National Honor Society

Advisor: Mrs. Suzanne Leichtnam

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Membership in the National Honor Society is limited to juniors and seniors. This honor is conferred upon students by the faculty in recognition of outstanding accomplishments in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The selection committee is composed of faculty members selected by the principal as prescribed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Criteria for selection into NHS:

• Scholarship: The juniors and seniors with a minimum weighted 90 grade point average will be eligible for selection. Juniors and seniors will be considered for selection at the end of the first trimester of their junior and senior years.

• Service: The candidate will show willingness to help others in the group that are less gifted, volunteer his/her talents toward the attainment of group goals, and perform work without regard to reward.

• Leadership: The candidate will demonstrate the ability to motivate others, set the appropriate examples, and establish consistency in leading a group.

• Character: The candidate will be honest, trustworthy, respectful and tolerant of others, and be a pleasant and positive individual.

In order to be selected for induction to the National Honor Society, each candidate is required to complete a Candidate Information Application (digital application).  Each candidate will be further evaluated on their service and leadership within the school and community, alongside an assessment of their character.

Students interested in applying to the National Honor Society are encouraged to keep track of their service, leadership, and work experiences, as well as, any awards that they receive. Students will be asked to provide verification from a supervising adult.

Students are welcomed and encouraged to see Mrs. Leichtnam with any questions about National Honor Society.

sleichtnam@gehrhsd.net

For Current NHS Members:

Meetings will take place during Zero Period and will be held in room 103.  

  • Members are required to attend all 10 chapter meetings.

  • Failure to attend 2 meetings will result in a letter of official warning.

  • Failure to attend 2 further meetings for any reason will result in a mandatory meeting with the NHS advisor, member and parents/guardian of the member.

  • Any further missed obligations may result in an immediate vote by the Faculty Council for dismissal from the Chapter.

Meeting Dates:

  1. Thursday, September 17, 2026

  2. Tuesday, October 20, 2026

  3. Thursday, November 19, 2026

  4. Tuesday, December 15, 2026 - Hour of Service

  5. Friday, January 15, 2027

  6. Tuesday, February 16, 2027 - Service Hours Check-In

  7. ***Induction Ceremony Practice - Wednesday, March 10, 2027 - PAC

***Induction Ceremony - Thursday, March 11th - 6:30PM - 8:30PM - PAC

  1. Wednesday, April 21, 2027

  2. Monday, May 17, 2027

  3. ***Friday, June 4, 2027 - Farewell breakfast   Please note the change to accommodate senior activities


Induction Ceremony Dates: 

You are required to attend the practice and ceremony

  • Induction Ceremony Practice - Monday, March 10th - Zero Period in PAC 

  • Induction Ceremony - Thursday, March 11th - 6:30PM - 8:30PM