NEHS is a nationally-recognized organization for students with a shared passion for the language arts. The NEHS recognizes outstanding scholarship in the field of English and promotes leadership, character, and community involvement.
Interested in joining NEHS at Heritage? Rising juniors and seniors may apply for the 2026-27 school year. Applications are due Wednesday, June 10 by 4:30 (online submission).
NEHS Requirements for Membership:
Membership in NEHS is an honor bestowed on individuals selected for their accomplishments in the field of English and in overall academic achievement.
The NEHS Constitution sets forth as minimum requirements for active membership the following:
attendance at the school is the equivalent of one sem. prior to being considered. (If special circumstances merit, the Faculty Advisory Council may waive the semester regulation);
completion of the equivalent of two semesters of English prior to induction as members;
the achievement of a minimum overall and English grade point average of a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) prior to induction as members; and
submission and payment of the new member enrollment (due if accepted in the fall - $25)
members must ALSO pay $10 for an honor cord in the spring of their senior year
Congratulations to the new members inducted on October 8, 2025.
Induction photo from 2024-25 (October 1, 2024)