National Honor Society
National Honor Society (NHS) as a nationwide organization was established in 1921. NHS elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character, the four four pillars of the organization. Around the country, more than 1 million students participate in NHS activities. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.
NHS is primarily a service organization at MHS. Projects include:
- Peer tutoring all year long.
- Collecting gifts for Angel Tree at Christmas.
- Walkway of Lights volunteering
- Canned food drives
- Grant County Rescue Mission volunteering
- Concession stands and other school event volunteering
Members may be eligible for scholarships and other awards through the national network.
For the 2024-25 school year meetings are set before and after school on the second Tuesday of the month in Mr. Maki's room, 1-33.
Who can join: Juniors and seniors with a minimum of a 3.6 GPA, with a verifiable history of community service (about 40 hours between junior high and NHS application time). Applications also include recommendations from four teachers and three non-teachers. Should also be free of discipline referrals or anything that would detract from the standards of NHS.
How to join: Applications are given out during the end of first semester in the junior year. Membership decisions are made by the end of first semester, and the induction is in January. Contact sponsor Layne Maki with questions.