National Junior Honor Society

NJHS is a national organization comprised of 7th and 8th Grade students who excel in the following: scholarship, citizenship, service, leadership, and character.  

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open Sept. 2-19. 

2025-2026 NJHS Application 

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Submit Volunteer Service Hours HERE

*Hours from May 2025 and Summer 2025 will count towards the 2025-2026 school year.  

You must submit at least 30 hours for the school  year (including summer 2025). 

The deadline for submission for The Presidential Service Award is April 3, 2026.

Deadline for submission for all volunteer hours is April 3, 2026.

Current Members:

Yearly Dues ($5) 

NJHS T-Shirt ($15) - Optional

National Junior Honor Society Pillars:

SCHOLARSHIP

The John M. Tidwell School chapter requires that members maintain academic excellence by maintaining an 85 cumulative average in core subjects for each grading period. Failure to maintain theses grades may result in probation and a possible dismissal hearing from NJHS.  

CITIZENSHIP

Good citizenship encompasses your behavior.  It also includes your duties, rights, and privileges as a citizen of Tidwell Middle School. 

SERVICE

Service involves doing things for other people without expecting a reward. Service is volunteering to help complete a task that will enrich the life of another person. NJHS members at our school are required to participate in at least 25 hours of community service every school year. A student might volunteer at church, school, clubs, or community.  You will submit your hours through the Top Titan Community Service  Program.

LEADERSHIP

Leadership is highly regarded in candidates. A student may be a leader in school or community organizations. A leader is a person that other students look up to and respect. A leader sets a good example for others to follow.

CHARACTER

Your character is the combination of qualities that distinguishes you from another person.  It is your combined moral and ethical make-up.

Questions?

Ask Mrs. Ritchey in room 2211 or at melissa.ritchey@nisdtx.org