NJHS

Welcome to the NJHS Information Center!

Chapters of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) have unique needs. This section is designed to address those concerns. While all of the content found on the Honor Societies websites is designed with both NHS and NJHS chapters in mind, this section contains information and ideas specifically intended for NJHS chapters, members, and advisers.

NJHS Handbook
The NJHS handbook provides you all of the latest policy and procedure guidelines from the national office. Download a complete PDF copy of the NJHS handbook. (Note: Due to the large size of the file, it may take several minutes to open). For individual sections of the NJHS handbook, please visit the NJHS Constitution
All chapters of NJHS must conform to the provisions of the National Constitution. This document serves as the foundation for all chapter activities, policies and procedures. Answers to questions regarding the interpretation of the constitution can be found on this Web site, in the NJHS National Handbook, or by contacting the staff of the national office.

Why NJHS is Appropriate for Middle Level Schools
In 1998, as part of the revision of the NJHS National Handbook, the staff of the national office collected research that speaks to the question, “Is NJHS appropriate for all middle level schools?” This essay provides a thorough review of the meaning of NJHS and the value it brings to all middle level schools.

NJHS Outstanding Service Projects, 1999-2008
Each year, NJHS chapters across the country engage in meaningful service activities for their schools and communities. This section features descriptions of NJHS service projects that were recognized as Outstanding Service Projects (OSP) at the NHS and NJHS National Conference over the years. Applications (NHS and NJHS) for the 2010 OSP awards are now available. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2010. 

Middle Level Publications from NHS and NJHS
The Honor Societies offer a large number of publications that contain information relevant to both high school and middle level student activities. We seek products that speak to the needs of chapters and students at both levels of secondary education. There are, however, several resources currently offered that are designed specifically for the middle level audience.

Breaking Ranks in the Middle - Executive Summary
School reform is addressed for middle level educators in this important publication (2006) from the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Additional information can be obtained from www.principals.org/brim. Copies of Breaking Ranks in the Middle are available for purchase in the NHS Store.

Turning Points 2000 and Middle Level Activities
Middle schools that support and maintain strong cocurricular student activity programs, and foster the participation of students in them possess an important tool in the quest to achieve the Turning Points 2000 vision.

Be sure to look elsewhere on this site for information on the following activities that are open to all NJHS chapters:

• LEAD Conferences
• Visit the Idea Sharing section of this site for project ideas from chapters around the nation.
• Look for official NJHS insignia and apparel, as well as publications to assist your chapter in all aspects of Honor Society activities, in the NHS & NJHS Store, the official catalog of NJHS and NHS.

Do you have something you’d like to see posted in this section? Please send it to: nhs@nhs.us and indicate "Web content" in the subject line.