Prospective Members

As is the case in many high schools across the country, the National Honor Society is one of the most prestigious clubs that a Junior/Senior student could belong to. Membership in the National Honor Society comes with a variety of perks including:

• Recognition as an academic and civic leader in the school

• An impressive accolade for student resumes and/or college applications

• Access to exclusive scholarships to be used for post-secondary pursuits

• Opportunities to partner with like-minded peers and faculty members actively working to improve the Islander Community

Description is currently under revision and re-write by the NHS general membership...

Once a student has been nominated for the incoming cohort, they are expected to adhere to the following expectations:

• Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.4 or above for the duration of their Junior/Senior years

• Attend monthly, after-school meetings (approximately 60 minutes each). Regular attendance at these meetings is a requirement for remaining in NHS

• Completion of additional community service hours above the regular 20 hours required by Middletown High for graduation.

• Participation in club-sponsored community service opportunities (as decided by the membership on an annual basis)

• Active participation in the NHS Peer Tutoring program

• Active contribution to the annual chapter project

To see our current NHS (Middletown, RI) Chapter Bylaws, Click here!

Junior Year (February): Initial correspondence is sent out to nominees shortly after the close of semester one. Nominees accept/decline their nomination.

Junior Year (March - April): Prospective members (nominees) attend general membership meetings and participate in all NHS club activities. Prospective members must maintain a minimum 3.4 grade point average (GPA) or better and in good disciplinary standing, and have regular school and NHS meeting attendance to remain active.

Junior Year (May): National Honor Society Induction Ceremony; Prospective members are sworn into the club. Prospective members become part of the acting membership.

Junior Year (June): Final meeting of the year (first meeting for Juniors as active members). Elections for NHS Class Officers are held.

Senior Year (August): New membership assists with beginning of the year activities such as Freshman/New Student Orientation and the First Day of School

Senior Year (September-June): Regular participation as a member of NHS continues.