National Honor Society
About the National Honor Society
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, service, leadership, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.
Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in NHS activities. NHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.
The purpose of the Valley High School Chapter of the National Honor Society is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to promote worthy leadership, to stimulate a desire to render service, and to encourage the development of character in all students of Valley High School.
Becoming a member of the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors a student can achieve at Valley High School. In order to be eligible for and to maintain membership, candidates and members must meet the following requirements:
Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 88.0
Maintain academic honesty; earn ≥21 on the ACT® prior to the induction cutoff date (an induction ceremony is held each semester)
Receive no more than two disciplinary referrals for any reason and absolutely no disciplinary referrals that result in suspension, including in-school suspension (ISS), during 9th -12th grades
Pay annual membership dues ($20)
Sign a membership contract
Attend monthly meetings and induction ceremonies
Complete required community service hours.
Sponsors
Mrs. Ashley Baker
Mrs. Ellen Emfinger