The National Honor Society chapter at WCCHS consists of approximately 100 juniors and seniors who embody the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.
NHS members attend monthly meetings, contribute to ongoing projects, and actively support both school and community initiatives.
What NHS Members Commit To:
📒 Scholarship
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 4.50 or higher
💙 Service
Complete 20 hours of community service each year (minimum 10 per semester)
Volunteer with local community-based organizations
Help organize and support fundraisers and nonprofit efforts
Participate in chapter-wide service projects
🌟 Character
Attend all meetings and chapter events, including Induction and Awards
Demonstrate consistent attendance, participation, and respectful behavior
Follow all school policies in and out of the classroom
Exhibit positivity, integrity, and responsibility
Serve as a role model for peers
🏆 Leadership
Take initiative in planning and leading service projects
Participate in committees or run for executive board positions
Attend NHS.org webinars or leadership conferences (local, state, or national)
Mentor fellow members and promote leadership growth
Member Registration with National NHS
All members are encouraged to create an account with the National Honor Society at www.nhs.us. Doing so allows you to:
Earn a digital NHS badge for LinkedIn, resumes, and college/job applications
Access exclusive NHS scholarships and programs
Stay connected with national-level opportunities
To register, you will need the following:
Full name
Personal email (not school email, so it remains accessible after graduation)
Chapter name: Community High School, 326 Joliet Street, West Chicago, IL
OR use Affiliation Code: 00016731
Select “SCHOOL” as the address type (do not select “Home”)
School role: NHS student
Phone number (yours or the school’s)
Accept the Terms & Conditions and set a password (6+ characters)
Once submitted, your chapter advisor will verify your membership. Until verified, your account will be inactive and you won’t have access to the NHS scholarship portal, digital badging, or the student store.