The National Honor Society is an organization open to eleventh grade students who have demonstrated the qualities of scholarship, leadership, service and character.

Following the completion of the fifth semester, names of eleventh grade students who have earned a 3.95 cumulative GPA (4.05 starting with the class of 2030*) and have no disciplinary record are eligible to complete the Candidate Membership packet (application and essay).  Students who complete the packet, demonstrating participation in at least three service activities and service in at least one leadership position, are submitted to the faculty and Faculty Selection Council for review. 

Candidates who meet all requirements which include Candidate Membership packet, teacher recommendations, meet the deadlines for submission, and Faculty Selection Council approval, will be invited to join the National Honor Society in the spring of their junior year (March-April).  Invitations are sent to student trumbullps.net accounts. 

The National Honor Society induction ceremony will be held in May of their junior year.  Students are members during their senior year only (June to June). Students will begin to complete their required community service projects during the summer prior to their senior year.  Students are required to complete 40 hours of community service, 20 within the greater Trumbull Community and 20 within Trumbull High School/TPS.  Community service hours are due April 1st of their senior year.  (If April 1st falls on a weekend, the service hours are due the following Monday.) 

As members, students are expected to maintain a 3.95 cumulative weighted GPA (4.05 starting with the class of 2030*), complete service projects, attend NHS meetings, pay membership dues, and uphold the tenets of the National Honor Society which include character, leadership, scholarship, and service.  Failure to do so may result in probation and/or dismissal from the organization. 

*Beginning with the Class of 2030, the minimum standard for scholarship shall be a 4.05 cumulative GPA.  This increase reflects the average of at least a B, or 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent standard of excellence. 

National Honor Society candidate eligibility letters will be e-mailed to student gmail accounts (trumbullps.net) in March of 2026.  

Eligible candidates have earned  a 3.95 cumulative GPA upon completion of the fifth semester and have no history of academic or disciplinary infractions.  Please refer to page 34 of the Student Handbook for additional information. 

• Student will use the information provided in the letter to join the NHS Class of 2027 Google Classroom and complete the NHS application. 

• Complete applications are due by the posted date (March 27, 2026 by 8:00 am).  Missing, late, and/or incomplete applications are not considered. 

• If you have questions, please see Mrs. Rizza in the English Department Chairperson office or Mr. Banks in room B14. Please speak with us in person. 

The following dates are SUBJECT TO CHANGE with the exception of the April 30, 2026 induction ceremony. 

March  2026 - Eligible Candidates Complete Applications

• Week of March 9, 2026 - Candidate Eligibility Letters E-mailed

  • Reminders to check emails will be posted to the Class of 2027 Google Classroom and Daily Bulletin 

• March 27, 2026 (by 8:00 am) - Application Submission Deadline 

March 27- April 21, 2026 - Application Review 

• Candidates should check email daily for possible communications from advisors regarding applications. 

April 22, 2026 - Final Class of 2027 Inductees are notified on NHS Class of 2027 Google Classroom 

April 30, 2026 - Induction Ceremony, 6:00 pm (THS Auditorium)

May 11 - May 29, 2026 - Class of 2027 NHS Officer Elections (information will be posted to the NHS Class of 2027 Google Classroom)

Last Day of School 2026 - April 1, 2027 - Class of 2027 Inducted Members Complete Service Requirements