National Honor Society
National Honor Society
Advisors: Ms. DelPreore and Ms. Domick
"To create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire
to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop
character in the students of secondary schools."
- NHS Constitution
NHS is more than just a good grades. It serves to honor students who have demonstrated excellence in many important areas including scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Since 1921 students all over the country have been participating in NHS.
Most NHS meetings will be held IN-PERSON in the auditorium at 3:00 PM every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Official NHS meeting list for 23-24 posted in NHS Google Classroom on 9/14/23. Starting 1/25/24, the 4th Thursday of the month will be a lunch meeting. See the NHS Google Classroom for all updates, announcements and forms!
In past years, we have completed the following NHS Sponsored Activities and many more! Members have to participate in at least three (3) activities and also 25 hours of community service in order to maintain eligibility in NHS. Check the NHS Google Classroom for activity and volunteer opportunity announcements.
- Joan Knechel Cancer Walk
- Fall Blood Drive/ Spring Blood Drive
- Daniel’s World Project
- Monthly food drives to support the Independence Food Bank
- Christmas Present Wrapping
- Community Christmas Party
- Family Promise Collection
- ARC Winter Carnival
- Giving Tree for HPD officer who lost his home in a fire
- Hutton Soccer Clinic Donations
- Big Brothers /Big Sisters Rock n‘ Bowl
- Sock Drive for the Homeless
- Weekend Backpack Program for families facing food insecurity
How do I get into NHS? The basics...