school will be during lunches. Students are advised to limit contact with cash.
Officers: We have voted for our Officers!
President: Grace England
Vice President: Ethan Wise
Secretary: Jared Eichler
Public Relations: Taylor Werbeck
10/04/19 NHS Informational Meeting
President: Welcome
My name is Morgan Turner. As President, I will organize the induction ceremony for our accepted members. I will answer questions about the membership and application processes. National Honor Society is an organization that celebrates students that personify the 4 pillars: Leadership, Scholarship, Service, & Character. Each of these traits must be demonstrated in your application to be accepted into NHS. This organization is a select group of students across the country. And can be included on your resume as an activity and honor from high school. NHS also offers scholarships to its seniors to promote higher education.
Vice President: Obligations of Membership
My name is Haylee Kachner. As Vice President, I will organize the fundraising for our accepted members. As a member of NHS you are obligated to maintain your grades, complete 100 hours of community service by time of graduation, and fundraise $50 per year of membership. In the Spring Semester we will host our annual candy bar sale to raise our funds.
For your NHS application, you will need:
1 Candidate Information application that indicates continuous (more than 1year) involvement in 2 activities. This can be 1 school activity (sports/clubs/marching band) and 1 community activity (church youth group, boy scouts, rec-league sports etc.) (This is different information than what is printed on the Selection Process. Please update your information).
YTD GPA of 3.40 or higher.
1 500-word Essay describing what leadership means to you and how you continue to exemplify it.
2 recommendations from managers, coaches, or advisors from the community. (not in school)
60 hours of community service. The 15 hours minimum of prior years is NOT accepted this year. You will find a sheet of accepted forms of community service in your packets, or on Miss Allen’s website.
Public Relations: Selection Process
My name is Abigail Carpenter. As Public Relations Officer, I create the posters, decorations, and advertisements for NHS, with the help of the Decor Committee which any inducted member can join.
The faculty of WHS will review your anonymous applications and assign a score of 0-4 for each of the pillars. 0 meaning you did NOT exemplify the characteristics desired and 4 meaning that you did. You need an average score of 3.0 to be accepted into NHS. You will receive notice of your acceptance in the mail by Winter Break and the Induction Ceremony will be held in February. Please let us know if you have any questions whatsoever about NHS. We are here to help.
ATTENTION NHS SENIORS
The NHS Scholarship has just become available (10/01/19). Remember that the deadline is December 6th, 2019. In order to access the application this year, you need to create an account on the NHS website.
Click "Create an Account" in the top blue banner (Or on the left for New Users).
Choose "NHS Student" for School Role
The next page will prompt you to enter the school name to search for the school. After you click on Waterloo High School on Industry Rd, fill in the remaining information and submit. I will be prompted to verify that you are a member of NHS and then you can go back to the website to complete the application. I have uploaded the Scholarship Guide to assist you with the application. It tells you the exact information required for each section. This application calls for 2 recommendations (from a teacher, coaches, or other advisors. It cannot be the NHS advisor) and an essay. Please let me know if you have any questions.
NHS_Scholarship_2019-20_Application_Student_Guide.pdfNHS Officer & Decor Committee Meeting 9/26
Attendees: Saleen P., Shelby P., Abby C., Haylee K., Morgan T.
Generally discussed topics:
Officer Duties
Informational Meeting for Applicants next Friday's (10/4) A/O
Bake Sale: Mon. Sept 30- Fri. Oct 04
Posters
Shifts: 5A Lunch: Abby C.
5B Lunch: ______________ slot available
5C Lunch: Morgan T.
Locker Decorations
Congratulations to our 2019-2020 NHS Officers:
President: Morgan T.
Vice President: Haylee K.
Secretary: POSITION CUT
Public Relations: Abby C.
Our first officer meeting will be this Thursday 9/26. We will further discuss future duties of NHS. The Decor Committee will also meet this Thursday to discuss designs for posters and locker decorations. I look forward to seeing you all there.
9/19 All-Member NHS Minutes:
Attendees: Haylee K., Morgan T., Adam K., Noah H.
Absent: Alicia (contacted Ms. Allen), Rilee B., Blaize B., Ella H., Sarah K., Adam K., Saleen P. (contacted Ms. Allen), Shelby P., Abby C.
Vote for Officers: Ms. Allen collected ballots for officer vote. All members have until Monday 9/23 to email back a vote for officers. Final reveal will occur via email on Tues 9/24 with our first Officer Meeting on Thurs 9/26 (Decor Committee included) The following members are running for Office:
President: Morgan T.
Vice President: Morgan T., Haylee K.
Secretary: Morgan T., Haylee K.
Public Relations: Abby C.
Bake Sale: 9/30-10/14. All members must sign up for at least 1 slot to bring 1 dozen of a baked good item, preferably individually wrapped. Please indicate if gluten free or contains nuts.
Scholarship: NHS gives away $2million a year in scholarships. The breakdown of scholarships is below. Application opens October 1st. Deadline is December 7th. See scholarship application procedures for step-by-step instructions for application. Requires essay and letter of recommendation.
NHS awards...
1- $25,000 scholarship
24- $5,000 scholarships
575- $3,000 scholarships
Community Service Hours: NHS members are obligated to complete 100 hours of community service by time of graduation. OPPORTUNITY: 5th Grade Tutor for WES, volunteers for Homecoming Harvest
Intent_to_Run_Form.docx2018-2019-Application-Procedures.pdf9/12 All-Member NHS Minutes:
Attendees: Haylee K., Abby C., Morgan T.
Absent: Alicia (contacted Ms. Allen), Rilee B., Blaize B., Noah H. (contacted Ms. Allen), Ella H., Sarah K. (contacted Ms. Allen), Adam K., Saleen P.(contacted Ms. Allen), Shelby P. (contacted Ms. Allen)
Vote for Officers: Thurs 9/19 in A/O. All interested members must complete an Officer Intent-to-Run form by day of vote.
Bake Sale: 9/30-10/14. All members must sign up for at least 1 slot to bring 1 dozen of a baked good item, preferably individually wrapped. Please indicate if gluten free.
Scholarship: NHS gives away $2million a year in scholarships. The breakdown of scholarships is below. Application opens October 1st. Deadline is December 7th. See scholarship application procedures for step-by-step instructions for application. Requires essay and letter of recommendation.
NHS awards...
1- $25,000 scholarship
24- $5,000 scholarships
575- $3,000 scholarships
Community Service Hours: NHS members are obligated to complete 100 hours of community service by time of graduation. OPPORTUNITY: 5th Grade Tutor for WES
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