Membership in our NHS chapter is one of the highest honors that can be earned by a student. Members must show that they represent the four pillars of NHS: Character, Leadership, Service, and Scholarship.

NEW MEMBERS

• Complete the membership application in its entirety

  • • • Meet all scholarship, leadership, and character requirements

        • • • No instances of violation of the Secondary School Discipline Policy, the Cheating Policy, the Academic Honesty Policy, Behavioral Absolutes, P.R.I.D.E. Contract, or any other behavior infractions (Note: If a student believes an explanation of a policy infraction is necessary, that may be included in the application)

      • You can simultaneously run for office on the same application

      • Obtain a teacher recommendation attesting to your scholarship (may not be a relative)

      • Obtain an adult recommendation attesting to your character (may not be a relative; must be over 18)

• Pay the annual NHS dues of $20

  • 1. • The dues we collect go toward graduation regalia, the fall induction ceremony, our service projects, donations to non-profit organizations, and potential chapter scholarships. 

• Attend the induction ceremony each year (date TBA)

RETURNING MEMBERS

Returning NHS members will complete a simple application process each year once they've been inducted. They will also pay their $20 dues annually to maintain their membership

Benefits of membership include:

• special recognition at graduation in the form of graduation gown regalia (e.g. different cords/stoles depending on how many years you've been a member, etc.)

  1. 1. Members in good standing for all 3 years = graduation stole

     2. Members in good standing for senior year but not all 3 years = graduation cords

     3. Those who graduate as non-members but were a member when they were in earlier grades will not receive cords at graduation; in order to receive graduation regalia, you must be a member in good standing at the time of graduation

• special induction ceremony for students and parents as recognition of high achievement

• opportunity to list a prestigious, nationally-recognized organization on your college applications

• opportunities for leadership by becoming a chapter officer or leading service projects

• completion of service projects that can help others in the community

• scholarship opportunities available through the national organization

• more information on NHS benefits can be found at the national website: https://www.nhs.us/