National English Honor Society
Purpose of NEHS at Mountain Vista High School
The National English Honor Society recognizes the academic accomplishments of America’s high school students and promotes their continuing interest in the English Language Arts.
NEHS is the only high school honor society exclusively for English students. As such, it provides a unique opportunity to engage students, teachers, and local schools in the valuable experience of discipline-related national honor society participation.
Membership is an honor given to students selected for their accomplishments in the discipline of English and overall academic achievement at Mountain Vista High School. NEHS is a national organization for students who have experienced the power of literature, the pleasures of good writing, and the excitement of language studies. For these students, the MVHS NEHS provides:
National recognition for outstanding achievements.
Scholarships.
Enlightened involvement in the English experience, especially through non-classroom participation.
Distinction on college and job applications.
Opportunities to develop leadership skills; publication opportunities.
A means to link with other students, locally and nationally, who share similar interests.
Inaugural Year: 2024-2025
Membership Information
Membership requirements
- 3.0 unweighted overall GPA
- 3.5 unweighted GPA in English courses
-Validated attendance to at least three of four quarterly meetings
-Annual dues of $35 for NEHS membership (fee waivers will be available upon request)
- In good standing as a student of Mountain Vista High School as defined by the advisors and the administration
- Submit two recommendations from teachers at Mountain Vista (one must be a current English teacher)
-Completion of a minimum of 4 semesters of high school (Juniors and Seniors only)
Application for 2024-2025
FALL Application Deadline: September 6th by 7:00 PM
Application and form will open on August 26th
To submit the application for NEHS, please complete the Application Google Form. Only rising juniors and seniors can apply. In addition to the applications, you must submit provide:
TWO teacher recommendations (one must be a current English teacher). Please share the Recommendation Form link below with the teachers you are requesting recommendation
Screenshot of current transcript for grade verification (upload into application Google Form)
Application for NEHS 2024-2025
NEHS Teacher Recommendation Form
Applicants will be notified in May of their status. Accepted applicants will participate in a Fall 2024 induction.