National Honor Society
2024 -2025 important information:
1. NHS Handbook
2. Candidates - future members
Although you are encouraged to discuss being an NHS member with your parents/guardians and their permission is mandatory, we are looking for you to show some initiative, for you (not a parent/guardian) to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the club. Membership is an honor bestowed upon a student because he/she has demonstrated qualities of excellence in the areas of leadership, service, character, and scholarship.
Mission:
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. Join millions of students around the world who think globally and act locally. Show us how you are #MakingGlobalChange.
Juniors & Seniors are eligible to apply for membership during the application process once a year. Initial requirements for membership include a 3.6 GPA (or higher), service in one's community (library, church, hospital, just to name a few) as well as a commitment to involvement at Shepard HS (participation in 4 activities and/or athletics).
Members receive regular updates regarding opportunities for service hours. Members must perform a required number of service hours (both inside & outside of school) to remain a member in good standing. While there is a required number of hours necessary, we encourage our members to become involved in as many leadership & service activities as possible. Yearly membership requirements include 40 hours of community services, membership dues, participation in mandatory events (blood drives, pancake breakfast & adopt-a-highway).
We will be tracking all hours through InnerView.org. All NHS students should have an account and be registering for events and checking in with a photo to earn credit.
Accepted Candidates/Members should join Google Classroom using code: 5dp6e3e
