The National Honor Society (NHS) is one of the nation’s premier organizations recognizing outstanding high school students. Membership is based on four pillars:

• Scholarship – Maintaining strong academic performance

• Service – Volunteering your time to help others

• Leadership – Taking initiative in school and community activities

• Character – Demonstrating honesty, respect, and responsibility

Students are inducted in the Spring semester of Junior year and serve through Senior year.

JUNIORS with ALL of the following (or REAPPLYING SENIORS):

• 3.3 Cumulative GPA on transcript 

• College-Prep Courses - a minimum of 4 marked as AP, DE, GT, honors, or pre-AP on your transcript

• No major disciplinary actions

• Minimum of 6 teacher recommendations

• Proof of community service and leadership throughout your high school career

Maintaining Membership:

• $25 fee due before Induction, $26 fee for graduation stole due senior year

• Attend mandatory meetings twice a year

• Maintain GPA and no major disciplinary actions

• Schedule 3 academic courses each semester of senior year

• Document 4 service projects completed during membership

• January 12 - Applications for 2027 Graduate Candidates Open

• January 24 - Applications DUE

• February 2 - New Members Announced

• March 1 - Induction Ceremony 

• Contact Mrs. Denise Cavin at dcavin@opsb.net or stop by the Library

• Follow us on Instagram @westmonroe_nhs