Service
One of the four pillars of NHS, Service is an aspect of life all our members participate in.
Annual Events
Blood Drive
The blood drive occurs twice a year, once in October and once in March. Any student who is 16 or older, weighs at least 110 lbs, and is in good health is eligible to donate. (Note: 16 year olds require parental consent). Appointments should be made in advance.
Best Buddies Halloween Fair
Each year, NHS members work with the Best Buddies program to put on a Halloween fair for Salazar students. Members decorate Payton's first floor atrium and staff stations that teach elementary students about Halloween safety when they go trick or treating. This is also an opportunity to students who do not live in areas where it is safe to trick or treat to play games and receive candy in the spirit of Halloween.
Questions or concerns?
Contact our volunteer chair Rebecca Silverstien.
Past Events/Partnerships:
- Student Government/NHS Achievement Gap Committee (Summer 2020-2021):
NHS member and Student Government Diversity Chair Albert Addo researched data on the achievement gap at Payton in different classes.
- Non-perishable Food Drive (June 2020):
NHS members donated food items to help support families during the pandemic.
- Neighborhood Clean Up (June 3, 2020):
NHS members went to the Kenwood neighborhood in Chicago to help clean up the streets.
- Walter Payton Period Drive: (December 2020)
Payton's National Honor Society and Youth Wellness Team partnered with Juno4Me, a local organization, to host a feminine hygiene product drive.
- UNICEF - World Hunger Challenge
- Payton Send-a-Note:
