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NHS National Constitution
The following version of the NHS National Constitution was approved for all chapters by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Board of Directors. This is the most recent edition for use by chapters. Advisers can get additional information and guidance on the NHS National Constitution by reviewing the NHS Handbook. Log in here....
Revised NHS Handbook 2024
Why? The national office revises and updates Honor Society handbooks approximately every 5 years. The purpose of revisions is two-fold: 1) to eliminate outdated and/or redundant language, sections, and practices to make the document easier to navigate; 2) to clarify the distinction between national policies and best practice recommendations. What’s New? The size of the...
The Four Pillars of NHS
Unveiled over a century ago, the National Honor Society enshrines four pillars at its heart: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. More than mere badges of honor for NHS members, these principles are transformative keys that unlock potential, enhancing every student's educational journey, and ultimately empowering them to make profound, enduring contributions to our world. While...
The History of NHS
Dr. Rynearson's photo in the Fifth Avenue High School (Pittsburgh, PA) 1924 yearbook. The National Honor Society (NHS) stands as a beacon of intellectual rigor, a celebration of service, a paragon of leadership, and a champion of character. In 1921, amidst an educational landscape caught between the balancing act of athletics and academics, Dr. Edward...
Inside the Backpacks of NHS Scholarship Winners: Discovering the Essentials of Tomorrow’s Leaders
NASSP recently recognized 25 outstanding National Honor Society members with scholarships for their dedication to the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. As they embark on a bright future, we explore what essentials they carry with them every day, from textbooks to tech gadgets, and everything in between. Discover the unique personalities...
Student Leadership
Constitution & Governance
Every chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) are governed by two sets of documents: the NHS National Constitution and local chapter bylaws. The NHS National Constitution was developed by the NHS and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) National Council. Guiding the day-to-day operations of NHS is the dedicated team at NASSP, while the organization’s...
NHS Student Membership FAQs
How do I become a member of National Honor Society? Students are selected for membership through local school chapters. Students who have been enrolled at the school for the equivalent of one semester and who meet their chapter’s cumulative GPA requirement (Scholarship) are candidates for membership. Candidates are then considered for membership based on meeting...
How Does NHS Selection Work?
Have Questions? Visit our Student Membership FAQ page to search for answers to our most frequently asked questions. Students NHS membership is by selection-only at the school level. The national office does not participate in any aspect of individual membership selection. Guidelines for membership are set by each school based on the requirements in the...
The Four Pillars of NHS
Unveiled over a century ago, the National Honor Society enshrines four pillars at its heart: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. More than mere badges of honor for NHS members, these principles are transformative keys that unlock potential, enhancing every student's educational journey, and ultimately empowering them to make profound, enduring contributions to our world. While...